Fender Squier Duo Sonic V.S. Vintage 1957 Fender Duo Sonic

(024-21) A lot of people asked me what's the difference between vintage Fender Duo Sonic and newer Fender Squier Duo Sonic. Here we go! What's your thought?
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[@rvierra7235]

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[@JustSomeGuy]

I've been looking at small scale guitars because of my ridiculously small hands. Jackson makes a 22.5" scale guitar. Ibanez makes 22" scale Paul Gilbert Mikro. I have that one. Plays great when it stays in tune. Reverend makes the Billy Corgan signature guitar as a terz size. There's also a bunch of short scale Squiers as well. I think they're 22.75".

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[@VioletPrism]

Try the Squier Jaguar I just bought it and immediately noticed how much easier it was to play because of the shorter scale with my tiny left hand. (It's literally smaller than my right by alot 🤔)

[@johnmccormick8159]

Fender mid 90s Duo Sonic MIM, 22.7" scale length.

[@TheFairway8]

I own a 65 mustang which is a wonderful short scale. Some years ago squier made a short scale stat and shot scale tele I’ve been on the lookout for one of these for some time, they’re not very expensive but exceptionally rare

[@strumminronin]

Tomo, I came back to revisit the Duo Sonics, they are still lovely! Just FYI, Jackson makes a Dinky Minion that is 22.5 inch, and Ibanez have their Mikro in the same size, they look like mini RGs. 😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@Chuck-Bob]

Thanks Tomo, that was great. The new one really sounds wonderful, but my goodness, the neck pickup of your old one... that was like butter. Gorgeous.

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[@davisworth5114]

Those are both sweet sounding, the 57 has so much presence and brightness, you make everything you play sound great, so nice to have your soothing persona at the touch of a button, thanks.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@TheophilusBoone]

Thanks. I bought one yesterday. Nice. Gonna love it. Mine is not the vintage one, but obviously the last issue. Sweet, warm sound. A keeper.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@yonikeynan]

Did not know it was 22.5! Love this video, you have a great vibe and it's relaxing to hear your playing, super nice.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@l1feson]

Hi Tomo. I’ve been enjoying your videos for a while now. I’ve not tried a Duo Sonic, but you’re the second person to make me want to, after watching Chris Buck’s video. These (and Mustangs) are such cool looking guitars.

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[@Mauitaoist]

I have a squire Many Jazz Master and it has a 22 and a half inch neck and I love it

[@accableutube]

I had a 80's MIM duosonic I bought at the pawn shop. Something just called to me about this little guitar. My house got broke into and they stole it this is all about 12 years back but it still hurts. These are such amazing little guitars. I miss mine dearly. Amazing playing Tomo. I love how much your respect the vintage sound.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Thank you!

[@NelsonBlakeII]

Such a warm sound from the vintage, Tomo! I think in production and on stage, many guitars can work, but playing for yourself in your room, a really warm sound can make a difference when you need it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@GradualErase]

You are cool and you play fantastic my friend.

[@tedruybalid2262]

Thank you, Tomo for your excellent playing and for showing the two Duo Sonics. We spoke last year about my 61 Musicmaster that was my first electric. Listening to your 57 really brought back memories of my youth, playing mine through a Silvertone combo amp with 15 watts and 12 inch speaker. It had tremolo and reverb and nothing I've had since ever sounded quite like that. Now you've shown me why! Thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thanks for sharing..

[@phillipcrews9377]

Tomo! I love this video so much! I actually have a 1957 Fender Duo-Sonic in Desert sand finish with the anodized gold pick guard, because of your past videos of you playing them it has become my most played guitar. Thanks for the wisdom as always. Stay funky.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

That is awesome!

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@Spike Elwood Awesome!!

[@stjames3410]

What a joy to watch you play... ❤️

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[@vincentchen5341]

Your touch and the dynamic control is always sensational! Hope someday I could achieve that, probably takes years to get every notes sound so mellow and clear.

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[@claudionerone]

since you asked Tomo, it's not really the guitar that matters at this point.....it's the PLAYER! what a wonderful human example you are

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[@tonyleeglenn]

Great video Tomo! Appreciate your thoughts and playing.

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[@carlrudd1858]

What a refreshing video!! You've given me a new angle on playing. Thank you. Yes, I have one.

