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	{{nihongo\|'''Yukihiro Fujimura'''\|藤村幸宏\|Yukihiro Fujimura\| born March 3, 1960, in [[Kyoto Prefecture]], [[Japan]]}}, is a Japanese guitarist, singer-songwriter, arranger and producer. Usually referred to by his stage name "Chachamaru", little is known about his early years and personal life. Besides being a member and collaborator with various bands and musical acts in the 80s and 90s, he is most known as being the [[lead guitar]]ist and associate music producer for [[Gackt]].		{{nihongo\|'''Yukihiro Fujimura'''\|藤村幸宏\|Yukihiro Fujimura\| born March 3, 1960, in [[Kyoto Prefecture]], [[Japan]]}}, is a Japanese guitarist, singer-songwriter, arranger and producer. Usually referred to by his stage name '''Chachamaru''', little is known about his early years and personal life. Besides being a member and collaborator with various bands and musical acts in the 80s and 90s, he is most known as being the [[lead guitar]]ist and associate music producer for [[Gackt]].

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	Yukihiro "Chachamaru" Fujimura was born in [[Kyoto Prefecture]], [[Japan]], on March 3, 1960. He was a student at the [[Bukkyo University]], a [[private university]] with a philosophy based on [[Pure Land Buddhism]].		Yukihiro "Chachamaru" Fujimura was born in [[Kyoto Prefecture]], Japan, on March 3, 1960. He was a student at the [[Bukkyo University]], a [[private university]] with a philosophy based on [[Pure Land Buddhism]].

	In 1983, Fujimura was the co-founder, ~~[[Lead~~ vocalist~~\|leader vocalist]]~~ and guitarist of the progressive rock band [[Gerard (band)\|Gerard]]. The band were signed to King Records until 1986, when the band disbanded because the label no longer supported progressive music. After a two-year break, he joined Shusei Tsukamoto in forming the progressive/hard rock band [[Vienna]], performing guitar and vocal duties. In the same year they released their first album "Overture". After recording one more album and a live record, Vienna went on a hiatus. In 1989, Fujimura worked as a session guitarist for [[Minoru Niihara]]'s metal band Ded Chaplin on their first album "Ded Chaplin 1st."		In 1983, Fujimura was the co-founder, lead vocalist and guitarist of the progressive rock band [[Gerard (band)\|Gerard]]. The band were signed to King Records until 1986, when the band disbanded because the label no longer supported progressive music. After a two-year break, he joined Shusei Tsukamoto in forming the progressive/hard rock band Vienna, performing guitar and vocal duties. In the same year they released their first album ''Overture''. After recording one more album and a live record, Vienna went on a hiatus. In 1989, Fujimura worked as a session guitarist for [[Minoru Niihara]]'s metal band Ded Chaplin on their first album ''Ded Chaplin 1st''.

	In 1990 he participated in the Gerard reunion for a new recording, although left the band shortly after due to musical differences. Not long after, he joined ~~Minoru~~ Niihara and re-formed Ded Chaplin. Over the next two years, they released two studio albums and a best-of compilation "The Best Works of Ded Chaplin" before disbanding. In 1994 to 1995 he joined [[Toshi (musician)\|Toshi]] ~~from~~ [[X Japan]] on his second studio album "Grace" and on tour as a guitarist and backing vocalist. In the next year, he adopted his stage name "Chachamaru" and joined the sessions of the hard rock band Girl U Need's self-titled album. He also joined the Vienna reunion and released an album with them called "Unknown," before they disbanded once more.		In 1990 he participated in the Gerard reunion for a new recording, although left the band shortly after due to musical differences. Not long after, he joined Niihara and re-formed Ded Chaplin. Over the next two years, they released two studio albums and a best-of compilation ''The Best Works of Ded Chaplin'' before disbanding. From 1994 to 1995 he joined [[Toshi (musician)\|Toshi]] of [[X Japan]] on his second studio album ''Grace'' and on tour as a guitarist and backing vocalist. In the next year, he adopted his stage name "Chachamaru" and joined the sessions of the hard rock band Girl U Need's self-titled album. He also joined the Vienna reunion and released an album with them called ''Unknown'', before they disbanded once more.

	Since the year 2000, Chachamaru has worked with the solo artist [[Gackt]], serving as an associate producer and the lead guitarist for his live band, as well as backing vocalist.		Since the year 2000, Chachamaru has worked with the solo artist [[Gackt]], serving as an associate producer and the lead guitarist for his live band, as well as backing vocalist.

	== Music style and technique ==		== Music style and technique ==
	As a lead guitarist, Chachamaru is known for his technical playing style and also for his unique tuning. His playing style draws influence from many heavy metal guitarists who came to prominence in the 1970s–80s~~, with the most obvious being Eddie Van Halen~~.{{citation needed\|date=June 2012}} His musical style varies from progressive rock, metal, soul and blues and features some more experimental playing.		As a lead guitarist, Chachamaru is known for his technical playing style and also for his unique tuning. His playing style draws influence from many heavy metal guitarists who came to prominence in the 1970s–80s.{{citation needed\|date=June 2012}} His musical style varies from progressive rock, metal, soul and blues and features some more experimental playing.

	== Guitar ~~Legacy~~ ==		== Guitar legacy ==
	At the time, [[Jackson Guitars\|Jackson]]/[[Charvel]] luthier Itaru Kanno designed several guitar models for the companies, among them the 27-~~fretter~~ ~~„Jackson~~ Falcon ~~Custom“~~ for Chachamaru,<ref name="JacksonCharvel">{{in lang\|ja}} JacksonCharvel electric guitar & bass catalogue, Japan only, issued 1993</ref> a guitar never sold outside Japan. ~~When~~ ~~around~~ ~~94s~~ Jackson's contract with the Japanese trading company Kyowa-Shokai expired and they opted not to renew their contact with Jackson guitars, Itaru as one of the main designers at the Chushin Gakki factory, ~~in 95s~~ established a new guitar company, the [[Caparison Guitars]]. Their ~~new model,~~ 27-~~fretter~~ ~~„The~~ Caparison ~~Horus“~~ made its debut ~~in the~~ same year, and more than ten years later, the collaboration with Chachamaru is still ~~improving,~~<ref name="bmusic.com.au">{{in lang\|en}} {{cite web\|url=http://www.guitarsatbmusic.com.au/caparison/horus.htm\|title=Caparison Guitars at bmusic.com.au - Horus\|accessdate=23 June 2010\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113032637/http://www.guitarsatbmusic.com.au/caparison/horus.htm\|archivedate=2010-11-13}}</ref> ~~as the model being the most famous company guitar.~~		At the time, [[Jackson Guitars\|Jackson]]/[[Charvel]] luthier Itaru Kanno designed several guitar models for the companies, among them the 27-fret Jackson Falcon Custom for Chachamaru,<ref name="JacksonCharvel">{{in lang\|ja}} JacksonCharvel electric guitar & bass catalogue, Japan only, issued 1993</ref> a guitar never sold outside Japan. Around 1994, when Jackson's contract with the Japanese trading company Kyowa-Shokai expired and they opted not to renew their contact with Jackson guitars, Itaru was one of the main designers at the Chushin Gakki factory. In 1995, he established a new guitar company, the [[Caparison Guitars]]. Their 27-fret The Caparison Horus made its debut that same year, and more than ten years later, the collaboration with Chachamaru is still ongoing.<ref name="bmusic.com.au">{{in lang\|en}} {{cite web\|url=http://www.guitarsatbmusic.com.au/caparison/horus.htm\|title=Caparison Guitars at bmusic.com.au - Horus\|accessdate=23 June 2010\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113032637/http://www.guitarsatbmusic.com.au/caparison/horus.htm\|archivedate=2010-11-13}}</ref>

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
	In 2002, Chachamaru released ~~his~~ solo album "Air," ~~which~~ ~~involved~~ ~~him~~ ~~collaborating~~ ~~with~~ Shusei Tsukamoto, Masafumi Nishida ~~and~~ Ryuichi Nishida, ~~as well as~~ You Kurosaki~~. Gackt Camui also took part as a guest vocalist~~.		In 2002, Chachamaru released the solo album ''Air''. It features musicians such as Niihara, Gackt, [[Shinya (musician)\|Shinya]], Shusei Tsukamoto, Masafumi Nishida, Ryuichi Nishida, and You Kurosaki.

	'''Albums'''		'''Albums'''

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	{{nihongo\|'''Yukihiro Fujimura'''\|藤村幸宏\|Yukihiro Fujimura\| born March 3, 1960 in [[Kyoto Prefecture]], [[Japan]]}}, is a Japanese guitarist, singer-songwriter, arranger and producer. Usually referred to by his stage name "Chachamaru", little is known about his early years and personal life. Besides being a member and collaborator with various bands and musical acts in the 80s and 90s, he is most known as being the [[lead guitar]]ist and associate music producer for [[Gackt]].		{{nihongo\|'''Yukihiro Fujimura'''\|藤村幸宏\|Yukihiro Fujimura\| born March 3, 1960, in [[Kyoto Prefecture]], [[Japan]]}}, is a Japanese guitarist, singer-songwriter, arranger and producer. Usually referred to by his stage name "Chachamaru", little is known about his early years and personal life. Besides being a member and collaborator with various bands and musical acts in the 80s and 90s, he is most known as being the [[lead guitar]]ist and associate music producer for [[Gackt]].

