HJ-V115ASE/AGED CBK

※Bonus items are limited to the first lot of production only.

Introduction

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The charcoal-themed coloring「COAL BLACK EDITION」

The main inspiration for this model is Charcoal as the name would suggest, a material of a dark color mainly created by people by burning wood. Charcoal has been a part of people’s lives since ancient times, and has always been close to their hands.
Enjoy the warmth of wood with the black coloring gained after converting to coal, which gets its unique texture based on the grain of the wood used.

Aged finish x round shoulder type “HJ” body

The spruce wood on the body top is subjected to a special heat treatment to volatilize excess moisture and oil, resulting in a rich, clear sound and a vintage-like tone that sounds like it has been developed over time. This heat treatment changes not only the sound, but also the appearance of the instrument, giving it an austere texture as if it had been used for a long time.

This model features a round-shoulder-type HJ body shape. Despite its jumbo-size body, it incorporates a medium scale, which gives it a loud volume and soft tension, making it a good fit for a variety of playing styles.

All-solid

The body top is all-solid spruce and the body side backs are all-solid African mahogany, meaning each one is just one piece rather than being layered. This all-solid construction allows the wood to vibrate more richly than guitars that use multiple layers for their tops and sides, and allows the player to enjoy a more authentic acoustic sound.

Equipped pickup

Equipped with Fishman’s Sonitone pickup which makes it so you can use this guitar as a pure acoustic as well as an electric acoustic, making it suitable for a wide range of situations.

Machine heads

The machine heads used are GROVER open gear type for improved tuning stability.

Bonus items「Original cloth & Sticker」

An original cleaning cloth and sticker with the “COAL BLACK EDITION” logo are included as a purchase bonus.

About the Headway Japan Tune-up Series

What is the JT series

It is often heard that a professional guitarist or an experienced acoustic guitarist won’t use a brand new guitar as it is, rather having it set up by a reliable repair shop or a guitar builder before starting to use it. They know that having an acoustic guitar properly set up is very important if they want to reach their best performance and achieve the ideal music they would like to create. The undeniable fact is that having good playability really makes a difference in the performance and sound of an acoustic guitar. At Headway, with our Japan Tune-up series, we are aware of this and we aim for superb playability even on our budget-friendly guitars. Every detail concerned with playability including the nut, saddle, frets, and neck action of JT guitars is carefully adjusted at our Deviser Workshop in Japan before they are dispatched to music stores. We use the term -Tune up- because the attunement done to JT guitars is not just simple adjustments to make the guitars playable, but they are to pull out the best of the guitars, enhancing the playability and the sound. JT guitars are a good fit for players at every level from entry class players to experienced ones.

Detailed Specs

The JT series uses the “dovetail joint” and “post-processing assembly” methods, which require the same machining precision as Headway’s higher-end models. It also comes standard with a strap pin at the heel and is equipped with a FISHMAN preamp.

Dovetail joint & Post-processing assembly

The joint between the neck and body is an important part of guitar production. Headway has been using the “dovetail joint” and “post-processing assembly” processes in its high-end models, and now, these features also come to the JT series products.

Nut & Saddle

On every JT Series guitar, the nut and saddle are carefully adjusted to offer the best string actions so that they are easy to play. Edges of nut and saddles are smoothly rounded for comfortability.

String action

The string height, meaning the string action, plays a major role in the playability of a guitar, and each guitar in the JT series is carefully adjusted to the proper string height for ease of pressing.

Fret edge rounding

The fret wires are filed to keep even response and tone from every fret, with sandpapers in different grit sizes being used. The edges of frets are rounded for smooth access to higher frets more comfortably.

Smooth matte-finished neck

The fingerboard is an important part of the sound quality. After being polished with steel wool, it is well protected with lemon oil.

Included case

We include a durable gig bag with a thick cushion to keep your instrument safe. On the backside, there’s a big, A4-sized pocket, where you can comfortably carry all your accessories without a problem.