A team of experts dedicated to supporting your musical life through repair and tuning services
"TC-TUNE is the exclusive repair team for TCGAKKI and Advance Guitars."
"Why does a specialty shop for used and vintage instruments need an exclusive repair team?" Some of you may be wondering that.
The role of “TC-TUNE” is to “create TCGAKKI products.”
Every instrument sold at TCGAKKI is repaired, adjusted, and inspected by TC-TUNE. We completely disassemble every instrument we purchase from customers, clean it thoroughly, repair any damaged parts, and perform proactive adjustments to maximize the instrument’s potential.
TCGAKKI・Advance Guitars places great importance on delivering “playable instruments” to our customers, and TC-TUNE supports this philosophy behind the scenes.
As a specialty shop for used and vintage instruments, TCGAKKI・Advance Guitars absolutely requires a dedicated repair team.
"TC-TUNE does more than just repair instruments."
We are a specialized repair team dedicated to restoring instruments to a condition befitting a “specialty shop for used and vintage instruments.”
TC-TUNE maximizes the potential of each instrument and focuses on improving playability. We want our customers to be torn between choices based solely on “appearance” and “sound” when selecting an instrument.
We don’t want you to make choices like, “I like the look, but it’s hard to play… or ‘The look isn’t great, but this one plays better, so I’ll choose this one.’” That is precisely why TC-TUNE maximizes the instrument’s potential and is committed to playability.
Furthermore, at TCGAKKI・Advance Guitars, we believe that our relationship with customers doesn’t end with the purchase of an instrument—that’s just the beginning.
As the repair team for TC-TUNE, our goal is not just to provide “instruments that are problem-free at the time of sale,” but rather “instruments that customers can continue to use for a long time,” and we aim to walk alongside our customers throughout their musical journey.
"TC-TUNE also plays a vital role in the buyback process."
At TCGAKKI・Advance Guitars, our main focus is on used instruments.
TC-TUNE plays a significant role in this process as well.
We believe that by maximizing an instrument’s potential through TC-TUNE, we can enhance its value. That is why TCGAKKI・Advance Guitars can confidently offer high purchase appraisals.
TC-TUNE supports the “purchase service unique to a specialty shop for used and vintage instruments.”
"Making every instrument easy to play and sound great."
TC-TUNE has been repairing and adjusting countless used and vintage instruments for many years. Regardless of the era or price range, we carefully assess the condition of each instrument and perform the optimal setup for it. We handle over 30 requests per month. We have worked with a wide range of instruments, from 1950s vintage models to cherished Japanese vintage guitars, bizarre guitars, the latest high-end models, and guitars for beginners. “I wish this part were a little different.” “It would be perfect if it sounded like this.” We have brought countless such requests to life.
『TC-TUNE’s Track Record』
・Repair and adjustment of approximately 2,000 instruments per year
At TC-TUNE, we handle the repair and adjustment of approximately 2,000 instruments annually.
Most of these are products from TCGAKKI and Advance Guitars. We handle instruments from a wide variety of manufacturers, both domestic and international, and the price range of the instruments we repair and tune spans from tens of thousands to tens of millions of yen.
・Responsible for final adjustments on TMG Guitar and MG Bass instruments prior to domestic shipment
TC-TUNE is responsible for the inspection and final setup of TMG Guitar and MG Bass instruments, for which TCGAKKI serves as the official distributor.
TCGAKKI deeply understands “the merits of Fender and Gibson from the era when they were distributed by [X]” and “the importance of inspecting and setting up overseas brands according to Japanese standards.” Guided by this conviction, we perform adjustments on New instruments so that customers can use TMG Guitar and MG Bass with confidence and feel that the instruments are truly “ready to play.”
・OEM production of select " hundred " products
"hundred" is a brand produced by TCGAKKI from a hands-on perspective, offering truly practical products.
TC-TUNE is responsible for manufacturing some of these products.
Leveraging the technical expertise cultivated through the repair of used and vintage instruments, we craft a small but select range of handmade products of assured quality.
・Co-producing the “ReFine Series ”
The “ReFine Series,” co-produced by TCGAKKI and TC-TUNE, redefines instruments from the era known as “Japan Vintage” under the concept of making them “suitable for modern music.”
This series was born from the fusion of TCGAKKI’s extensive experience handling Japan Vintage instruments and TC-TUNE’s know-how in repairing and adjusting them to playable condition. We are confident that we have successfully proposed new value.
・Playful modifications
A particularly playful modification among TCGAKKI’s offerings: the “ glowing knobs.”
This is also the work of TC-TUNE.
We believe that the appearance and design of an instrument are crucial elements that significantly influence the user experience.
At TC-TUNE, we love customizations that satisfy the user and allow them to enjoy their instrument even more.
Chief Repairman
Soichiro Tanaka
Born in 1988
From Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture During college, he became fascinated by the mechanics and structure of musical instruments, putting his studies on the back burner to immerse himself in tinkering with them.
At the same time, he handled PA (sound) for a band club, learning the importance of crafting the sound for the entire band, not just individual instruments. After graduating from college, he enrolled in the ESP Guitar Craft Academy.
After graduating, he applied for a sales position at The Used Instrument Shop (now TCGAKKI), but was told, “We plan to set up a new repair booth,” and was hired on the spot as a repair technician.
Through trial and error, with the cooperation and support of many people, he built the current TC-TUNE from the ground up.