""Dont change anything (Squier), thats much fun because then you have to work on your touch to make this guitar sound great"". You are wise Tomo. Thanks for the lesson.
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I have both Fenders and a $100 Squier just like yours and noticed the same thing, the cheap Squier sounds good and feels good with light attack and lowered pickups, I guess if I want more dynamics I can throw in some new pickups, otherwise it’s just a bit different, no problem, time to practice. Thanks for the advice!
"How to make Cheap guitar sound great as Expensive guitar"?... Wait wait wait, I know this one... Answer: Learn to play like Tomo Fujita! (Did I get it?) Love seeing/hearing you riff... thanx and cheers
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You played "I'm Coming Out ?!?" I love that riff. I'm a new subscriber, Tomo. Been playing guitar for just over 50 yrs. (I'm 63 and from Glasgow UK). And my birthday is the day after yours. Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this and I'm looking forward to digging into the channel. Thank You ! 🍀 🎸 🍀
Proof that skill plays a big part in making any instrument sound good, this is why I haven't bought a new guitar yet, besides being poor I still want to improve on what little skill I have left.
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You are a very good teacher. You've proven that you don't need to spend thousands on guitars, amps, and pedals. A clean sound relying on expertise from studying, practising and playing will get you much further than anything else. Thank you, sir.
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I've been playing Squiers for years. Once they are set up as long as you have a decent amp your good to go. Thank You grand master for another great video.
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Thanks for posting in English. I still watched the Japanese version, but its nice to know the stories behind these guitars. Comparison videos like this are always fascinating.
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My first guitar my dad bought me back around 1998 was a purple squir Strat with that classic fat headstock. Since then i have played Ibanez and Schecter guitars but lately ive been thinking about getting a Fender. Its really interesting to see this comparison, thanks for all your videos i thoroughly enjoy your channel.
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I prefer the Fender MIJ. As a real gear head, I agree 100% on simply leaving it as is. I had a period where I had a musical "drought" as I call it and just lost allot of motivation to play. Living situation changed and wound up having to borrow some random pawn shop guitar from a friend (brand Jay Tursor, no idea beyond that). After setting this guitar up with fresh strings and a needed setup, I was pleasantly surprised to hear how little difference there was vs between this and some of my higher priced instruments. Sure, there was a difference but not one that I could even justify making in crazy modifications unless it just "the one" or had a deep rooted sentimental reason. Tell me what you think about this but personally I believe ALL guitarists should learn how to do proper but basic setups (neck straightness, string height, intonation, pickup height) as I feel this gives one a different appreciation for their instrument but also can really teach you about the quality of one instrument vs the other. Perhaps it's just the side of music culture I'm on, but whenever I talk to people about this it seems like I'm speaking another language, or worst case scenario, they said they "set it up" and the string radius flattens out int he middle... Ugh. I could ramble on. Anyways, loving the videos! It keeps me inspired to keep at learning... I spent most of my time just playing Van Halen style but I'm incredibly burnt out on wondering why my parts never "gel" together (lack of chord relation or simply bored of hearing overplayed fifths). Blah, I'll leave it at that lol. Have a good one!
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I love the points you make on your comparison. I've got fender products from every country that made them and I think they are all great in their own way. It's more about the player than it will ever be about the guitar. Keep up the great videos . Thank you.
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I have a guitar that's locally made, given to me by a neighbor who just had it lying around, in bad condition. So I don't know anything about this guitar and I was struggling with some instabilities and getting frustrated from time to time, but I recently realized that it's all about technique and the tone is in the fingers. Your videos are great by the way! Really love them. One of my favorite channels!
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The people that have brought squires to me for fixing the sound are usually astonished that a setup and bone nut get them sonically where the customer wanted the guitar to be. Worst cases I replaced the pickups and pots as well.
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I’ve been teaching myself for 8 months now on guitar ukulele and keyboard piano. I’m just turning 20 and if you watch the right videos you’ll be able to impress yourself fast.
