New Tak Matsumoto Signature Model “TAK MATSUMOTO DC KORINA”
Tak Matsumoto News 
Tak Matsumoto is at it again, releasing a new Gibson Signature Model, the “Tak Matsumoto DC Korina”. Fans are very delighted to see the new lineup of the Double-Cutaway model, one of Tak’s favorite guitars. The body is made out of korina wood, giving it that yellow’ish color.
The guitar will come in two flavors:
TAK MATSUMOTO DC KORINA ANTIQUE NATURAL (Price: 534,000 Yen / Approx. $5340)
TAK MATSUMOTO DC KORINA GOLDTOP DARK BACK (Price: 499,000 Yen / Approx. $4990)
These two models will go on sale on July 30th, 2010.
Here are the specs of this guitar:
TAK MATSUMOTO DC KORINA
Body & hardware
Korina back with Korina top, ABR-1 bridge & Stopbar tailpiece
Neck & Headstock
1 piece Korina neck, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, Abalone inlays, TAK MATSUMOTO DC neck profile, Vintage
tulip tuners
Electronics
Burstbucker TAK MATSUMOTO Special Zebra (Exposed coil), 2 volumes, 1 tone, 3-way selector switch
Finish option
Antique Natural (V.O.S. finish and Aged gold hardware)
Gold top dark back (Gloss finish, Nickel hardware)
Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto To Do Additional Live Performances
Tak Matsumoto News Additional live performances have just been announced for Larry Carlton’s & Tak Matsumoto’s “TAKE YOUR PICK” tour in Japan.
September 1st – Zepp SAPPORO
September 2nd – Zepp SENDAI
September 6th – BLUE NOTE TOKYO
September 7th – BLUE NOTE TOKYO
And here’s a little video of Larry and Tak performing together in Blue Note Tokyo:
Koshi Inaba Interview On Hadou Featured in Magazines
Koshi Inaba News Koshi Inaba has given an interview on his latest solo album “Hadou”, which will be out on August 18th. We don’t know if it’s going to be the same interview in every magazine.
An interview with Koshi Inaba will be in these magazines:
smart – July 24
DIME – August 9
FRaU – August 12
WHAT’s IN? – August 12
ori star(オリ☆スタ） – August 20
GQ JAPAN – August 24
If we get ahold of this interview, we’ll translate it for you!
Tak in The Alfee’s Takamizawa New Solo Album
Tak Matsumoto News The Alfee’s member Takamizawa Toshihiko will release his new solo album, Fantasia, on August 25th, and Tak is credited as guest musician.
Tracklist or other credits details aren’t available yet, so stay tuned for further news
Koshi Solo Album Hadou 08/18 out!!
Koshi Inaba News And finally, we have a release date for Koshi’s new solo album! “Hadou” will be out on 08/18, and it’ll have a regular and a limited edition. The limited edition will feature a DVD with all of Koshi’s promotional videos (PVs), except for “Okay” which is on the limited edition DVD of the single. (see below for a complete listing)
The album itself will have 15 tracks, including “Okay”, and News 23X ending song “Sono Te wo Totte Hashiridashite”. Also, the previously unreleased song “Akai Ito” will be included as well.
We have no covers yet, but the prices will be 3,059yen (tax incl.) for regular edition and 3,990yen (tax incl.) for limited edition.
Tracklist
01. LOST
02. Zettai (teki) [absolute (ly)]
03. The Morning Call
04. Okay
05. Lone Pine
06. Eden
07. CAGE FIGHT
08. Koyoi Kimi to [tonight with you]
09. Kono Te wo Totte Hashiridashite [take this hand and start running]
10. Sariyuku Hito e [leaving people]
11. Fushichou [phoenix]
12. Shujinkou [protagonist]
13. Little boy
14. Akai Ito [red thread]
15. Itaikena Taiyou [innocent sun]DVD Tracklist
01. Nami – from album Magma
02. Tooku Made – from single Tooku made
03. O.NO.RE – from album Shian
04. Touch – from album Shian
05. Famiresu Gozen Sanji – from album Shian
06. AKATSUKI – from single KI
07. Shizukana Ame – from single KI
08. I’m on fire – from single KI
09. Wonderland – from single Wonderland
10. Shoumenshoutotsu – from album Peace of mind
11. Hazumu Sekai – from album Peace of mind
B’z LIVE-GYM 2010 Ain’t no Magic DVD & Blu-ray 07/28 Out!!
News B’z finally announced the release of their 2010 tour finale B’z LIVE-GYM 2010 “Ain’t no Magic” at Tokyo Dome. It’s going to be July 28th, 2010. Approximate run time is going to be 151 minutes (over two hours!!). There are no extras included, obviousy because of the DVD that came with MAGIC. As for the set list, see this post: B’z LIVE-GYM 2010 “Ain’t No Magic” Dome Tour Set List.
The price is the same for both editions: 6,300 Yen. You can either grab the 2 DVD set or the Blu-ray set! Don’t hesitate! 😉
Preorder (2 DVD Edition): [CDJapan.co.jp] — [HMV.co.jp]
Preorder (Blu-ray Edition): [CDJapan.co.jp] — [HMV.co.jp]