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TOMOMI
(Bass Guitar & Vocals)
Pick of choice: Custom Fender 346 Pick (However, most of the time she is fingerpicking)
Timeline of TOMOMI's Basses
- 2021.08.21~ - Fender TOMOMI JAZZ BASS (Clear Fiesta)
- 2021.02~ - Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass (Mystic Surf Green)
- 2020.01~ - Fender Made in Japan Modern Jazz Bass (Black)
- 2018.03~ - Fender JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass (Faded Daphne Blue)
- 2017.08.21~ - Fender TOMOMI PRECISION BASS (Natural)
- 2013.10.19~ - Ernie Ball Music Man - 20th Anniversary StingRay Bass
- 2012.12.23~ - Fender Deluxe Active Precision Bass (Navy Blue)
- 2012.10.12~ - Yamaha BB2024X (Vintage White)
- 2012.07.16~ - ESP Original "Space" Bass
- 2012.03.28~ - Squier by Fender「 TOMOMI JAZZ BASS SKY BLUE 」
- 2011.05.03~ - Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass (Black)
- 2011.02~ - Fender 1967 Coronado II Bass (Red)
- 2010.09.18~ - Fender American Standard Precision Bass (TOMOMI MODEL)
- 2008.08~ - Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass (Candy Apple Red)
- 2007~ - Fender Japan Jazz Bass Classic 70's Reissue / JB75-90US (Sunburst)
- 2006~ - Ibanez GIO / GSR180-BS (Brown Sunburst)
Currently Using:
Fender TOMOMI JAZZ BASS (Clear Fiesta)
(August 21, 2021 - Present)
TOMO debuted this bass for the first time at SCANDAL's 15th anniversary concert on Aug. 21, 2021, though back then the color was "Fiesta Red."
On June 11, 2022, this model was officially announced as TOMO's new signature model bass and offered for preorder, releasing on Aug. 21, 2022.
TOMO's comments about the bass via the official announcement:
Fender TOMOMI PRECISION BASS (Natural)
(August 21, 2017 - Present)
This bass features a mix of smooth natural and sunburst for the body and a red tortoiseshell pickguard. These latest custom Fender instruments debuted on SCANDAL's Instagram on Aug. 18, 2017, and made their official live debut at SCANDAL's 11th anniversary live on Aug. 21, 2017. She uses a Fender 2" Monogrammed Strap in White/Brown/Yellow with it.
TOMO's comments about the guitar from the Dec. 2017 issue of Go!Go! GUITAR:
Fender Deluxe Active Precision Bass (Navy Blue)
(December 23, 2012 - Present)
This bass is almost the same as Yuusuke-kun (red Jazz bass) except for the body and pickup arrangement. The bridge pickup is from the Jazz bass while the neck pickup is the standard Precision bass one. This enables it to produce more low end sound from the P-bass side and more brigher sound from the J-bass side. Body is alder, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and pickguard is 1-ply beveled gold vinyl. Made in Mexico. She uses a Fender 2" Monogrammed Strap in Black/Yellow/Brown with it.
Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass (Mystic Surf Green)
(February 2021 - Present)
On Feb. 16, 2021, TOMO posted on Instagram about this bass in the color Mystic Surf Green. It made its concert debut on SCANDAL's "request" fan club tour in April 2021. She uses a Fender Black Polyester Logo Strap in Black with White Logo with it.
Yamaha BB2024X (Vintage White)
(October 12, 2012 - Present)
Made its debut during SCANDAL's Queens are trumps tour in fall of 2012. She uses a Fender 2" Monogrammed Strap in Black/Light Grey/Dark Grey with it.
