シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント / Acoustic Guitar Book 56

Interview: KOTARO OSHIO is celebrating his 20th anniversary as a musician with the release of his new album, “My Guitar, My Life”!

Hirokazu Ogura
The playing style led by the 1938 D-45
The latest album with the legendary tone is now complete!

Joe Robinson
Using the signature model of Maiton
The charm of the multi-talented player from Australia

[Special Feature]
The basics of maintenance and repair. How to prepare for a long relationship with your beloved guitar

Basic knowledge
Checkpoints to look out for when you think, “Something's wrong with my guitar?”

Basic knowledge
A guide to self-maintenance to keep your guitar in good condition for a long time

Interview
Learn how to look after your guitar from a skilled luthier properly
Instructor: Keisuke Nishi (Keystone Stringed Instruments)

Interview
Asking an acoustic guitar specialty store about common repairs and how to deal with them
Dolphin Guitars Osaka Store, in charge of repairs, Makoto Kiso

Interview
Asking an established brand about their philosophy on maintenance
Martin Brand, Satoshi Tanigawa

Interview
Asking an established brand about their philosophy on maintenance
Gibson Brands Japan, Yuta Fukushima

Interview
Maintenance Philosophy of Long-established Brands
Kazunori Yoshikura, Yamaha Music Japan

Interview
Professionals' Views on Equipment Maintenance
Makoto Terasaki, Takamine Guitars

Interview
A luthier's perspective on repair philosophy
Shun Kamada Guitars Shun Kamada

Questionnaire
Guitar care and setup, as told by professional musicians
(Tokio Uchida, Yuki Matsui, Ryohei Shimoyama, KOYUKI, Sarasa)

Interview
A maintenance philosophy as told by a care product brand
Music Nomad Rand Longlin

Catalog
10 Selections for Self-Maintenance!
If you love guitars, you'll want to get these care products!

[Special Campaign]
Seiji Igusa Presents
The “Solo Guitar Arrangement Course” that is gradually completed
Guitar arrangement course that turns Jackson 5's “I Want You Back” into a neo-soul feel!

Acoustic Guitarists “Great Men's Biographies” - A multi-faceted analysis of the footsteps of great guitarists?
No.14 Jackson Browne

[Hardwear]
[Specials]
Analysis of the latest advanced acoustic guitars
Acoustic Guitars of the Future
Reviewer: Seiji Igusa

[Shop Report]
Dolphin Guitars celebrating its 25th anniversary

[New Product Review]
NEW PRODUCTS CHECK-UP
Reviewer: Kazutaka Horio

[Guitar Factory Inquiry]
The pride of Japanese guitar craftsmen found at a long-established factory
Morris Factory Report
Martin SC Models Reviewer: KOYUKI
M.Shiozaki HLR-1 Original model made by Masaaki Shiozaki

[Guitar Score]
Jackson Browne's “Take It Easy” (complete copy score)
Police “Every Breath You Take (I want to keep looking at you)” (solo guitar arrangement)
John Frusciante's “How Deep Is Your Love (Love is in the Sparkle)” (complete copy)
Billy Joel “Just The Way You Are (Just the way you are)” (solo guitar arrangement)