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[@fran12rs]

My opinion: you transmit me happiness. Saludos desde España.

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[@kennethsese1677]

Squier Classic Vibe 50s Duo Sonic was my first guitar I bought on my first job haha love it, I still have it after 10 years.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@164Vault]

Thank you sensei for your wise words about creativity + hardwork!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@huntergatherer4223]

The Squire sounds fantastic.

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Yes!

[@shroompicn-shrooman]

And it's in my budget also ✌🍄👍

[@CranjisMCbasquetbol]

Amazing review and comparison. Thank you very much from 🇦🇷

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[@randallcolthorpe6149]

T- great informative video. Makes me sick to think of all the vintage guitars I owned as a kid in the 60’s that are who knows where now? I am an old guy trying to play again and your videos are awesome! They do a world of good for my attitude! Just listening to you play makes me joyful! THANKS!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Mohabpiano]

I am a pianist and I find your videos very interesting and informing. Comparing 22.5 inch and 24 inch guitars was for me like comparing a piano with difficult key action and another with fluid and responsive action. Indeed, these instruments make us work harder to control the sound.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So glad to hear that! That's the reason I got my bending skill! From 22.5 inch scale guitar. I practice a lot with 22.5 inch then I switch to others.

[@mcdee56]

OK, I'll leave my opinion: This is the only video of you that I have seen. I arrived here because I have left wrist challenges. One way I've dealt with that is by going to guitars with a 24 & 3/4" scale, smaller nut width, and one gauge lighter strings. (It helps, indeed). I have sold guitars that I loved because they induced pain and likely did damage! So... I've been looking for a solid body electric that offers these features. NOW, I realize that this DuoSonic not only does these things, it also has only a -24- inch scale, and, is in my preferable nut width zone, and has only 10 guage strings... Wow! Caught me off guard because I don't generally prefer Fender single coil pickups. ... More WOW! I experience and appreciate you here, and your picking, as well as your passion and wisdom! I've watched this video six times and marvel at the tones you are getting from these guitars (both vintage and new)!!! I just ordered one and am grateful to have arrived here on your site! Many thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! These 22.5 inch scale guitars are vintage from 1956 to 1964... after that there are 24 inch...

[@mcdee56]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Yes, I get that!

[@jamesdniederstadt5861]

Wow so Awesome wished I had 1 or 23,454,323 Etc. Etc. Have a great day

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[@johnwelch557]

Very nice. Leo understood reverse winding one of two pickups played together in this model and the strat. Subtle quieting of extraneous sounds. Made the guitar sound more high and low scooped. But he thought placing them together sounded to 'scrambled' and dark. He also thought two together looked awful.... smart guy. I saw a short clip of him talking to Ernie Ball in the early days. (My early days too) Ha! Thanks for all your work!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@matthewsommerville88]

Dude had me grooving with his playing on the new duo sonic. Great playing!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffdixon847]

What a great video. Good comparison. Fabulous playing. And then some wisdom about hard work, creativity and positive thinking at the end.

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Thank you very much!

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Fabulous. I am always learning...so much by listening and observing you. From technique to history to modern influences, always learning. (I replay your videos for hours...and this on in particular hit home for me very much). #Gratitude

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Thank you!

[@nunovieira3389]

Loved the episode!!! You always have something to teach! Hard work with positive aspiration is a great topic, you could do an episode just on that with exercise examples! And also one on how roots of today’s music was influenced by the limitations or types of gear available...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great suggestion! Thanks so much!

[@kalejut]

Both have great tone, obviously the vintage Duo-Sonic has the preferable feel and tone, at least imho, love those jazz chord riffs you were playing, cheers! ✌️

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Thank you so much for!

[@mcdee56]

Way cool! I've got left wrist problems and the short scale will help me a lot! THX

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad to be helpful!

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@@TomoFujitaMusic ... and I love your passion! THX

[@masterhorax]

Man, I could sit and listen to him play and philosophize all day long

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@almostkinda]

Thank for sharing your knowledge and passion with us

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@breathingtube]

I had the opportunity to play an old duo sonic the other day, it was a really nice guitar. Thanks for the video.

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You're welcome!

[@tatialo37]

Imma about to binge watch your channel!!! It's like being with an old friend.

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Thank you!

