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.

In the Instagram post by misa_bandmaid, MISA is shown with the Orange Amplifiers OBC115 1x15" 400W Bass Cabinet as the bottom cabinet in the setup. This cabinet appears to be primarily used for recording, as live performance photos typically feature a single or double OBC410 configuration.

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

In a photo shared by Band-Maid on Twitter, MISA's Orange Amplifiers AD 200 Bass Mk 3 can be seen in the background during a live performance at The Dome in London. MISA uses this amplifier head for live shows, while the Orange 4 Stroke 300 is used for both recording and select live performances.

The battery-free version of the Pete Cornish P-1 fuzz/distortion pedal is seen on the left of MISA's pedalboard in her 2019-11-17 Instagram story.

Picture of her full board

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

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)

Picture taken from the 2019 special magazine "Band-Maid: The Day before World Domination", that is sold on Band-Maid's official shop. These pages describe MISA's gear. This equalizer is located at the bottom left of her pedalboard, and it is mentioned in the text below.

Picture taken from the 2019 special magazine "Band-Maid: The Day before World Domination", that is sold on Band-Maid's official shop. These pages describe MISA's gear. These strings can be seen at the bottom left, to the left of her pick, and they are mentionned in the text above.

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.

Picture of her full board

In an Instagram post by misa_bandmaid, MISA's pedalboard is shown featuring the Orange Fur Coat Fuzz.

The picture shows her full board in september 2017.

Seen on MISA's instagram story, posted on 2019-11-17.

Instagam picture of her full board

Picture of her full board

Picture of her amp setup. This is the top cabinet.

This picture shows her pedal back in September 2017.

Seen on MISA's instagram story, posted on 2019-11-17.

Seen on MISA's instagram story, posted on 2019-11-17.

As seen on Misa's story posted on 2019-11-17.

Not sure when or where this was but the photo was taken by David Tong.

In the background, you can clearly see an Orange OB1 variant (not sure if it's a 300 watt or 500 watt). On top of an Orange OBC410.

Seen on MISA's instagram story, posted on 2019-11-17.

MISA uses the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI, as seen in the top right corner of their pedalboard in a user-uploaded photo on Reddit.

At the Inazuma Rock Fest 2016, a photo of MISA's pedalboard reveals the use of the Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrive. This image is currently the only available source due to the removal of all live videos, as noted by Shreddelicious.

Pedalboard photo from Inazuma Rock Fest 2016 Since all live videos have been deleted, the only source is: https://www.shreddelicious.com/2016/09/kanami-misa-band-mais-inazuma-rock-fest.html