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Masayoshi Takanaka(高中正義)-History of Jumping Take Off(with Surfboard Guitar)

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“I made it with realism in mind”: Inside Masayoshi Takanaka’s ridiculous six-kilogram surfboard guitar

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Masayoshi Takanaka’s surfboard guitar is a visually striking instrument that blurs the line between art and functionality, weighing in at an unwieldy six kilograms. This collaboration with luthier Takeda Yutaka is a tribute to a late friend and captures the essence of Takanaka's psych-surf sound. While its design is undeniably unique, the guitar's hefty weight and complex construction limit its practicality, making it more of a novelty than a workhorse on stage. Takanaka himself acknowledges the challenge of performing with it, often reserving it for just a few songs per show due to its exhausting nature. Fans of Takanaka's work may appreciate the guitar's whimsical tribute to surf culture, but its cumbersome design might deter those seeking a more traditional playing experience.

Masayoshi Takanaka on his iconic surfboard guitar | Guitar World

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Masayoshi Takanaka

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Color/Finish: Red

Masayoshi Takanaka is associated with a custom made surfboard guitar, created for him by luthier Takeda Yutaka. The instrument made its initial debut in a pelham blue finish, during a 2004 tour, before receiving its current red paint job. The guitar's most recent appearance was during his run of US shows in 2026.

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