MISA
Bass
Profile & Personal Info
Hometown (Birthplace)
Okayama Prefecture
【Source】Bass Magazine player interviews, Natalie mentions of her hometown
Favorite Food & Drinks
- All kinds of alcohol (whiskey, beer, wine)
Stage drink during live shows (Jim Beam, etc., drank from a hip flask).
【Source】Geki-Rock column Vol. 3 (November 2016), Bass Magazine issues, BARKS reports
- Drinking snacks, delicacies, ethnic cuisine (Tom Yum Goong)
【Source】Geki-Rock column Vol. 3, world tour interviews
Hobbies & Interests
- Watching movies
Appreciates works by directors like Sion Sono.
【Source】Geki-Rock column Vol. 8 (September 2017)
- Western / Alternative rock listening
Paz Lenchantin, The Smashing Pumpkins, Jimi Hendrix, etc.
【Source】Geki-Rock column Vol. 3, Bass Magazine, PIA Music
Primary Official Sources
- Geki-Rock column (Vol. 3, 8)
- Bass Magazine
Gear Evolution (2013–Present)
6 PHASES (2013–2026)6-Phase evolution tracking musical growth, stage scale & sound engineering
Key Official Gear Brands
Latest Tour Pedalboard Rig Details
Fully Rebuilt by Free The Tone in May 2024
Junction, Switching & EQ
- ①Free The Tone JB-21Official ↗— Signal Junction Box
- ⑫Free The Tone ARC-4Official ↗— Flagship Programmable Switching System
- ⑬Free The Tone PA-1QBOfficial ↗— Programmable Analog 10-Band Bass EQ
- ⑪Free The Tone DVL-1L DIRECT VOLUMEOfficial ↗— Direct Volume Pedal (Low-Impedance)
- Free The Tone PTシリーズOfficial ↗— Isolated DC Power Supply
Preamps, Drive, Fuzz & Attack
- ②Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B7K Ultra V2Official ↗— Main preamp & overdrive for low-end punch
- ③Tronographic Rusty BoxOfficial ↗— Aggressive attack preamp based on Traynor TS-50B
- ⑦Shin's Music Bass Master PreampOfficial ↗— Custom Bass Preamp
- ⑨Pete Cornish P-1Official ↗— Legendary vintage fuzz for aggressive leads
Dynamics, Filter, Modulation & Delay
- ⑤Darkglass Electronics Hyper LuminalOfficial ↗— Hybrid Bass Compressor
- ④MXR M82 Bass Envelope FilterOfficial ↗— Bass Envelope Filter for slap & solos
- ⑧MXR EVH90 Phase 90Official ↗— Phaser pedal
- ⑩BOSS DD-200Official ↗— Digital Delay
- ⑥KORG Pitchblack CustomOfficial ↗— Pedal Tuner
Rebuilt by Free The Tone with their flagship ARC-4 switcher. Integrates Darkglass B7K Ultra V2 for crushing lows, Tronographic Rusty Box for gritty top-end attack, and PA-1QB 10-band EQ for song-by-song MIDI-controlled sculpting.
'73 Fender Vintage Jazz Bass & Orange Rig
Main Bass
- Fender 1973 Jazz Bass（4弦、Black、アルダーボディ、メイプルネック/メイプル指板、ブロックインレイ）Official ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Orange Terror Bass 500Official ↗
- Orange SmartPower SP410Official ↗
Distortion & Wah
- Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff
- Jim Dunlop Bass WahOfficial ↗
Anchored by a 1973 Fender Jazz Bass through Orange tube amplification for rich vintage punch.
Darkglass B7K & Orange AD200B All-Tube Stack
Basses
- Fender 1973 Jazz BassOfficial ↗
- Zemaitis Metal Front 4st BassOfficial ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Orange AD200B MK3（200Wオールチューブヘッド）Official ↗
- Orange OBC810（8×10大音圧キャビネット）Official ↗
Preamp & Effects
- Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B7K（モダン歪みの確立）Official ↗
Introduced the Darkglass B7K, crafting her signature blend of grinding bite and deep sub-bass over an Orange AD200B stack.
Black Smoker BETA-J4 & Rusty Box Attack
Main Bass
- Black Smoker BETA-J4（Trad Masterシリーズ、Black Heavy Relic、ラッカー塗装、アッシュボディ/メイプル指板）Official ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Orange 4 Stroke 500Official ↗
- Orange AD200B MK3Official ↗
Preamps & Routing
- Tronographic Rusty Box（ソリッドステートアンプTraynor TS-50B直系の金属的アタック生成）Official ↗
- Free The Tone ARC-3Official ↗
Partnered with Black Cloud to deploy the custom BETA-J4, paired with the Tronographic Rusty Box for razor-sharp top-end cut.
