1989

A long-established specialist music shop founded in 1989

5,000 items

An extensive inventory of over 5,000 items at all times

Tokyo, Japan

A three-story store in Tokyo

Available worldwide

We ship worldwide via our online store

Repair specialist

We have our own in-house repair workshop

We buy

We offer purchasing and consignment services on a global scale

TC Gakki is a specialist second-hand musical instrument shop established in 1989.
With a physical store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, we stock a wide range of items, from vintage and high-end guitars to rare Japanese-made effects pedals and all types of wind instruments.
Thanks to our domestic purchasing network, built up over many years, we are able to consistently source rare vintage and one-of-a-kind instruments.
We ship orders overseas daily and have processed over 5,000 transactions to date.

Store Information

We are a specialist shop dealing in the purchase and sale of second-hand and vintage musical instruments. Our premises, which house three shops—TC Gakki, Okubo Kan Gakki-ten, and Advance Guitars—are located in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, right next to JR Shin-Okubo Station.

TC Gakki: Electric guitars, electric basses, effects pedals, amplifiers, drums, and accessories
Okubo Gakki: Wind instruments, string instruments, traditional Japanese instruments, and ethnic instruments
Advance Guitars: Specializing in vintage acoustic guitars
TC-TUNE: A specialist shop for the repair, adjustment, and modification of electric guitars, electric basses, and acoustic guitars

Our mission is to ‘make life amazing through music’.
For those who are dissatisfied with their current sound or equipment, or who are searching for something better, we offer a selection of thousands of items—whether second-hand, vintage, or brand new—and provide the best possible recommendations for each customer. By listening to your requests and circumstances, and drawing on the extensive and in-depth knowledge of our specialist staff, we work tirelessly every day to ensure you feel that ‘I’m glad I asked’ and ‘I’m glad I consulted them’.

Reason #1
An extensive sourcing network both in Japan and overseas.
Thanks to our long track record in purchasing, we can provide a steady supply of vintage and second-hand instruments circulating in the domestic market.
We are constantly unearthing valuable, rare items hidden throughout Japan.

Reason #2
International shipping and secure packaging.
We provide secure packaging for dealers and all customers alike. Our shipping service balances transport costs with safety.
With a track record of over 5,000 shipments, we are able to respond flexibly to any situation or issue.

Reason #3
Inspection and adjustment by specialist staff
Before shipping, our specialist staff inspect the condition of each instrument and perform any necessary adjustments.
As a specialist retailer of second-hand musical instruments, we pride ourselves on our ability to ‘set up instruments to realize their full potential,’ and we have a loyal following both in Japan and overseas who appreciate our setup work.

TC Gakki continues to share information about vintage and second-hand instruments via YouTube. Through product reviews and demo videos, we have gained a loyal following among players and collectors both in Japan and abroad.

Please visit our YouTube channel
▶︎TC Gakki (Electric Guitars, Basses, Effects Pedals)
▶︎Advanced Guitars (Acoustic Guitars)
▶︎Okubo Gakki (Wind Instruments)
▶︎TC-TUNE (Repairs and Maintenance)

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Michihiko Tomita

I began my career at a music shop in 1995 and have been involved in the sale and valuation of musical instruments, with a particular focus on vintage guitars, for over 30 years.

I am currently in charge of international sales at TC Gakki, where I handle a wide range of tasks, from dealing with overseas customers to managing export procedures and international shipping. Over the past year, I have supported more than 800 international shipments and have a proven track record of dealing with players, collectors, and dealers from all over the world.

Company: Music Solutions Ltd.
Established: May 2004
Address: 1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Website: tcgakki.com
Affiliated stores: TC Gakki, Advance Guitars, Okubo Gakki, TC TUNE