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An Atmosphere of Its Own

The very first person to hear the voice of an instrument is the one who plays it.
In my work, I strive to create instruments whose sound not only resonates outward but also draws new melodies from within the player.
I believe a truly fine instrument is born when the many elements that form it do not exist in isolation, but come together, interwoven, to carry a singular atmosphere as a whole.

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A Sound for the Human Spirit

It is people, not machines, who play instruments.

That is why an instrument must be valued not only for measurable qualities such as tone and durability, but also for the psychological and physical aspects—its appearance, its playability—that all contribute to what feels like a ‘good sound’ for us as living beings.

Balancing objective data with subjective experience, my aim is always to create instruments that, above all, feel comfortable and natural in the hands of the player.

Relating to Wood as a Living Material

In acoustic instruments, most of the materials we use are of biological origin, with wood being the principal material for guitars and ukuleles. Because it is a natural substance, wood carries unique qualities and quirks that vary not only from species to species, but from one individual piece to another.

I see in this a value that human intention or technique can never reproduce—a value born as the very outcome of life itself.

As a maker, I wish to honor the individuality of each piece of wood, to work in dialogue with its differences, and to let those qualities come alive in the instruments I create.

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The Golden Mean

For me, beauty lies in balance—never in leaning too far to one side.
Precision and accuracy certainly add to the value of an instrument, yet taken to excess they strip away warmth, ease, and the subtle space for play. The reverse is also true.

The instruments I aim to create are those that, for example, can feel both warm and composed at once, where simplicity coexists with refinement—where seemingly opposing qualities are held together within the same form of beauty.

To be truly rich, I believe, is to allow many different elements to dwell together in harmony, united within a single atmosphere. It is this richness without bias that I seek to express in every instrument I make.

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Rin Hayase

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1983年 埼玉県飯能市生まれ

彫刻家の親のいる環境で、幼い頃から物作りに興味を持つ。特に身の回りの音の出る物に関心を寄せる。
中学生のころにギターを弾き始める。

2002年

琉球大学で哲学を学ぶ。沖縄音楽（歌三線）を習う。

2008年

埼玉県入間市の「弦奏工房」にて、アコースティックギターを一本製作する。

2009年

長野県上田市にある「ＳＵＭＩ工房」の鷲見英一氏に師事。

2016年

大分県竹田市に移住し、民家の納屋を改装し「早瀬ギター工房」を開設。

Rin Hayase
Born in 1983, Hannō, Saitama Prefecture

Raised in an environment shaped by a parent who was a sculptor, Rin developed an early interest in making things—especially objects that produced sound. He began playing the guitar during his middle school years.

2002
Studied philosophy at the University of the Ryukyus, while also learning Okinawan music (uta-sanshin).

2008
Built his first acoustic guitar at “Gensō Kōbō” in Iruma, Saitama.

2009
Became an apprentice to Eiichi Sumi of “SUMI Kōbō” in Ueda, Nagano.

2016
Moved to Taketa, Ōita Prefecture, where he renovated a farmhouse barn and founded "Rin Hayase Guitars".

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Rin Hayase Guitars

430-2 Kibaru, Taketa-shi, Oita-ken 878-0143 Japan

​TEL:0974-70-4890​

You can contact me by using the Contact form on this website.

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