Play electric guitar like Kanami Tono

Do you want to sound like Kanami Tono from Band-Maid? No problem — in our Guided Shopping area you'll learn everything about the guitars, amplifiers, effects and accessories your idol Kanami Tono uses. We show you equipment from every price range so you can 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 city near Yokohama, Japan, Kanami began playing 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. Inspired by this, she learned quickly and found herself playing in various genres: hard rock, Latin rock, funk, fusion. While at college, realising how difficult it would be to find bandmates of the same level and musical direction, she performed as a solo artist.
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 lead guitar and would not have to sing — exactly the right criteria for Kanami. In the meantime Kanami has become one of the main songwriters of the all-female band. She also brought Akane Hirose into the band as drummer. Through Akane the musicians were introduced to bassist Misa, who Akane knew from music school. After a casting, Saiki Atsumi was added to the band. That's how Band-Maid was born.

Among Kanami's favourite guitarists are Carlos Santana and Larry Carlton. She credits Carlos Santana with inspiring her use of pentatonic scales in her lead solos.

Affordable guitars for Kanami fans

Kanami is a big fan of PRS guitars and plays them both in the studio and on stage. Her favourite is the Custom 24, which is also offered as an affordable version within the PRS SE series. Here we've put together a selection of these and other affordable electric guitars that Kanami Tono would surely like:

Signature and high-end electric guitars by Kanami Tono

Kanami is a PRS fan through and through and plays a variety of models from the American manufacturer. PRS have also released her signature model, the PRS Kanami LTD Edition Custom 24-08 TJ, available in a limited run. Kanami also plays guitars from various manufacturers in the Modern ST style. All her guitars stand out for their colourful finishes and striking figuring. Here you'll find an overview of guitars like the ones Kanami plays:

“PRS has always been an essential part of the Band-Maid sound since I started playing the Custom 24. When I was thinking about the specs for 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 at the 24th fret and I often switch between humbucker and single-coil sounds. As for the colour, I chose Trampas Green Burst — that's the colour of my first PRS, which 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, and I'd say this guitar is an evolution of my first PRS. It's a great honour!”

Kanami Tono on her PRS Custom 24-08

Alternative electric guitars for Band-Maid fans

Besides the Custom 24 there are other PRS models that can help you recreate the Band-Maid sound. Other, lesser-known manufacturers also make electric guitars with which you can reproduce Kanami's sound. Here you'll find a selection of alternative high-end instruments:

Kanami Tono's amplifiers

On stage and in the studio Kanami Tono relies on the gritty sound of Marshall and Mesa/Boogie amplifiers and cabinets. Here we've put together an overview of her amps and cabinets.

The best effect pedals for the Kanami sound

Apart from her amplifiers, Kanami of course also uses a number of effect pedals, such as boosters, overdrives and tuners. Here we've selected effects that Kanami herself uses and that are perfect for copying her sound.

Accessories for Kanami fans

Here you'll find everything a Band-Maid fan's heart could desire. With these accessories you can sound more like Kanami Tono and perfect your look. Discover our selection of accessories now: