MISA

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)

MISA is seen using the G&L USA L-2500 bass guitar in a photo shared on her Instagram account (@misa_bandmaid) with the caption "リハー猿now."

In this image MISA can be seen holding her Fender Jazz Bass.

She used this bass before joining Band-Maid as a backing musician for Becky in 2012.

Revealed to the the second of two new basses on her official instagram.

Misa posted her new Black Cloud signature model on her official Instagram on December 15th, 2019.

Before going to G&L, MISA used a Fender American Jazz Deluxe Ash Natural IV. She's seen with it on various Youtube live vids, Music videos and on het instagram.

The Black Smoker TM Beta JMB5 Misa Signature is MISA's signature bass guitar, as confirmed by Black Smoker Guitar Crafted by Black Cloud.