Introduction 00:00 Nice guitar case 01:25 Tossing the box!! 01:52 Opening the case 02:08 Unveiling the guitar! 02:35 About Mike Bowes (M.B. Guitars from England) 03:12 Details and specs 04:25 Tuning time with a tuning fork! 05:55 How to stretch the strings 06:25 How to order a guitar through internet 07:55 Let me play something 10:35 Little tip on new arrival guitar 12:02 Lovely Song 12:22 Room 418 13:05 Just Funky 13:49 Slap Guitar 14:33 More information about M.B. Guitars: www.mbguitars.co.uk
@gerrykavanagh2 жыл бұрын
Butterscotch Tele is one of my absolute favourite guitars. Harmony of beauty and utility.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@joeurbanowski3212 жыл бұрын
Tomo…your wonderful childlike enthusiasm is infectious..!! I’ve never even held a M. B. Tele in my hands but I love it…!! Haha… Please keep putting out your videos.. I learn so much.. and it’s a joy to watch and listen to you talk about music… Thanks..!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I just could not wait! I just opened this guitar same day I received!
@joeurbanowski3212 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic ❤️
@FunkymetalBL2 жыл бұрын
That sounds so good after you got it tuned up Tomo! Even without the amp, it sounds so crisp and bright. Beautiful guitar 👍🏼🤘🏼🎸🎶
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now it sounds so great with an amp! Good guitar always sounds great even unplugged.
@FunkymetalBL2 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic yes, I completely agree! You can tell right away when a guitar is great 🎸. Thanks for sharing!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@FunkymetalBL More I see this guitar closer and play it... so incredible work!! You're welcome!
@scottkidwellmusic91752 жыл бұрын
That's an amazing guitar- the resonance and clarity unplugged is a testament to the builder. You make it sound great, Tomo! Congratulations on 400K, and the new guitar!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Very inspiring guitar!
@scottkidwellmusic91752 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic - fantastic! Looking forward to hearing you play it more 😀
@Diego7Strat2 жыл бұрын
funk me! the guitar has been blessed before our very own eyes!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ryanlorenzo9990 Жыл бұрын
Amazing resonance sound even unplugged
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
I love this guitar! Amazing!
@gastonruiz102 жыл бұрын
Wow, that guitar sounds huge! Fantastic!! Can´t wait to hear it plugged in.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@reggiemurphy15232 жыл бұрын
Just unboxed a new guitar yesterday, letting it get acclimated now. An ES version. Great video!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@1Ma9iN8tive2 жыл бұрын
Let’s go Tomo sensei
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@miriamlima65282 жыл бұрын
wow just wow. huge sound from this beauty 🤩
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
This is so amazing! Thank you!
@claydmanuel2932 жыл бұрын
Really love that neck on the tele! I'm very excited on the upcoming John Mayer BLK1 strat that's gonna be yours soon tomo! 👀❤️
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
This Tele's neck is perfect! Thank you!
@FateTK992 жыл бұрын
Sounds great tomo!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gbergman952 жыл бұрын
Wonderful guitar Tomo! Cant wait to see it in video from Room 418!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dizzydad47082 жыл бұрын
Wow! I really love that guitar. Congratulations! Your videos always get me back into the practice studio a little quicker than I intended 😀 Thank you for the inspiration
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thank you!
@kipponi2 жыл бұрын
Big frets, nice flame maple neck. Butterscotch blonde, perfect. What a beauty! Looks old new. Congratulations!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Play beautifully!
@erickubica99982 жыл бұрын
Awesome guitar. Love tele blackguards enjoy!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is so amazing!
@DarknessB4TheDawn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing , Happy Birthday. Great unboxing
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you!
@jlore63442 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing. The amount of relic looks perfect. Hope it sounds as good amp-ed up (though in your hands, I cannot imagine it will sound anything but awesome).
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
So amazing!! And the tone is so great!!
@shiijigates120102 жыл бұрын
Watching tomo help me to release my stress✨🤘that guitar is insane😃
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that! Thank you! Guitar power!
