Play electric guitar like Kanami Tono

Want to sound like Kanami Tono from Band-Maid? No problem, here in our Guided Shopping area you will learn everything about the guitars, amplifiers, effects and accessories that your idol Kanami Tono uses. We'll show you equipment from all price ranges that you can use to sound just like Kanami Tono. You can also discover visually matching accessories in Kanami's style. Have fun browsing!

About Kanami Tono

Born in a town near Yokohama, Japan, Kanami started playing the piano at the age of three. Although she took keyboard lessons for more than 20 years, she only found her calling when she saw a female guitarist performing for the first time. Through this inspiration, she learnt quickly and found herself playing different genres: Hard rock, Latin rock, funk, fusion. When she went to college and realised that it would be difficult to find band members who all had the same level and musical direction, she performed as a soloist.
At that time, Band-Maid founder Miku Kobato noticed the videos Kanami had posted on YouTube and tried to recruit Kanami for her band project. She would play the lead guitar and would not have to sing - exactly the right criteria for Kanami. Kanami has since become one of the main songwriters in the all-female band. She also brought Akane Hirose into the band as a drummer. Through Akane, the musicians became aware of bassist Misa, whom Akane knew from music school. Saiki Atsumi then joined the band through an audition. And so Band-Maid was born.

Zu Kanamis Lieblingsgitarristen gehören unter anderem Carlos Santana und Larry Carlton. Carlos Santana verdankt sie die Verwendung von pentatonischen Skalen in ihren Leadsoli.

Affordable electric guitars for Kanami fans

Kanami is a huge fan of PRS Gitarren and plays those guitars on stage as well as in the studio. Her favourite is the Custom 24, this one is also offered as a more affordable model within the SE Series. Here we have a selection of these models an other affordable electric guitars which Kanami Tono would also like:

Signature- and high-end electric guitars played by Kanami Tono

Kanami is a PRS-Fan at heart and plays different guitar models from the American manufacturer. Kanami has also received a signature model from PRS, the PRS Kanami LTD Edition Custom 24-08 TJ, which is available in limited quantities. Kanami also plays modern ST-style guitars from different other manufacturers. All her guitars are eye-catching due to their colourful finishes and figured bodies. Here you can find a selection of guitars Kanami plays:

"PRS has always been an essential part of Band-Maid’s sound ever since I started playing the Custom 24. When thinking about the specs of my signature model, the control layout of the Custom 24-08 was the best choice as a base, because many Band-Maid songs require the high E note on the 24th fret, and I often switch between humbucker and single-coil sounds. As for the color finish, I chose Trampas Green Burst. This is the color of my first PRS I bought when I decided to become a professional guitarist with Band-Maid. One of my dreams to have my own signature model has come true here, and I would say this guitar is an extension of my first PRS. What an honor it is!"

Kanami Tono on her personal PRS Custom 24-08

Other high-end electric guitars for Band-Maid fans

Along with the Custom 24, there are some other PRS models which are also suitable for copying the Band-Maid sound. There are also other high-end-guitars from different manufacturers Kanami's sound can be copied with. Here you can find a list of alternate high-end electric guitars:

Kanami Tono's amplifiers

On stage an in the studio, Kanami Tono relies in the rough sound of Marshall- and Mesa/Boogie amplifiers and speaker cabinets. Here you can find a selection of Kanami's amplifiers and boxes.

The best effects pedals for the Kanami sound

Along with her amplifiers, Kanami uses some effects pedals too, for example boosters, overdrives and tuners. Here we have got a selection of effects pedals Kanami uses herself. These pedals are perfectly suited to emulate her sound.

Accessories for Kanami fans

Here you can find straps, strings and other accessories used by Kanami Tono herself or other items to perfectly round off your Band-Maid look and sound.