SAITO GUITARS is a Japanese brand that launched in 2014.
Its unique looks and solid sound have gained popularity, with players like Adam Rafowitz, JuNN, and Toshi Yanagi among its devotees.
This model is a very simple, battle-ready guitar inspired by the Stratocaster.
While maintaining a traditional shape, its modern design—featuring an archtop, pickguard-less construction, and heel-less processing—balances playability and aesthetics.
The body utilizes the classic alder wood.
The top is finished in matte black, while the back showcases the natural wood grain in a two-tone finish.
This sharp, signature SAITO look combines stage presence with a premium feel.
The neck is crafted from hard maple.
The neck features a satin finish, providing a smooth, non-slip feel that facilitates effortless position shifts.
The fingerboard is Indian Rosewood with a compound radius of 10-12 inches.
A compound radius creates a rounder fingerboard shape in the lower positions and a flatter shape in the higher positions.
Generally, a rounder fingerboard radius improves playability but can cause muffled notes in the higher positions.
The compound radius solves this issue.
The frets are precision-finished, ensuring clear tone all the way up to the high frets.
You can really feel the meticulous craftsmanship typical of a Japanese-made instrument.
The pickups are SAYTONE Scream in the Neck and Middle positions, and Sledge a in the Bridge position.
These are not OEM-made but hand-wound in-house.
This quality is exceptionally high and seems to form the core foundation of this model.
Being able to create such elements with original designs is truly commendable.
It features not only the balanced feel expected of a domestic high-end instrument but also a distinctive sound that highlights the unique character of its original pickups.
The humbuckers feature coil tapping via the tone pot pull switch.
Enjoy both the rich humbucker sound and the sparkling single-coil sound.
The tuning machines and bridge are GOTOH, and the nut is made of graphite material, leaving no gaps in the hardware.
This is a compelling instrument featuring a refined design, high build quality, and a highly polished sound achieved through its in-house pickups.
We confidently recommend this model to those seeking a domestic high-end guitar for serious playing.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity?
TONIQ craftsmen deliver it after rigorous inspection.
Included Accessories: Gig Bag, Tremolo Arm, Warranty Card
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspection: Tanoue
Product Photos: Tanoue
Manufacturer Warranty Included
● Trade-in Available for Up to 15% OFF
When purchasing, using our trade-in service gives you 10% OFF the sale price. (Excludes consignment items. Applies only when trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)
Furthermore, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buyback promotion, the discount increases to 15%.
Shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.
We ship internationally