Custom Audio Japan

Custom Audio Japan

Also known as: CAJ, Custom Audio Japan (CAJ)

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Custom Audio Japan (CAJ) is a Japanese guitar electronics brand established in 1991 by distributor Okada International under the supervision of Bob Bradshaw, founder of Custom Audio Electronics (CAE) in the United States. The brand was created to bring the same caliber of custom rack-based guitar rigs that Bradshaw had built for artists like TOTO, U2, and Aerosmith to Japanese musicians, and ha...

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Custom Audio Japan (CAJ) is a Japanese guitar electronics brand established in 1991 by distributor Okada International under the supervision of Bob Bradshaw, founder of Custom Audio Electronics (CAE) in the United States. The brand was created to bring the same caliber of custom rack-based guitar rigs that Bradshaw had built for artists like TOTO, U2, and Aerosmith to Japanese musicians, and has since outfitted prominent Japanese acts including B'z, THE ALFEE, and Lindberg.

CAJ's catalog centers on signal routing and utility gear for guitar rigs. Notable products include the Loop and Link series of audio loop switchers, the Effects Loop Interface (designed by Bob Bradshaw) for integrating outboard time-based effects with amp effects loops, and MIDI controllers geared toward use with modeling systems such as Fractal Audio hardware. The brand also produces power supplies, DC distribution hubs, AC/DC converters, and a line of guitar and patch cables, including the Legacy Cable.

While CAE in the U.S. focuses on amplifiers and larger custom rigs, CAJ's identity is closely tied to pedalboard-level tools, cabling, and switching solutions aimed at both touring professionals and hobbyists. The brand is distributed in Japan by Okada International, based in Yokohama.

Custom Audio Japan has 10 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Effects Pedal Accessories, Switch Effects Pedals, and Tremolo Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 8 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Stage & Screen. Notable users include Tom-H@ck, Yusuke (Lynch), and Takeshi Taneda.

Artists Who Use Custom Audio Japan

Tom-H@ck uses 3 Custom Audio Japan products

Tom-H@ck

Guitarist, Music Producer

Yusuke (Lynch) uses 2 Custom Audio Japan products

Yusuke (Lynch)

Guitarist, Singer · lynch.

Takeshi Taneda uses 2 Custom Audio Japan products

Takeshi Taneda

Bassist

J Mascis uses 1 Custom Audio Japan product

J Mascis

Singer, Guitarist · Dinosaur Jr

Gotoh Masafumi uses 1 Custom Audio Japan product

Gotoh Masafumi

Guitarist, Singer · Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Mami Sasazaki uses 1 Custom Audio Japan product

Mami Sasazaki

Guitarist, Composer · SCANDAL

Tatsuro Yamashita uses 1 Custom Audio Japan product

Tatsuro Yamashita

Singer, Guitarist · NIAGARA TRIANGLE

Yujin Imanishi uses 1 Custom Audio Japan product

Yujin Imanishi

Guitarist

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