"Unseen World" & 5-String (BETA-J5) Shift
5-String Bass
- Black Smoker BETA-J5（Off-White Heavy Relic、Low-Bチューニング完全対応）Official ↗
Amps & Routing
- Orange 4 Stroke 500 / AD200B MK3Official ↗
- Free The Tone JB-21（ジャンクションボックス）Official ↗
Preamps
- Darkglass Microtubes B7K UltraOfficial ↗
Moved full-time to the 5-string BETA-J5 to master the low-B demands of "Unseen World", with Free The Tone junction routing.
Aguilar Stack Transition & Custom Jaguar 5-String
Basses
- Black Smoker Custom Jaguar 5-string PJ（3-Tone Sunburst）Official ↗
- Black Smoker BETA-J5 "MISA 2合"（All Black、アッシュボディ/ローズ指板）Official ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Aguilar DB751 / AG700 Head（Orangeから全面移行、クリアな超低域解像度獲得）Official ↗
- Aguilar SL410x / DB412 CabinetOfficial ↗
Effects
- MXR M82 Bass Envelope FilterOfficial ↗
- Darkglass B7K UltraOfficial ↗
Swapped from Orange to Aguilar DB751/AG700 for massive low-end definition, debuting custom 5-string Jaguar contours.
Signature "BETA-JMB5 MISA" & Free The Tone ARC-4 Rig
Official Signature Bass
- Black Smoker Trad Master BETA-JMB5 MISA（公式シグネチャーモデル。ジャズマスターボディ、Alder 2P、Hard Maple Cシェイプ、Rosewood 305R、48mmオイルボーン、GOTOH GB528、VTB-5BC、Gold Anodized、P5+J5 MISA Custom、2Vol 1Tone）Official ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Aguilar DB751 / AG700Official ↗
- Aguilar DB412 / SL410xOfficial ↗
May 2024 Free The Tone Rig
- Free The Tone ARC-4（最新フラッグシップ・プログラマブル・スイッチャー）Official ↗
- Free The Tone PA-1QB（プログラマブル・アナログ10バンドEQ）Official ↗
- Pete Cornish P-1 Vintage FuzzOfficial ↗
- Darkglass B7K Ultra V2 & Hyper LuminalOfficial ↗
Unveiled the official Black Smoker BETA-JMB5 MISA 5-string bass, coupled with an elite Free The Tone ARC-4 and PA-1QB pedalboard overhaul.
Gear mention history
2025
- BETA-J5 MISA 2合 — MISA（BAND-MAID）の最新ツアーを支える3本のBlack Cloud製ベースを紹介！
- Black Cloud TM BETA-JMB5 MISAOfficial ↗ — MISA（BAND-MAID）の最新ツアーを支える3本のBlack Cloud製ベースを紹介！
- Black Smoker BETA-J5Official ↗ — MISA（BAND-MAID）の最新ツアーを支える3本のBlack Cloud製ベースを紹介！
- ダダリオ製弦（.125 / .105 / .085 / .065 / .045） — MISA（BAND-MAID）の最新ツアーを支える3本のBlack Cloud製ベースを紹介！
2024
- Black Cloud Black Smoker MISA Signature BassOfficial ↗ — MISA（BAND-MAID）、BLACK CLOUDより待望のシグネチャーベースがリリース
2020
- Ampeg SVT-810E Cabinet — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- Ampeg SVT-CL / SVT-VR All-Tube Head — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- Black Smoker (Black Cloud) TRAD 5-String BassOfficial ↗ — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- BOSS ODB-3 Bass OverDriveOfficial ↗ — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- Darkglass Electronics Alpha・OmegaOfficial ↗ — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B7K UltraOfficial ↗ — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- Dunlop Cry Baby Bass WahOfficial ↗ — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- EBS MultiCompOfficial ↗ — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- Fender 1973 Jazz Bass 4-StringOfficial ↗ — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- Free The Tone ARC-3 Routing ControllerOfficial ↗ — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
- Orange AD200B Mk3Official ↗ — MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
Related articles
2026
＜インタビュー＞BAND-MAID、ニューシングル『SPIN』と武道館2DAYSはご主人様＆お嬢様と再び会うための“約束”
Interview discussing the single SPIN, Miku Kobato's first recorded rhythm guitar track, and preparations for their Nippon Budokan shows.
【インタビュー】7年ぶりヨーロッパツアーを経て「我らBAND-MAID、これまで以上にカッコ良くなっている」
After their first European tour in seven years, the five members discuss the tracks on the single "ENERGETIC".
