30/09/2026
HIGANBANA — BHI #50
I’m incredibly proud to finally introduce Higanbana, the 50th instrument I’ve built since the beginning of BHI.
Not only this guitar marks an important milestone for my brand, but it brings together many of the ideas that define what I try to achieve with my instruments: to take the foundations and traditions of classical luthiery and combine them with technology, experimentation and carefully considered improvements. It’s also a tribute to Tokyo Ghoul, my favourite manga, one of the many small details that make it very dear to me.
The name Higanbana comes from the Red Spider Lily, a flower that has been deeply significant to me for a long time. It was originally designed and hand-drawn by an artist specifically for this instrument and then inlaid into the ziricote top, together with the kanji on the back and the BHI logo. All these inlays are crafted entirely from pure silver, with additional parts in dyed maple.
The specifications are:
• Ziricote top
• Ebony fingerboard
• True Temperament fretting system (a first for one of my guitars)
• Schaller GmbH: The Original Innovators bridge and tuners
• Bare Knuckle Pickups Official Ragnarok pickups with brushed covers
• Pure silver inlays and details
A big thank you to my friend Riparatore, Piter Frisicaro who supported me throughout the realization of the inlays. His experience was of huge help in turning the design into reality. He’s also an excellent woodwind technician, so if you need professional flute repair or maintenance, make sure to get in touch with him!
The purpose is always the same: to create an instrument that performs at its absolute best while retaining the soul and craftsmanship of a handmade instrument.
I’m genuinely very happy with how this one turned out.
And now, on with BHI #51.
