Tone Glow 219: Masayoshi Takanaka
Tone Glow 219: Masayoshi Takanaka
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substack.com
Cult Japanese guitar hero Masayoshi Takanaka gave away his iconic surfboard guitar. Now he’s got it back for his first-ever world tour at 72 years old
Cult Japanese guitar hero Masayoshi Takanaka gave away his iconic surfboard guitar. Now he’s got it back for his first-ever world tour at 72 years old
1 month ago
yahoo.com
Watch Japanese fusion legend Masayoshi Takanaka shred on an awe-inspiring surfboard guitar
Watch Japanese fusion legend Masayoshi Takanaka shred on an awe-inspiring surfboard guitar
Feb 10, 2023
guitarworld.com
Gen Z sparks revival for Japanese guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka
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Gen Z sparks revival for Japanese guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka
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MSNReuters
Watch City Pop Legend Masayoshi Takanaka Perform In America For The First Time In 40 Years
Watch City Pop Legend Masayoshi Takanaka Perform In America For The First Time In 40 Years
Mar 12, 2025
stereogum.comTom Breihan
“I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time”: Masayoshi Takanaka Plays First U.S. Show in 40 Years - Atwood Magazine
“I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time”: Masayoshi Takanaka Plays First U.S. Show in 40 Years - Atwood Magazine
Mar 12, 2025
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Discovering Masayoshi Takanaka: A Musical Journey Through 80s Japan
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Discovering Masayoshi Takanaka: A Musical Journey Through 80s Japan
588.2K viewsJan 11, 2023
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Masayoshi Takanaka is a Tokyo-born guitarist, composer, and one of the defining architects of City Pop—Japan's genre of jazz-infused urban pop that became the soundtrack of the country's economic boom in the 1970s and '80s. Now, at 73, he is embarking on his first-ever world tour. As much a showman as a musician, Takanaka built a career around technically dazzling performances, most famously wielding his guitar built from an actual surfboard.⁠⁠For most of that time, audiences in the US, UK, Aust
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x.comPigeons & Planes
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(高中正義) Masayoshi Takanaka - SUPER LIVE 2012 [Full Show]
1.3M viewsJan 12, 2022
YouTubeNot Sure Yet
Exploring Life with Masayoshi Takanaka's Music
342.7K viewsMar 24, 2025
TikTokjazzybass
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(高中正義) Masayoshi Takanaka - SUPER COLLECTION (2011) [Full Show]
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Far Out Magazine | 🎥 Japanese guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka plays his train guitar. | Instagram
1 month ago
Instagramfaroutmagazine
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Masayoshi Takanaka: True Guitar Madness
2.6M viewsAug 5, 2022
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Legendary Concerts on Instagram: "A beautiful exchange of notes between Santana and Masayoshi Takanaka in Japan in 1981 captured pure musical conversation at its finest. Without words, their guitars spoke through melody, rhythm, and mutual respect, blending Latin rock with Japanese jazz-fusion flair. The moment felt spontaneous and soulful, showing how great musicians can connect across cultures and styles through sound alone. #Santana #MasayoshiTakanaka #LiveMusic #GuitarLegends #MusicFusion"
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CLUB RETRO on Instagram: "Masayoshi Takanaka’s surfboard guitar isn’t just a quirky stage prop. It’s the perfect synthesis of his music, his vibe, and the lifestyle he wanted to embody. This isn’t a guy who picked up a guitar just to play songs; Takanaka wanted to craft a whole world, and the surfboard guitar was his ticket to the tropics. The guitar itself? A custom creation courtesy of Fernandes Guitars, a Japanese company that wasn’t afraid to lean into the ridiculous brilliance of making a f
51.4K viewsJan 15, 2025
Instagramretrowaviest
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Takanaka Vibes | In his latest interview, Takanaka confirmed he will be using the surfboard guitar for his upcoming national tour and world tour! From the... | Instagram
3.8M views7 months ago
Instagramtakanaka_vibes
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Masayoshi Takanaka Train Guitar
101.1K viewsApr 17, 2022
YouTubeTwoLost Souls
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Rainbow Goblins Story - Masayoshi Takanaka (Live at Budokan - 1981) - 高中正義『Masayoshi Takanaka』– 虹伝説
682.5K viewsJul 12, 2014
YouTubeDave's Archives
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Masayoshi Takanaka - Seven Goblins
7.3K viewsSep 2, 2022
YouTubeMarius S.
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Bu-憧れのセーシェル諸島"Live2011" Masayoshi Takanaka 高中正義
308.6K viewsJul 15, 2018
YouTubeBugok2368
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Masayoshi Takanaka: The Japanese Guitarist You’ve Been Missing Out On
27K viewsJul 10, 2024
YouTubeAn Evening With Music
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Masayoshi Takanaka (高中 正義) - The Party's Just Begun (1989) (720p 60fps)
34.2K viewsJan 30, 2023
YouTubeKyle A
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Bu-Blue Lagoon "Super Studio Live" Masayoshi Takanaka 高中正義
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Masayoshi Takanaka Live at O2 Academy London 2026
4.4K views2 weeks ago
TikTokm.takanaka
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Masayoshi Takanaka (高中 正義) (夏道) - Takanaka Super Live (2009) (720p 60fps)
46K viewsJan 19, 2023
YouTubeKyle A
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Takanaka Forever: A Tribute to Masayoshi Takanaka
140.6K views1 month ago
TikTokfindlaymeighan
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Masayoshi Takanaka (高中 正義) - Guitar Fantasia (1982) (720p 60fps)
54.8K viewsJul 1, 2022
YouTubeKyle A
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Masayoshi Takanaka (高中 正義) - Takanaka Super Live ～ 45th Debut Anniversary (2016) (720p 60fps)
83.4K viewsApr 26, 2023
YouTubeKyle A
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Tomas on Instagram: "what it feels like to play masayoshi takanaka 🪂🏢🌇 #masayoshitakanaka #jazzfusion #jazzmemes #guitarsolo inspired by @japanjazzfusion"
104.2K views2 months ago
Instagramtomsfranco
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Masayoshi Takanaka (高中 正義) - Takanaka Super Live (2014) (720p)
52.4K viewsApr 2, 2023
YouTubeKyle A
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