＜インタビュー＞BAND-MAID ニューシングル『ENERGETIC』に刻んだ、約束と覚悟――“お給仕”小休止を前に駆け抜ける5人の今
Interview discussing the single ENERGETIC following their European tour and the band's solidarity looking toward their 15th anniversary.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、「未来がもっともっと明るくなるように」
An interview during World Tour 2026 in which the five members talk about their current activities and what lies ahead.
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、ワールドツアー開幕。高まり続けていくバンド力
A live report from KT Zepp Yokohama, the first Japan date of the world tour, including the live debut of "Days".
BAND-MAID、ワールドツアー最終公演は武道館2DAYS！そして世界征服に向けた充電期間へ（コメントあり / 動画あり）
News of the two-day Nippon Budokan finale of the world tour and the break planned after it.
2025
MISA（BAND-MAID）の最新ツアーを支える3本のBlack Cloud製ベースを紹介！
An article introducing the three Black Cloud basses MISA uses on tour.
MISA（BAND-MAID）が語るEP『SCOOOOOP』| “2拍4拍の意識”が変えたバンドのグルーヴと現在地
MISA discusses making the EP "SCOOOOOP" and the band's groove.
BAND-MAID drop new single and video, Present Perfect
Kerrang! news feature covering the release of EP SCOOOOOP and the opening track Present Perfect.
2024
BAND-MAIDが語る、世界を目指すバンド哲学と環境の変化
Interview discussing the album Epic Narratives, technical musicianship, and the band's philosophy behind global touring.
ヤング・ギター2024年11月号：BAND-MAID“新章開幕：壮大な物語の始まり!!”
The introduction page for Young Guitar's November 2024 issue featuring BAND-MAID, including gear interviews with each member.
MISA（BAND-MAID）、BLACK CLOUDより待望のシグネチャーベースがリリース
Announcement of MISA releasing her official signature bass from Black Cloud Guitar, designed around her live touring specifications.
2023
BAND-MAID結成10周年ツアー、横浜アリーナで閉幕「本当に奇跡みたいな話だなって思いますっぽ」（ライブレポート / 写真14枚）
A live report from the Yokohama Arena finale of the 10th anniversary tour, with the setlist.
The Best Japanese Rock and Metal Bands Dominating the World: Featuring BAND-MAID
Loudwire editorial spotlighting BAND-MAID's technical prowess, US festival appearances, and global popularity.
BAND-MAID、米国3大野外フェス＜Lollapalooza Chicago＞で鮮烈パフォーマンス
The official report on the Lollapalooza Chicago 2023 performance, with the full 13-song setlist.
BAND-MAID Bring Hard-Hitting Rock and Joy to Lollapalooza 2023
Consequence feature highlighting BAND-MAID's thunderous daytime set at Lollapalooza in Chicago.
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、全米ツアーを経て迎えた東京ガーデンシアター「ただいま、東京！」
A live report from BAND-MAID's Tokyo Garden Theater show following its U.S. tour.
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、東京ガーデンシアターで見せつけた10周年の風格
Detailed live report by SPICE reviewing BAND-MAID's explosive 10th anniversary kickoff show at Tokyo Garden Theater.
Interview: BAND-MAID unpacks sold-out US tour and aggressive EP “Unleash”
An interview by JROCK NEWS where all members discuss the sold-out US tour and the aggressive EP "Unleash".
2022
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、約3年ぶりとなる全米ツアーがシアトルで開幕
BARKS live report capturing the opening night of the sold-out 2022 US Tour at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、“らしさ”と“新しさ”満載のEP『Unleash』完成「文字通り解放っていう感じの作品になった」
A full-band interview about the making and musical range of the Unleash EP, its animated music video, and the band's live plans.
BAND-MAID「Unleash」インタビュー | 溜め込んだエネルギーを解き放つEP
Natalie feature covering the animated music videos and aggressive instrumental opening track "from now on" from the Unleash EP.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー
An interview about the making of Unleash, the band's first instrumental track, "from now on," and resuming its U.S. tour.
2021
BAND-MAID、武道館お給仕セトリで見せつけたバンドの実像
Live report covering the February 11, 2021 online livestream performing the full setlist originally planned for Nippon Budokan.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAIDの“原点”と“現点”
A full-band interview about Unseen World, built around the album's themes of returning to their roots and evolving from their present position.
Review: BAND-MAID hits maximum speed with ambitious album “Unseen World”
In-depth track-by-track musical analysis of the Unseen World album by JROCK NEWS.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー『Unseen World』
Geki-Rock interview dissecting the songwriting velocity and drumming ferocity on fastest-ever track "BLACK HOLE".
