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TC-TUNE
If you think being just like everyone else is boring and want a unique, one-of-a-kind model all your own, this TCGAKKI Original Tune is perfect f...

Featured Drum Manufacturer: Ludwig—Reviving the Vintage Sound
In an era when unamplified sound was everything, the natural resonance of the instrument itself was paramount for delivering sound to the a...

Special Feature: Drum Manufacturers—Ludwig—An Exclusive Interview
Thank you for having me today. I’d like to jump right in—many people have this question about vintage drums: “Can vintage drums really be use...

Drum Manufacturers Special Feature: Ludwig (Bonus Edition)
Ludwig has captivated many drummers. Since its founding in 1909, the company has been crafting drums for over 100 years. From vintage to curre...

Special Feature: Drum Manufacturers—Ludwig Edition—
"Ludwig"—isn’t this brand something many drummers look up to? Buddy Rich, who influenced not only jazz fans but also countless drummers w...

Why not become the owner of a Fender "Vintage Bass"?
People often say an engagement ring should cost three months' salary!! Fender’s current lineup, the Vintage Series, was launched in 1982. In...

Kamaka Ukulele Custom Shop Collection
Kamaka Ukulele traces its origins to 1916, when founder Samuel Kaialiilii Kamaka established the independently operated “Kamaka Ukulele & Gu...

Samurai Bass, Part 3
Why is it that “B-grade” things get people so excited? It’s the “cheapness” shared by B-grade food, fashion, and movies. This sense of cheapne...

Samurai Bass, Part Two
We describe the highly acclaimed Japanese-made Basses that have stood the test of time—and are recognized as “Japan Vintage”—as “Samurai,” an...

Samurai Bass, Part One
In this column, which aims to convey the appeal of Japanese-made electric basses, I’d like to introduce some highly acclaimed Japanese basse...

The Legendary Wah-Wah Pedal: VOX Clyde McCoy Wah-Wah Pedal
The Legendary Wah-Wah Pedal: VOX Clyde McCoy Wah-Wah Pedal Hello, everyone! It’s been a while since my last Effector column, and today I’d like t...

How to Enjoy Bluegrass
☆Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) A mandolinist, singer, and composer known as the “Father of Bluegrass” who established th...
