Fender Flagship Tokyo Releases Hokusai-Inspired Guitar Series for First Anniversary

Discover the best of Japanese art and music in this limited release.

When the Fender Flagship Tokyo opened in Harajuku last year, our own Mr. Sato was one of the first to check out the guitars, basses, and ham sandwiches on sale, but this campaign might give him a reason to go back for a second go-round. On June 11, the Fender Flagship Tokyo began taking reservations for Hokusai art canvas made in Japana collection of three electric guitars with designs inspired by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849).

Hokusai is best known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints depicting various views of Mount Fuji at different times and seasons. Three of his most popular works are featured in the limited collection for 198,000 yen (1,224.86 USD) each.

▼ Made in Japan Esquire® Fine Art Canvas, The Great Wave

▼ Original work

This design is based on one of Hokusai’s most iconic works, The Great Wave off KanagawaThis is the first work in his series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. It was produced in the early 1830s.

▼ Made in Japan Esquire® Fine Art Canvas, Mount Fuji

▼ Original work

The original work on which this design is based is known as Storm under the summit Or Rainstorm below the summitJudging by the appearance of the mountain and clouds, this image was probably based on a view of the west face of Mount Fuji.

▼ Made in Japan Esquire® Art Canvas, Tama River

▼ Original work

Based on Tama River in Musashi PrefectureThis artwork depicts Mount Fuji as seen from today’s Tokyo. This particular artwork features characters as well as a natural landscape, adding a fun contrast.

To reserve one of these Hokusai masterpieces on Made in Japan art canvas, you must visit the Fender Flagship store in Tokyo in person to fill out a reservation form with the money for the instrument. The guitars are shipping expected end of November 2024If you are considering purchasing one of these bad boys, we have provided the store address below.

Store Information
Fender’s Flagship in Tokyo
Address: Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Jingumae 1-8-10
Japanese carp fishing boat in the harbor 1-8-10
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Closed during New Year holidays
Website

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