Basses Not Used Anymore/Rarely Used:
Click here to view basses not used anymore/rarely used:
Effects Pedals
Last update: January 2021
-MXR M80 Bass D.I.+ Distortion
-Pike Amplification Vulcan XL Bass Preamp
-EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
-BOSS SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
-Free The Tone PA-1QB Programmable Analog 10 Band EQ
-Xotic Effects EP Booster
-BOSS MD-500 Modulation
-Free The Tone ARC-3 Audio Routing Controller
-BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
Amps + Cables
April 2016:
-Fender Bassman 100
-Unconfirmed Fender cab but looks like a 6x10 one
-VITAL AUDIO VAⅢ -Solid Bass Cable-
Previously used amps:
Accessories, other gear, etc.
Wireless Headset Microphone: Shure WBH54
In-Ear Monitor:
FitEar ProAudio 334
As always, please keep forum rules in mind and direct any non-TOMOMI gear talk to the other topics. Thanks.
Fender TOMOMI JAZZ BASS (Clear Fiesta)
(August 21, 2021 - Present)
TOMO debuted this bass for the first time at SCANDAL's 15th anniversary concert on Aug. 21, 2021, though back then the color was "Fiesta Red."
On June 11, 2022, this model was officially announced as TOMO's new signature model bass and offered for preorder, releasing on Aug. 21, 2022.
TOMO's comments about the bass via the official announcement:
Because my previous signature model was a Precision Bass, I chose a Jazz Bass this time. I really like the original body color, the thing I was the most particular about, which was completed after many meetings with the Fender team! I also like the use of stack knobs from the early 60s, which I had wanted to use someday. It has a thick sound but has a modern neck, so although it has a powerful sound it is easy to play, and truly is an instrument that the best of everything! (TOMOMI)
Fender TOMOMI PRECISION BASS (Natural)
(August 21, 2017 - Present)
This bass features a mix of smooth natural and sunburst for the body and a red tortoiseshell pickguard. These latest custom Fender instruments debuted on SCANDAL's Instagram on Aug. 18, 2017, and made their official live debut at SCANDAL's 11th anniversary live on Aug. 21, 2017. She uses a Fender 2" Monogrammed Strap in White/Brown/Yellow with it.
TOMO's comments about the guitar from the Dec. 2017 issue of Go!Go! GUITAR:
The sound of the wood is great and has a sense of power to it. I stacked 60's vintage series for the pickups and bridge. Doing so I now have a bass with a fingerboard radius for the first time. For the color, I was particular in making it halfway between a smooth natural and sunburst, and red tortoiseshell for the pickguard. The knobs simply consist of just tone and volume.
Fender Deluxe Active Precision Bass (Navy Blue)
(December 23, 2012 - Present)
This bass is almost the same as Yuusuke-kun (red Jazz bass) except for the body and pickup arrangement. The bridge pickup is from the Jazz bass while the neck pickup is the standard Precision bass one. This enables it to produce more low end sound from the P-bass side and more brigher sound from the J-bass side. Body is alder, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and pickguard is 1-ply beveled gold vinyl. Made in Mexico. She uses a Fender 2" Monogrammed Strap in Black/Yellow/Brown with it.
Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass (Mystic Surf Green)
(February 2021 - Present)
On Feb. 16, 2021, TOMO posted on Instagram about this bass in the color Mystic Surf Green. It made its concert debut on SCANDAL's "request" fan club tour in April 2021. She uses a Fender Black Polyester Logo Strap in Black with White Logo with it.
Yamaha BB2024X (Vintage White)
(October 12, 2012 - Present)
Made its debut during SCANDAL's Queens are trumps tour in fall of 2012. She uses a Fender 2" Monogrammed Strap in Black/Light Grey/Dark Grey with it.
