{"id":780,"date":"2026-03-15T09:33:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T00:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/?page_id=780"},"modified":"2026-03-15T14:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T05:20:44","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/en\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"themify_builder_row themify_builder_3751_row module_row module_row_0 clearfix gutter-default\" data-gutter=\"gutter-default\" data-equal-column-height=\"\">\n<div class=\"row_inner_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row_inner\">\n<div class=\"col-full first tb-column  tb_3751_column module_column_0 module_column\">\n<div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n<div id=\"article-3751-0-0-3\" class=\"module module-article article-3751-0-0-3   image-top title01 title04   \">\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<h3 class=\"module-title\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Our Commitments<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The In-House Manufacturing Advantage<\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">We believe that the mouthpiece is the single most important factor in determining the quality of a saxophone's sound. This is why Gottsu is dedicated to handling every step of the process in our own factory\u2014from the careful selection of materials and initial design to the final handcrafted finish.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">A Passion for Vintage Mouthpieces<\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Through our extensive experience in refacing, we have encountered countless mouthpieces. We were particularly moved by the exceptional craftsmanship of vintage mouthpieces from the \"Golden Age of Jazz\" (1930s\u20131950s), where the creator's soul is felt in every piece. Inspired by this, Gottsu develops vintage-inspired models with the aim of fusing the essence of that era with the demands of modern music.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Gottsu Characteristic: The \"Singing\" Saxophone<\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">We believe the saxophone is an instrument that should sound as if it were a person singing. Therefore, Gottsu mouthpieces are specifically engineered to produce overtone structures that closely resemble the human voice.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Precision in Tip and Side Rails<\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">The thickness of the tip and side rails is just as critical to the tone as the internal chamber shape. At Gottsu, we optimize the rail thickness for every single model. To achieve this, we typically create and test over 100 prototypes for each model, ensuring we adopt only the most appropriate dimensions before a product is finalized.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">G-Tune: Our Proprietary Technology<\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">\"G-Tune\" is a unique adjustment technology developed by Gottsu, where each mouthpiece is meticulously hand-tuned by a master craftsman during the finishing process. This technology is applied to every Gottsu model, achieving a beautiful tone and effortless playability that cannot be found anywhere else. Furthermore, all refacing services provided by Gottsu include G-Tune, marked by the distinctive \"G\" engraving as a seal of quality.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"15\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Intellectual Property Rights held by Gottsu Co., Ltd.<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"themify_builder_row themify_builder_3751_row module_row module_row_1 clearfix gutter-default\" data-gutter=\"gutter-default\" data-equal-column-height=\"\">\n<div class=\"row_inner_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row_inner\">\n<div class=\"col-full first tb-column  tb_3751_column module_column_0 module_column\">\n<div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n<div id=\"article-3751-1-0-2\" class=\"module module-article article-3751-1-0-2   image-h-left title01 title04   \">\n<h3 class=\"module-title\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<p>\u66f4\u65b0\u65e5\uff1a\u4ee4\u548c 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At Gottsu, we hand-select the materials for every single model to ensure a perfect foundation.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Metal Materials<\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Gottsu utilizes \"Vintage Brass,\" a material developed through rigorous chemical analysis of 1930s vintage mouthpieces to faithfully recreate the composition and sound of that era. Additionally, our Metal HL 2018 model features a proprietary tin alloy, a unique material developed exclusively by Gottsu.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Hard Rubber (Ebonite)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">In mouthpiece manufacturing, a material must respond evenly across the entire range of notes rather than reacting only to specific frequencies. Ebonite is the material that best possesses this essential quality. We have sourced and researched ebonite from all over the world, selecting only the finest grades for our products. In particular, the \"VI Marble\" features a custom-made, Gottsu original ebonite, developed specifically to meet our exacting standards.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-368\" src=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_4739-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_4739-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_4739-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_4739.jpg 941w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n<div class=\"accordion-title\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">\u4eca\u56de\u3082\u3054\u5e0c\u671b\u901a\u308a\u3001\u30d1\u30bf\u30fc\u30f3\u306f1\u3064\u306b\u7d5e\u308a\u7ffb\u8a33\u3044\u305f\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">\u300c1\u65e58\u6642\u9593\u30011\u5e74\u304b\u3051\u3066\u30d7\u30ed\u30b0\u30e9\u30df\u30f3\u30b0\u3092\u7fd2\u5f97\u3057\u305f\u300d\u3068\u3044\u3046\u30a8\u30d4\u30bd\u30fc\u30c9\u306f\u3001Gottsu\u306e\u88fd\u54c1\u304c\u5358\u306a\u308b\u300c\u6a5f\u68b0\u4efb\u305b\u306e\u5927\u91cf\u751f\u7523\u300d\u3067\u306f\u306a\u304f\u3001**\u300c\u8077\u4eba\u306e\u57f7\u5ff5\u3092\u30c7\u30b8\u30bf\u30eb\u306b\u843d\u3068\u3057\u8fbc\u3093\u3060\u3082\u306e\u300d**\u3067\u3042\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3092\u8c61\u5fb4\u3059\u308b\u975e\u5e38\u306b\u9b45\u529b\u7684\u306a\u30b9\u30c8\u30fc\u30ea\u30fc\u3067\u3059\u306d\u3002<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">\u6d77\u5916\u306e\u30e6\u30fc\u30b6\u30fc\u306b\u3082\u3001\u305d\u306e\u300c\u524a\u308a\u51fa\u3057\uff08CNC Machining\uff09\u300d\u3078\u306e\u3053\u3060\u308f\u308a\u3068\u3001\u81ea\u793e\u8a2d\u8a08\u3060\u304b\u3089\u3053\u305d\u53ef\u80fd\u306a\u300c\u7d30\u90e8\u3078\u306e\u7cbe\u5ea6\u300d\u304c\u4f1d\u308f\u308b\u3088\u3046\u3001\u30d7\u30ed\u30d5\u30a7\u30c3\u30b7\u30e7\u30ca\u30eb\u306a\u82f1\u8a9e\u306b\u4ed5\u4e0a\u3052\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"3\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step 2: Programming &amp; 3D Design<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Gottsu employs a precision \"machined from solid stock\" (CNC milling) process for both our hard rubber and metal mouthpieces. Every model we produce is designed and programmed from the ground up.