@toadstkr2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@planzed4632 жыл бұрын
What a stunning guitar!! But the tone unplugged is lush 🖐🏼🥰🤚🏼 can’t wait to hear it amped!!! Hope you’re well
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! This guitar is amazing!
@planzed4632 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic then it’s with the right guy 🖐🏼🥰🤚🏼
@spider50012 жыл бұрын
Wow that thing sounds amazing unplugged. Congratulations on your new guitar 🙂🎉
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Hikaru109Ichijyo2 жыл бұрын
Fender Custom has left the chat very nice guitar, and love the bass groovin'
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@robinkershaw2 жыл бұрын
It sounds great.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@copmanhurstsucks2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous sound
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Amazing tone! Very deep and wide!
@jrumiano2 жыл бұрын
Very nice new guitar. The flamed maple neck looks amazing!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@coryburns132 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!!!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@grahamaldridge2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, and that unplugged tone is fantastic. I’m fortunate to have a partscaster that’s similar visually (plain neck) and tonally. It’s my no 1.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This is amazing guitar! That's so awesome! Please enjoy!
@gustavodvoskin61272 жыл бұрын
Congrats from Argentina!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@astewart94102 жыл бұрын
You said it a lot, about that guitar, and I agree: Wow!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MrTelewill2 жыл бұрын
Be careful with that you might start "Chicken Pickin" Got my 52 black guard in 1972. When I found it I knew it before I even plugged it in.Still my favorite but it's ready for fret job#3.To much love! Congratulations on your new Tele.You need it!!Better than vintage,it hasn't been played for 600000 hrs like mine!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@philippegeorgiades46332 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on hitting 400000 subscribers!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@ptrisonic2 жыл бұрын
Very nice, Tomo. I always think that Fender really overdue the "relicing" on their custom shop guitars - your new one looks old but well look after. Even well looked after guitars get a few dings through the years. It should sound great! Pete.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
MB Guitars are so amazing! Incredible details. I am so stunned!
@juricabura89672 жыл бұрын
Congrats!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TyTy-te4fl2 жыл бұрын
Let’s see that guitar ! That British guitar ! Ooooo nice case, oh a tele! Very beautiful 👀
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Amazing guitar!
@rudiyantohalim7362 жыл бұрын
Wow.... I couldn't count how many wow u said in the.video. This mean this guitar is so amazing
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
I don't count my guitars anymore! Thank you!
@patipassport65122 жыл бұрын
Really cool guitar for rock
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Keith Richards
@rccarsandmusic26412 жыл бұрын
Hey friend nice in boxing, get a new guitar is always like Christmas. The guitar fits you well and sounds great. You play good on it, good luck with it!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jakejudy54552 жыл бұрын
Throwing the box was epic lol
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AmericanMusicalAMS2 жыл бұрын
that neck is SICK!!!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
So amazing! Thank you!
@rajvirsingh57542 жыл бұрын
Whoa that slaps
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lavoyragels50552 жыл бұрын
The grain pattern on the neck is very pretty.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@NexusBecauseWhyNot2 жыл бұрын
Nice guitar sensei, hope you will enjoy it!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
So great!!
@caseyortiztabangcora26962 жыл бұрын
Nice vid tomo! 🤘🏻 Waiting for the unboxing vid of your JM BLK1 from FG 😁
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I am look forward to it. How do you know?
@caseyortiztabangcora26962 жыл бұрын
Also following the shop sir and also planning of buying one. That's why im looking forward to your review about the guitar 😁🎸
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@caseyortiztabangcora2696 Thank you!
@cirimaxg651 Жыл бұрын
Merci !
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bugsywayne2 жыл бұрын
It’s a guitars lucky day when it goes too tomo!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@petrospapadopoulis23002 жыл бұрын
i really love the flamed maple on the fretboard, i wish fender would put this on their models. Very cool guitar though !!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Crazy neck!
@l8tapex2 жыл бұрын
nice to add to the quiver
@rccarsandmusic26412 жыл бұрын
New strings always need to stretch and you are right temperature
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@gustavoviveros83942 жыл бұрын
Nice guitar 👍🏻 Thank You for share 🤝🏻
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@rajvirsingh57542 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful sound without the amp really amazing
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Yes! Amazing tone! Very deep and wide!
