Commemorating the Launch of the DVS Replacement Stylus Limited Edition

“GENRE BNDR MODEL”

Now Available

JICO NIPPON PRECISION JEWEL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

(Head Office: Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Yukihiro Nakagawa)

is pleased to announce the limited-quantity release of the

“GENRE BNDR MODEL” cartridge, created in collaboration with DJ Culture–focused brand GENRE BNDR.

【New Product Lineup】

Price: $195.00 USD

Included: 1 cartridge,stylus and headshell This product comes equipped with the DVS replacement stylus.

It can also be used interchangeably with JICO and SHURE replacement styli for 44 cartridges.

About GENRE BNDR GENRE

BNDR is a DJ Culture brand dedicated to connecting music beyond genre boundaries.

HIP-HOP, R&B, SOUL, JAZZ, LATIN, HOUSE… Using the sound heard on real dance floors as its standard, GENRE BNDR designs “Music as Culture” from a DJ’s perspective.

This collaboration with Japan’s globally trusted stylus manufacturer JICO brings the philosophy of GENRE BNDR into one of the most critical components of the turntable—the cartridge itself.

Designed with DVS (control vinyl) performance in mind, this special edition model combines Made-in-Japan precision with the authentic sensibilities of DJ culture. The headshell is finished with the GENRE BNDR logo.

Choose from four front cartridge design variations.

GOOD NEEDLE, GOOD PARTY

A quality stylus creates a quality party.

The quality of a party lives not only in the DJ’s performance, but also in the tools being used.
An exceptional stylus enhances sonic expression and elevates the entire experience.

This design embodies the philosophy of GENRE BNDR — supporting both sound quality and cultural experience.

GREAT DJ, GREAT PARTY

The greatest DJs create the greatest parties.

A DJ is the one who connects people through music and transforms the atmosphere into something unforgettable — a truly great party.

A message of deep respect to the DJs who shape culture through sound.

Music Makes It All Better

“Music makes everything better.”

A message that symbolizes the core concept of GENRE BNDR.

Music transcends genres and boundaries, guiding every situation and every emotion toward something better.

GB Smiley

A design that embodies GENRE BNDR’s desire to spread happiness to more people through the power of music and culture.

Smiles create a chain reaction — expanding positive energy beyond scenes, beyond boundaries, and into the wider community.

“Beyond Titles, Toward Essence”

 

GENRE BNDR is a brand built to turn this belief into culture.

We wanted to stop choosing music by genre.

 

“This is hip-hop.”

“This is techno.”

“This isn’t street enough.”

 

But if it’s good, it’s good. We’ve always believed that.

Genres and labels are meant to broaden our horizons, not limit them. Yet too often, they become walls that divide us—“this isn’t for me,” “this doesn’t count.”

We think the most interesting things live outside those walls.

 

We don’t follow labels. We follow the floor.

 

Groove Over Logic. Heat Over Correctness.

What matters is whether it hits you right now. That’s what we want to trust.

What is GENRE BNDR?

 GENRE BNDR is a brand that expands DJ Culture through

“Wear / Play / Mix.”

 Wear: crafting T-shirts and hoodies that carry our identity

 Play: expressing our worldview through sound

 Mix: creating spaces where people meet through parties and collaborations

 

We do this to honor the moment when genres dissolve and people merge — when music becomes a bridge.

Brand Message

One message remains constant: Music Makes It All Better.

On difficult days.

On days when friendships grow. On nights when the city feels different.

Music is almost always there.

GENRE BNDR is a brand for those moments. GENRE BNDR is a brand for those moments.

● Chōji / GENRE BNDR

Operated by GENRE BNDR & STUDIO GENRE BNDR
DJ IKU Management
Sharing initiatives and activities that support and elevate DJ culture.

https://genrebndr.tokyo/

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Product Specifications

 ● Cartridge Base: Equivalent to J44A 7

● Included Stylus: DVS

● Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz

●Output Voltage: 5.0mV–8mV

● Load Resistance: 47kΩ

● DC Resistance: Approx. 800Ω

● Compliance: L4.6 / V5.1

● Channel Balance: ≤1.5

● Channel Separation: 20dB

● Tonearm Mount: 1/2-inch standard mount

● Cartridge Type: MM (Moving Magnet)

● Cantilever: JICO Type S

● Damper Rubber: High-Stability Compliance Suspension

● Tip Material: Solid Natural Ruby

● Tip Shape: Conical

● Tip Diameter: φ0.4mm (0.7 mil)

● Tracking Force: 3.5g–4.5g

● Weight: Approx. 16g

● Height: Approx. 35mm

Order & Shipping Information

Order Acceptance Begins: March 2, 2026

Shipping Begins: Sequentially from April 2, 2026

Shipping dates may vary depending on order volume.

Notes

Product images shown may differ slightly from the actual product due to display settings.