Description

Exclusively available in India through The Stockist

A New Benchmark in Japanese Boutique Craftsmanship

The SAITO 622CS BEYOND represents the pinnacle of SAITO’s modern electric guitar design now available in India for the first time, exclusively through The Stockist. This Blue Lotus finished masterpiece is a custom-shop-grade instrument built by the renowned SAITO workshop in Saitama, Japan.

With five decades of technical mastery behind luthier Masaaki Saito, the 622CS BEYOND combines contemporary performance, elegant aesthetics, and unmatched build precision.

The result? A guitar that feels alive, sounds rich and expressive, and performs with flawless reliability whether on stage, in the studio, or on tour.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Name: SAITO 622CS BEYOND – Blue Lotus / SSH
Brand: Saito Guitars
SKU: 622CS BEYOND – Blue Lotus
Availability: BackOrder

The BEYOND Series: Elevated, Refined, Uncompromising

The 622CS BEYOND takes SAITO’s popular 622CS platform and elevates it further with premium materials, refined playability enhancements, and a visual identity that stands apart. The stunning Blue Lotus finish, paired with chrome hardware and white pearloid appointments, gives this guitar a vibrant, boutique presence.

Voiced with SAITO’s custom Growl-Bore Up SSH pickup set, it delivers versatility that spans detailed cleans, punchy rhythm tones, and soaring leads all with exceptional articulation.

KEY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Premium Tonewoods for a Modern Voice

Body: Alder (2-piece) – balanced midrange, responsive attack, excellent clarity
Neck: Hardrock Maple – bright, snappy tone with outstanding stability
Fingerboard: Ebony – smooth, fast, and articulate with enhanced note separation

Elegant Visual Appointments

Top Position Markers: White Mother of Pearl Dots – classic, premium aesthetic
Pickguard: White Pearloid 4-ply – striking contrast against the Blue Lotus finish
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer – thin, resonant and tonally open

Nitro finishes age beautifully, breathe better than thick poly coats, and allow the instrument’s character to develop over time.

Professional-Grade Hardware

Bridge: GOTOH 510T-SF1 SAITO – precise tremolo action, exceptional tuning stability
Tuning Machines: GOTOH SD91-MG-T – vintage style with modern locking performance
Hardware Colour: Chrome – polished, timeless aesthetic
Strings: D’Addario EXL110 (10–46)

SAITO Growl-Bore Up Custom SSH Pickups

A refined and specially voiced custom set designed for:

Tight rhythmic definition
High-fidelity cleans
Smooth, dynamic lead responsiveness
Balanced output across all positions

This set makes the 622CS BEYOND a true multi-genre performer—from fusion and progressive rock to blues, pop, alternative, worship, and beyond.

Case

Comes with a TSA Lock Hard Shell Case for secure transport and tour-readiness.

WHY CHOOSE SAITO GUITARS?

1. Japanese Custom Shop Precision

SAITO operates as a boutique workshop focused on clean aesthetics, modern ergonomics, and obsession-level consistency.

2. Fifty Years of Luthier Experience

Masaaki Saito’s half-century of repairing, restoring, and building instruments ensures every SAITO is engineered for durability and tonal clarity.

3. Modern Playability at Its Core

Neck profiles, finishing techniques, hardware choices, and pickup designs all function to create an effortlessly playable guitar.

4. Nitrolac Finish Excellence

The nitrocellulose lacquer on the 622CS BEYOND enhances resonance, delivers vintage character, and ages beautifully over time.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

The 622CS BEYOND Blue Lotus offers a refined, resonant, and highly responsive playing experience. The Hardrock Maple and Ebony pairing produces articulate highs, tight low end, and fast note attack—ideal for expressive techniques, fast runs, and clean definition.

The GOTOH 510 tremolo and locking tuners ensure incredible tuning stability even with aggressive tremolo use. The Growl-Bore Up Custom pickups maintain clarity across clean, crunch, and high-gain setups, making this guitar a reliable tool for both studio and live musicians.