SAITO GUITARS is a Japanese brand that started in 2014.
Its unique looks and solid sound have gained popularity, with players like Adam Rafowitz, JuNN, and Toshi Yanagi using them.
This model is based on a traditional single-cutaway guitar but features various upgrades.
While it has a Telecaster-like body shape, it features modern elements such as a slightly arched top, back contour, two humbucker pickups, and a tremolo unit.
The body is made of standard alder.
The top is surf green, and the back is a two-tone finish that brings out the natural wood grain.
It has a sharp look that is typical of SAITO, combining stage presence and a sense of luxury.
The neck is made of hard maple.
The neck has a satin finish, giving it a smooth feel and allowing for easy movement between positions.
The fingerboard is also made of hard maple and has a compound radius of 10-12 inches.
A compound radius gives the fingerboard a rounded 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 Sledge a in the neck position and a bore-up in the bridge position.
These are not OEM products but are 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 pickups allow coil tapping by pulling the tone pot.
You can enjoy both a thick humbucker sound and a sparkling single-coil sound.
Hardware is equally flawless, featuring GOTOH tuning machines and bridge, along with a graphite nut.
This instrument captivates with its refined design, meticulous craftsmanship, and highly polished sound delivered by its in-house pickups.
We confidently recommend this model to those seeking a domestic high-end guitar ready for the stage.
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: Takahashi
Product Photography: Murai
Comes with Manufacturer Warranty
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.