Stringed Instruments

• PLAYTECH Violin Strings Now Available!

  

  2021/05/19

  Affordable violin strings are now available from PLAYTECH!
  
  PVS100 (500 yen) Steel string set
  The PVS100 is a steel string set with a bright tone. It is recommended for the PVN244 beginner's violin set and the PVN344 beginner's violin set.
  
  PVS300 (1,480 yen) Nylon string set
  Nylon strings were first introduced in the middle of the 20th century, and are now considered to be standard in the violin world with their mellow tone and durability.
  Try PLAYTECH for your first set nylon strings.
  
  ■PLAYTECH violin strings
  

• Free Shipping on Strings!

  

  2021/05/13

  Thank you very much for using Sound House.
  As of today, May 13, we are offering free shipping on guitar string orders 2,000 yen or less (Inc. tax)! Shipping is free even with a purchase of only 1 set.
  We look forward to serving you.
  
  * Single strings are not eligible.
  
  ■List of Free Shipping

• D'Addario XS Series Acoustic Guitar Strings / Mandolin Strings Now Available!

  

  2021/05/07

  ■D'Addario XS series
  
  The innovative XS series acoustic guitar strings / mandolin strings are now available from D'Addario! These strings use NY Steel from high carbon steel alloy with the Fusion Twist technology for plain strings, which are also used for the NYXL series and XT series, and tune up very well and are durable. An ultra-thin film coats the wound strings, and a unique polymer coats the plain strings. This latest ultra-thin film coating protects the strings while maintaining the tone, achieving the longest life in the industry. We have an abundant lineup that ranges Extra Light gauge (10-47) to Medium gauge (13-56), including 12 string sets and medium gauge mandolin strings. These new guitar strings go beyond conventional coated strings. Please check them out!

• KUN Violin Shoulder Rests Now Available!

  

  2021/04/28

  KUN violin shoulder rests are now available.
  KUN shoulder rests are popular with beginner/amateur players to professional violinists all over the world. Get yours at this incredibly low price.
  
  ■KUN Violin Shoulder Rests
  

• Flat Mandolin And Soft Case Sets Now Available！

  

  2021/04/23

  PLAYTECH flat mandolin and soft case sets are now available! The sets are available in 6 options (3 types of mandolin x 2 options). The 1st set includes the basic mandolin and a soft case set, and the 2nd set includes picks, a tuner, and a strap which is perfect for beginners! Get the set that suits you best.
  
  ■PLAYTECH「PFM10A　Flat Mandolin with soft case」
  ■PLAYTECH「PFM10A　Mandolin beginner set (soft case) 」
  ■PLAYTECH「PFM10F　Flat Mandolin with soft case」
  ■PLAYTECH「PFM10F　Mandolin beginner set (soft case) 」
  ■PLAYTECH「SA100 VS Flat Mandolin with soft case」
  ■PLAYTECH「SA100 VS Mandolin beginner set (soft case) 」
  
  In addition to the set products, we also have a very good selection of just mandolins, cases, strings, picks, and maintenance goods! Please visit the Mandolin category page for more information.
  
  ■Mandolin Category
  

• YAMAHA silent violins now available

  

  2021/03/05

  ■YAMAHA 「Silent Violins」
  
  YAMAHA Silent Violin, which has become a standard in the world since its release, is now available!
  The lineup includes the "YSV" silent series and the "YEV" electric series. They were carefully designed and the you can tell they were produced by the world's top brands from the quality.
  With the unique yet elegant design that can be recognized at a glance as YAMAHA, the well-balanced sound, and ease of use, they are loved by many people from professional players to beginners.
  

• Playtech violins now available

  

  2021/01/19

  ■PLAYTECH Violins
  
  Playtech violins that provide excellent performance for the cost are now in stock. In the acoustic lineup, the PVN244 is the entry-level model. The PVN244 provides excellent performance for the cost.
  There's also an electric violin equipped with a Piezo Pickup, the PSV100 which also has a LINE OUT terminal for use with an amplifier. The outline of the sound is clear making it an instrument on which it is very easy produce sound. By connecting a music player to the MIC external input terminal and headphones to the Phones terminal, you can practice along with an original sound source, and you can also use it as an instrument for night practice.
  Both acoustic and electric models come with a bow, case, rosin, shoulder rest, and tuner. Our staff will inspect each item prior to shipping.

• Recording King's Flat Mandolin has arrived!

  

  2020/12/02

  ■RECORDING KING「RAM-3-TS Recording King Dirty 30's A-Style Mandolin」
  
  The Recording King RAM-3-TS flat mandolin has arrived! This A-style flat mandolin was added to the Dirty 30s series which is well known for vintage-style acoustic guitars. A spruce top with a strong tone, and maple back and sides for a good balance of brightness and warmth. The matte tabacco sunburst finish is attractive for its combination of simplicity and elegance.

• Playtech violins now available

  

  2020/10/22

  ■PLAYTECH Violins
  
  Playtech violins that provide excellent cost performance are now in stock. In the acoustic lineup, there are two models -- the PVN244 is an entry-level model and the PVN344 is a regular model. There's also an electric violin equipped with a Piezo Pickup.
  The PVN244 provides excellent cost performance, with a solid wood top for a rich sound, while the PVN344 boasts luxurious ebony parts.
  The PSV100 electric violin is equipped with a LINE OUT terminal for use with an amplifier. Since the outline of the sound is clear, it is a very easy instrument on which to produce sound. By connecting a music player to the MIC external input terminal and headphones to the Phones terminal, you can practice along with the original sound source, and you can also use it as an instrument for night practice.
  Both acoustic and electric models come with a bow, case, rosin, shoulder rest, and tuner. Our staff will inspect each item prior to shipping.

• JOYO / JT-06 Mini Clip-on Chromatic Tuner now available

  

  2020/10/07

  ■JOYO「JT-06 Mini Clip-on Chromatic Tuner」
  
  We have started handling the lightweight JOYO / JT-06 clip tuner, which weighs about 19g and can be used with not only guitars and basses but also ukuleles and violins. The frequency is fixed at 440Hz, and the tuning mode is chromatic, but it also has guitar, bass, violin, and ukulele modes. A small tuner that can be installed and removed with a single touch, and runs on a single coin battery.