Reclaiming Your Youth! Choosing a Guitar for a 60-year-old Man (Rittor Music) (ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE)

The Owner of Ottoli-ya, a Guitar Shop Popular on YouTube: Secrets to Choosing a Guitar

This is the definitive acoustic guitar buyer's guide from the owner of Ottoli-ya, a Nagoya-based guitar shop that's available only by appointment. His hugely popular YouTube channel, where he carefully explains each guitar and lets you hear their tones, recently garnered attention for the online sale of a 1942 Martin 000-45 valued at ¥33 million. This is a truly unique and popular guitar shop, uniquely suited to the Reiwa era.

This book carefully selects the best acoustic guitars the owner has personally handled, offering recommendations for men turning 60. From coveted Martins to memorable Yamahas and Morrises, nostalgic Ovations, and Terry's Terrys coveted by folk music fans, Ottoli-ya offers a unique perspective on 59 models, from vintage to current models. In addition, we will provide easy-to-understand lectures on basic knowledge that acoustic guitar players should know, such as "Major acoustic guitar manufacturers and their history," "Maintenance and storage," and "Points to check when purchasing."

CONTENTS ●Prologue: What is Ottolija?

●The guitar played by your favorite artist: ・Gibson J-45 ・Martin D-28 ・Martin D-45 ・YAMAHA L Series ・YAMAHA FG-180 ・Ovation (Amadas) ・Terry's Terry

●Basic Knowledge for Guitar: Acoustic Guitar Basics ・1. Body Shape ・2. Bracing ・3. Nut Width and Neck Shape ・4. Materials ・5. Decorations ・6. Tuners

●Nakazawa's Ramblings: My Younger Self

●Acoustic Guitar Manufacturers and Their History to Remember ・Martin ・Gibson ・Ovation ・YAMAHA ・Terry's Terry

●Choosing an Acoustic Guitar for Beginners ~ NAKAZAWA'S SELECTION 1: 13 Models for Beginners to Buy with Confidence ・YAMAHA LL16 ARE ・YAMAHA LL6 ARE ・YAMAHA L-5 (Japan Vintage) ・YAMAHA FG180 (Japan Vintage) ・Tomson GW-550 (Japan Vintage) ・MORRIS W-60 (Japan Vintage) ・MORRIS W-100 (Japan Vintage) ・S.YAIRI YD-305 (Japan Vintage) ・Cat's Eyes CE-800 (Japan Vintage) ・K.YAIRI-YW-500P ・Epiphone Kazuyoshi Saito J-45 Outfit ・Martin D-X2E ・Martin 000-X2E

●How should intermediate and advanced players choose their next guitar? ~ NAKAZAWA'S SELECTION 2: 16 models perfect for intermediate and advanced players ・Martin D-28 Standard (2020) ・Martin D18 Standard (2014) ・Martin D-35 (1988) ・GUILD D-55 (2020) ・YAMAHA L-10 (1977) ・YAMAHA LL36 ARE (2018) ・Gibson J-45 STD ・K.YAIRI YW-1000HQ ・Shelly SY-M20 ・Taylor 814CE ・MORRIS MG-1200ST (Shinji Tanimura model) ・MORRIS W-1200D (Takao Horiuchi model) ・Gibson Hummingbird (2020) ・Gibson Dove (2016) ・Gibson J-200 NT (1995) ・Gibson J-50 (2009)

●Points to consider for advanced players considering a vintage guitar: NAKAZAWA'S SELECTION 3: 30 models including coveted vintage models ・Gibson Murphy Lab Acoustic Collection 1942 banner J-45 ・Gibson Murphy Lab Acoustic Collection 1960 Hummingbird ・Gibson Murphy Lab Acoustic Collection 1957 SJ-200 ・Martin D-45 Standard (2012) ・Martin D-41 (2001) ・Martin D-76 (1976) ・Martin D-28 Marquis (2007) ・Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 ・K,YAIRI DY-45 ・YAMAHA LL86 ARE ・Martin D-45 Custom (1981) (Purchased by Konosuke Sakazaki of THE ALFEE) ・Collings 00-42 Baaa A Custom ・Collings D-1A ・Martin 000-28ECB (Eric Clapton model) ・Martin 000-42ECB (Eric Clapton model) ・Gibson J-45 ADJ 2020 Edition (Kazuyoshi Saito model) ・Gibson Tamio Okuda J-45 (Tamio Okuda model) ・Gibson J-45 (1951) ・Martin D-45 (1968) ・Martin D-45GE (2003) 1937 David Nichols ・Martin 000-45 (1942) ・YAMAHA L-51 (1975) ・YAMAHA L-53 (1978) ・YAMAHA APX-50S Custom ・YAMAHA CWE-58 Custom ・Terry's Terry TS Custom Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi No.1 Model (Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi model) ・Terry's Terry TS Custom Otto Rear Special Model ・T'sT Premium Terry PTJ-100 GB ・TSK K-3 (Konosuke Sakazaki Model) ・OVATION SUPER ADAMAS 1687

●Points to Check When Purchasing

●Strings ・String Height Adjustment and Replacement ・String Types

●Maintenance and Storage

●Guitar Cases Are Important

●Ottolija Nakazawa's Hectic On-Site Buying Diary

●Ottolija Nakazawa and Her Friends

●Epilogue