Tommy Emmanuel talks guitars with Jason McNamara in Tokyo

If you enjoyed this also check out Episode #7 of my show "LIVE Streams with Famous Friends". Tommy did a 2+ Hour show with us and he plays a lot of guitar in it too.
In this video, Tommy Emmanuel gives some fantastic insight as to what it takes to become a truly great Guitar. He also shows by simply being himself, how being a good person is even more important than your talent level. Tommy & Jason from Ishibashi Music talk about Guitars, travel, Steve Lukather from Toto, Stuart Fraser, his love of Pedals, Fender Telecasters and his live band lineup which features Simon Hosford, Kevin Murphy, Ashley Crick & Robbie Little. I also surprised Tommy with a visit from Chris Grundy one of his old students from 25 years earlier.
Also I've been asked a few times, what is the tune Tommy plays at the end of the video. It's an old traditional Australia song called Waltzing Matilda. Here is a Wikipedia page about it...
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[@malcolmmilliner7827]

WALTZING MATILDA ~ STRAIGHT UP AWESOMENESS ~ WE LEARNED THIS SONG IN GRADE SCHOOL IN THE EARLY 60s ~ THANKS FOR SHARING ~ BLISS BLESSINGS Y'ALL ~ HU SONG

[@vyvynylification]

love how he got extra excited when they got to the acoustic part of the store.

[@rodsreel]

When the guitar Tommy played goes back on the rack its price will have doubled. Always good to see great guys jam. Cheers.

[@icarus7073]

I just love how humble Tommy is ❤

[@wwalker8659]

Excellent half hour. Wish some of our Australian sporting "stars" would watch this and learn how to be the best at what you do and be a decent humble respectable role model as well. Thanks Jason and T.E.

[@JasonMcNamara]

Now that's a wonderful comment. Thank you. I agree wholeheartedly that when you're as good at something like Tommy is, there is no other way to be. He is the poster boy for what all people in his type of position should be as well as those aspiring to get to where he is. It was a wonderful afternoon spent with him, that's for sure. Cheers, Jason

[@stopracism2094]

a very very very humble man ... lots of respect ...the best guitarist

[@JoLeng205000]

Stop Racism He is my great teacher

[@burado1974]

What a top bloke, very generous with his time! I'm looking forward to visiting the store either mid October or November when I'm back in Japan, looks like an amazing shop!

[@JasonMcNamara]

+burado1974 : Just a heads up, Tommy will be on tour in Japan again this October. You should check his website for details. You never know, you may even get to see him play while you're here. Cheers, Jason

[@benjoshd3386]

The best thing I've ever seen on KZbin so far

[@yogengrg7690]

I'm in heaven just by watching this video. I'm definitely gonna visit this store when I go to Japan.

[@JasonMcNamara]

+Yogen Grg : Nice. Thank you. We look forward to your visit. Cheers, Jason

[@toddflowers8052]

Man I'd lose my mind in that store ! Very cool video with you and Tommy E ! Thanks for sharing this !

[@jesstv888]

thats one guitar paradise, love those acoustic, real pleasure to hear some tips from one of the greatest guitarist

[@garywhitt98]

Tommy, always generous with musical space, just owns it every time. Boss.

[@JasonMcNamara]

He really is amazing. If you enjoyed this, you should have a watch of my episode of "LIVE Streams with Famous Friends" where Tommy spent over 2 hours with us from his home with a Guitar in hand. I'm sure you'll LOVE it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHSciY1ulq5nbs0

[@dodgedandle8311]

Brilliant just Out of this world, ⭐️🌞

[@nbnguitar]

This video is outstanding Jason. I'm gonna share this jem everywhere! Thanks buddy

[@JasonMcNamara]

Thanks mate. We does what we can ;-)

[@glennsmith3473]

Hi Jason....Another fantastic video! It was great to see your store and all the stock. I could spend hours in your store, and I don't play. Mr. Emmanuel is a great guy. So nice and considerate. Keep up the great work! Cheers!

[@JasonMcNamara]

+Glenn Smith Thank you Glenn. I really appreciate it when people enjoy my work so thank you very much. Cheers, Jason

[@patricknoel2843]

Will definetly visit this amazing shop on my next year trip to Japan !!!

[@mandingo9999998]

Really enjoyed that whole deal:) Listening to him shows the breath and length of Tommys experience...really interesting. Really liked the tour of a Tokyo music store. Took my first trip to Japan a year ago and it was way too short. What polite and gracious people they are.

