Saito Guitars S-622JMC, Nishikgoi finish, made in Japan 2026. All the Saito Guitars examples we've had through the shop have been beautiful, but this one might just be the most beautiful them all. The model here means six strings, twenty two frets, JM Concept. Saito's modern-minimalist take on the classic offset shape is all class: sleek two-piece centre-joined swamp ash body with a cool carved top, easy access neck join with recessed plate, wildly fast and comfy neck and Gotoh's highest end hardware, including locking tuners and a super stable two-point tremolo bridge. We went all out on this one with the premium 'Nishikgoi' finish and matching headstock. Paired with the black hardware, natural back and maple board, it really catches the eye. The neck is so slick it basically plays itself: the edges are bound with maple and rolled, carved to a medium C shape and blessed with a sneaky 10-12" compound radius for maximum shred-cred. The pickups are awesome too: these guys were primarily a pickup winding business for a few years, so they really get them right. There's a perfect balance of raspy clarity and fat, creamy warmth. The neck pickup has a weighty warm bass, gooey mids and a bell-like treble; it's lovely clean but also enjoys a dose of fuzz. The bridge pickup has plenty of bite and growl, but is never harsh or thin owing to a bright and blooming complexity that lends every note a certain glow. In my books, these guys are doing the best production guitars in the world. This is a great example of just how stunning they can be.

Model: Saito Guitars S-622JMC
Made: Japan, 2026
Serial: 263398
Finish: Nishikgoi 
Body: alder, 'modern archtop' shape, 45mm deep
Neck: maple, maple cap fretboard, 25.5" scale, 10-12" compound radius, 'Standard Grip' profile, rosewood fretboard binding, rolled fretboard edges, 42mm nut, 21mm deep at 1st fret, 24mm deep at 12th fret, Jescar FW-51100 Nickel Silver frets
Pickups: SAYTONE Hand Winding Pickups. Sledge/Bore Up humbucker set
Accessories: Saito SHE-150L semi hard case, tools and docs

Condition: brand new. 10/10

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Set up SUPERBLY straight out of the factory. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.