シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント / Acoustic Guitar Book 58

Feature 1 is "The Martin Way." We analyze the current state of the legendary brand that recently celebrated its 190th anniversary.

We will unravel why Martin guitars have been used by professionals and amateurs alike for so long, and what are the characteristics of their sound, based on the testimony of musicians who use them and those involved with the company. "Looking for a Martin, but not sure which model to buy?" If you're one of those people, be sure to check this out. By reading this feature, you'll be sure to find the Martin that's best suited to your playing style. In addition to that, there are plenty of other articles about acoustic guitars. This time, we'll once again bring you the latest information on acoustic guitars, from hot new products to noteworthy brands and features on musicians' playing techniques!
■Feature 1
The Martin Way
The current state of the long-established acoustic guitar brand founded over 190 years ago
・[History] Martin guitar making
・[Basic knowledge] Martin basics
・[Interview] Fujiwara Sakura
・[Interview] Ozaki Hiroya
・[Interview] Ogura Hirokazu
・[Interview] Kinu Mutsuki & Takenaka Shunji (FRETLAND)
・[Playing technique analysis] Let's play some of the great performances from the past played on a Martin!
・[Basic knowledge] A systematization of Martin's current lineup
・[Guitar analysis] The innovation of the eternal standard "D-28"
・[Acoustic analysis] Learn how Martin sounds
・[Survey] The best guitar recommended by specialty store staff
・[Survey] A luthier talks about guitar making he learned from Martin

■Feature 2
MADE in ASIA
Asian-made acoustic guitars
Seiji Igusa unravels their potential

■Equipment articles
・[Maton Musician Roundtable] Yohei Shibayama x Tenmura x Kengo Adachi
・[Equipment analysis] Iris Guitar Company
・[Equipment analysis] Morris Japan Forest Series
・[New product review] NEW PRODUCTS CHECK UP

■Playing articles
・[Acoustic guitar lesson to train basic skills] Encyclopedia of chord progressions
・[Biographies of great acoustic guitarists] Episode 15: James Taylor

■Guitar scores
・James Taylor "You've Got A Friend" (perfect copy)
・KAN "Love Will Win" (solo guitar arrangement)
・Billy Joel "The Stranger" (solo guitar arrangement)

■Other
・Latest news & event information
・Editor K's More! I want to improve my acoustic guitar making skills [Episode 18]