[@JasonMcNamara]

+mandingo9999998 : Dude, thank you. I am always really happy when people enjoy this work I'm doing. It takes soooo much longer to edit than to film and I'm grateful that you took the time to enjoy it. Cheers, Jason

[@IamtheActionman]

That was just awesome Another killer interview Jason That store is unreal...never seen so much gear all in one place

[@TiagoGalleli]

u meant 'unreeeel'

[@firdausmukhtar]

amazing video Jason...i'll be visiting on November...cant wait =D

[@Shaverboy516]

Thank you for sharing this, Tommy is so down to earth, always willing to share great advice and you can see he is happiest with a guitar in his hands. The best guitar player on the planet in my opinion:-)

[@magicman12b]

Because of this video and that store, I am officially announcing my visit to Japan. Time to start saving and get ready for some awesome guitars!

[@Nappi1996]

I’ve been to Ishibashi when I was in Tokyo just because of that video! Bought a dynamic distortion and that was such a great experience being there! Thanks Ishibashi!

[@JasonMcNamara]

You champion!! I really appreciate knowing that you went in because of my video. i haven't worked there for 2 & a 1/2 years now. Just started new chat show on this channel last week. We're aiming to go LIVE with some pretty BIG names three or so times a week. I'll be asking Tommy if he wants to come on so if you wanna catch that please SUB and hit the bell. Here is the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL059MdO_NBza_O22dwb0GscuzaQ57HAYK

[@Nappi1996]

@@JasonMcNamara Done! Thanks for the info Jason!! Appreciate it :-) Stay safe during this crazy corona time!

[@megnadh]

Fantastic...absolutely superb video!!!

[@JasonMcNamara]

Thank you very much. If you liked that, here is a preview of what I have coming up at NAMM this week. I hope you can enjoy some of what is to come: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3i8ZaOZeq92ps0 Cheers, Jason

[@vivaldesque]

Hats off to Tommy Emmanuel! Seems like a real nice guy, besides being one of the best guitarists in the world...

[@PedalRebel880]

Awesome place! Would definitely be a delightful place to visit!

[@JasonMcNamara]

+VinnieClassroom : You're most welcome anytime you're in Tokyo. Just let me know ahead of time so I can make sure I'm here on the day you come in and then I can show you around. Cheers, Jason

[@daFonsecable]

Not everyday Tommy shows up at your place, right!? Awesome! Japanese are cool also, just like Jason!

[@JoUtan01]

Enjoyed this..Thank You

[@mrssriplo1]

This is awesome footage!! Crazy I haven't stumbled upon it already!

[@JasonMcNamara]

Thank you. Well if you enjoyed that you really should subscribe and go through my channel. Now of course everyone says that, but I have videos with Alex Lifeson from Rush, Eddie Van Halen, an original GoPro concert video I made for Steve Vai and lots of other stuff I'm sure you'll enjoy. And if you don't like it, feel free to then unsubscribe 😃

[@davidtomkins4242]

Great vid, thanks, came here from your namm17 vids, what an amazing store!

[@JasonMcNamara]

Thank you David. I hope you subscribe and continue to enjoy. There are still MANY videos yet to come from this year's NAMM Show that I'm still working on and am yet to edit.

[@bbunters]

Thanks for the upload, it was a really good watch! You practically need an overnight bag to see everything in that store. Nothing like that here in The Netherlands.

[@JasonMcNamara]

+OptionalLemon : "need an over night bag"!! HAHA!!!! That's one of the best comments I've ever had. Thank you very much and thank you for enjoying my work. I hope you enjoy some of the other videos on this channel. I even have a similar (but much shorter) video with Alex Lifeson from Rush if you wish to watch it. Cheers, Jason

[@superflea72]

great video! I bought an Edwards LP off you guys a few years ago, and still love it....whoever sets them up is a magician! it was great to see the store like this, when I come to Japan this is one place I will definitely go. cheers from Australia :)

[@JasonMcNamara]

+superflea72 : Thanks mate. We'll be more than happy to show you around. Thanks for watching & enjoying the video. Feel free to share it on Facebook or where ever if you like. Cheers, Jason

[@Orphenia_]

What a kind guy and a great video!

[@soundthesirens4886]

This is a great channel! Thank you for making these videos!

[@JasonMcNamara]

+Peter Karas : My pleasure Peter. Thank you for enjoying. Please spread the word by sharing as many of the videos as you wish on Facebook, Twitter and where ever you please. Cheers, Jason

[@KerrieRedgate]

That Japanese guitarist was pretty cool! And what a treat to play with Tommy Emmanuel. Looks like a fabulous store! I think I'll reincarnate to Japan next time.