[@pedroleal7118]

Great sounding Duo Sonic, the vintage one! Altough it is you that make it sound that good.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for listening

[@ilyayakubovich6990]

I love your videos so much it makes me cry with tears of joy

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[@CGCEifel]

After one of your older Duo Sonic Videos i bought a brand new Mexican one last year. I love this guitar to pieces. Pure inspiration. All your fault, thank you Tomo.

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That's awesome!

[@Xcorgi]

Your vintage Duo Sonic has amazingly beautiful clean tone! I know the stock Squier CV doesn’t quite measure up but if you replace the cheap stock dime size pots with high quality CTS pots, the Squier will sound much closer to your vintage Duo Sonic.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Thank you for sharing!

[@KoheiSakaguchi]

Damn. The tone of vintage duo sonic is MAGNIFICENT. It also looks like the Nile Rodgers signature “hit maker”. Keep it rockin🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@user-nl9ne5gk6k]

Awesome video here by Mr Fujita! I love hearing the difference between the newer, computerized machine wound pickups in the Squire verse the old, hand wound pickups in that 50's era Fender Duo! The newer stuff really doesn't compare at all. That old Fender sounds so much fuller, warmer and has that total 50's sound going on, while that newer duo sounds a bit hollow and thin and I don't think it's only due to aged wood or build quality, I firmly believe it has lot's to do with the pickups. My son has a Squire by fender Duo-Sonic, in the Desert Sand with the Anodized Gold Pickguard, that he saved up and bought for himself back in 2008, a few months ago his bridge "pup" just flat out died, no sound, nothing, just some hum and buzz out of it, so I pulled it and hit it with volt and ohm meters and the needle didn't flinch a bit, so it was dead and wasn't coming back, while the neck pup hit about a 6k output, so just last night I replaced the dead bridge pup with a nice, brand new Dimarzio "Sugar Chakra" dual rail single coil size humbucker and man, it totally changed it's thin, hollow, weak sound and it's so much fuller, warmer now and when cranked up, now it can really scream and annoy the neighbors! lol Each and every note is so much cleaner, clearer, fuller and brighter. It can go from a sweet, clean 50's sound to a 60's fuzz to that 70's hard rock to 80's speed metal to nowadays nu-metal sound in mere seconds! I was originally going to throw a Dimarzio X2N in it, as I've installed those in about 3 of my own guitars (2 1980's Ibanez and my ancient 80's Charvel model 1) and 4 of my sons "shredder" guitars (Ibanez, Jackson, ESP, Vintage Gibson V) and we really do love those, but felt that that model might be too much output and to much bass/low end frequency response for this body style and not enough mid or high range tone and man am I so glad that I went with the Sugar Chakra, it's a wonderful balance in tone from lows to mids to highs and was well worth the $105 I paid for it. I wish I had the means (cam and audio gear) to throw up a video of how good it sounds to share it with you guy's! I also chose a "Chakra" in Cream bobbins with Gold rails and it looks like it should have been there since the day the guitar was made! it really matches the guitars finish and pickguard perfectly, much better than the OEM off-white? ivory? light cream? colored pups that it came with. It looks better and sounds so much better. From my ears personal experience, different pickups do give different sound, tone and measure of "fullness" and/or "warmness". But nothing beats them old handwound pups. For one small example, I have a 1984 Ibanez DT350 that I had bought as "NOS" in 1985, after many years of daily playing it, it's neck pup started "barking" and sounding thin, sqwauky and just awful, so I kinda knew it was dying out. I pulled the bridge pup out and put it in the neck position and it sounded better there and I than threw a "NOS" Dimarzio "Super Distortion" into the bridge position that I had gotten from a neighbor lady/friend a few years earlier, who had worked at the Dimarzio plant right here on Staten Island, NYC at the time when she gave it to me (along with at least 30 other pups, pots, nobs, and other cool Dimarzio stuff, She was a very cool old lady! That was back when they were still made by hand at the factory. It really does sound so different from another Super Distortion that I bought many years later for a different guitar that is made of the same wood. After they switched to being made by machine they just don't compare to old ones. It doesn't matter what brand name is on the pup either, newer machine made pups just don't have the same sound! I can see why so many players go and get custom handwound pups made for their guitars. Sorry to go on and on, but I thought I'd share all that with you guy's!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much for sharing! Lovely! Thank you!

