2026/03/12

• [Special Judges Announced] Voice Contest “Koeteku 2026” Now Accepting Entries!

  

  2026/03/12

  Entries are now open for “Koeteku,” the voice contest hosted by Sound House!
  
  This year, we're thrilled to announce two special judges: JIMBO BONJI, known for narrating TV programs and hosting events such as the “K-1 Grand Prix” and “THE MANZAI,” and Shinya Koeda, a narrator and MA mixer!
  
  What's more, this year's challenge is a special edition created by these two judges!
  
  “It's fun to deliver your own voice and words into a microphone!”
  Why not experience or rediscover that excitement through this contest?♪
  
  We eagerly await your passionate entries!
  Application Period: Thursday, March 12th ? Sunday, April 12th
  
  For challenge details and submission methods, please check the “Koeteku 2026” special page.
  Special Site

• [Slash / Metallica] New Signature Electric Guitar Strings from ERNIE BALL!

  

  2026/03/12

  Ernie Ball, the legendary American manufacturer of guitar and bass strings and accessories, has introduced two new signature electric guitar string models. The “Slash Signature Electric Guitar Strings,” co-developed with Slash, deliver enhanced durability and tuning stability without sacrificing tone or feel. Additionally, “PAPA HET'S HARDWIRED MASTER CORES SIGNATURE,” a co-developed model with Metallica's James Hetfield, emphasizes a bold. heavy tone and superior tuning stability.
  
  ERNIE BALL / Slash Signature Electric Guitar Strings 11-48
  ERNIE BALL / PAPA HET’S HARDWIRED MASTER CORES SIGNATURE

• ELECTRO-HARMONIX Bass Fuzz “Bass Big Muff Pi 2” Now in Stock!

  

  2026/03/12

  Based on circuit diagrams from the late 1970s, the Bass Big Muff Pi 2 fuzz pedal has been meticulously reverse-engineered to revive its dual op-amp circuitry for the modern era!
  Featuring a midrange grind and infinite sustain, it includes a BLEND knob for freely blending fuzz tones and a BASS BOOST switch for adding powerful low end. It delivers a clear, commanding sound while maintaining wall-shaking, massive bass.
  Experience your ideal fuzz sound with this single pedal!
  
  ELECTRO-HARMONIX / Bass Big Muff Pi 2

• [New Products] Four New Electric Guitars from PLAYTECH!

  

  2026/03/12

  PLAYTECH has released its highly anticipated new models. Featuring a lineup that caters to a wide range of players, including the traditionally designed SG250 and TL300H, as well as the modern-styled ST400 and JM290.
  Designed with playability and sound balance in mind, these guitars are perfect as a first instrument or as a casual, easy-to-play secondary guitar.
  Be sure to check out these models, delivering the exceptional affordable yet high-quality that only PLAYTECH can provide.
  
  PLAYTECH / ST400
  PLAYTECH / TL300H
  PLAYTECH / JM290
  PLAYTECH / SG250