Takaakira "Taka" Goto

This photo comes from Mono's 2010 Brudenell Social Club performance. One of the pedals that can be seen in Taka's pedalboard are 2 Boss LS-2 line selectors.

Flint can be clearly seen on a pic posted by Mono on Facebook during 2017 American Tour

Afterneath V2 can be clearly seen on a pic posted by Mono on Facebook during 2017 American Tour

Takaakira "Taka" Goto is pictured using a Fender Jazzmaster, which is noted as the primary guitar he used in the band, according to a photo gallery on Last.fm.

A picture on Guitar Magazine, March 2019, shows Goto's gear circa 2018.

A picture on Guitar Magazine, March 2019 issue, shows Goto's pedalboard circa 2018.

This photo comes from Mono's 2010 Brudenell Social Club performance. One of the pedals that can be seen in Taka's pedalboard is Boss RV-3 digital reverb/delay pedal.

This photo comes from Mono's 2010 Brudenell Social Club performance. One of the pedals that can be seen in Taka's pedalboard is Danelectro DD-1 fab tone pedal.

Mr. Echo can be clearly seen on a pic posted by Mono on Facebook during 2017 American Tour

Fuzzface can be clearly seen on a pic posted by Mono on Facebook during 2017 American Tour

A picture on Guitar Magazine, March 2019 issue, shows Goto's pedalboard circa 2018.

This photo comes from Mono's 2010 Brudenell Social Club performance. One of the pedals that can be seen in Taka's pedalboard is Boss DD-3 digital delay pedal.

RC30 can be clearly seen on a pic posted by Mono on Facebook during 2017 American Tour

In a photo taken by Adriana Martín for bSides.es, Takaakira "Taka" Goto of MONO is seen using a Fender Twin Reverb Blackface amplifier.

This photo comes from Mono's 2010 Brudenell Social Club performance. One of the pedals that can be seen in Taka's pedalboard is Boss TU-2 tuner.

This photo comes from Mono's 2010 Brudenell Social Club performance. One of the pedals that can be seen in Taka's pedalboard is Boss RV-5 digital reverb.

This photo comes from Mono's 2010 Brudenell Social Club performance. One of the pedals that can be seen in Taka's pedalboard is Boss PS-2 pitch shifter/delay pedal.

Sweet Honey can be een on a pic posted by Mono on Facebook during 2017 American Tour

Dual Booster can be clearly seen on a pic posted by Mono on Facebook during 2017 American Tour

A picture on Guitar Magazine, March 2019 issue, shows Goto's pedalboard circa 2018.

In an article from the August 2016 issue of Guitar Magazine (Japan), Takaakira "Taka" Goto discusses his use of a 1966 Fender Jazzmaster. He mentions playing with the tone set to 10, the volume between 7 ("mellow") and 10, and the jazz circuit switched off (with the switch and knobs covered by black tape). Taka also states that he utilizes the neck pickup approximately 90% of the time.

In an interview with Guitar Magazine, Takaakira "Taka" Goto confirmed his use of the Boss RV-6 Reverb pedal, specifically utilizing the Shimmer setting for the track "We All Shine On." A photograph accompanying the article from August 2025 features the pedal on his pedalboard.

In an interview with Guitar Magazine, Takaakira "Taka" Goto confirms his use of the EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V4 pedal, highlighting its "intense sound." He explains that the Hummingbird is integrated into a loop with his Boss PS-2 and Mooer Lo-fi Machine.

In an August 2025 interview with Guitar Magazine, Takaakira "Taka" Goto confirms his use of the Mooer LoFi Machine in a loop with a Boss PS-2 and Earthquaker Devices Hummingbird. The article, authored by 小林弘昂, provides an insightful look at the pedals Goto utilizes during live performances.

In an interview with Guitar Magazine in August 2025, Takaakira "Taka" Goto confirmed his use of the Walrus Audio Slö reverb pedal, specifically mentioning that he maxes out the decay and filter knobs on the songs "Run On" and "We All Shine On."

In an interview with Guitar Magazine in August 2025, Takaakira "Taka" Goto confirmed his use of the Mad Professor Amplification Super Black pedal. He mentioned that the preamp channel is always on, and the overdrive channel is specifically utilized during the arpeggio section in the middle of "Run On." Taka also explained that he introduced the pedal to counteract the inconsistent sound of rented Fender Twin Reverbs while on tour.

In an interview with Guitar Magazine in August 2025, Takaakira "Taka" Goto confirmed his use of the Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor, specifically highlighting its application when he plays guitar with a drumstick, as exemplified in the song "Hear the Wind Sing." This information was provided by 小林弘昂 in the article titled "MONOのTakaakira 'Taka' Gotoがライブで愛用するペダルボードを本人が解説！" published by ギター・マガジンWEB｜Guitar magazine.

In an interview with Guitar Magazine from August 2025, Takaakira "Taka" Goto confirms his use of the Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb during live performances. He explains that he utilizes the "Normal" channel of the amplifier, connecting the main output from his Boss LS-2 into input one and one of the outputs from his Boss RC-30 into input two. This information is provided by Guitar Magazine, authored by 小林弘昂.