Sakura

This guitar is called ‘’Sakura” She is on Fender Custom Shop Calender 2016. That was our first opportunity for working with Fender Master Builder, Dale Wilson. Also it is the one that never been forgotten. 　The Master builder ,　Dale Wilson , he visited ‘’Wajima Museum of Urushi Arts“ in Japan. These arts such as ‘’Urushi’’(Lacquer works ) , ‘’Kinbyoubu’’ (gold screens) inspired him.”. So the idea he brought us for NAMM 2015 was ‘’Gold-leaf guitar with cherry blossom petals’.’ Gold-leaf Guitar ! It’s sound so sweet, but it’s process was so tough.. A guitar which made from wood and gold-leaf which made from gold , they are never get along . After we made the first sample , the gold-leaf on the guitar started peel off. OMG ! OMG ! OMG!!!We ruined the body which made by Fender Master Builder. We went to Dale’s office and apologized . He said ‘’No worry’’ and provided an another body from his cabinet and smiled. After struggling with our second chance , the gold-leaf guitar turned out so amazing. Still now the first body which ruined by me is hanging on my wall and agazing me.