@iaingraham49112 жыл бұрын
Excellent brilliant thanks
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@knowwme2 жыл бұрын
3:09 **flirty whistle** Great review, btw
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rafcricketedits2 жыл бұрын
Its looking like a fender stratocaster actually I have a guitar of the same colour but it's a strat it's a really beautiful guitar. It sounds pretty cool 👆
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@samuelgarcia11692 жыл бұрын
Amazing guitar😍
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Amazing!
@tripledoublesingle2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for a drums in the case..😆 being a drummer. Very nice guitar 🎸 though.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
@V47MechanicalBird2 жыл бұрын
My left ear enjoyed this
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Oh!
@danielkongmusic2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Tomo!! Beautiful guitar. I'm getting my own Blackguard tele tomorrow, Van Zandt TLV-R1, made in Japan! I wonder if you've heard of the brand before.
wow, it already sounds great without plugging into an amp.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does! Thank you!
@philza99912 жыл бұрын
Are you familiar with fingerstyle? Like Jon Gomm, Mike Dawes or Luca stricagnoli.... They are really amazing!!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@iaingraham49112 жыл бұрын
Highly figured neck violin back
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Incredible!
@eraae74392 жыл бұрын
I can't even buy one, yet you got another one lol, anyway great guitar and video as always.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am so lucky!
@spoon72502 жыл бұрын
Waiting for the frequency guitar from Philippines!!
@mikelawrence48492 жыл бұрын
Light weight, is it maybe paulownia body wood. I have a Tele and it is very light but sound great.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@ChicagoBulls19842 жыл бұрын
If my hands were as valuable as Tomo's I would never use a knife!!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@league832 жыл бұрын
god that is a beautiful guitar
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@moreaujg64802 жыл бұрын
Hello Tomo, wooh big sound without Amp.. So good nice. How many guitars have you? Good job see you soon thanks.. 👍👍
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I don't even know!
@williampintor12862 жыл бұрын
Fyi, You play so nice would love to hear what it sounds like connected to any amp.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@gevergever87902 жыл бұрын
Hi Tomo. What is that song at 12:23? Cool guitar by the way
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Introduction 00:00 Nice guitar case 01:25 Tossing the box!! 01:52 Opening the case 02:08 Unveiling the guitar! 02:35 About Mike Bowes (M.B. Guitars from England) 03:12 Details and specs 04:25 Tuning time with a tuning fork! 05:55 How to stretch the strings 06:25 How to order a guitar through internet 07:55 Let me play something 10:35 Little tip on new arrival guitar 12:02 Lovely Song 12:22 Room 418 13:05 Just Funky 13:49 Slap Guitar 14:33
@gebbo2212 жыл бұрын
Just curious, what were the names of all the songs you were playing? They sounded really cool. This guitar also looks really nice. You're awesome Tomo. :)
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
In the description! Thank you so much!
@carlboswell9862 жыл бұрын
At a glance, I would have thought sure it was a Fender!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!
@rajeshgumber3632 жыл бұрын
Looks like a beautiful guitar, must be very expensive though. I respect that you like to use tuning fork but do you not like electronic tuners, they are simpler to use and more accurate? Thanks
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Actually the price was not too expensive. Amazing details on every angles! I use electric tuner but if I use electric tuner all the times then I don't use my ears! So when put the new strings or like this, I prefer to do traditional way. Thank you!
@rajeshgumber3632 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic I respect that cool! I think details are amazing also, must be hand built guitar. Enjoy!
@joeurbanowski3212 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic I also tune by ear…and then I check it with a tuner just to see how my ear is working..👍🏼
@ehehe1234562 жыл бұрын
昔ながらのフェンダーのハードケースみたいで良いですね
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
ケースもカッコ良いです!
@virdesire2 жыл бұрын
So pretty neck!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@AnimeAsLeaders9982 жыл бұрын
Nice gtr. How does licensing work in guitar building business? seems many builders are copying the shape (tele, strats, flying v etc) - thought they would need to pay some licensing fee/royalty to the original designer of the shape? (i.e. in this case, paying Fender a % of $ sale).
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You can ask any well-know builder.