- Specs:
- Body: Alder-3P(A.R.E), bowlength:863.6 mm, over-all length: 1165.5mm
Neck: Maple+mahogany 5P(bolt-on), Fretboard: Rosewood 21Fret(250R),
Bridge: Vintage brass (brass saddle, steel plate)
Pickup: Split/Single coil (Alnico)x1, Bartype/Single Coil(Ceramic)x1
Function: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3P Toggle Switch, Nickel Hardware, finishing: BL/VSB/VW
Case: Hard Case
Basses Not Used Anymore/Rarely Used:
Click here to view basses not used anymore/rarely used:
- Spoiler:
Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass (Candy Apple Red)
(August 2008 - 2013)
Nickname(s): Masaya-kun, then changed to Yuusuke-kun
This bass guitar has been used ever since the band's major label debut, and has been one of few basses that has been used regularly for such a long time frame. Candy Apple Red with a rosewood fretboard, black pearloid pickguard, and white racing stripes. There was some discussion about whether the stripe is a decal/sticker or it was painted on, but, due to the glossiness of the stripe, it has been agreed that it is indeed part of the paint job. The neck has been customized to be slightly smaller so that it is easier for TOMO to play those groovy bass lines. In 2013, TOMO had this bass sent off for some upgrades. It now sports a passive pickup arrangement with 3 knobs.
More shots of the Jazz Bass can be found here
As a bonus, here's MAMI's drawing of Masaya-kun:
Fender American Standard Precision Bass -TOMOMI MODEL-
(September 18, 2010 - Mid 2017)
Nickname: Sabao-kun
Debuting on her blog on September 10, 2010, this bass is super sparkly/shiny due to the custom paintjob on the body + the headstock. TOMOMI later customized the pickguard with a reflective chrome-style one. The signature racing stripes are in a blue-red-blue pattern. The nickname "Sabao" came from one of the suggestions to her Twitter when she asked fans to name her new bass.
Here is TOMO's blog post from when she first got this bass:- Spoiler:
Darling.
Category：TOMOMI
O-Temo here.
Scandal Nanka Buttobase (Sending Scandals Flying) is now on sale!
Have you guys already been sent flying?
Those who haven't yet listened to it, you gotta check it out, YO.
Ah, that's right
I debuted this one for the first time on tour.
It's a Fender American Standard Precision Bass.
Cheerfully nonchalant
Not at all(・ ∀ ・)Ta-da!
It's all glittery!
With a matching headstock!
A crystal-clear pickguard! (I used a mirror one on tour)
AhーI love it. I love it.
I treat my basses as if they're my boyfriends, and the name "Yuusuke-kun" was given to my Jazz Bass after being renamed twice.
But since my new boyfriend doesn't have a name yet, while on tour I'll be asking at several venues for people to send me names via Twitter. Everyone's been tweeting a lot of them to me and am unsure of which name to go with.
So,
I'm still accepting names! hehe
Nice to meet you, sorrow.
2010-10-09 00:48:56
More angles of the Precision Bass can be found here.
Squier by Fender 「TOMOMI JAZZ BASS SKY BLUE」
(March 28, 2012~)
Nickname: Bluetus
Made its debut at SCANDAL's Budokan live in 2012. It was made to be a kind of "fusion" between the Jazz and Precision basses in terms of weight and sound. Equipped with '62 vintage model pickups, an ashwood body, maple neck, and rosewood fretboard. This bass is a passive bass. There are 3 control knobs on the front for front + back volume and tone. TOMO's signature racing stripe is on this bass too, this time yellow in color. The pickguard has the white pearl pattern. It was made available for consumers to purchase from summer 2014 onwards for 60,000 yen.
- Specs:
- ・Colors : Sky Blue w/ Yellow competition line
・Body : Basswood
・Neck : Maple C-Shape (Gloss Polyurethane, Vintage Tint)
・Fingerboard : Rosewood 9.5" Radius (241 mm),
・No. of Frets :20 Medium Jumbo
・Pickups :Duncan Designed JB101 Single Coil(Bridge) & JB101 Single Coil(Neck)
・Controls : Volume 1(Neck PU), Volume 2(Bridge PU), Master Tone
・Bridge : Standard 4 Saddle
・Machine Heads : Standard Open-Gear Tuners
・Hardware : Chrome
・Pickguard : White Pearl Pickguard
・Scale Length : 34"(863.6mm)
・Width at Nut : 1.50"(38 mm)
・Unique Features : "Matching headstock / Autographed signature is printed on back of the headstock"
・Strings : Gauges .045, .065, .085, .105
Fender Made in Japan Modern Jazz Bass (Black)
(January 2020~)
TOMO used this bass in black in SCANDAL's "A.M.D.K.J." music video and has yet to debut it live. More info on the bass here.