BAND-MAID「Unseen World」インタビュー｜まだ見ぬ新しい世界に向かって
A full-band interview about making Unseen World and how the pandemic changed the band's songwriting and online performances.
2020
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー「Different」
Instrumental section interview on Geki-Rock detailing Akane's relentless double-pedal beats and MISA's slap lines on "Different".
MISAの重低音を創るDarkglass B7K UltraとAmpegチューブドライブの極意
Deep-dive into MISA's modern heavy bass setup featuring Black Smoker 5-string, Darkglass B7K Ultra, and Ampeg tube amplification.
BAND-MAIDの2年におよんだ“世界征服ツアー”満員の渋公で完結、そして日本武道館へ
Live report covering the tour final at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA concluding their two-year World Domination tour, and the announcement of Nippon Budokan.
2019
Interview: BAND-MAID conquers the rock scene with diverse new album
JROCK NEWS interview discussing collaborations with Tony Visconti and their worldwide tour expansion.
BAND-MAID最新作、我流のハードロックで体現する日本文化とは？
Debut Rolling Stone Japan interview discussing the album CONQUEROR, working with Tony Visconti, and each member's musical roots.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、トニー・ヴィスコンティとの邂逅とアルバム『CONQUEROR』
BARKS interview chronicling the band's New York studio sessions with legendary producer Tony Visconti on "The Dragon Cries".
BAND-MAID「CONQUEROR」インタビュー｜名プロデューサーとのコラボで勢いが増すメイドの世界征服
A full-band interview about recording CONQUEROR, collaborating with Tony Visconti, and the band's live performances.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー
An interview about making CONQUEROR, working with Tony Visconti, and exploring a wider range of musical approaches.
Live Report: BAND-MAID at Le Trabendo, Paris
JaME World review of the sold-out Paris headline show during the 2019 Gekidou Tour.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、同時リリースシングルで見せる変幻自在のアンサンブル
BARKS interview detailing the rhythmic intricacy of "Bubble" and driving speed of "glory".
2018
BAND-MAIDが満員のZepp Tokyoを興奮の渦に！アコースティックセットやインストも
Live report on the Zepp Tokyo tour final for Senkoku, featuring their first acoustic set and newly unveiled instrumental track.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー『WORLD DOMINATION』
Geki-Rock interview dissecting the metallic heaviness, drumming, and double-bass work across WORLD DOMINATION.
BAND-MAID「WORLD DOMINATION」インタビュー | 世界征服へ向けた強烈な一撃
An in-depth interview on Natalie exploring BAND-MAID's defining aggressive album "WORLD DOMINATION".
2017
BAND-MAID、攻撃的セットリストでご主人様・お嬢様を圧倒した最大規模ワンマン
Live report on the 2017 autumn tour final at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST, performing 25 songs without encore at their largest headline show to date.
BAND-MAID | インタビュー
The five members talk about making the double A-side single "Daydreaming / Choose me".
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー『Just Bring It』
All five members break down their aggressive hard-rock grooves and technical approaches for Geki-Rock.
BAND-MAID「Just Bring It」インタビュー | メイドが鳴らす痛快ハードロック
A feature interview on Natalie discussing the conception and evolved heavy rock sound of 1st full album "Just Bring It".
2016
メイドとロックの異色の配合、BAND-MAID ギャップを求めた先に
Interview on the release of their single 'YOLO', exploring their evolution into self-composed heavy rock and the contrast between maid aesthetics and hard sound.
BAND-MAID バンド初の全国ツアーが終幕!!全国のご主人様・お嬢様が大熱狂!!
Live report of the Brand New MAID tour final additional show at Shimokitazawa GARDEN, delivering an energetic performance to a packed house.
Interview with BAND-MAID at MCM London Comic Con
JaME World's first extensive in-person interview with BAND-MAID during their London European debut.
ギャップ萌えは世界共通だった？BAND-MAIDが海外でウケたワケ
In-depth interview by Taishi Ato exploring how their 'Thrill' music video went viral overseas, the evolution into a twin-vocal setup, and their major debut with 'Brand New MAID'.
BAND-MAID、最新アルバムを配信スタート＆メンバー・インタヴュー掲載
Interview by Hiroo Nishizawa discussing their shift from pop-rock to heavy rock, each member's musical roots, and the songwriting process for 'alone'.
BAND-MAID「Brand New MAID」インタビュー
An interview with Miku Kobato and MISA for the major-label debut "Brand New MAID", touching on how "Thrill" drew attention overseas.
2015
BAND-MAID® | インタビュー
Their first Gekirock interview, covering how the band formed and each member's outfit.