Surface Mount Pick Up System Production process
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Attaching the bracings and the center lining to the back sound board, carefully checking the procedure so that there are no gaps
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Attaching the backboard to the side plate.
More firm press bonding to finish it in the best condition both sound-wise and strength-wise is enabled by using multiple clamps while confirming there is not a slightest gap by eyes.
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The best balance of strength and playability is achieved by checking it with gauges and hands.
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The shaping of the heal part gives it elegance.
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Nailing the fret wires into finger board.
It is essential to flatten the surface.
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Buffing to glaze after coloring.
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Making slots according to the width of the strings and adjusting the difference between the frets and the strings so it doesn’t buzz when it is being played.
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Installing SMPU system in the bridge of a classic guitar
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Waiting for inspection Katayama Guitar’s Logo symbolizes “I+K”
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The label of Washi paper (Japanese traditional paper) with Raijin printed on it tells that it is an SMPU-mounted guitar. For non SMPU guitars, Fujin is printed.
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The president is holding a brand new Katayama guitar which is through the final inspection. It is not sold in Japan yet.