[@paulgordon6949]

Yeah alright mate.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Really interesting and beautiful playing. Thanks.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you like it!

[@Cooltorpedo]

Thanks for this enlightening comparison. I loved the part you enjoy the vintage tone of a simple G chord. I for one prefer the warmth and "sepia" tones of the vintage one, but truth is that the Squier sounds very good as well.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@GladyMeCreativity]

Great comparison, thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@EsseaMusic]

Just to let you know that the squier mini range does 22” necks. I bought a strat mini to turn into a duo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JohnWilsonMedia]

Amazing the difference in sounds between the 2 guitars. Love the 57 Fender. Magic!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@shintavochan]

すごいためになりました どっちが良いとかではなく違いや特性を知っていればシュチュエーションや曲に合わせ最近のモダンな曲にはスクワイヤーのほうが合っていますし、違いがわかる使い分けるって言うことはこう言うことなんだなと思いました 一にも二にも演奏技術や情熱、とメンテナンスやギターに対する愛情を感じました ほとんど英語わかりませんでしたが ギターから鳴る音を聴いていますと両方のギター最高の音がしました✨

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

ありがとうございます！ 嬉しいです！

[@Thomas-xs2kq]

Big fun to watch this! The Squier is very nice (and affordable maybe). The Fender is fantastic.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@egekaracakol]

I came here because i want to get a player duo-sonic, ended up learning so much more :) 11:01 Such good wording and wisdom, greetings from Turkey!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! So happy to hear that.

[@gordianknot6867]

I think you might be better buying a used jap mustang for similar price. It’ll do the same but be more vintage accurate if thats what you like.

[@raychivers1217]

When I hear YOU play any particular (I’m a Fender guy) I want one! Man, both those Duo Sonics sounded great to me.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Hey, thanks!

[@adrian_V99]

Wonderful and instructive video, Tomo. I will now go for Duosonic instead of Mustang. Unless you have a Mustang video and then I will have to buy both. 😂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Not yet!

[@lassesuurmunne8340]

I loved this video so much, that jazz playing was so nice. I’d love to learn that kind of stuff, I’m really into Norah Jones and Billie Holiday. Because of Norah I bought a real 1964 Fender Mustang(24 scale but I did get to try a 66 Mustang once that was a 22,5 scale) in Dakota red 🎸last year, a friend of mine was extremely kind to sell it to me and it’s the most precious thing I will ever own. The Mustang is also noise canceling when both pickups are on. Normally you are Tomo just too funky, in this video you were Tomo just too smooth jazzy 🙏 Thanks for sharing your wisdom Tomo 🙏 you are the best!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that! Thank you!

[@joshstorymusic4033]

Both great sounding guitars. I've been thinking of getting a Duo Sonic.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@himokis]

Simplemente genial ! Gracias por compartir

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@flock9615]

Hi tomo,I buy a Fender Duo-Sonic after watching this video. I love this guitar's style. Thank you, You make me meet my true love guitar. Sorry for my poor English, I'm not a English user. And I also can't use Japanese to write it. Sorry

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@gilroylibbs2947]

You're right! The Vintage(real) one.. smoother? Creamier? Cloud like? Don't know exactly HOW to describe it, but the difference IS DEFINITE!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

The vintage one is great all the way!

[@josephheikes1459]

I think you've proven once again that it's the player more than anything. If I had to pick something out of that video it would be your skill level.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Definitely how to play them... makes a huge difference.

[@stevenfalk4787]

great show thanx SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@stevenpipes1555]

If you ask me, two beautiful guitars that complement each other perfectly. The 57 covers the beautiful deep whistling tones, and the squire has a crystal clear and balanced, whispery sound. It doesn't hurt to be able to play like that either!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Wow, thank you!

[@GhostTownJoe]

You make any Squier sound amazing.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@AllanKoayTC]

correct me if i'm wrong, but hearing you play them, the vintage sounds warmer and the new one has more sparkle.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes. Good both!

[@uhMaxx]

the vintage one has a alder body which is more dense than the squier with the lighter basswood body

[@spooky3120]

Great review! Thank YOU!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lonegroover]

Nice work, Tomo. I have some beautiful American-made instruments and even a British-made guitar. But my Squier Classic Vibe Tele is a brilliant guitar.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!!

