EXRUBATO-ZEBRA FINCH

Introduction

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Kyohei Ariga & the EXRUBATO “ZEBRA FINCH”

Based on the EXRUBATO model, which was his first encounter with SeventySeven, the new model is a signature model made in collaboration with Kyohei Ariga, a Japanese guitarist who specializes in a soul-style playing style and is also in high demand as a support guitarist and arranger due to his exceptional technique. The Japan Tune-up series now features this new signature model that is packed with the details and adjustments a pro player like Ariga seeks.

Headstock Emblem

This model’s original emblem is based on the pattern of the Sunda zebra finch, which is also used in the model name. The Sunda zebra finch is actually Ariga’s favorite bird, and this emblem was designed and supervised by Ariga’s wife, who is also a designer. It is made of white mother-of-pearl material and has an attractive expression that changes depending on the angle from which the light hits it.

Block inlays and multiple bindings

The combination of pastel colors and dog-ear type pickups creates a pop, vintage-like atmosphere, while the block inlays made of pearloid material and the multi-binding that decorates the body give it a luxurious feel. The look is balanced between ‘pop’ and ‘gorgeous’ without being too close to either.

Kluson® Machineheads

The machine heads for this model are Kluson brand machine heads with smooth knob rotation and great tuning stability. This reduces stress when tuning and allows the player to concentrate on playing.

P-90 Pickups「Seventy Seven AL5S」

The dog-ear P-90 style “AL5S” pickups with Alnico 5 magnets were selected for this model. The sweet, yet sharp and clear tone these provide allows the player to express the nuances unique to them in the right way.

String Action Adjustment

Playing fast passages is an important part of the neo-soul, jazz, and fusion playing styles that are Kyohei Ariga’s specialty. The EXRUBATO-ZEBRA FINCH is set up out of the box to a high standard so that players can take on the phrases they want to play without stress.

All Japan Tune-up Series products are inspected one by one at “Workshop Deviser Guitars”, a specialized department in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, where the fretboard, nut, and other parts directly affect playability are checked and properly set up to achieve the playability required by serious players.