◆ Cover / SPECIAL PROGRAM Featuring the top picks from professionals both domestically and internationally! A special project celebrating the 100th anniversary of the flat-top guitar: Gibson, of course. Contents The L-1, Gibson's first flat-top guitar, was released in 1926, and this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Gibson flat-top. The legendary bluesman Robert Johnson, who wielded the L-1, Bob Dylan, who elevated it to folk-rock, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, the quintessential singer-songwriter James Taylor, John, Keith... almost everyone used a Gibson! So, let's take a look back at 100 years of Gibson acoustic guitars, which are indispensable to the great performances and masterpieces that have made their way to the modern music scene, transcending nationalities and eras. Legendary Gibson players: Lightnin' Hopkins, Reverend Gary Davis, Woody Guthrie, Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Keith Richards, John Lennon, Pete Townshend, Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris, James Taylor, Tadashi Kosaka, Noel Gallagher, Sheryl Crow, Taylor Swift Column: The Gibson Brand Nurtured by Players・A favorite among Japanese users: Haruomi Hosono, Kazuyoshi Saito, Tamio Okuda, Motohiro Hata, Kiyoshiro Imawano, Reiichi Nakaido CHABO, Chuei Yoshikawa, Yoshiyuki Sahashi, Ayano Kaneko, miwa, Eigo Kawashima, Rei, Tatsuro Yamashita, Shinji Tanimura, Masayoshi Yamazaki, Kotaro Oshio, and others.・Conversation: Tadae Yoshikawa x Yoshiyuki Sahashi - Gibson, vocal music, and the J-50.・Interview with Kotaro Oshio and pre-war L-1 100 Years of Gibson Flat-Tops; Unforgettable Gibson Columns Written by Six Music Store Employees: The Specifications Popularized by Gibson Flat-Tops; 8 Recommended Gibson Acoustics for 2026 Played by Arata Manako ◆THE INSTRUMENTS Find the perfect acoustic guitar amp you've been looking for. Test player: Kazuma Sotozono Amplifiers are needed not only for stage performances, but also for various situations such as practicing at home and live streaming. To play an acoustic guitar while preserving its original sound, an acoustic guitar amplifier is essential. We've planned a web-linked article that introduces a wide range of acoustic guitar amplifiers, allowing our readers—guitarists—to find the perfect one for their style. Kazuma Sotozono, who has supported various artists including KinKi Kids and Sukima Switch, will test the instrument and verify its capabilities. ◆INTERVIEW Egberto Gismonti, Hirokazu Ogura, Soshi Sakiyama ◆LIVE REPORT 014 J-WAVE Tokyo Guitar Jamboree 2026 supported by Okumura Corporation ◆Series Seminar: Let's Review! The Basics of Acoustic Guitar (YouTube Link) Dr. Capital Acoustic Guitar Music Theory Course (Part 21) • (YouTube Link) Jin Oki: Does it have to be flamenco guitar? (Episode 22) • (YouTube Link) Johnny Saito's Modern Bluegrass Flatpicking Revolution (Part 15) ◆ GEARS ZOOM LiveTrak L6max × Taiku Kimishima & Shuta Nishida ELK x Seiji Igusa ●Professional's Toolbox, Part 4: Hirokazu Ogura●A Guitar Selected by a Connoisseur! presented by Trippers' Guitar, Part 7: 1943-44 Gibson J-45 Banner ● Interview with Irving Somogyi to commemorate the release of "The Structure and Science of the Acoustic Guitar" ● Interview with the Maurice Fingerpicking Day 2026 AGM Award winner ● Rittor Music Stage at Sound Messe in Osaka 2026 ● New Gear Sound Check feat. Seiji Igusa ● Back Issues / List of Stores that Regularly Carry Back Issues ● (YouTube Link) Yuki Matsui's High-Tech Solo Guitar, Part 11: "Aogeba Toutoshi" ◎Special songbook booklet AGM SONG BOOK Vol.22 A selection of timeless Gibson sound classics "DON'T LET ME BE LONELY TONIGHT" James Taylor, "ANGIE" The Rolling Stones, "BLOWIN' IN THE WIND" Bob Dylan, "CROSS ROAD BLUES" Robert Johnson, "Rockabye My Baby" Haruomi Hosono
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