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Check Stew-Mac for those Fender Style Parts.
@franciscoletelier29782 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar!! And your playing is always so tasteful. Does anyone know what’s the second song Tomo played? Edit: ok I just found it, Room 418, 🤩🤩
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@chicktait55442 жыл бұрын
Hello from soggy Scotland T.nice stuff i have an old Richwood Tele copy,all i can afford at moment,but it's a solid piece of wood.I noticed the bridge has been tweeked! because of the 2 strings covering one section?causes problems with the intonation?.Thought they would have went with the singles.Anyway i'm no expert just yapping,best whishes.
@joeurbanowski3212 жыл бұрын
I prefer the 6 saddles for the ease of intonation..👍🏼
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
This is all good! Like vintage Telecaster or vintage Duo Sonic & Musicmaster. You can adjust intonation pretty good!
@paolunna2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, but part of me feels jealous in a bad way, and I don't like this feeling. I'll watch you play your umpteenth new stunning guitar and I'll drool over the thought that I will never have anything similar. Please don't hate me people, I love Tomo, and I'll get over it. Peace!
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. This is very important for me! Don’t worry Don’t compare Don’t expect too fast Be kind to yourself See... I came to America with one suit case & one guitar but I have a big dream! Technically I hate to show off any gears... but this a part of my work!
@fretkillrlives2 жыл бұрын
Attention the folks at MB guitars. Please send me one of the guitars. I promise I will actually plug it into an amplifier to demonstrate an electric guitar electrically.
@EmirAcarEvilDarkFade2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry long time later I'm coming back phone again I was studying with school practice exams I checked but couldn't find the guitar video coming in September I guess I can't find the video I'm looking for my apologies
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@EmirAcarEvilDarkFade2 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic I guess you didn't shoot the video you said in the previous comment sir, did you? that video; kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6CYk3Z9Zp6Ah7M
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
What exactly did I mention? Thank you!
@EmirAcarEvilDarkFade2 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic Me; "Hello I'm learning guitar new and I want to know please help me Which one is the better? And thanks for reading my comment if you guys answer big thanks!!! Cort vs Ibanez vs fender My second question is what kind of electric guitar should I use? I started new, but I like rock and humbucker the most, but I don't know how to choose a guitar. Can you help me choose?" And @TomoFujitaMusic; "good question please wait until September first I can tell you something new guitar will be available around $400USD Simple Is The Best"
@kyoichijp2 жыл бұрын
ネックの虎目がすごすぎて、スキャロップに見える。にしてもすごい虎目ですね。
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
すごいです!
@juanluguitar2 жыл бұрын
Room 418 with your Fender 12 strings, when you can...
Tomo do you ever do in person lessons for people in the Boston area ?
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
I used to do teach in private lesson (in person) Now you can join my Guitar Wisdom. Only $9.99 a month subscription video lessons.
@mastermachetier55942 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic i just joined today thank you! I was just wondering if it was still possible to get in person , but I will have to enjoy your guitar Wisdom via computer haha
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@mastermachetier5594 Thanks for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. Maybe I can do one-off lesson. You can email me at tfujita@berklee.edu
@ehehe1234562 жыл бұрын
マイナスネジを使っていて凝ってますね
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
素晴らしいです!
@fredericthom81132 жыл бұрын
Do you have it from Timothy Lerch ??/
@johnnymccoy19982 жыл бұрын
It’s gorgeous, but I just can’t pay $3k for a non-fender, fender ya know. I’ll gladly pay $3k for a fender, fender though!
@DaddySantaClaus2 жыл бұрын
nice, i just got into university to study music and i can't afford a better guitar, it's actually hard to compete against money, since everyone there got parents to buy them shit i have to work to pay bills, ahahhahahhaha the joy of life
@TomoFujitaMusic2 жыл бұрын
When I was teen...I had to work newspaper route so I can pay my equipments. Now many ways to make $$$ internet or own business!
@DaddySantaClaus2 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic when I was a teen I was surviving in the streets 😂 to be where I am is a miracle believe me
@pauldavies9612 жыл бұрын
without an amp and an electric tuner this man got a LOT out of this guitar, humbling to watch.