The Five/STD Type C

A new Headway―”The Five”

The 500 series has been a longtime Headway staple, producing Long-time bestseller models represented by product numbers such as 531 and 523. The basic structure, including the bracing pattern, which is the key to the sound, has been retained, and a renewed model has been created in pursuit of maximizing playability for the modern player. The biggest change is the nut width. By changing it from 43 mm to 43.5 mm, the new model ensures optimal playability for fingerstyle players as well as a better grip when holding the guitar. In terms of design, the features of the 500 series have been developed in a more modern way, with a newly designed pickguard and eagle inlays on the headstock. The position marks on the fretboard incorporate the distinctive shape that was a favorite of late master builder Yasuo Momose.

All-new headstock logo & nut width

The nut width has been changed from 43mm to 43.5mm. The slight difference of 0.5mm further improves the feeling when gripping the neck, and it fits naturally with today’s diversified playing styles, such as fingerstyle.

Along with the renewal, the eagle inlay on the headstock has also been redesigned. The new design is warm and inviting, skillfully put together using different types of wood.

Special position markers

The mark that master builder Yasuo Momose used to use on the models he produced is adopted for this model. This is one of the specifications that distinguishes “The Five”, giving a sense of the love of the original master in this new design.

New pickguard design

-The Five- features a newly designed pickguard. Combining tradition and innovation, a new and refined shape comes to life.