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">When we first introduced CNC machinery, I was a complete novice at both design and programming. To bridge that gap, I dedicated eight hours every single day for an entire year to master these skills. Today, our process involves intricate 3D CAD modeling followed by precision milling.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Because we manage every aspect of production in-house\u2014from the initial aesthetic design to the specific cutting paths the machine takes\u2014we can exercise meticulous control over the finest details of each model. This level of internal oversight is what allows Gottsu to maintain its uncompromising quality.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-367\" style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\" src=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jazzmetal3-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jazzmetal3-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jazzmetal3-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jazzmetal3.jpg 941w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n<div class=\"accordion-title\">\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step 3: The Precision Milling Process<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">By utilizing the latest 5-axis machining centers, we are able to craft mouthpieces with unwavering precision, milled from a single, solid rod of ebonite or brass.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">In the pursuit of crafting a superior mouthpiece, the milling process itself is just as critical as the design; the specific way the material is cut can significantly alter the resulting tone, even when the overall design remains the same. Through an extensive process of trial and error\u2014refining both our programming and our machining techniques\u2014the current lineup of Gottsu mouthpieces was finally born.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-365\" style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\" src=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9730-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9730-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9730-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9730.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n<div class=\"accordion-title\">\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step 4: Hand-Finishing and Final Artistry<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Following the precision milling process, every single Gottsu mouthpiece undergoes a meticulous finishing process, handled with the utmost care. Under the skilled hands of our master craftsmen, each mouthpiece is transformed into a precision instrument that possesses the aesthetic beauty of a work of art, while delivering exceptional ease of play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content default-closed clearfix\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111960198 BCX0\" lang=\"JA-JP\" xml:lang=\"JA-JP\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111960198 BCX0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-105\" src=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2011_0209_165340-IMG_0539-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2011_0209_165340-IMG_0539-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2011_0209_165340-IMG_0539-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2011_0209_165340-IMG_0539-1.jpg 941w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"current builder-accordion-active\">\n<div class=\"accordion-title\">\n<h3 class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Step 5: Final Play-Testing and Quality Inspection<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"\">Following the hand-finishing process,<\/span><span class=\"\"> every single mouthpiece is personally play-tested to perform a final quality check.<\/span><span class=\"\"> This rigorous validation process ensures that Gottsu continues to provide our customers with high-quality mouthpieces that meet our exacting standards for both playability and tonal excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content default-closed clearfix\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW176569987 BCX0\" lang=\"JA-JP\" xml:lang=\"JA-JP\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176569987 BCX0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-363\" src=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_49182-1-255x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_49182-1-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_49182-1.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Story Behind Gottsu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey began in 1990, when our founder, Masahiko Goto, joined a community band and immersed himself in the joy of performance. Over time, however, he found that commercially available mouthpieces simply couldn't deliver the sound or feel he truly envisioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driven by this dissatisfaction, he began modifying his own mouthpieces, eventually progressing to crafting them entirely from scratch. This relentless pursuit of the perfect tone\u2014by a player, for players\u2014is what ultimately led to the establishment of Gottsu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2005<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Origin of the Name \"Gottsu\"<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The name \"Gottsu\" is derived from the founder Masahiko Goto\u2019s nickname during his youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC001562.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC001562.jpg 940w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC001562-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC001562-768x319.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gottsu-japan.com\/staff\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip Opening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gottsu-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TipOpening2021-4.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TipOpening2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TipOpening2026-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TipOpening2026-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TipOpening2026-1-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Our Commitments The In-House Manufacturing Advantage We believe that the mouthpiece is the single most impor [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":726,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/?page_id=337","vkexunit_cta_each_option":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-780","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","en-US"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/780","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=780"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/780\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":914,"href":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/780\/revisions\/914"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gottsu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}