Dr. K, also known as Hirofumi Tokutake, has passed away
Tokutake Hirofumi passed away on May 14th, 2025 (aged 74). Tokutake was very helpful to our company. He gave us advice on everything from website advertising to demo performances at exhibitions. At one point, Tokutake taught me how to play the electric guitar. I fondly remember him teaching very gently, and always smiling no matter how many times I made a mistake.
Now, my band always plays Tokutake’s famous arrangement, “Suzukake no Michi.” We would like to
express our deepest condolences and pray for his soul to rest in peace.
(Kamata)
Finnish guitarist Julius plays SGT guitars on tour in the UK.
July 1, 2022 British singer and musician Richard Dawson performed a live concert with the Finnish band Circle at Roskilde Festival 2022.
Hello! Here's some nice images featuring me with your guitar from the Richard Dawson & Circle UK tour!
Supersonic festival 2022 review – joy and fury from an inspiring music community | Music | The Guardian <https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jul/11/supersonic-festival-2022-review-joy-and-fury-from-an-inspiring-music-community> Roskilde, Denmark. 01st July, 2022. The English singer and musician Richard Dawson performs a live concert with the Finnish band Circle (pictured) during the Danish music festival Roskilde Festival 2022 in Roskilde. Here vocalist Eva Korman is seen live on stage. (Photo Credit: Gonzales Photo/Alamy Live News Stock Photo – Alamy <https://www.alamy.com/roskilde-denmark-01st-july-2022-the-english-singer-and-musician-richard-dawson-performs-a-live-concert-with-the-finnish-band-circle-pictured-during-the-danish-music-festival-roskilde-festival-2022-in-roskilde-here-vocalist-eva-korman-is-seen-live-on-stage-photo-credit-gonzales-photoalamy-live-news-image474161704.html>
I’ve been very happy with the SGT guitar. Best regards, Julius
Takane Tokutake Secret Agent Man Bombed with our guitar and bass
Secret Agent Ventures Cover
Takane Tokutake’s explosive performance playing three roles using the SGT-3DPEG (medium scale) and SGT-3DPEBS (mini bass).
Takanari Tokutake (
born September 11, 1980) was born
and raised in Tokyo, the son of guitarist Hirofumi Tokutake.
After graduating from high school, he went to Nashville, Tennessee to study music. While attending college, he interned at Sony Tree Studios, where he developed connections with local musicians. After graduation, he returned to Japan and began working as a guitarist. He has supported numerous artists and has performed overseas, including at the Shanghai International Arts Festival (China), South By Southwest (USA), and The Great Escape (UK). In 2012, he produced the charity album “Music Loves You,” which brought together 80 artists from Japan and abroad. He is the guitarist for TEXLYNX. He is also
actively involved in musical activities, including as a father-son duo and a family band.
Aisa singing and playing the mini bass
September/Earth,Wind ＆Fire cover/AT&TT
Produced by Takane Tokutake, son of DR.K Hirofumi Tokutake.
Aisa is a singer-songwriter who grew up in a musical family, with her father Yukiya Iwasawa of Bread & Butter and her mother MANNA. She was born in Shonan and raised in Hawaii. She debuted in 2004 with the album “7inch the ground.” She released the mini-album “Cradle Town” in 2005. In addition to writing lyrics, composing music, and providing music, she also supports live shows and TV performances by artists such as Masayuki Suzuki, Ami Ozaki, and Kazuyoshi Saito, while also performing live in her own right.
Patented detachable tuner for bass guitar
Following on from our three-piece detachable tuner for guitar, we have now also obtained a patent for a three-piece detachable tuner for bass.
Patent No. 6809694
SGT-3DPEBS featured in Bass Magazine February 2021 issue
The SGT-3DPEBS mini bass was featured in the NEW PRODUCTS article in the February 2021 issue of Bass Magazine (WINTER VOL. 350).
Specifications of the super mini electric bass revealed
A mini version of this three-piece portable electric bass guitar is now available. Though it’s small, the neck size is the same as a Stratocaster, so anyone familiar with guitar can quickly master the bass. Its lightweight (2.3 kg) and compact size make it convenient to carry around when traveling or on business trips.
Product Specifications
■Body Material: Acrylic Color: Matte Black Pickguard: Red Tortoiseshell Dimensions: Length 335mm, Width 185mm, Thickness: 43mm
■Neck Scale: 646mm (25.4 inches) Material: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Color: Black Number of Frets: 22 (including 0 fret) Dimensions: Length 490mm (including protrusions) Width: 41mm (0F) 58mm (21F) Thickness: 21mm (1F) 23mm (12F) Radius: 300mm R Adjustable Truss Rod: Spoke Wheel Nut Type
■Pickup: Jazz bass type single coil x 2
■Controls 2 volumes 1 tone
■Detachable tuner SGT original (PAT. PEND)
■Total length 780mm (including protrusions) Weight approx. 2.3kg
option
Hard cases, soft cases, etc.
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The SGT-3DPEGS three-piece electric guitar, small enough for guitarists to play comfortably, goes on sale June 1st!
You can purchase SGT-3DPEGS from our website “STORE” on YAHOO! JAPAN Shopping or at Digimart.
The specifications for the SGT-3DPEGS 3-piece ultra-mini guitar have been finalized.
On sale from June 1, 2020
Product Specifications
1. Body: Solid burl
2. Neck: Maple
3. Fingerboard: Rosewood
4. Number of Frets: 22 (including 0 fret)
5. Neck Scale: 19.2 inches (487 mm)
6. Overall Length: 602 mm (including protrusions)
7. Adjustable Truss Rod: Spoke Wheel Nut Type
8. Pickup: Humbucker x 1
9. Bridge: Gotoh GE-103B
10. Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone
11. Body Finish: Matte Black
12. Detachable Tuners: SGT Original (PAT6058304)
13. Weight: Approximately 1.6 kg
Demonstration by Shoichi Matsushima
Introducing the new SGT-3DPEGS, a 60cm long, three-piece high-end electric guitar!
Following on from the already available medium-scale SGT-3DPEG and long-scale SGT-3DPEGL, the ultra-mini scale SGT-3DPEGS is now available!