{"product_id":"headway-hf-yozakura-26-std","title":"HEADWAY HF-YOZAKURA’26\/STD","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2026 Limited Edition Sakura Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special limited-edition model for Spring 2026, this Sakura Guitar from the STD Series captures the fleeting beauty of Japan’s cherry blossom season through both its visual design and tonal character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted using genuine Japanese Sakura wood, the instrument reflects the philosophy of expressing the elegance of cherry blossoms not only aesthetically, but also sonically — fully embracing the unique charm and warmth associated with Sakura tonewoods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoonlit Sakura Gradient Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model features a striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enight sakura-inspired gradient finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed to evoke cherry blossoms gently swaying beneath the moonlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting the lighter daytime sakura finish found on its companion model, this version incorporates subtle pink pearl highlights layered across the darker gradient, creating the impression of cherry blossoms drifting through the night air beneath a shimmering evening sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a finish that feels distinctly atmospheric, elegant, and unmistakably Japanese in character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazakura Back \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back and sides are crafted from domestically sourced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazakura (Japanese Wild Cherry)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its exceptional hardness and stability, Yamazakura produces a rich low-mid response while retaining the sweet and refined tonal character unique to Sakura wood. 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