RUNT GUITARS TS "CUSTOM" - Transparent Red Top Amber Back [Made in Japan][GSB019]

To customers in Russian Federation,

Due to COVID-19 outbreak, shipping service temporarily terminated from Japan to Russia.

For the above reason, we would like you to do NOT proceed order/transaction.

Welcome to G-CLUB SHIBUYA! We can ship anywhere all over the world!!

Please contact us for more information.

RUNT GUITARS Homemade Instruments, a brand by Masahiro Goto, an up-and-coming Luthier with a unique background living in Hokkaido, is proud to present a super-practical Guitar from RUNT GUITARS Homemade Instruments.

RUNT GUITARS officially started its activities in 2016.

Mr. Goto has a unique background, originally working as a studio manager at a studio in Tokyo, rather than as a repairman who became independent and became a craftsman, which is often seen in private studios.

As a player himself, he has seen the problems and areas for improvement that are evident in many players' demonstrations,

He believes in making instruments based on the clear philosophy that "a good sound is the result of an artist's sensibility flowing out through the fingertips, and for this to happen, there must be no stress in the playing to the utmost limit.

Some of the best overseas luthiers have gone from being engineers to craftsmen, but Mr. Goto's instruments are, as is often the case, extremely unique and excellent in both playability and design.

The guitar we have just received is a T-style guitar based on a relatively traditional body shape.

The original design of the guitar is named after a wild animal living in Hokkaido, while the model is inspired by a motorcycle, just as F Company used to quote model names and color names from classic cars.

Among the SS series with similar specifications, the "SPECIAL" line is produced with highly original specifications.

In this line, the pickguard is the same shape as the one on the "STANDARD" model, but another piece of wood is embedded in the body to create a unique design.

The same design is used on this model, giving it a crisp look, and the wood grain can also be enjoyed.

The top of the body is made of Japanese maple. The top is made of figured maple, which has a shimmering, peacock-feather-like grain.

The back is made of well-stuffed walnut. The pickguard is made of birch with burl grain.

These woods are not often seen in guitars, but that's because all of them are from Hokkaido, Japan.

The beautiful local wood is used lavishly and boasts the highest level of perfection that only RUNT GUITARS can achieve.

The head back and neck back are also sprayed with Trans Red, and the neck back is gradient.

The pickups are EMG T-sets. The pickups are EMG T-sets, which are low noise like active pickups, and produce a clear, clean, and beautiful tone.

RUNT GUITARS often uses EMG pickups, and the sound of EMG pickups clearly shows the precision of its production and setup.

Because RUNT GUITARS is manufactured with the highest quality technology, it is possible to take full advantage of the EMG sound, and the amount of information in the sound output from the amp is different.

The most noticeable point in the performance is the asymmetrical neck. The asymmetrical grip is so detailed that you would not notice it if you held the instrument without being informed of its nature.

If you actually open your left hand and place it on the neck, you will notice that the distance from the palm of your hand to the ends of the neck is naturally different.

Also, if you look at the line from the thumb to the index finger, which is the point that touches the neck the most, the curve is clearly asymmetrical.

This is the result of our attention to the structure of the human hand, which is why we were able to achieve a superb fit.

The flat fretboard R of 16" ensures top-class playability, which is more than sufficient for high-speed playing.

The neck joint is a bolt-on, yet smooth heel-less joint like a through neck or set neck, so you will not feel any stress when pressing the strings on the last fret. (4-point fixation with stainless steel screws & brass washers)

The fingerboard edge is well rounded, and even at low string height on the bridge side, the imo screws do not protrude from the saddle extremely much, ensuring stress-free high playability.

The low fret side has a large radius, which is a great spec from a player's point of view.

The fret edge angle is shallow, which prevents the strings from falling off even with deep vibrato.

Burrs are also unlikely to occur, and the height of all frets has been pushed to the limit to ensure a low action setting from the time of shipment.

No compromises are made when it comes to any of the parts, and in addition to using high-precision GOTOH parts, an originally designed output jack plate made of hand-cut aluminum is also used.

The Black TUSQ material provides outstanding tuning accuracy. This is a masterpiece that has been made with a great deal of care and attention to detail!

-SPEC-
Scale：648mm
Body：Figured Itaya Kaede Top Onigurumi Back - 44mm Thick (with Inlayed Burl Burch Pickguard)
Neck：Spalted Itaya Kaede
Neck Grip：Original Natural Asymmetry
Fret Board：Spalted Itaya Kaede 16inchR w/ Abalone Position Mark
Fret：Freedom SP-SF-03S Speedy Jumbo 22Frets (Rounded Edges)
Neck Joint：Original Heel-less Bolt-on w/Stainless Screw
Nut Width：40mm
Machine Head：GOTOH / SG381-MG-T-07-6L
Bridge：GOTOH / BS-TC-1S
PickUp：EMG T Set
Control：1V, 1T, Toggle S/W, Pickup Selecter
Hardware Color：Gold
Finish： Body - Thin Urethane Satin

*Notice-

As this product is being sold in retail stores alongside online stores, there is a possibility that it may be sold out.

Please kindly cancel the order if this happens.

Customs Tax

International Buyers Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.

We won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.

Shipping

We only ship to PayPal registered address.

Service: EMS or FedEx

Please Note:

We won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms.　Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.

We only ship to PayPal registered address.

Please contact us if you reside in countries in which we do not specify shipping service and cost.

Please be aware that delivery could be delayed depending on customs inspection, in case of natural disasters, and other reasons such as postal strikes.

Payment

We only Accept PayPal.

The item will be shipped within 4 business day after the payment is received.

If payment can't be confirmed within 4 days after the close of the auction, a reminder will be sent to you.

Return Policy

Returns accepted

After receiving the item, contact seller within 14 days.

Please see more details on Shipping and payments tab.

Others

If you have any problem, please contact us. Your satisfaction is important to us.

About Authenticity

All our items are 100% authentic.

We are officially registered as legal business and we have to comply with all rules and　regulations including tax requirements from the Japanese government.

About Us

Business hours: 11:00am-8:00pm

(Web order and e-mail are available 24/7.)

 T.KUROSAWA & CO.,LTD.

G-Club SHIBUYA Complete Guitar Shop
2-29-17 Dogenzaka
Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043