[@martinpouyat3394]

Nice guitars Tomo. Great video, tks

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@kennethlewis87]

I just love your video!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@francoperez2246]

I have the Squier one, I love it so much

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@jumpskirt]

You look SO happy playing the vintage Duo Sonic, it's great do see : ) There's such a big difference in the neck scales between the two guitars. Also, very interesting to learn about the heavy (compared to now) string gauges that were used by Fender on the original guitars. Was this across the board with all manufacturers at the time (Gibson)? When did the lighter gauges (thinking 46-10's) become standard (if ever)? Thanks Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@DrDooDah]

Great video, man! I'd love a vintage DS!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! I love vintage Duo Sonics!

[@johndelgadillo2815]

Those short scale vintages are amazing i have big hands and can play a 7 fret stretch on my tele 6 fret comfortably but i can get what 8:9 ion those its stupidly fun to do that

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@playmobilbarrett]

9:36 Tomo it really seems you enjoy that sound man jaja Greetings from Mexico City, by the way Guitar Wisdom it´s been more than amazing! You´re the man!! Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom!

[@johanc2330]

seems that the pickups in the vintage are wired in series when both engaged. That would explain the volume boost. The new model is wired in parallel hence no volume boost. Wired in series or parallel could be both humbucking. It depends on the coil wiring of the pickups. (one in reverse wiring and polarity, like the middle pickup in a strat)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@openminded8719]

Tomo, you really know how to Peak my interest my friend!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great!

[@mototakahe836]

Thank you Tomo San.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Very nice comparison

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it

[@charleshaman1782]

Expecting a simple comparison video? Not here! Instead... revelations about why the vintage sound is the vintage sound, and (with an air of "by the way") a little lesson/tip on what makes this one a handy practice instrument.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@SerpentsBane1995]

Guitar Center's house brand Mitchell has a 22.5" scale model, the MM100 series. It is a carved top strat style guitar, string-through body, 2 humbuckers, and even has 24 fret! Awesome little guitar, they can be had for under $200 new I believe. I have mine set up for D Standard 428 Hz tuning right now. Please, Tomita, get one of these for the channel, I'd love to hear you play one!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SerpentsBane1995]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Of Course! Mitchell also has a more traditional hardtail strat & les paul type guitars, both are short scale as well!

[@mattdylan664]

the most important message in the entire video is at 10:56 no matter what guitar or instrument you play, 10:56 is the key

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@bentennyson6793]

Thanks for the video in your Guitar Wisdom.. I learned so much.. Ur fan from the Philippines, i cant buy the pickboy pick because no philippines in shipping info

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom!

[@tomhein9482]

Smooth sound. Much like early Les Paul sound. I bought mine about ten years ago.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@adamfailer4745]

the 1998 Squier Affinity Duo-Sonic has a 22" scale. FYI. its awesome. I love mine.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@CupofCloud]

sure, your fender 57 d-s certainly has vintage tone, but you got your squier d-s’ tone sounding more crisp and clear than my beloved fender player series d-s :D

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you~

[@Ndlanding]

Back in '76, I tried an old Duo-Sonic in a suburban music shop, and was floored by its rich, pure sound and ease of play. It was selling for about $100, but I was as poor as a church mouse and couldn't afford a second guitar, and it was just too short-looking, toy-like, to be used as a main guitar, so I passed. I can still hear its sound in my memory, and the vintage guitar shown here was pretty close to that. I'll have to stop, as I'm tearing up.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! These vintage Duo Sonics were around $200 the most.. back in late 80s...

[@jonasmakesmusic]

Great video, good playing :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks a lot!

[@richardsmith9615]

You Sir, are a wonderful guitar player!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you kindly!

[@mototakahe836]

I heard you say you have 12 52 strings on the vintage Duo Sonic, are you staying with them? What do you have on the Squier Duo Sonic please? I have a 2018 MiM Fender Duo Sonic HS my most expensive little guitar.. Love it.. Thank you for your présence on KZbin.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I like to use 11-49 set in general and I go for 12-52 for a few months to feel what's like in 1956? You're very welcome!

[@knockedsocks7238]

Had to revisit this beauty

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@mojo5763]

Excellent

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much 😀