The stars of "Chiikawa" are making their way into the musical instrument accessories market. Japanese musical instrument company Kyoritsu Corporation has announced a new line of "Chiikawa" clip-on tuners featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi, combining their instantly recognizable designs with practical tuning functions. The tuners are scheduled to go on sale at musical instrument stores and online retailers across Japan starting November 20, 2026.
Each tuner is shaped around the full silhouette of its respective character, with an LCD screen built directly into the belly and control buttons positioned on the back. According to the company, the design is intended to make it feel as though the characters are working hard to help users check their pitch during practice or performances. Each model also comes in character-themed packaging, giving the series equal appeal as practical musical gear and collectible merchandise.
These tuners can be clipped onto guitars, basses, and other instruments, detecting vibrations directly from the instrument to display the pitch without relying on ambient sound. In addition to chromatic mode, they support six-string guitar, four-string bass, High-G ukulele, and violin. The measurement range runs from A0 to C8 with an accuracy of ±1 cent, while the A4 reference pitch can be adjusted from 430 to 450 Hz.
The announced tax-inclusive prices for the three models are as follows:
Chiikawa model (CKCC-CH): ¥4,620
Hachiware model (CKCC-HW): ¥4,620
Usagi model (CKCC-US): ¥4,620
All three tuners feature built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and support USB-C charging, offering approximately four hours of continuous use. Buttons on the back allow users to switch tuning modes and adjust the reference frequency, while the LCD screen displays the battery status during charging. A charging cable and instruction manual are included, but a power adapter is not. The three models weigh approximately 48, 53, and 49 grams, respectively, making them easy to carry alongside an instrument. Availability and arrival dates may vary by retailer.
via： ニュースNews