Episode 01
The Japanese Guitar Rabbit Hole
How one guitar turns into a lifelong chase for ESP, Tokai, Greco, Navigator, Burny and the rest.
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ESP. Navigator. Tokai. Greco. Burny. The factories, the eras, the myths, the unicorns — and the stories behind the instruments that collectors chase for a lifetime.
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Deep dives into the instruments, makers, eras, and obsessions that define the Made in Japan collector world.
Episode 02
Catalogs, Myths & Unicorns
Why old Japanese catalogs matter, what collectors look for, and how the legends get started.
Coming SoonEpisode 03
What Makes MIJ Special?
Build quality, wood, factories, eras, pricing, and why the market keeps waking up.
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The definitive reference for Made in Japan guitar collectors. From the factories of the 1970s to the premium boutique makers of today — this is the book the collector world has been waiting for.
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Derek Rodgers
Derek Rodgers is the host of MIJ Confidential and author of the MIJ Confidential book. A lifelong guitar obsessive, he has owned hundreds of guitars and carries deep knowledge of the Made in Japan world — especially the rare, overlooked, and under-documented pieces that collectors chase.
Based in Calgary, Derek runs Tsunami Guitars, a dedicated Japanese guitar dealership, and Luthify, a custom instrument marketplace. His collection spans ESP, Navigator, Greco, Tokai, Momose, Crews Maniac Sound, and beyond.
This show is for people who want more than surface-level guitar content. It is about the stories, history, feel, tone, market, and mystery behind instruments that deserve a lot more attention than they get.
Rare Japanese guitar showcases
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