Fender JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass (Faded Daphne Blue)
(March 2018~)
Reports of TOMO using this bass began with the HONEY tour in early 2018, but photos of her playing it live were not posted until December 2019 when the band played at Fender Japan's year-end party. More info on the bass here.
Ernie Ball Music Man - 20th Anniversary StingRay Bass
(October 19, 2013~)
Making its debut on SCANDAL's STANDARD Tour, this was TOMOMI's newest bass for 2013. From GO!GO!Guitar magazine's article on the bass, TOMOMI says, "The top of the body is a quilted maple and the back is mahogany. It's a gem that's equipped with a 3-band active preamp on one pickup and outputs a strong, crisp sound." This bass guitar was made in 1996, and approximately only 1250 were produced.
Fender 1967 Coronado II Bass (Red)
(February 2011~)
Nickname: Korotasu
Not much is known or seen about this bass (beside the color, which is Red) but TOMOMI does have it in her "main fleet" of basses. She has used it at least once live (OTODAMA SEA STUDIO 2012).
Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass (Black)
(Dreamer Tour 2011)
TOMO has a black Jazz bass that she considers a "substitute" for her red Jazz bass. A racy strap by Perris Leathers is used on it. The only times she has played this live were on the Dreamer Tour in spring 2011. She also talked briefly about it in the BABY ACTION band score: "This is a substitute Jazz bass that has the same specs as my red one. Like the red one, the pick guard has been replaced with a black pearl one. The pickups are Samarium Cobalt Noiseless."
ESP Original "Space" Bass
(July 16, 2012)
TOMO rarely uses her Custom ESP because the arrangement of the preamps makes the bass specialized on treble and growl sound, so the ESP is mainly suited more for heavy metal than pop rock. The arrangement of the pickups is the same with TOMO's Deluxe Active Precision Bass Special (PJ). The custom ESP is a full active bass. The lines connecting the stars and the stars themselves light up through LED lighting effects in the bass.
She has only used this bass at the "Band Yarou Yo! Vol.3" concert on July 16, 2012.
Fender Japan Jazz Bass Classic 70's Reissue / JB75-90US (Sunburst)
(2007 - 2008)
This bass was used more during SCANDAL's indie days, appearing in the PVs of "Space Ranger" and "Koi Moyou." Possibly a Classic 70's re-issue. During the Japan Expo in France, TOMO placed a handstand Smurf sticker on this bass to fit in with the French environment (the Smurfs cartoon originated in France). After the red J-bass was bought, this bass was pretty much put aside. It was last publicly seen in the "SCANDAL no Theme" PV from the BABY ACTION DVD (to keep with the theme of the band's "origins"), released in 2011.
TOMO has confirmed that she currently uses it for practice at home/in the studio.
Ibanez GIO / GSR180-BS (Brown Sunburst)
(2006 - 2008)
With a three-tone sunburst design, this bass looks like the first bass TOMO started out with. Since it is part of Ibanez's GIO series, it is fairly inexpensive and great for beginner bassists.
Prop basses:
Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass
("LOVE ME DO" PV only)
TOMO used this bass only in the music video for "LOVE ME DO" in 2016.
Fender Special Run Affinity Series Jazz Bass (Olympic White)
("Taiyou Scandalous" PV only)
TOMO used this bass only in the music video for "Taiyou Scandalous" in 2012.
Unknown/Unmarked Precision Bass
("Shoujo S" PV & BEST★SCANDAL PB only)
This prop bass was used only for the "Shoujo S" PV and later on for the BEST★SCANDAL photobook. During the week of Mar. 25, 2011, this guitar along with the other two prop instruments were auctioned. The winning bid for this guitar was ¥155,001. Out of the three instruments, this one appeared to be the least smashed up.
