Li-sa-X
Japanese Guitar Virtuoso, Composer, and Recording Artist
Biography
Born in Japan in 2005, Li-sa-X is a phenomenal heavy metal and instrumental rock guitarist who achieved international fame as a child prodigy. She shot to global prominence at the age of eight when her viral YouTube cover of Racer X's complex shred composition "Scarified" garnered millions of views, catching the attention of guitar legend Paul Gilbert, who subsequently took her on as a private student.
Known for her blistering speed, pristine technical precision, and deep command of neoclassical and fusion styles, Li-sa-X transitioned from a solo YouTube cover artist into a formidable recording artist and bandleader. She has released acclaimed solo material through major labels like Sony Music Japan, led the Li-sa-X Band, and co-founded the high-energy metal band Koiai.
Selected Albums & Solo Releases
- Will (Mini-Album, 2018)
- Million Scarlets (Studio Album, 2019)
The pedal-making project that was featured in last year's issue and received great reviews is back after a year! This time, the theme is a niche pedal that Michael Schenker and Tak Matsumoto fans will love: a fixed wah pedal. Under the guidance of Ms. Furuya from Shin's Music, KOIAI's genius guitarist, Li-sa-X, took on the challenge of building her first effects pedal!!
00:00 Opening
00:30 Attaching parts to the case
07:58 Setting electronic parts on the circuit board
22:29 Soldering practice
26:34 Soldering the circuit board
28:44 Wiring the circuit board
33:02 Attaching the inductor to the case
34:56 Wiring the circuit board to the parts inside the case
41:07 Attaching the knobs
42:21 Finally, a sound check!
43:30 After completion, decorate with marker pens. Young Guitar September 2026 issue (featuring a special article)