Model Range: From Classic to Beyond

S-Series: The foundation lineup includes the S-622 (SSH configuration), S-521b (HSS), and S-420b models, as well as bass versions. Each can be extensively customized through Saito's Select Order system.

BEYOND Series: Taking innovation further with the 622CS BEYOND and 622 BEYOND, featuring advanced specifications for progressive players.

SR-Series: Designed for next-generation players, the SR-22 offers Saito quality at accessible pricing without cutting material or labor costs—achieved through optimized production processes.

Portrait Line & Headless Models: Saito doesn't shy from exploration, offering seven-string, baritone, and headless variations.

The S-Series: Modern Classics Reimagined

The cornerstone S-622 model—six strings, 22 frets—exemplifies Saito's approach. These aren't Stratocaster clones; they're refined interpretations that improve upon familiar formulas. The carved archtop body reduces weight while enhancing resonance. The compound radius fretboard (10"-12") transitions from comfortable chording to effortless bending. Every S-Series guitar features innovations born from practical experience:

• Architectural Archtops: Rare for S-style guitars, the carved top reduces weight significantly—most S-Series guitars finish remarkably lightweight while maintaining extraordinary resonance
• Advanced Neck Design: The bound fretboard extends toward the headstock for structural strength, glued using proprietary methods that create exceptional stability
• Wenge Mastery: Premium African wenge necks with rolled fretboard edges deliver the smoothest playing experience
• Luminlay Side Dots: Glow-in-the-dark position markers provide perfect visibility on dark stages

SAYTONE Pickups: The Secret Weapon

Before building guitars, Saito spent years perfecting SAYTONE hand-wound pickups—still made entirely in-house by master craftsmen. These aren't mass-produced components; they're boutique pickups combining vintage winding techniques with modern materials. Popular configurations include the "Growl" single coils and "Bore-Up" humbuckers, offering higher output for modern sounds while maintaining singing clarity and complex harmonics. The result? Unreal tone: articulate response, creamy warmth, and burgeoning complexity that stands with the finest pickups in the world.

Premium Components

Every Saito guitar features carefully selected hardware:

• Gotoh MG-T Locking Tuners: Rock-solid tuning stability
• Gotoh 510 Series Bridges: Exceptional sustain and smooth action
• Recessed Aluminum Neck Plate: Minimizes weight, maximizes upper fret access
• Curved Heel Design: Ergonomic perfection meeting structural integrity

The Saito Finish: Class S & Class A

Saito's "secret sauce" lies in their proprietary finishing techniques. The ultra-thin satin polyurethane finishes are so delicate you can feel the wood grain, yet they're durable and elastic. Class S and Class A finishes maximize acoustic properties while creating stunning visual effects like "Cloud Black" and "Strawberry Milk"—each one unique due to the hand-applied process.

Inspection & Setup: Triple-Checked Perfection

Every guitar undergoes a professional setup, settles for days, then receives readjustment. Masaaki Saito and two staff members inspect each instrument before shipping. This attention to detail ensures every Saito arrives ready to perform at the highest level.

For the Modern Player

Saito Guitars serves musicians who value substance over flash, playability over pretense. These are working instruments for serious players—lightweight enough for all-night sessions, resonant enough to inspire, versatile enough to handle everything from pristine cleans to crushing drive. With over 1,000 S-Series guitars shipped since 2018, Saito has proven that functional beauty resonates with players worldwide.

Discover why discerning guitarists choose Saito: where 50 years of restoration experience meets modern manufacturing precision, creating instruments that are simply and beautifully perfect tools.