[@athanasiou99]

i enjoyed every minute of this video! thanksss

[@JasonMcNamara]

+Antonis Athanasiou : You're very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch every minute of it. I gotta tell ya, it took me a lot longer to get it edited than it took to film it, that's for sure. Cheers, Jason

[@amigosXcorrespondenc]

+Antonis Athanasiou The same. Owesome.

[@JasonMcNamara]

NATURALTALENT : Thank you. I'm really happy to know people are enjoying these videos I'm making. Of course I get some people complaining about something they didn't like, but you can't please all of the people all of the time.

[@kenjiserita3873]

トミーさん、もっともっと日本に来て欲しいです❗️Thank you Tommy‼️

[@TiagoGalleli]

what a nice interview!

[@hyperboogie]

Tommy is such a monster guitarist... That jam ... Man....

[@5150pearl]

I love this

[@ericchilver9113]

Liberace model bling. Home acoustic on my Maton SRS808C love it. Keen on an AER..what an experience

[@Seaby41]

Tommy Emmanuel is indeed the man

[@the0v0man]

Thanks for posting this bro. Good to see tommy the fair dinkum Aussie bloke

[@jeffmurphy101]

Tommy is a great guy. Who wouldn’t want to spend a day going through a guitar store shooting the shit with one of the greatest of all time

[@JasonMcNamara]

He is a true gentleman. Just as wonderful of a person as he is a guitarist. We still keep in contact from time to time so I can actually back that feeling up based on a lot more than just a one time experience. Thanks for watching. Hopefully you'll check out some more videos on my channel. I also had a chance encounter in the store with Alex Lifeson from RUSH back in 2014 as well. Good times!!

[@razzo3456]

Definitely going here on my trip in May :)

[@JasonMcNamara]

+Richard Bayliss, I guess we'll see you then ;-) Cheers, Jason

[@ovyone5474]

Never mind Tommy CGP #1 guitarist in the world! What about the shop?... Wow! Awesome, definitely want to go there and check that out!

[@Lewis---]

Your shop looks bloody great man. Sooo much gear. It's cool you make these videos yourself. I imagine they do a good bit of promotion for the business too - I hope the managers appreciate that! I'd love to visit Japan one day, even though the language barrier may be a problem, but if I do visit then I'll definitely stop by. It's scary how much time I could spend in a shop like this.

[@JasonMcNamara]

+Lewis Hay : Thank you Lewis. I hope the bosses appreciate it too. By all means drop into the store if you're in Tokyo sometime. Be sure to contact me first and let me know you're coming. Facebook is the best way to get to me: facebook.com/IshibashiMusicJapan Cheers, Jason!

[@Lewis---]

Ishibashi Music English KZbin Channel Thanks man that's nice of you to offer. Unfortunately it doesn't look like I'll be travelling any time soon as I'm a poor student, but hey man maybe one day.

[@work1907]

Gotta love these 2 aussies.

[@toamataafa9463]

Love Tommy..thanks for sharing Jason. Aloha🤙..you’re not a Star Tommy, you’re a Super ⭐️🌟👈

[@senthilkumar6334]

If I visit Japan I will go to this shop :-)

[@Zaskar1978]

Whoaaa! Guitar heaven!!!!!! Note to myself: Move to tokyo.

[@JasonMcNamara]

Hahahaha!!! Yes indeed. It's pretty nice out here for Guitar shopping, that's for sure.

[@guineawuyiu]

while i cant afford 80% of the stuff here, i would definitely visit this place when i go to Tokyo

[@JasonMcNamara]

+Dave Wu You'll be more than welcome to come take a look around if you're ever in Tokyo. Cheers, Jason

[@dangoddess]

Tommy is doing 4 dates in New Zealand this September 2017 . Get your ticket before they sell out. He is playing smaller venues so you will be up close and personal.

[@dbsound882]

This is very good yeah great.

[@JasonMcNamara]

Thank you.

[@alexuturgaidze5722]

Heaven for me.

[@sophiafakevirus-ro8cc]

First Tommy jam i ever heard sound not up to scratch

[@AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible]

So did he buy anything ? This was great to see.

[@JasonMcNamara]

+AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible : Hahaha!!! No he didn't, not that it matters. It was one hell of a great experience to just hang out with the CGP in the first place.

[@TheAustralianHealthShow]

nice video im in Japan for a few weeks:)

[@JasonMcNamara]

Thank you TAHS. Drop by the store and say hi. Ask for me when you come in. Hopefully it won't be my day off. Cheers, Jason

[@aclarke2708]

Your just a top bloke tommy

[@atmchannel1125]

the biggest guitar store ever I saw

[@rifletwist]

How many stores does Ishibashi have that sell guitars/basses? Does Ishibashi carry Used ESP Japan model guitars?

