Guitars

• Katoriworks guitar picks now in stock!

  

  2020/11/20

  ■Katoriworks pick list
  
  Katoriworks Silentpick and Lockpick are now available! The Silentpick was developed for acoustic guitar players. It reduces sound volume compared with a normal pick without deteriorating sound quality. The lineup includes the SP-3 and N-2000, and we would recommend these for those who want to practice at night. The Lockpick can be attached to the peg post (*) of the guitar. It helps prevent losing picks, and now you don't have to take out a pick from the pick case or pick holder. Available in three colors (blue, white, and pink), and three thicknesses (0.8, 1.0, and 1.2 mm).
  
  * Dimensions of the peg head: 5.6 to 6.0 mm
  

• Upgraded Floyd Rose! FU-Tone now available!

  

  2020/11/18

  ■FU-Tone list
  
  We have started handling FU-Tone, which produces a lineup of parts to further improve the playability and stability of Floyd Rose tremolos.
  The acronym taken from "Floyd Upgrade", FU-Tone is used by many well-known guitarists, including the late Eddie Van Halen, Nuno Bettencourt, Phil Collen, and Slash. While listening to the opinions of guitarists, they tried all kinds of materials to improve the sound and playability, and focused on design and high-precision processing. Takes the performance of Floyd Rose to a higher level.

• The latest BOSS RC-500 looper pedal now in stock!

  

  2020/11/17

  ■BOSS 「RC-500 Loop Station」
  
  BOSS's latest looper pedal, the RC-500, has arrived. Ideal for guitarists, singer-songwriters, multi-instrument players, and so on, desiring to create more creative loop performances. In addition to two loop tracks and a stereo input for microphone or instruments, it is equipped with LOOP FX that can create various rhythms. It offers a variety of functions for a performance beyond your imagination.

• ESP 45th anniversary Electric Guitar arrives!

  

  2020/11/11

  ■ESP「M-II 45th Limited Bondi Blue」
  
  The Special M-II 45th Limited Bondi Blue to commemorate the 45th anniversary of ESP is now in stock! A single piece of Honduras mahogany is used for the body back, and a unique, luxurious spalted maple wood grain is used for the top. The neck is also Honduras mahogany, the first set neck type joint in the M-II series. The fingerboard is a beautifully striped Macassar ebony with flamed maple binding for an accent. Gold JESCAR EVO is used for frets, and the position markers are Luminlay, a phosphorescent material, only on the side. A special guitar filled with commitment, installed with Bare Knuckle / NAIL BOMB pickups.
  

• New long-life MJC Ironworks Strings for guitar & bass coming!

  

  2020/11/07

  ■MJC Ironworks
  
  We have started handling MJC Ironworks Strings, which produce pure sounds and also come with anti-oxidation coating.
  RN PROTECTS is used to form a very thin rust preventive film at the molecular level. It is applied as a vapor at room temperature and adheres to the metal surface of the strings to form a thin film. It is used not only on the wrap wire but also on the core wire and plain strings to protect the entire string set from rust caused by moisture. The thin film does not affect the sound characteristics of the metal strings, and provides the same pure sound as uncoated strings.
  The lineup includes 4 types of acoustic strings, 6 types of electric strings, and 4-7 string bass strings, 3 gauges each of nickel and stainless steel for a total of 24 types. Not only the high-quality strings themselves, but also the tin can they come in makes the long-life strings attractive in appearance.
  
  -Scheduled to be released around November 21, 2020-

• Popular YAMAHA / YTC5 clip tuner in stock

  

  2020/11/06

  ■YAMAHA「YTC5」
  
  YAMAHA / YTC5 LCD clip tuners for electric and acoustic guitar, as well as bass and ukulele have arrived. Equipped with a backlight for excellent visibility making it easy to see even on a dark stage, and an "auto power off" function that reduces battery consumption. It's a simple, easy-to-use tuner, and is recommended for those who are just starting out with musical instruments as well.

