Hi Tomo, thanks once again. I have to tell you, I find lots of inspiration in your guitar/life talks and lessons.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that. Thank you!
@victorb62932 жыл бұрын
Great advice Tomo-san about being prepared and problem solving (@ 4:15) when things go wrong! Nice sounding Squier. Thanks for sharing as always.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that. I always be prepared & relaxed and nothing can stop me!
@scottmorgan91232 жыл бұрын
Hey Tomo, thanks for what you do. Only found you in the past year, and I have to say, you've done more for my guitar playing than anyone, ever. I'm 55 yrs old and feel like I've been in a playing rut for 40 years. I'm fairly proficient technically, but your videos have changed my MINDSET, and that has set me free. For the first time in my life, I can actually express myself through my guitar, and it's an absolute joy. Thank you so much!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! So happy to hear that. Guitar is easy to start but its so hard to go deeper musically. Good job! Please join my Guitar Wisdom.
@strumminronin2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tomo! I remember what you said about "veggie burgers" whilst referring to transistor amps, I love your parallels. This diner vs steakhouse comparison makes it so clear. Thank you, I always get to learn something from you.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I made so many silly jokes! Yes! I love good steak! My son and I were talking about 1/2 Cow!
@tinman45852 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tomo, I've been the student you never knew for many years now THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!!!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@MurderHornetProductions2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining the use of the switch with the single pickup. I never knew why single pickup guitars had a switch sometimes. I learn so much from you! 😀👏
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I love this guitar!
@sidoughty4282 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable, love those country licks, lap steel "railroad" sound. Albert Lee is so fantastic. Really nice lesson thank you Tomo!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that. Thank you!
@Tonetwisters3 ай бұрын
Love that guitar!!
@TomoFujitaMusic3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@donindri2 жыл бұрын
Funny, I picked up my phone to check on my order, a Squire Esquire from SweetWater, and I see my notification for this video! Should get here today. I usually go for the latest and greatest, but it seems like Leo Fender may have gotten it right the 1st time. I hope I can play mine 10% as well as you. Thanks for posting this video!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! Thank you!
@TFShaw2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhh, Tomo is playing a little country music. 👍 Cool. You should play one country song from start to finish just for fun. I know it will be amazing. 🎸 🤠 🎶 😎
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jayv63152 жыл бұрын
At the start of the video I think someone said tone is in the hands. I guess they're right
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@BBQROCKSTAR178 Жыл бұрын
Brother, not only do I love your playing, but I would love to hang out with you, play guitar and cook some food together. You are just so down to earth. THSNK YOU!!!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You can hang at my Guitar Wisdom.
@buddhamus Жыл бұрын
I just received my Squier CV 60's Custom Esquire from Sweetwater. Mine was 7.6 lbs the lightest one they had at the time of purchase. I didn't get as good of a deal as you did, but I'm still happy with the price I paid. I'm going to spend the weekend getting to know it. Hearing you play and listening to your comments regarding your Esquire, makes me feel good about my decision to get one.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Thank you so much!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Awesome system!
@terraavis8 ай бұрын
Mine is 6.5 lbs! I didn't like it at first but now I love it.
Thanks Tomo for the inspiration to just pick up the guitar and not to worry.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@mikem6682 жыл бұрын
Thanks for more Esquire. Never enough 🙂 I saw another video that loved the Esquire. He actually used a Fuzz with the forward position, which you had recommended but I hadn't tried yet. Amazing. I couldn't believe it. Definitely not useless. He also liked heavy guitars and his was pine. Way too heavy for me at around 8 1/2 lbs. But he said the original Esquires were pine. Have you ever had a chance to compare the two? On KZbin I couldn't hear a difference. A video using different pedals with the front pickup would be fun. Thanks again.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! The front position is a great for using fuzz or heavy distortion! I will make more fun Esquire videos. Thank you.
@Barry101er2 жыл бұрын
A guitar with binding is like a two door car; they all look great 😍
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@Zeal80811 ай бұрын
One of the last guitars I truly want to own
@TomoFujitaMusic11 ай бұрын
Great guitar!
@thehelluvaparty5632 жыл бұрын
Now my day will be great! 👍🙏 Thanks!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that!
@othervinny2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tomo! Congrats on 450k, and hello from Sweetwater!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Hello there! Thank you so much! Now 452K!!
@muckinfunday2 жыл бұрын
Been shopping for a new Tele. This could be the one!! Sounds great.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! Thank you!
@mikemorrisonmusic2 жыл бұрын
Oh, if I had you as my teacher when I started out, I’d be so much better!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I am here!
@iaingraham49112 жыл бұрын
Excellent song beautiful lesson 👍🇬🇧😊😊😊✝️🇬🇧
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@kungfubill44362 жыл бұрын
So fantastic is Tomo teacher and the Esquire is great 👍
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@richr.99632 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to more country playing and lessons!!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
I just made country triad lesson yesterday (not publish it yet) Thanks!
@richr.99632 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic YES! I just ordered an Esquire and it will be here Monday ready for the lesson. ;-)
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@richr.9963 Awesome! Enjoy!
@pissedatyoko Жыл бұрын
thanks....looking for tone examples of this setup as I got one coming...love your playing ...Berkley Boston?
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Berklee in Boston, MA
@leer.21372 жыл бұрын
Rear/by tail piece - bypasses tone control/straight pick up & volume, (works well for metal/shredding, w/ pedals/no other pick ups/magnetic fields to offset/compete with) > all the way too the front/neck position - from what I've read - Fender thought that roll off would be used to simulate a Bass guitar on a 6 string
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@kane65292 жыл бұрын
I’d be glad to take that off your hands Mr. Tomo If you get bored with it! A T style guitar is one thing I’m lacking in my arsenal 🤩
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
I love this Esquire so much! Only 7lbs!
