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 store specializing in used and vintage instruments need an in-house repair team?” Some of you may be wondering this. The role of
“TC-TUNE” is to “create TCGAKKI’s products.” Every instrument
sold by TCGAKKI is repaired, adjusted, and inspected by TC-TUNE. We completely disassemble every instrument we buy from customers, clean it thoroughly, repair any damaged parts, and perform proactive adjustments to maximize the instrument’s potential.
TCGAKKI and Advance Guitars place great importance on delivering “playable instruments” to our customers, and TC-TUNE supports that philosophy behind the scenes.
It is precisely because TCGAKKI and Advance Guitars are specialty stores for used and vintage instruments that an in-house repair team is indispensable.
“TC-TUNE does more than just repair instruments.”
Our specialized repair team ensures each instrument is brought to a condition befitting a product from a store specializing in used and vintage instruments. TC-TUNE focuses on maximizing an
instrument’s potential and enhancing its playability. We want our customers to base their instrument selection solely on “appearance” and “sound.”
We don’t want you to make decisions like, “I like the way it looks, but it’s hard to play… or ‘The look isn’t great, but this one plays better, so I’ll go with this one.’” That’s precisely why TC-TUNE maximizes each instrument’s potential and is committed to ensuring excellent playability.
Furthermore, at TCGAKKI and 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 simply 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 journeys.
“TC-TUNE also plays a vital role in the instrument buyback process.”
At TCGAKKI and Advance Guitars, our main focus is on used instruments. TC-TUNE plays a major role in
this area as well. We believe that by using
TC-TUNE to maximize an instrument’s potential, we can increase its value. That’s why TCGAKKI and Advance Guitars can confidently offer high buyback appraisals. TC-TUNE also supports our
“buyback service unique to a specialty store for used and vintage instruments.”
“Making any instrument easy to play and sound great.”
Over the years, TC-TUNE has repaired and adjusted countless used and vintage instruments. Regardless ofage or price range, we carefully assess the condition of each instrument individually and perform the optimal setup for it.We handle over 30 requests per month.We’ve worked with a wide range of instruments, from ’50s vintage models to cherished Japanese vintage guitars, bizarre guitars, the latest high-end models, and even guitars for beginners.We’ve turned countless requests—such as “I wish this part were a little different”or “It would be perfect if it sounded like this”—into reality.
“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.
The vast majority of these are products from TCGAKKI and Advance Guitars. We service instruments from a wide variety of manufacturers, both domestic and international, and the price range of the instruments we repair and adjust spans from tens of thousands to tens of millions of yen.
・Responsible for Final Setup of TMG Guitar and MG Bass Instruments Before 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 XX was the distributor” and “the importance of inspecting and setting up overseas brands according to Japanese standards.” Guided by this conviction, we perform setups on even New TMG Guitar and MG Bass instruments so that customers can use them with confidence and feel they are truly “ready to play.”
・OEM Production
of Select “hundred” Products “hundred” is a brand produced by TCGAKKI from a hands-on, practical perspective, offering truly usable products.
TC-TUNE is responsible for manufacturing select products within this line.
Leveraging the technical expertise cultivated through the repair of used and vintage instruments, we craft a small number 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 by fusing TCGAKKI’s extensive experience handling Japan Vintage instruments with TC-TUNE’s know-how in repairing and adjusting them to playable condition.
We are confident that we have successfully proposed new value through this series.
・Playful Modifications
: Among TCGAKKI’s projects, the “glowing knobs” modification stands out for its playful spirit. This, too, was crafted by
TC-TUNE. We believe that an
instrument’s appearance and design are crucial elements that significantly influence the user experience. TC-TUNE also loves creating customizations that satisfy
users and allow them to enjoy their instruments even more.
Chief Repair Technician
Soichiro
Tanaka Born in 1988 in Yanagawa City
, Fukuoka Prefecture. During his university years, 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 engineering) for a band club, where he learned 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.
Upon graduation, he applied for a sales position at The Used Instrument Shop (now TCGAKKI), but was told, “We’re planning to set up a new repair booth,” and was recruited on the spot as a repair technician.
Through trial and error, working in collaboration with and supported by many people, he built the current TC-TUNE from the ground up.