Description
Sugi DS496C 6AQM/BEM/ASH2P -TRSP- ≈3.536Kg
This brand was established in 2002 by Makoto Sugimoto—one of Japan's premier guitar builders with a quarter-century of experience crafting electric guitars for major manufacturers—to bring his ideal instrument to life.
At their workshop in Matsumoto, a city revered as a mecca for musical instruments, a team of elite craftsmen assembled under Sugimoto's name handles every step of production—from sourcing timber to woodworking, design, finishing, and final setup.
This masterpiece, crafted from the finest wood materials, is the culmination of years of dedication.
The eye-catching body top features 6A-grade quilted maple with a stunning, almost painterly figure.
Its appearance and commanding presence truly exemplify the 6A grade.
High-grade quilted maple has become increasingly difficult to source in recent years, making this an exceptionally rare and valuable tonewood.
The body back is made of ash, chosen for its tight, articulate resonance and excellent projection.
The neck is constructed from rigid, hard Birdseye maple, while the fingerboard features Cocobolo.
The neck profile is meticulously finished to fit the hand perfectly, ensuring a stress-free playing experience even during long sessions.
Durable stainless steel frets provide a sharp attack and smooth string movement.
The fret ends are also carefully finished, reflecting the instrument's superior quality.
The fingerboard boasts a luxurious design featuring a "Bat" inlay motif.
Equipped with Sugi's original pickups, the instrument faithfully reproduces its own high-potential resonance.
These pickups respond delicately to the lightest touch—even the faintest contact—and maintain a solid tonal core even at low volumes, allowing the player to express every nuance exactly as intended.
Controls consist of a volume knob, a tone knob, and a 5-way pickup selector. Its versatile design features a 5-way selector that allows for intuitive switching between tones ranging from thick lead sounds to delicate, nuanced textures.
It is equipped with the highly acclaimed GOTOH VG300 bridge, enabling smooth tremolo action, while the locking tuners offer convenient string changes and minimize tuning instability.
The overall sound is characterized by well-defined single notes and superb chordal clarity; the clean tones are particularly distinct and pristine.
You will enjoy a crisp, articulate sound that sits perfectly in the mix for arpeggios and rhythmic strumming.
Even with overdrive or distortion, the sound image remains clear, delivering a highly satisfying, cutting tone.
If this instrument has caught your eye, we encourage you to take this opportunity to experience it for yourself.
SPEC
Body Top: 6A Quilt Maple
Body Back: Ash (2-Piece)
Neck: Birdseye Maple
Fingerboard: Cocobolo, Jescar Stainless Steel Frets
Scale: 24.7 inches
Pickups: Sugi Original Humbucker LH-35
Controls: Master Volume x 1, Master Tone x 1, 5-way lever switch x 1
Tuners: GOTOH
Tremolo: Wilkinson by GOTOH VG300
Gig bag included
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