Starry elements of tone
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Zemaitis Craftmanship
Not only the unique look of the guitar, but also this is an exquisite musical instrument using our best selected genuine mahogany for body and neck. This body shape, newly developed with Kobato for this model, is smaller and lighter than our regular disc front to achieve new playability. The smooth satin lacquer, finished in house, gives you buttery neck feel and smooth playability. Custom Zemaitis “Starry Pigeons” Miku Kobato Pickups, gives the guitar an articulate and responsive delivery while maintaining clear and sensitive tone. The "Starry Pigeons” resonates with a distinguished sound with the combination of the metal plate and the 1-piece mahogany body. Warm but clear. Sensitive but deep. You will find the elements of Zemaitis tone in the “Starry Pigeons”.
“581039” as Kobato Miku
Are you aware of the number on the truss rod cover saying “581039”. What is the meaning of these numbers?
They are phonically equivalent to “Kobato Miku” in Japanese. 5 is for ”Ko”, 8 “Ba”, 10 "To” and Miku “39”. Incidentally, “39” also has an alternative meaning of “Thank you”.
You will find groups of starry pigeons representing each number of 581039.
So many stories behind this guitar as well as the starry pigeons flying free on top of this piece of art.
Special thanks to Miku Kobato, Kouji Takeuchi, a graphic designer, who designed her 1st signature guitars as well, and lastly for the enthusiastic Zemaitis guitar players who are keen to experience our craftmanship.
"5" and "8" Pigeons flying as position markers
You can see 5 pigeons to represent "Ko" on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and the 9th fret. Also, 8 pigeons as "Ba" on the 12th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 21st and 24th.
"10" Pigeons circling around the plate.
Now where is Miku (39)?
You can easily count 10 pigeons which represents “To” of Kobato on the disc. But the question is, then where is Miku? You may wonder where else could it be possible to find or even place as many as 39 birds?
Look at the belt motif of the perimeter of the disc plate! There are 39 of them flying gracefully. Now you find Miku and her appreciation. Now let's make them soar!
“Po”
The guitar comes with a certificate with hand-written serial number and the signature messaging:
“I truly hope all the masters and princesses love this guitar as much as I do po”.
When pigeons "coo","hurr-rr,"grr", the sound they make is interpreted as Po. As you may know, Po is her sentence final statement.It reads as “ぽ“.
Can you find them hiding somewhere on the plate?
A fret guard with the fretboards design printed on it. Luminlay side fretmarkers glow in the dark.
The body and neck are finished in our exquisite satin nitrocelluos lacquer.
Zemaitis "Starry Pigeons" Case
| Top | custom Acid Etched Duralumin |
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| Body | Premium genuine Mahogany 1 piece |
| Neck | Premium genuine Mahogany 1 piece |
| Neck Profile | C-carve |
| Fingerboard | Premium Ebony |
| Nut | 43MM (1 11/16) Bone |
| Frets | 24 Medium |
| Tuners | Gotoh SGV5101 A01 MG-T Chrome |
| Scale | 635mm (25") |
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| Radius | 305mm (12") |
| Pickups | Zemaitis "Starry Pigeons" Miku Kobato Custom |
| Controls | 1 Vol, 2 Tone, 3-way Lever |
| Finish | Black Satin Lacquer |
| Protection | "starry Pigeons" Hardshell Case |
| String Gauge | .010 / .013 / .017
.026 / .036 / .046 |
| Origin | Japan |
*Depths may vary slightly due to sanding and finishing
