Hirofumi Takamatsu

"Pedal board full of 2 Phantom fx"RUINS BASS FUZZ" shin's music"Perfect Volume" Line6"M9" TECH21"SANSAMP BASS DRIVER D.I." It is connected to the order of the. From the tuner out of the. Pedal to the korg tuner." / takamatsu

Hirofumi Takamatsu of THE NOVEMBERS uses the Marshall VBC412 bass amplifier cabinet, as noted in a Facebook post by the band. In the post, Takamatsu shares his experience with the cabinet, highlighting its manageable size and the satisfying sound quality of its 12-inch speakers. He discovered the VBC412 during a performance at Club Rock 'n' Roll in Nagoya, where it met his criteria for a compact yet powerful setup. After the positive experience, he acquired one upon returning to Tokyo, appreciating its robust performance and aesthetic appeal.

Hirofumi Takamatsu of THE NOVEMBERS uses the Iron Ether Polytope as part of his pedalboard setup, as seen in a photo shared by the band on their official Facebook page.

Seen playing sunburst Jag Bass here

Constantly seen playing shows with this Jazz Bass replica

"Pedal board full of 1 Electro-Harmonix"POG2" Shigemori"G.O.T Bass Drive" Iron Ether"Polytope" MXR"Carbon Copy" Shigemori"PRETONE" Dwarfcraft Devices"Baby Thundaa" It is connected to the order of the. Boss's RC-30 is not biting on the base line." / takamatsu

In a Facebook post by THE NOVEMBERS, Hirofumi Takamatsu's pedalboard is shown featuring several effects pedals, including the Electro-Harmonix POG2 Polyphonic Octave Generator. The setup also includes the Shigemori G.O.T Bass Drive, Iron Ether Polytope, MXR Carbon Copy, Shigemori PRETONE, and Dwarfcraft Devices Baby Thundaa. The pedals are arranged in a specific order, though the Boss RC-30 is noted as not being used in the bass line.

Hirofumi Takamatsu of THE NOVEMBERS incorporates the Boss RC-30 Loop Station into his pedalboard setup. This is evident in a photo shared by THE NOVEMBERS on their Facebook page.

Hirofumi Takamatsu of THE NOVEMBERS uses the Dwarfcraft Devices Baby Thundaa fuzz pedal as part of his pedalboard setup. A Facebook post by THE NOVEMBERS showcases this pedal alongside others like the Electro-Harmonix POG2 and MXR Carbon Copy.

Hirofumi Takamatsu uses the Line 6 M9 Stompbox Modeler as part of his pedal setup, as shown in a photo posted by THE NOVEMBERS on their official Facebook page.

Hirofumi Takamatsu of THE NOVEMBERS uses the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI on his pedalboard, as shown in a Facebook post by the band. The setup also includes effects like the Phantom fx "RUINS BASS FUZZ," shin's music "Perfect Volume," and the Line 6 M9, all connected in sequence to a Korg tuner.

Hirofumi Takamatsu of THE NOVEMBERS uses the Ampeg SVT-VR bass amplifier head, as mentioned in a Facebook post by the band. Takamatsu switched to this tube amp because he noticed its popularity among his favorite bassists, including Tetsuya from L'Arc-En-Ciel. He appreciates its solid sound and ease of monitoring, despite its large output and weight.