Makoto Sugimoto has been involved in guitar design, production, hand crafting and maintenance of guitars and basses since 1976. He has spent most of that time working as an elite member of one of Japans premier instrument manufacturers. In 2002 Mr. Sugimoto founded "Sugi Musical Instruments Ltd." From the first day the focus has been to handcraft instruments of the highest level with no compromise in craftsmanship, sound or playability. In the few short years since the founding of Sugi Musical Instruments, we have grown to become a recognized force in the Japanese music scene. Our extreme attention to quality and detail, coupled with our fresh innovative original designs have been recognized by leading professional musicians and the everyday musician as well. Founded by industry veteran Nick Sugimoto, and made up of some of the most talented craftsmen in Japan, Sugi guitars are proud to now present themselves to the worlds music scene. Mr. Makoto Sugimoto, master builder of Sugi Guitars, is also known for providing technical guidance when starting the Fender Custom Shop. This model, DS496, can be said to be the ultimate electric guitar that Mr. Sugimoto devised during his numerous guitar manufacturing career.
Specs :
Body top : Burl Maple(Resin) Body back : African Mahogany Neck : Hard Maple Finger board : Black & White Ebony Scale : 24.7inches Pickups : Sugi Original Humbucker LH-35 Control : Master Volume x 1 Master Tone x 1 5-way lever switch x 1 Tuning Machines : SGS510-S6 Tremolo : Wilkinson by GOTOH VG301 Premium Sugi Gig Case Included
