Back in 2010, the AD60 was the model which our then new design team first focused on. It became the benchmark model, a reference in which other brands and our previous models were measured. The goal and therefore the whole approach of the team was to simply make the best performing entry level guitar available. In tandem with developing our Artist Series, we were also developing bracing systems such as FST2 at the Yairi workshops, and bracing systems we cut there by hand were reproduced by machine for Artist Series in order to create “our sound” throughout our brand.

The result of months of R&D produced the early 60’s series which helped to set Artist Series apart from other solid top lines and go on to win a host of awards at shows and in guitar magazines around the world. Since then, the construction and design continue to be redefined making the Artist 60’s series a pretty hard bunch to compare.

The premium North American Sitka top is hand selected and paired with high quality laminated African Mahogany backs and sides. The response is quick and its voice open and dynamic with plenty in the bass register and shimmering trebles.

• Top Wood: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides Wood: African Mahogany
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Finish: Natural/Gloss
• Binding: Ivory ABS
• Bracing System: FS6 Forward Shifted with Tapered Tone Bars

• Neck Wood: Mahogany with a 50/50 semi-gloss finish
• Neck Joint: Dovetail (meets body at 14th fret)
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel/Rosewood with 12th fret inlay
• Nut Width: 44.45 mm (1 3/4 inches)
• Scale Length: 648 mm (25 1/2 inches)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Saddle and Nut: Real Bone

• Bridge: Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: PPS
• Tuning Machines: Premium Die Cast
• Strings: D'Addario EXP16

• Overall Length: 1042 mm
• Body Width: 395 mm
• Body Depth at Heel: 100 mm
• Body Depth at Base: 124 mm