Akira Takasaki's Guitars
Akira Takasaki born February 22, 1961, in Osaka, Japan is the lead guitarist and founding member of the Japanese heavy metal band Loudness.
Takasaki uses ESP Signature Random Star guitars and several Killer guitars, mostly the KG Prime model. He is co-owner of the Killer Guitars label, which are made and distributed by ESP.
Throughout Loudness' tenure, he has mostly used Marshall amps, ranging from Lee Jackson-modified Super Leads in the early-mid '80s, the JMP-1 preamp throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the JCM2000 DSL100, TSL100, and Modefour MF350 in the early-mid 2000s, and the JVM410H in the late 2000s, which is currently his main amp. Starting in the early 1990s, after the release of Loudness, Takasaki began using the Marshall JMP-1 preamp, which would be the center of his rig ever since, with other amps being along the side.
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Akira Takasaki RANDOM STAR Signature by ESP Japan
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In a video by Friedman Amplification, Akira Takasaki is seen using the Killer KG-PRIME Signature 2014 guitar while showcasing the Friedman BE-100 amplifier.
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Akira Takasaki uses the RANDOM STAR -THE BLACK STAR- guitar by ESP, as highlighted on the ESP Guitars website.
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Akira Takasaki RANDOM STAR GREEN BURST Signature model guitar by ESP Japnan
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Akira Takasaki RANDOM STAR TARAKU signature guitar by ESP JP.
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