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This is a standard J-5 bass customized for Misa of Band-Maid

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Black Cloud Custom 5-String Bass for Misa.

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The Black Smoker bass features an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard, with attention to detail evident in its aged, tarnished hardware and slight finish cracks.
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Owners suggest using a heavier B string gauge (from .125 to .130) to improve tension and tuning stability on the 35-inch scale bass.
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Black Cloud basses are passive with a series/parallel switch offering more tonal variety, making them stand out from typical passive basses.
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The Black Smoker is compared to high-end brands like Fodera and Avella Coppola, noted for its exceptional handmade construction at a relatively lower price.
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Despite being lightweight for a 5-string at around 9 pounds, it's praised for feeling like a new instrument with the character of an aged one.
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Translated part of the interview:

-So well, talking about bass sounds, in this new album I believe it was heavier and steadier, getting better than before. What is your take on this?

Usually I use an ORANGE amp(4-STROKE-300) at services, in this recording I was able to use it. Concerning the bass sounds, it was a big thing that I was able to use the same amplifier that I use at services.

-I see. So you were using equipment you were familiar with.

Also on the sound making, I discussed and decided it with the sound engineer. Something like "I want to add a bit more at this point." The bass guitar I used mainly was the BLACK CLOUD model. This was the first time I had a custom guitar made just for me.

-How did you order it?

I asked for a pitch black bass guitar. And they completed what can only be called a pitch black bass guitar model. Also, according to the song I use my earlier G&L.

-How about your tuning? Is the lowest tone B or C, example in [Carry on Living] there is definitely a C#.

Yes. In [Carry on Living] I use up to B.

-When the root tone is C# or D flat, isn't it hard to use the open strings.

Yes. But in the end I recorded all the songs with a 5 string bass guitar with regular tuning. This was the first time I recorded all the songs with regular tuning.

-In any case, in the new BAND-MAID songs a 5 string bass guitar is necessary. As to your roots, you were alternative music and not something that would use a 5 string bass guitar.

Of course. The bass guitarists I love are all 4 string musicians.(laughs)