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Soichi Takehara

リッチーブラックモアの影響でギターを始めました。次第にスキャロップ加工やピックアップ交換をするようになり、ギタークラフトの専門学校へ入学。営業の業務以外にギター、ベースの出荷検品も行っています。ギターはワンハム フロイドローズ、車は軽量FRをモットーにしています。

Soichi Takehara 's posts

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  Let’s Try Out Some PLAYTECH Pickups: Single Coil Edition

  2025-11-28

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  The other day, we welcomed a Daihatsu Mira (L700S) into our home for just going on quick trips to the store. The price?

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  Let’s Fix My Colleague’s Jaguar! - Part 2

  2025-09-24

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  The other day, I helped a friend swap out the carburetor on a 50cc bike for a big cab. As expected, the throttle cable

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  Take A Look At This Gibson Les Paul Repair

  2025-08-12

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  Lately, it’s been hot. Too hot. I even heard a news story about American crayfish–which used to run rampant

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  A New Selection! Discover Roswell Pickups

  2025-07-14

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  No matter what kind of hobby you're into, when it comes to upgrading parts, there are always go-to brands and classi

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  Let’s Fix My Colleague’s Jaguar! - Part 1

  2025-06-17

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  After wrapping up my The Mystery Behind Restoring This Guitar series , I found myself a bit lonely… and frankly,

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  The Mystery Behind Restoring This Guitar - Final Part

  2025-06-09

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  Last August, a friend handed me a guitar with completely unknown origins, and that became the catalyst for starting this

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  The Mystery Behind Restoring This Guitar - Part 6

  2025-04-23

  Staff Blog > Guitars, Tips ＆ Useful Info

  Recently, there's been a sudden wave of guitar purchases happening around me — I’ve heard from five diff

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  The Best Guitars for Hard Rock and Metal!

  2025-03-07

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  Electric guitars come in various types, each suited to different musical styles and purposes. Today, I’m focusing

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  The Mystery Behind Restoring This Guitar - Part 5

  2025-02-17

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  I am that person who recently bought a GIBSON SG because of the Ningen Isu boom. If you see some guy listening to the b

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  For Driving Enthusiasts!? Syncing Your Turn Signal with Music Tempo

  2025-01-20

  Staff Blog > Artists ＆ Songs, Small Talk

  Hello everyone! Whether for commuting, shopping, or enjoying a drive, cars are an essential part of daily life. I alwa

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  Get to Know the Xvive U8, a New Choice in Mics for Acoustic Guitar

  2024-12-30

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  The other day, I was talking with a friend about how good old anime and manga are. He recommended Space Cobra to me, so

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  The Mystery Behind Restoring This Guitar - Part 4

  2024-11-13

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  This is already the fourth installment of “The Mystery Behind the Guitar Restoration”. Staying within the t

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  Sound House Wiring Collection Winner Announcement

  2024-10-09

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  We recently held the “Sound House Wiring Collection” at X. We received many submissions, and it was a fun r

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  The Mystery Behind Restoring This Guitar - Part 3

  2024-10-01

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  I recently installed a lightweight flywheel and reinforced the clutch on my beloved Eunos Roadster. The engine response

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  Must-Read for Metal Guitarists! Discover Solar Guitars

  2024-09-12

  Staff Blog > Guitars

  How is everyone doing? In recent years, metal music is said to be good for health, with benefits such as mental stabili