The Kanami Limited Edition | PRS Guitars

The PRS Kanami Limited Edition is the first signature model for Kanami Tono of Japan’s hard-rock band: Band-Maid. Kanami is Band-Maid’s lead guitarist and has been playing PRS for more than a decade.

This limited edition is based on her most recent PRS Custom 24-08 guitar but, most notably, boasts PRS’s 85/15 humbuckers and PRS Brushstroke birds. PRS 85/15 pickups offer exceptional clarity with a full range of tones. The two mini-toggle coil-tap switches allow for powerful humbucking and crisp single-coil sounds in one instrument…a must when playing leads in hard rock and metal. More of Kanami’s personal appointment choices include a quilted maple top, an ebony fretboard with Brushstroke Bird inlays, and smoked black hardware. Kanami also chose the visually striking stain color: Trampas Green Smokeburst. Ready to travel to any gig, the PRS Kanami Limited Edition ships in the new PRS ATA multi-fit molded case.

This limited edition is hand-signed by Kanami on the guitar’s backplate. Only 200 of the PRS Kanami Limited Edition will be made.

Chapters:
0:00 - Cold Open
0:19 - Playing Example One
0:42 - Model Introduction
1:04 - Who Is BAND-MAID?
1:36 - The Importance of Tuning Stability
2:08 - Playing Example Two
2:22 - Top Wood Selection
2:53 - Playing Example Three
3:09 - Why Trampas Green Smokeburst?
3:58 - BAND-MAID "UNLEASH!!!!!" (Official Live Video)
4:20 - Choosing the 24-08 Control Layout
5:03 - 85/15 Pickups
5:25 - BAND-MAID "UNLEASH!!!!!" (Official Live Video) cont.
5:52 - Smoked Black Hardware
6:20 - Brushstroke Bird Inlays & Ebony Fretboard
6:57 - Special BAND-MAID Truss Rod Cover
7:16 - BAND-MAID "Magie" (Official Live Video)
7:38 - Kanami's Favorite Aspects
8:13 - Thoughts On Having a PRS Signature Model
9:10 - How Many Will Be Made?
9:18 - Final Playing Example

[RazvanMihaeanu]

Me, looking at the comments... bro, the entire family is here!
Hardo no rocku, Mincho!

[kwban]

That tiny Japanese woman is one of the greatest rock music composers ever.

[gtman]

People that don't know Band-Maid are missing out on one of the best active hard rock bands around. You don't need to know Japanese to understand what is going on, rock and roll doesn't really need translated.

[bartyslattfast]

For those who don't know her, she's a workaholic that composes with a sort of orchestral approach. Bandmaid makes what I would call beautiful rock.

[adamyoung]

I can't believe how emotional I feel for Kanami. She truly deserves it.

[kirilkirilov]

what a humble lady - she didn't put her name on the guitar, she is not an egomaniac or some vainglorious shallow girl, she puts the band first, she puts the music first...! I have so much more love for her now.

[sugaanessena]

Congratulation Kanami. It is so deserved.
She is so humble. Everyone else would have written their own name, but she chose the Band-Maid logo. Kanami🥰

[jeffersoncosgrove]

Thank you PRS for recognizing and hailing the talent of this lady. She's a rare gem in the world of rock n roll.

[jeffsblima]

*Speaks in the cutest way and softest voice
* Proceeds to unleash heavy hell with insanely good quality

Well done, lady

[lupuscorvidae]

PRS is really in a golden age right now. Congrats to whomever made this happen. Very shrewd to pick this artist.

[gradyshmalady]

A gorgeous sophisticated guitar for a gorgeous sophisticated lady. I'm so happy for Kanami to get a signature model, and what a beautiful model it is. Here's to many more years and bangers from Kanami and the Maids.

[PeterLuisaF.]

One of the highlights of this year for me was discovering Band-Maid. Amazing musicians and Kanami is an incredible guitarist.

[_DriveTime]

Kanami is my favorite musician of all time. She's brilliant and musically fearless. So well deserved! Bravo PRS. I think I'll have to change my avatar now.

[JuanSan]

Before you is the best composer of her generation. I am very happy to see her being recognized. Thank you!

[davidbicket]

Kanami makes the world a better place. Every one knows how hard working and particular she is, PRS would be very proud of what she does for their product

[Wells]

Hearing her for the first time. My one word reaction, "Daayyyyuummm"

[jordank]

A musical genius. More than deserving to have her own signatures. Honestly should have happened a while ago.

[TazzieBass]

And now finally all Band-Maid members have their own signiture models. Misa with her PJ, Miku with her "Flappy Pigeon" and now Kanamincho with her PRS. If there's anybody that deserves a PRS signiture it's her. I was hoping for so long for this to happen and finally we are here. Congratulations Kanami on this huge milestone, I hope I'll be able to see you play it live someday here in Europe.

[oskisnutz]

Humble, kind, and ridiculously talented. Not a more deserving musician on earth. Congrats Mincho!!

[makaluku]

Thank you PRS for recognizing a wonderful, humble and prolific front woman such as Kanami. Congratulations Kanami! You are such a hard worker and I hope many good things come your way.