@cgdoublezerorc2 жыл бұрын
Yes, more country lessons. Maybe if you could shoot it a little bit closer & explain it just a little bit slower. Thank you for what you do for the world of guitar playing. Congrats on all your subscribers. I'm up to 101 now. 00
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Okay! No problem! I can do much slower. Thank you! Good job!
@drf88102 жыл бұрын
音が気持ちよく乾いてて素敵です! フレーズも軽快で心地よいです!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
ありがとうございます!
@telefrk492 жыл бұрын
I'm buying one:):)
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@Bladavia2 жыл бұрын
8:10 Ah Spark ! I discovered your channel because I wanted to learn this song
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Did you watch this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5zZgYqbj8qcfc0
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
This! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5aTopSNmJJ7f68
@Bladavia2 жыл бұрын
yup already watched both of them ! You explained well !
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@Bladavia Thank you!
@650thunderbird2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RadjCooley2 жыл бұрын
Great...
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@andyhightides2 жыл бұрын
I just weighed mine. 6lbs 13.3oz.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Less than 7lbs is ideal
@andyhightides2 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic Have you pulled the pickguard yet?
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
No
@thehonestguitarist65432 жыл бұрын
Love the weight. No Tele or Strat should weigh over 7 lb. Sadly, Fender is turning out Teles and Strats in the 8 lb range and charging $1600 USD plus tax for them. Said guitars have traditionally weighed from 6 to 7 lb. They should start using better and lighter woods. 29 years at Berklee??? Tomo was the youngest teacher at age 10!!!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I love lighter weight guitar like this. I have been teaching at Berklee since 1993 so almost 30 years in year of 2023! I was born in 1965!
@juny72182 жыл бұрын
Hi Tomo, always enjoying your play! Just curious when you play walking base line are you aware which chord you are on every moment? Would like to hear your thoughts that on video some time!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes! I follow each chords. Did you watch this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGmrf2R6rbZ4gbs
@juny72182 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you! I’ll practice this weekend:-)
@sergiogarcia4782 жыл бұрын
Please do Tatsuro Yamashita’s Love Space
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@anthonyjohnson47342 жыл бұрын
I really wish I would’ve learned finger picking. I’m so old now I don’t know if I would ever reach a decent skill level before I die 😂
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Never late! You can really improve your guitar playing any day!
@bobmurphy30612 жыл бұрын
Tomo: do you prefer a one pickup guitar to have a neck pickup (Musicmaster) or rear like the Esquire? Which is more versatile? Thanks for another fun and useful video.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Which ever I love it. One pickup is the key! Simple & Limited so I can focus something else. I love both ways. I think the rear is more versatile. You can make warmer tone by how you touch... but you cannot make brighter?
@bobmurphy30612 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic I agree 100%! As much as I love my musicmaster, I did add a bridge pick up to be able to achieve those brighter tones.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@bobmurphy3061 Thank you! The Fender Bronco Guitar! Rear Pickup!
@infoscholar5221 Жыл бұрын
You'd make a fine side man in a hillibilly band, Love to put one together for charity.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@diddymies2 жыл бұрын
Are these good guitars? Do it need any luthier work?
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Pretty good! I bought it from Sweetwater All set to go!
@tinystar30102 жыл бұрын
You say that your rant about food had nothing to do with the video but it's actually on par a perfect example of what you were trying to say about limiting yourself. It's the "jack of all trades, master of none" example. A steakhouse that only has 5 menu items has a high chance of making a damn phenomenal steak. However, a diner making 60 plus items.... you get what you pay for... So by extension, trying to learn all music styles actually degrades your ability and thought process in what style you truly are interested in. If you're trying to improve a solo and have 100's of styles to pick from, your solos can become sloppy or chaotic because you're trying to blend too much in. So I understood perfectly what you were saying with the food comment!
@tinystar30102 жыл бұрын
Meant to say "trying to improv a solo" not "improve" lol
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I am so lucky that I found my good limitation! I am so thankful. John Mayer did same discovery for himself.
@tinystar30102 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! And yeah I found my limitations as well! I first fell in love with metal, bands like Korn, but because I locally grew up playing for chuches in my area, I drifted towards a more country style. And you are right. Country does tend to blend country, blues and jazz together. I'm really efficient with country and blues but still trying to learn some jazz chords to fill in my rhythms more. John Mayer became influential to me early in his career. Discovered John in 2004 I think when Eric Clapton invited him to his Crossroads Festival. I look forward to more of your wisdom! Checked out your website too! Loved getting introduced to the song Sparkle through another video of yours. Very inspiring song.
@johnc.mitchelljr.27162 жыл бұрын
happy to hear you worry a bit about your wife's opinion : )
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I listen my wife carefully!
@onejohnonenine3 ай бұрын
You actually paid for them Tomo? 🧐
@TomoFujitaMusic3 ай бұрын
No! I paid it from my pocket! This was I don't owe anyone!
@onejohnonenine3 ай бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic OK so the answer was yes then! 🙂 So you just buy 2 of them, a blk one and a blue one? YOu would have asked Sweetwater or Fender and they would have sent you one FOC I'm sure.
@TomoFujitaMusic3 ай бұрын
@@onejohnonenine I bought one at Sweetwater & one at Chicago Music Exchange. Maybe. This way I don't owe anyone!
@drf88102 жыл бұрын
スパークル!
@drf88102 жыл бұрын
イーグルスみたい!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
ありがとうございます!
@Ones_Complement Жыл бұрын
No offense but wouldn't hurt swapping a little of your guitar practice for English practice. The 29 years comment blew my mind.