[@JasonMcNamara]

+Rifle Twist : We have 16 stores across Japan and yes we carry Used ESP's. Please contact me through Facebook or email.... facebook.com/IshibashiMusicJapan [e-mail] Thanks ;-)

[@chantalvigneau475]

So good... ;-)

[@马博-j3v]

Hello , is there any stuff speak english in Ishibashi ? I plan to have a trip in Tokyo , and most purpose is i want to buy a Gibson R9 , but i can't speak Japanese

[@JasonMcNamara]

+马博 : Hello. Yes we do. I am Jason the guy in this video with Tommy and I work in the store. I can help you. Please add me on Facebook and talk to me on there. facebook.com/IshibashiMusicJason Cheers!

[@jc_montero]

Tommy with a Martin... Whoa!

[@JasonMcNamara]

Don't read too much into it. We don't have Maton's in this store and it was either play something else or nothing. Lucky for us & for you lot out there he kindly just played something.

[@MrCocuphy]

do you guys do international shipping? specifically to Malaysia?

[@JasonMcNamara]

+firdaus22 : Hello. This is Jason from this video with Tommy. Yes we can with some stuff. Please add me on Facebook and message me on there. This is not the place to talk about that. facebook.com/IshibashiMusicJason

[@satosatoguitar]

よく見たら昨年いらしゃった時のですね！

[@mifazuzuzu9758]

what name of the song that tommy playing in the end the video?

[@JasonMcNamara]

+fixle smith : The finger picking piece is a traditional Australian tune called "Waltzing Matilda". It's like our unofficial national anthem.

[@lawriet1236]

guy at 2:00， damn i wish i was that guy. no idea what he was missing out on

[@alwilliams1997]

Can you do an interview with Frank Gambale?

[@JasonMcNamara]

Sure, if I get to meet with Frank one day. That would be fun as we're both Aussies.

[@JasonMcNamara]

Why are you pumping that link so hard? My guess is it's spam. If you continue to post this I will need to block you. When someone posts the same thing 3 times I honestly can't trust it. For the safety of the people who visit this channel I have removed it. If it is legitimate I am sorry, but I'm not willing to take the chance.

[@Justin.87]

"and Brett Garsed"...'well thats as good as it gets!' Got that right!

[@PatrickBeer]

Whats the name of the song at 21:00 ?

[@JasonMcNamara]

+SyNaZz : It's called Europa. If I'm not mistaken it's a tune that Tommy did together with his brother Phil Emmanuel. Cheers. Jason

[@haosamu3855]

Is that standard d18?

[@andrewtuer3180]

What Martin model is Tommy playing?

[@JasonMcNamara]

+Andrew Tuer : From memory I think it was a D41, but I could be mistaken. It was one of the stock items here in our store. Cheers, Jason

[@danielcashguitar]

+Andrew Tuer Black bridge pins and black binding, looks like a D-18

[@JasonMcNamara]

Our best guess from re-inspecting the video is that it may well be a D-18V. I can tell you was a USED Guitar at least.

[@wabisabi6802]

I've been to every Ishibashi, Ikebe and Musicland in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka except for this one in Shibuya. Weird.

[@JasonMcNamara]

+wabi sabi : Then you should pop in some time and ask for me when you come in. I enjoy giving people a tour of the store. Feel free to contact me through facebook and let me know when you are going to stop by. facebook.com/IshibashiMusicJason Cheers!

[@wabisabi6802]

Got it, thanks Jason. Btw, Tommy is such a monster player, thanks for sharing this video. The audio sounds superb too for an action cam. よろしく! = )

[@mynameismrmeow]

the dangerous to be is between gibson and gibson custom rack... i swear i dont afraid to be in that between... im a bit clumsy guy

[@게루게루]

please tell me what ia the song's name 26 minutes

[@JasonMcNamara]

Also I've been asked a few times. It's an old traditional Australia song called Waltzing Matilda. Here is a Wikipedia page about it: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waltzing_Matilda

[@taimon9943]

I wanna work with you, I play the guitar, I speak spanish, english and my japanese is not bad.

[@taimon9943]

Jason let be your padawan

[@evrinus]

this shop put every single guitar center in shame :-l

[@floatncoffee]

Rip Stuart (chet) Fraser

[@satosatoguitar]

トミ様　来日前に日本にいらしたんですか！？

[@肉食は動物虐待やめろ肉食]

イケメンだったのに白髪のじいさんに。 ベジタリアンになってミートフリーマンデー広めて欲しいな。

[@JasonMcNamara]

+反対動物奴隷 : がんばれ‼︎