Japan Vintage

Moon “Reggae Master”

A guitar bearing the crescent moon logo—a symbol of Moon—retaining the distinct character of 90s component guitars.The P90s give it that signature thick yet focused tone, which is just the best. When you crank the reverb, crunch it up, and really dig in, it produces this truly rich, mature sound.

2026.01.11

Electric GuitarsJapan Vintage

Morris F-18 (Terada Gakki Co.)Morris F-18 Review: 1970s “Made in Japan” Folk Guitar by Terada GakkiMorris F-18 (Terada Gakki Co.)

I came across a Japan Vintage Morris F-18. A guitar that cost just 4,000 yen holds priceless value; there's scarcely anything better in the world, and finding a replacement would be difficult. Japan Vintage guitars are a joy, aren't they?

2026.01.10

Acoustic GuitarsJapan Vintage

Fender Japan Stratocaster [E-Serial]Fender Japan Stratocaster E-Serial: The Legendary Fujigen Era QualityFender Japan Stratocaster [E-Serial]

Fender Japan's E-serial guitars have earned high praise both domestically and internationally, making them highly sought-after by collectors worldwide. What kind of guitars were they?

2026.01.08

Electric GuitarsJapan Vintage

Beginners especially should try Japan Vintage!

The aged tone of a Japan Vintage guitar, the feel that fits your hands perfectly. The moment you hold it, your guitar life should shift from “obligatory practice” to “moments of pure bliss.”

2026.01.08

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Yamaha SA-1000: The Semi-Acoustic Guitar That Defined an Era

In the late 1970s, every young guitarist dreamed of owning a semi-acoustic guitar like the Gibson ES-335. Yamaha introduced the SA series to the world in 1977. It was a guitar that embodied Yamaha's utmost dedication at the time. I had it professionally adjusted at a shop and fitted it with a single-coil Seymour Duncan SPH90-1 Phat Cat pickup.

2026.01.08

Electric GuitarsJapan Vintage

I want to talk about old Japanese guitars!

It all started when the cheap Morris guitar I got in high school transformed into an amazing-sounding instrument over twenty years later. That awakened my passion for Japan Vintage Guitars. I'll be sharing the incredible appeal of Japan Vintage Guitars—where even budget picks can be big wins—and the world of music you can enjoy even without deep pockets.

2026.01.02

For bigginerJapan Vintage

Fernandes FST-60J “Jeff Beck Model”: A High-Maintenance Masterpiece from the Stone Logo Era

The Japanese-made Fernandes FST-60J Jeff Beck Model Stratocaster was a slightly unusual guitar with a three-way toggle switch.

2026.01.02

Electric GuitarsJapan Vintage