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==

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	== Guitar Legacy ==		== Guitar Legacy ==
	At the time, [[Jackson Guitars\|Jackson]]/[[Charvel]] luthier Itaru Kanno designed several guitar models for the companies, among them the 27-fretter „Jackson Falcon Custom“ for Chachamaru,<ref name="JacksonCharvel">{{in lang\|ja}} JacksonCharvel electric guitar & bass catalogue, Japan only, issued 1993</ref> a guitar never sold outside Japan. When around 94s Jackson's contract with the Japanese trading company Kyowa-Shokai expired and they opted not to renew their contact with Jackson guitars, Itaru as one of the main designers at the Chushin Gakki factory, in 95s established a new guitar company, the [[Caparison Guitars]]. Their new model, 27-fretter „The Caparison Horus“ made its debut in the same year, and more than ten years later, the collaboration with Chachamaru is still improving,<ref name="bmusic.com.au">{{in lang\|en}} {{cite web\|url=http://www.guitarsatbmusic.com.au/caparison/horus.htm\|title=Caparison Guitars at bmusic.com.au - Horus\|accessdate=~~2007~~\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113032637/http://www.guitarsatbmusic.com.au/caparison/horus.htm\|archivedate=2010-11-13}}</ref> as the model being the most famous company guitar.		At the time, [[Jackson Guitars\|Jackson]]/[[Charvel]] luthier Itaru Kanno designed several guitar models for the companies, among them the 27-fretter „Jackson Falcon Custom“ for Chachamaru,<ref name="JacksonCharvel">{{in lang\|ja}} JacksonCharvel electric guitar & bass catalogue, Japan only, issued 1993</ref> a guitar never sold outside Japan. When around 94s Jackson's contract with the Japanese trading company Kyowa-Shokai expired and they opted not to renew their contact with Jackson guitars, Itaru as one of the main designers at the Chushin Gakki factory, in 95s established a new guitar company, the [[Caparison Guitars]]. Their new model, 27-fretter „The Caparison Horus“ made its debut in the same year, and more than ten years later, the collaboration with Chachamaru is still improving,<ref name="bmusic.com.au">{{in lang\|en}} {{cite web\|url=http://www.guitarsatbmusic.com.au/caparison/horus.htm\|title=Caparison Guitars at bmusic.com.au - Horus\|accessdate=23 June 2010\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113032637/http://www.guitarsatbmusic.com.au/caparison/horus.htm\|archivedate=2010-11-13}}</ref> as the model being the most famous company guitar.

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [https://archive.is/20110911180541/http://www.caparison.jp/caparison-eng/e-artist/e-chachamaru.html Caparison Guitars Profile]		* [https://archive.today/20110911180541/http://www.caparison.jp/caparison-eng/e-artist/e-chachamaru.html Caparison Guitars Profile]

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	\| name = Chachamaru		\| name = Chachamaru
	\| image =		\| image =
	\| caption =		\| caption =
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			\| birth_name = 藤村幸宏 (Yukihiro Fujimura)
	\| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
	\| ~~birth_name~~ = ~~藤村幸宏 (Yukihiro Fujimura)~~		\| alias =
		⚫	\| birth_date = {{flagicon\|Japan}} {{birth date and age\|1960\|3\|3}}
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		⚫	\| birth_place = [[Kyoto Prefecture]], Japan
⚫	\| birth_date = {{flagicon\|Japan}} {{birth date and age\|1960\|3\|3}}
			\| death_date =
⚫	\|birth_place =[[Kyoto Prefecture]], Japan
	\| ~~death_date~~ =		\| origin =
	\| ~~origin~~ =		\| instrument = Guitar, Shamisen
		⚫	\| genre = [[Rock music\|Rock]], [[Metal music\|Metal]], [[Blues music\|Blues]]
	\| instrument = Guitar, Shamisen
		⚫	\| occupation = Guitarist, singer, composer, producer, arranger
⚫	\| genre = [[Rock music\|Rock]], [[Metal music\|Metal]], [[Blues music\|Blues]]
		⚫	\| years_active = 1983–present
⚫	\| occupation = Guitarist, singer, composer, producer, arranger
		⚫	\| label = [[Nippon Crown]]

		⚫	\| associated_acts = [[Gackt]], [[Toshi (musician)\|Toshi]], [[Gerard (band)\|Gerard]], Vienna, Ded Chaplin, Girl U Need,<br>[[Minoru Niihara]]
⚫	\| years_active = 1983–present
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⚫	\| associated_acts = [[Gackt]], [[Toshi (musician)\|Toshi]], [[Gerard (band)\|Gerard]], Vienna, Ded Chaplin, Girl U Need,<br>[[Minoru Niihara]]
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