Effects Pedals
Last update: January 2021
-MXR M80 Bass D.I.+ Distortion
-Pike Amplification Vulcan XL Bass Preamp
-EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
-BOSS SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
-Free The Tone PA-1QB Programmable Analog 10 Band EQ
-Xotic Effects EP Booster
-BOSS MD-500 Modulation
-Free The Tone ARC-3 Audio Routing Controller
-BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
- Effects 2009 - 2019:
- July 2019:
- July 2019:
-MXR M80 Bass D.I.+ Distortion
-Pike Amplification Vulcan XL Bass Preamp
-BOSS SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
-EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
-Free The Tone PA-1QB Programmable Analog 10 Band EQ
-Xotic Effects EP Booster
-BOSS MD-500 Modulation
-Free The Tone ARC-3 Audio Routing Controller
-BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
- March 2018:
- March 2018:
-MXR M80 Bass D.I.+ Distortion
-Pike Amplification Vulcan XL Bass Preamp
-EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
-BOSS SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
-Free The Tone PA-1QB
-BOSS MD-500 Modulation
-Free The Tone ARC-3 Audio Routing Controller
-BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
Signal Junction Box:
-Free The Tone JB-41S
- July 2017:
- July 2017:
*Same setup as April 2016
- April 2016:
- April 2016:
-Pike Amplification Vulcan XL Bass Preamp
-MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ
-EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
-BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
-Fender Sub-Lime Bass Fuzz Pedal
-BOSS SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
-Providence PEC-2 Programmable Effects Controller
- January 2016:
- April 2015:
- June 2014:
- June 2014:
-TECH 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
-MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ
-MXR M80 Bass D.I.+ Distortion
-EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
-BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
-Fender Sub-Lime Bass Fuzz Pedal
-BOSS SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
-Providence PEC-2 Programmable Effects Controller
- August 2013:
- August 2013:
-MXR M80 Bass D.I.+ Distortion
-EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
-BOSS SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
-CUSTOM AUDIO JAPAN AC/DC Station Ver. 2
-BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
-MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ
-Fender Sub-Lime Bass Fuzz Pedal
-TECH 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
-Providence PEC-2 Programmable Effects Controller
- August 2012:
- August 2012:
-BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
-BOSS SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
-EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
-CUSTOM AUDIO JAPAN AC/DC Station Ver. 2
-Fender Sub-Lime Bass Fuzz Pedal
-MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ
-Providence PEC-2 Programmable Effects Controller
- March 2012:
- December 2011:
- December 2011:
-BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
-BOSS SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
-EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
-TECH 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
-CUSTOM AUDIO JAPAN AC/DC Station Ver. 2
-MXR M80 Bass D.I.+ Distortion
-Fender Sub-Lime Bass Fuzz Pedal
-MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ
-Providence PEC-2 Programmable Effects Controller
- September 2011:
- September 2011:
-BOSS SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
-TECH 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
-EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
-BOSS TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
-MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ
-Providence PEC-04 Programmable Effects Controller
- December 2009:
Amps + Cables
April 2016:
-Fender Bassman 100
-Unconfirmed Fender cab but looks like a 6x10 one
-VITAL AUDIO VAⅢ -Solid Bass Cable-
Previously used amps:
- Spoiler:
- January 2016:
-Ashdown NEO 810 Cabinet
-Ashdown Evo III 500
-VITAL AUDIO VAⅢ -Solid Bass Cable-
-Ampeg SVT-3PRO rack mounted bass head
Ashdown Evo III 500 setting:
Avalon U5 preamp (only used during certain performances, mainly TV ones, in 2012)
Accessories, other gear, etc.
Wireless Headset Microphone: Shure WBH54
In-Ear Monitor:
FitEar ProAudio 334
As always, please keep forum rules in mind and direct any non-TOMOMI gear talk to the other topics. Thanks.
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