- OTOYA Magazine
- contents
- Staff Blog
- List of
-
KraftGeek Capsule Music Stand Review: Lightweight, Compact, and Practical! Thorough Breakdown of Size ＆ Usability
A music stand is essential for any performer. Especially for those looking for a portable option, factors like size, wei
-
How to Get the Best Sound Out of a Cheap Violin [Part 4] “There Are No Frets on the Fingerboard! Do Violins Even Need Frets? Or Are They Impossible to Install?”
This might be a bit off-topic from the main focus of this blog, but I can’t count how many times I’ve he
-
[Violin Strings] A Must-Read for Beginners! How to Choose Violin Strings
When choosing violin strings, what criteria do you use? Perhaps some of you have thought, "I just started play
-
Let’s Try Out The Violin String Selector!
To all the violin players out there, or those thinking about starting the violin, are you familiar with this page on Sou
-
How to Get the Best Sound Out of a Cheap Violin [Part 3] Adjusting the Upper Nut! Is There An Upper Nut AND a Lower Nut!?
This blog series has covered, from the first post onward: Peg fitting and string hole placement How strings
-
[2025 Ed!] Best Bang for Your Yen! 7 Recommended Violin Strings!
Strings are consumable items. They degrade over time, affecting the sound quality, and eventually break, so it’s i
-
[Violin Bows] Trying Out the PLAYTECH PCV100 Carbon Bow
The PLAYTECH carbon violin bow, the PCV100 was just released in April 2025. I tried it out right away, so here&rsqu
-
How to Get the Best Sound Out of a Cheap Violin [Part 2] Strings Are the Key! The Relationship Between How Strings Are Wound on the Pegs and the Upper Nut
The instrument that’s being featured in this blog is the PLAYTECH PVN244. A solid wood violin at this pri
-
[For Stringed Instruments] Introducing Some Fantastic Cleaning Cloths!
When storing instruments in a case, a cleaning cloth is convenient for removing rosin dust and skin oil stains. You
-
How to Get the Best Sound Out of a Cheap Violin [Part 1] What Makes for a Good Sound? Who Decides?
We are in the age of AI. When I opened up Word to write this blog post, I was kindly prompted by Copilot to draft the t
-
[New for 2025!] 7 Recommended Cello Cases!
I’ve started playing the cello and now I need a case, but I don’t know what kind of cello case to choose! Do
-
[String Instruments] Recommended Peg Maintenance Products and Things to Consider When Choosing Them
If you own a violin, you may have experienced your pegs loosening quickly, or after leaving your instrument unused f
-
A Talk on Rosin Part 3 - How to Correctly Apply Rosin
In the previous blog post, (Preparing Rosin) I discussed how to flatten the surface of pine rosin to make it easier to a
-
New Product! I tried out the PLAYTECH PEC100BR Electric Cello!
In February 2025, PLAYTECH released the highly anticipated electric cello PEC100BR! I’ve got my hands on this
-
How to Choose a Violin Case and 6 Recommended Cases!
For those wondering how to choose a violin case, this blog will introduce the selection process for violin cases! Addi
-
Discount Sale
-
Outlet
-
New Arrivals
-
Podcast (streaming)
-
Headphones / Earphones
-
Microphones
-
Wireless Equipment
-
Speakers
-
Power Amps
-
Mixers
-
Processors
-
Portable PA Systems
-
Recorders
-
Karaoke
-
Guitars
-
Basses
-
Ukuleles
-
Drums & Percussion
-
Pianos / Synthesizers
-
Wind Instruments
-
Stringed Instruments
-
Japanese Instruments
-
Harmonicas, Other
-
Software
-
DJ & VJ
-
Stands
-
Cables & Connectors
-
Racks & Cases
-
Lighting
-
Stage & Truss
-
Video Equipment
-
Computer Accessories
-
Power Supplies
-
Studio Furniture
-
Household Items, Other
-
Alcoholic Beverages
Staff Blog
- Guitars (601)
- Headphones / Earphones (128)
- Drums ＆ Percussion (179)
- Software (156)
- Keyboards (114)
- DJ ＆ VJ (78)
- PA (393)
- Stringed Instruments (85)
- Wind Instruments (121)
- Japanese Instruments (20)
- Staging (16)
- Power Supplies (27)
- Racks ＆ Cases (33)
- Lighting (129)
- Interesting Products (52)
- Events ＆ Concerts (166)
- Show Reports (52)
- Artists ＆ Songs (203)
- Classical Music (31)
- Tips ＆ Useful Info (202)
- Small Talk (81)
- Laney Diary (11)
- Serviceman Diaries (229)
New arrivals
Column
tamatebako
Translated articles
Popular Blog Keywords
Calendar
2025/7
Search by Brand
Brand List
- Sound House
- 〒286-0825 14-3 Shinizumi , Narita City, Chiba
- Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00
- Narita Call Center
- TEL. 0476-89-1111
- FAX. 0476-89-2222
- Tokushima Call Center
- TEL. 0885-38-1111
- FAX. 0885-38-1100
- Showroom Hours
- Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00
closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
© Sound House
