Masayoshi Takanaka

In this live performance at Super Live 2008 at 15:36, Masayoshi Takanaka can be seen playing a sunburst-finished Fender Stratocaster with a maple fretboard.

Playing Yamaha SG1000 in this photo(Around 1980) . The website also states that this was the first SG he ever held in his hand, and that it was used to record the classic BLUE LAGOON. http://k-studio.music.coocan.jp/takanakasg1000.html

In this video, Masayoshi Takanaka is seen playing a Godin Multiac Nylon SA while performing on the water. Although specific details about which nylon guitar he used in his albums aren't available, the Godin Multiac is known to be a popular choice for nylon-electric guitars.

Playing Yamaha SG-T2 MASAYOSHI TAKANAKA Signature in this video.

Masayoshi Takanaka can be seen playing a Yamaha SG2000MT in the video titled "Masayoshi Takanaka - SUPER COLLECTION (2011) [Full Show]" on YouTube.

In the "Super Live 2012" performance, Masayoshi Takanaka is seen playing a Gibson ES-335 at the 15:42 mark.

Playing his signature guitar in this video.

In the video titled "高中正義　BELEZA PULA," uploaded by ai71382, Masayoshi Takanaka is clearly seen playing a Yamaha SG2000 at 0:08. This identification is supported by the instrument's distinctive body shape, gold-colored bridge, and the design on the headstock. The video was recorded in 1981 at Yokohama Stadium.

Masayoshi Takanaka is confirmed to use a Martin D-21 acoustic guitar, specifically a model made in 1967, which he acquired in Los Angeles. This information is supported by a post shared by the Instagram user "ilovetakanaka," which references details from “Super Guitar Magazine” in 1982. The Martin D-21 is noted for its rarity and value due to its limited production numbers.

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.

During Masayoshi Takanaka's performance of "Sheba the Freak" at Kawasaki Club Citta in 1990, as part of the 'One Night Gig', he is seen using a 1987 Casio PG-380 MIDI Guitar. This information is supported by the footage available on YouTube, provided by ccl1022, titled "高中正義 ONE NIGHT GIG - Sheba The Freak."

Credit to K-Studio (https://k-studio.music.coocan.jp/contents.htm) for information about the guitar.

Masayoshi Takanaka is confirmed to use a custom rainbow-finished Yamaha SG1000 “Rainbow Goblins” (1981 Custom) during his performance of The Rainbow Goblins at Nippon Budokan in 1981, as seen in a YouTube video provided by Dave's Archives. The video captures the guitar prominently throughout the performance, with multiple close-up shots highlighting its body and neck. The guitar features a custom airbrushed rainbow gradient finish with a high-gloss clear coat, designed to align with the visual theme of The Rainbow Goblins project. Further details about the guitar's gear and finish are documented by K-Studio. (https://k-studio.music.coocan.jp/sg-rainbow.html)

Masayoshi Takanaka is confirmed to use the ESP EDWARDS Karmaster Platinum Edition guitar, as evidenced by a photo from the SUPER TAKANAKA WORLD LIVE 2025–2026 tour. The guitar, identifiable by its satin black finish, features a dual humbucker (HH) configuration with a zebra-style bridge pickup, a minimalist control layout with a single volume knob, a top-mounted output jack, a fixed hardtail bridge, and a set-neck construction. The proof can be seen in the image from the tour.

In the live performance Blue Lagoon in 1986, Masayoshi Takanaka is seen using the Ibanez IMG2010 X-ING. This performance is part of the Jungle Jane Tour and can be viewed on YouTube, uploaded by user ongaku.