FEATURED GUITARIST My Bloody Valentine: Kevin Shields' ecstatic shoegaze sound. The beautiful, roaring noise created by introverted musicians who once played while gazing at their own shoes—the guitar sound known as shoegaze—has now been absorbed into diverse genres, and its DNA can be felt in every corner of the modern music scene. Tracing its origins inevitably leads back to My Bloody Valentine and the exceptional guitarist Kevin Shields. The ecstatic sound heard on the landmark album "loveless" (1991) is nothing less than the result of his obsessive control over his equipment and his boundless curiosity. This special feature includes an exclusive long interview with Kevin, along with a thorough analysis of his latest live system. I will give you a tour of every corner of the fortress of noise that he has built. ■Live Report: Unraveling the Cutting Edge of Shoegaze Sound from mbv's Japan Tour ■Interview Part 1: Live Sound Construction Techniques - The Amplifier Fortress? The Epicenter of Roaring Sound that Creates Multi-Layered Noise - The Core of the mbv Sound Woven from Countless Effects - The Guitar Setup that Creates the mbv Worldview ■INTERVIEW Part 2 - mbv's Vision for the Future ■Member Equipment Introduction - Belinda Butcher, Debbie Googie, Colm Okeesorg SPECIAL PROGRAM Which side are you on? I did a thorough comparison of the Jazzmaster and the Jaguar. The Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars first appeared in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Originally developed as Fender's flagship model for jazz guitarists, the Jazzmaster has since gained recognition as an iconic instrument in grunge/alternative rock, and remains popular today among young band members who prioritize edgy guitar sounds. But what are the differences between the Jazzmaster and Jaguar, which at first glance appear identical, and which instruments are best suited for which types of music? This time, we will thoroughly compare these two models and examine their differences from multiple angles to delve deeper into the unique appeal of each guitar. This issue features tips on how to bring out the best performance in Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars, as well as a comparison of current models and a discussion between Yukio Nagoshi and Hisako Tabuchi—a must-see! ■VINATAGE GALLERY? Jazzmaster & Jaguar Photo Gallery■HISTORY? The Achievements of the Jazzmaster & Jaguar in Creating New Music■Jazzmaster vs. Jaguar? A Thorough Comparison of Innovative Offset Models. ■ Say goodbye to string slippage! Adjustment methods to bring out 120% of your sound by Studio Path ■Yukio Nagoshi & Hisako Tabuchi Compare and Test All 12 Current Jazzmaster & Jaguar Models!■Special Cross Talk? Yukio Nagoshi × Hisako Tabuchi INTERVIEW Matteo Mancuso INTERVIEW & GEAR Barley Cadogan, Soshi Sakiyama, Hiroki Oshiba OPENING ACT Nazuna (Haku.) GM SELECTIONS・"lulu."Mrs. GREEN APPLE PICKUP・FENDER VINTERA III - The ever-evolving vintage reproduction series reaches even greater perfection. ・Yometoore tries out a popular guitar buying service - Guitar Takaku Ureru.com. ・ASAKA (TRiDENT) meets Positive Grid Spark・ HOT OFF MGK (MIYAJI GUITARS KANDA Special Gear Newsletter) - De Leeuw Guitars / Nina Air Lavender Fields of Provence Series: Inspired by the Fender Custom Shop - Tomo Fujita's guitar wasn't made to sound in a day! Dive to Neo Soul by Toshiki Soejima - Soshi Sakiyama's Encounter with the Unknown - Masamichi Torii's Journey Through the Roots of the Past and Present REGULAR・NEWS & TOPICS? What's that guitarist up to now?・NEW DISC REVIEW NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW・Fender /75th Anniversary American Professional II Custom Telecaster Epiphone Futura RD Custom・PRS / Special Semi-Hollow Mango Top Limited Edition・ZEMAITIS / CAM-90HCW Gloss Green Mother of Pearl・Laney / PRISM MINI BLUE Ghost Note Audio / Amverb・KING SNAKE / Snake Tail・Audio Technica / ATH-WP900SE *This month's bonus booklet, "Erino Yumiki's After-School Electric Club," is not included.