Active Band Man Chats - My New Gear to Jumpstart 2022!

What is it this time?

My new gear for this year!

What? No freakin’ way...it's only April, right?

Yeah, but didn’t you buy anything in the first three months of this year?

I haven't bought anything in the past three months...

You see what I'm talking about?

You're going to overlook that, Detective...

No, there are some big names in the game this time, so we can't overlook them!

I'm so excited..!

I heard something arrived near your birthday this year, didn't it?

Damn... you know everything...

The story is up!

I'm sorry... actually, I've finally got the five strings...

Oh, finally!

And my first multiscale... I'm still trying to figure out how to use it, including sound production.

Given the current scene, I think it's a useful purchase! (I'll have you play my solo...)

Yes. I already use an impossible sound on the 4-string in my solo recordings... I simply wanted to expand my playing range.

I see...ambitious! That's great!

I'm glad to hear you say that...

Want some katsudon?

No, I'm good (laughs) What about you, Kizuhiko?

I'm all about the little things

What do you mean?

First of all, straps!

First of all?（laughs）

First of all, I had been using a standard wide nylon strap for a long time, but one day I saw Horry using a wide strap at a rehearsal, and I thought it looked comfortable (laughs).

It looks comfortable (laughs). Horry: They are wide and have cushioning.

I like that one, I want to try it out, so I asked if I could borrow it.

I ended up lending him three different ones that I didn't use. I don't know about myself, but I have three different kinds of cushions.

Thanks!

How did you like them?

I liked the widest one...

But?

Sound House doesn’t sell it

Gah... Well, I bought it a long time ago...

I was going to go for the runner-up...

I thought I'd get the next best thing...

They discontinued it….

Gah... (for the second time)

I found a newer model of the same brand.
AIR CELL / ASG70N

How was it?

It was good! It was shorter than the one I rented and the specs were different, but I rather liked the change in specs!

The cushions are different too. But I guess it turned out ok.

Oh!

Okay, that's all right. Horry: OK, that settles the matter.

Now I need a gig bag for my electric guitar.
PLAYTECH / EG-Bag Sky Blue

Yes.

I used to have a used Squier Supersonic that I bought.

Didn't it come with a case?

It came with a case, but it was a cross-body belt type!

Oh, I like the ones that you can carry on both shoulders like a backpack. It's a lot easier.

Yes! That's where our savior, Sound House, comes in!

I've been waiting for this! (laughs)

As expected of Playtech! Super convenient!

How easy is it to use?

It's got lots of pockets and it's a great buy! It comes in a variety of colors! I chose sky blue!

Oh, that's The Showers theme color.

And the rest is...

You still have more! (laughs)

Here!
ART / TUBE MP Mic Preamp

A mic pre? That's not too fancy. It's a proper piece of equipment!

Recommended by a senior musician! It makes my voice thicker and it’s easier to monitor! I feel like I'm getting a better monitor! It's got tubes in it!

Wow. I'm not familiar with that area, I guess.

Horry? Is there anything else?

Let's see... Here's one to start with!
Tronographic / Rusty Box

Another pre?

Again, I was told! (haha)

How about this?

It's pretty good! At first I thought it would be good to take it to the studio with me for a little while. But when I tried it out, I wanted to add it to my board. After that... one booster/pre and two distortions...

You buy a lot of stuff, don't you?

Sorry...I won't be buying any more this year... (maybe I will)

Well, we’re only at the beginning of the year after only three months, but I wonder how much more equipment we will have this year... Please keep a warm eye on us. Yes, and all of it?

Is because of love!