Guitar Magazine August 2026 Issue [Cover] Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi

[Machine Translation] Cover/FEATURED GUITARISTS Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Eternal, Immortal Poems" A self-cover of that iconic national hit with his current voice." His long-awaited acoustic tour has also been announced! Throughout a career spanning nearly half a century, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi has never lost his initial passion or rebellious spirit, continuing to pour his entire life into expressing the cry of his soul. The countless national anthems he has created to the strains of his acoustic guitar transcend eras and generations; anyone born and raised in Japan has surely heard them at least once and felt their hearts stir. This year, as he marks his 70th birthday, he released his latest mini-album, *JUST ONE*, on June 30, featuring his signature songs such as Kanpai," Tonbo," and RUN." Furthermore, with his first acoustic tour in quite some time set to begin on July 20, Nagabuchi s current voice" is growing even more powerful. In this issue his second time gracing the cover of this magazine we feature an interview delving into his resolve as an artist, along with an extensive showcase of the cherished instruments that have accompanied him over the years. Let s explore Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi s perspective on the guitar from multiple angles. / Long Interview Chapter 1: In Search of Timeless Poetry / Chapter 2: His Current Passion for Live Performances / Chapter 3: The Pursuit of Acoustic Guitar Sound / The Guitarist s Hands: Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi s Hands, Where Life Resides in His Fingertips / Studio Report: What s Zay STUDIO / Guitar Collection: His Beloved Guitar Collection / History of Guitarists: The 15 Guitarists Who Shaped the Nagabuchi Sound / Playing Analysis: Savoring Timeless Poetry Through His Sing-Along Performances ( Zakuro," Tonbo," Kanpai" )

表紙/FEATURED GUITARISTS 長渕剛 ～永遠不滅の詩～ あの国民的名曲を”今の肉声”でセルフカバー 念願のアコースティック・ツアーも開催決定! 約半世紀にもわたるキャリアの中で、常に初期衝動や反骨精神を絶やさずに、その人生のすべてを懸けて魂の叫びを表現し続けてきた長渕剛。アコースティック・ギターのしらべに乗せ生み出してきた国民的名曲の数々は、時代や世代を超え、日本で生まれ育った者ならば誰しもが一度は耳にし、心を震わせたことがあるはずだ。70歳の節目を迎える今年、6月30日に「乾杯」、「とんぼ」、「RUN」という自身の代表曲を含む最新ミニ・アルバム『JUST ONE』をリリース。さらに、7月20日からはひさしぶりのアコースティック・ツアーも控えるなど、長渕の”今の肉声”はなお力強さを増している。本誌2度目の表紙登場となる今号では、表現者としての覚悟に迫るインタビューを中心に、長年連れ添ってきた思い出の愛器たちもたっぷり紹介。多方面から長渕剛のギター観を掘り下げていこう。 ・Long Interview Chapter 1 永遠に残る詩を求めて/Chapter 2 ライブにかける現在の想い/Chapter 3 アコギ・サウンドの追究 ・The Guitarist’s Hands 指先に人生を宿す、長渕剛の手 ・Studio Report What’s Zay STUDIO ・Guitar Collection 愛用ギター・コレクション ・History of Guitarists 長渕サウンドを彩った15人のギタリストたち ・Playing Analysis 弾き語りで味わう永久不滅の詩(「ざくろ」、「とんぼ」、「乾杯」)