SHOJI: New Steel Guitar Brand from Japan

[steinar]

Thanks for the update, Shoji-san, and glad to see that you keep your chin up!
From what I`ve read, the very few( less than one in a million)who are struck by the Fisher`s syndrome, most recover fully within 6 months. As for the main G-B diagnosis, there seems to be consensus that 85% recover from it fully. So, you`ve got medical statistics on your side, Shoji-san, and furthermore, the Japanese health care system appears to me to be very competent with high efficacy. - wish we had your system over here in Norway!
These are trying times for you and doubtless double so in light of your exciting new steel project, but I admire your spirit and "can do" attitude, so dozo gambatte, kudasai!

[Dennis Montgomery]

Hi Toshi,

many years ago, my niece had G-B syndrome and was hospitalized for several weeks. The good news is she made a complete and full recovery as I believe you will too! I think it's wonderful we have a new builder and I'm quite impressed with the specs of your design.

Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you'll be building your beautiful machines soon

[Toshiyuki Shoji]

Thank you for caring about me.

I am still attending rehabilitation sessions.
I feel that my diplopia has been gradually improving over the past few days.
My facial paralysis has not yet improved and I cannot close my eyes.
Symptoms in the extremities are slowly improving.

In preparation for when I recover and can resume steel guitar building, I have restarted the procurement of materials and outsourcing of parts that were interrupted due to my hospitalization.
The CFRP pipes and sockets for the legs have arrived.

[Stew Crookes]

Thanks for the update, Toshi - it’s good news to hear of your progress.
Like many of us here, I’m very much looking forward to sitting behind one of your guitars someday!

[Markus Mayerhofer]

Dear Toshi, good to hear that encouraging news from you! Among all others here, i'd like to wish you a full and speedy recovery!

[Steve Lipsey]

Toshi-
Great news...although it sounds like you still have a way to go, your courage and enthusiasm will get you through!!
-Steve

[Toshiyuki Shoji]

I have been causing concern for everyone regarding my health.
The symptoms in my limbs have improved significantly, and in terms of how I feel, my strength has recovered to about 70% of what it was before I got sick.
As for the double vision, although it's still incomplete, my left and right viewpoints align when looking straight ahead.
As for the facial nerve paralysis, I have symptoms in my eye and mouth. Recently, I’ve finally been able to close my eye about halfway. However, I still struggle with moving the muscles in my lips properly, making eating and speaking difficult.
Since I haven't been able to fully resume steel guitar production yet, I'm using this time to find better sources for materials and parts.

I have also launched an online store.
I've set it up so that the currency automatically changes based on the country of access, but if you encounter any issues, please let me know.

https://www.shoji-workshop.com/en/produ ... essory-en/

Thank you.
Toshiyuki

[Jerry Overstreet]

Best wishes for your speedy recovery Toshi.

Your website looks great. Really user friendly. Best to you.

[Toshiyuki Shoji]

Thank you Jerry!