• YAMAHAより、新エレアコ用アンプTHR30II A Wireless登場！

  

  2020/11/02

  ■YAMAHA 「THR30II A Wireless」
  
  From YAMAHA, based on the popular THR5A acoustic guitar amplifier, the THR30II A Wireless, with a larger output, clear and natural sound, and wireless function, has been released. In addition to the ease of intuitive sound creation, the independent volume of the vocal microphone and the new REVERB effect make it easy to adjust the balance when using it while playing. In addition to being wireless, other features include a Bluetooth function, a rechargeable battery, and a dedicated app, allowing you to enjoy playing your acoustic guitar with more flexibility.

• TAKAMINE Limited edition 2020 model arrival!

  

  2020/10/30

  ■TAKAMINE 「LTD2020　Peace」
  
  TAKAMINE's "Peace" limited edition 2020 model is in stock now! The fingerboard inlays are decorated with pigeons and olives, the symbols of peace, and the body color is colored with a soft green color inspired by olive leaves! The on-board preamplifier CT4-DX secures ample headroom with an 18V high-voltage drive using two 006P/9V batteries. It fully fills the wide dynamic range of acoustic guitars, and delivers a rich, pure, distortion-free sound, from gentle plucking to hard picking that sways the strings.
  

• [New brand] Beyond brand guitar & bass effector products now available!

  

  2020/10/30

  ■「beyond」product list
  
  We have started handling guitar & bass effectors from Beyond, which is strongly commited to analog! The brand is well-known for its "Beyond Tube Booster" and "Beyond Tube PreAmp" tube effector series. You may have seen these on social media. The sharp, solid designs with the vacuum tubes mounted on the body are impressive. The three-dimensional sound and glittering overtones derived from vacuum tubes make these unique, and they are highly sought after by many players. In addition, they also have created many advanced effectors that are different from conventional mainstream models. Beyond is a hot brand that may become a new standard for guitar & bass effectors. Keep the brand in mind!
  

• YAMAHA Electric NX3 grade nylon-string guitar is now available!

  

  2020/10/22

  ■YAMAHA / NTX3 NT (Spruce Top)
  ■YAMAHA / NTX3 BS (Spruce Top)
  ■YAMAHA / NCX3 NT (Spruce Top)
  ■YAMAHA / NCX3C NT (Cedar Top)
  
  Following on the heels of the entry-level model #1 grade of the YAMAHA Electric NX series of nylon-string guitars released in February 2020, #3 grade is now available! The lineup includes the "NCX", which has the same fingerboard width as a classical guitar, and the "NTX", which has a design closer to that of an electric guitar for comfortable switching between models. The new NX series adopts a bracing design that has been improved by making full use of the latest acoustic analysis simulation technology and combining the process of simulated trial production and the actual woodworking. Utilizing the experience and knowledge cultivated through years of classical guitar production, YAMAHA has arrived at the optimum bracing for both the "NCX" and the "NTX", and have improved the live sound of the guitar body when unplugged. The newly developed "Atmos feel" 3WAY hybrid pickup system tuned exclusively for nylon strings is used. The contact sensor mounted under the front plate uses the high-frequency vibrations of the front plate, the vibration of the strings (mid-low range) with the undersaddle pickup, and the ringing of the body of guitar with the microphone mounted inside. It is a hybrid system that gives you the feeling of the air inside the body for the low range. Above all, the contact sensor uses a thin, light, yet durable material to reproduce overtone components that cannot be picked up by a piezo pickup. By blending this sound with the sound from the three sensors, it aims to reproduce the natural nylon string sound even with line output. The preamplifier mounted on the body side has a simple structure that can be operated with three intuitive knobs. By simply controlling the master volume, mic blend, and Treble EQ, you can create the perfect sound for a variety of playing styles including solo playing, playing in a band ensemble, and playing while singing.