Modern Guitar Concepts from Tosin Abasi and Music Man
The collaboration between guitar maestro and Animals as Leaders ringleader Tosin Abasi and Music Man continues with the Sterling by Music Man Kaizen 6. Many of the original elements from its San Luis Obispo counterpart remain, from the uniquely shaped and contoured body to the roasted maple neck and Steinberger gearless tuners. Exquisite playability and performance come courtesy of a modern 2-point tremolo and a straight 25.5-inch-scale fingerboard, while the Sterling by Music Man–designed humbuckers deliver a broad spectrum of genre-defying tone. When ergonomics and progressive design collide, Sweetwater’s nimble-fingered players take notice, and the Sterling by Music Man Kaizen 6 stands as a shining example of what a modern guitar is capable of.
Primed for performance
When it came to the structural design of the Kaizen, Tosin sought a futuristic appearance that conforms to your body as you hold it. Every curve and angle of the body has been meticulously sculpted to maximize playing comfort. From the forearm contour to the body bevels at the upper bout, you’ll enjoy unprecedented access to all 24 frets, not to mention your picking arm resting in a more natural state. Place it in your lap or strap it over your shoulder — the Kaizen will feel as if it simply fits.
Ultra-stable tuning and tremolo
The thoughtful innovations of the Kaizen don’t stop at the ergonomic body shape. At the headstock, Steinberger gearless tuners not only lock the Kaizen’s strings in place to reduce string slippage, but they also ensure the truest string path from bridge to tuner, enhancing tuning stability and binding at the nut. The 2-point recessed modern tremolo adjusts to your exacting setup preferences, solidifying tuning accuracy. With the Kaizen, you can be confident that it will remain steady with every dive-bomb, warble, and pitch squeal you make.
Sterling-designed pickups inject warmth and power
Top-shelf performance has been a focal point for the Kaizen, and that includes the electronics. Two Sterling by Music Man–designed humbuckers inject a rich, hot-rodded presence into your sound with enough bite to excite your sonic prowess. Though they clean up well for warm, bluesy passages with a hint of sparkle, these pickups excel at thick, saturated intensity that makes both chords and single note runs sound massive. With all the sonic complexities in place, the Kaizen is ready for recording sessions, punching through your mixes with authority.
Sterling by Music Man Kaizen 6 Features:
- Tosin Abasi collaborated with Music Man to create an electric guitar with a forward-thinking design
- Nyatoh body provides a lightweight and resonant tonal foundation
- Extensively contoured body delivers an immensely comfortable playing experience
- Roasted maple neck feels natural in your hands and resists adverse movement from environmental changes
- Rosewood fingerboard with 15.75-in. radius encourages stamina-fueled licks
- 25.5-in. scale length provides a consistent playing and intonation experience
- Sterling by Music Man–designed humbuckers offer hot-rodded output and shimmering chime
- Steinberger gearless tuners and a recessed Sterling 2-point tremolo bridge provide amazing tuning stability