Hey I started when I was 11 and I learned from power chords and bar chords and I've been playing for 15 years now and I can really play well...but I'll tell you...if I knew then what Ive learned from this guy in the last three weeks I'd be ten times the musician I am today. He has the right amount of theory to feeling ratio when playing or teaching. But it's always smart to know WHAT you are playing like Tomo advises in his videos and Not just memorizing. Goals and achievements come with endless hours of hard work...mainly because music is almost like life...there's so many alleys you can go down...and hell you can even make your own alleys with music. So just explore and practice right. You'll do great!
You might check the pickups in the mij strat, Mine is about 6 years old and had ceramic pickups. It is a ‘58 model and was about the same price. I put fat 50’s in mine.
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Great advice Tomo! I have an entry level Squire Tele Bullet that I love playing. Forget upgrading or modding it, I'll keep working on the "touch" as you say!
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I have a the fsr butterscotch bullet tele and I sold my american tele a couple weeks after. Its all in the fingers. American one was nicer but not by enough to justify price. Haven't modded it and I probably wont. I hate modding and only do it to get a broken guitar to work if it doesn't work. If i get it cheap and somethings wrong ill fix it then upgrade it since im already working on it.
Tomo you and I know the best way to make a cheap guitar sound great. Practice to sound musical no matter what is in your hands. A cheap guitar today is better than so many guitars in the past. And if you were born in the 90-to present there are no bad guitars I will come back and watch your vid later on today...
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This is great !!! Could have bought a MIJ Squier in '85 but didn't like the neck radius (had a '75 Strat). These were like $349 then. Bought an Arbor 'woodstock' I still have. Flatter neck and fatter tone. I think $260 with a HSC. Sq, $12/1400. Arbor, maybe $50 now. to quote Obituary "I Really Don't Care".. ha, last guitar I bought I paid $75.00 for, New, DeltaTone HSS, almost 10 years ago. cherry finish on the back that turns to a cool CSB. I just play at home now but this has more playing time than the other 9 I own.
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I preferred the brighter tone on the Squier. Great video as usual! It's funny, you have the opposite view of many, who think nothing of modding a low cost guitar.
Awesome! This Squier has a good bite tone! I think changing parts is like a fashion! I highly recommend to just enjoy what it is and if you need a better guitar then save your money and buy ONE that much better that what you have now!!
Startocaster is very versatile for pickup choices and the body shape! (great for improving your techniques) Telecaster has more distinctive tone from only two pickups. You would play more rear pickup which is very special tone! You cannot get from Stratocaster. So I would recommend Telecaster!
Sensei konnichiwa !! I’m planning to buy Japan 🇯🇵 made fender Stratocaster ,which series do you recommend me?? Traditional 50s,60s,70s or hybrid 50s,60s,70s ?? And which series is that you playing?? Aarigato gojaimass 😊😊
So, what would be the reason to select say a PRS SE Mayer guitar versus your Ibanez guitar? Is there an intrinsic tone or is it all in your hands or there is quality/material? Thanks.
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Great video! Question, not sure if you have said in any of your videos, but what gauge guitar pick do you use? Your strumming is so pure and articulate!
Thank you! My pick is always 1.00 mm Don’t worry Don’t compare Don’t expect too fast Be kind to yourself www.osiamo.com/Pickboy-Wisdom-Picks-by-Tomo-Fujito
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Your the best, it's doesn't matter what made. It's man behind guitar. Love you videos. I wish I can be at Berkeley School of Music to though by the master.
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I LOVE the way you check a guitar - no shredding like a madman and complicated licks like you see in stores. Usually I play open chords, bar chords very slowly - almost arpeggio, to hear each note ringing out. But your sequence of chords is better - I will try to learn it. For the records, I have 30+ guitars. Including Squiers and MIA Fenders. The worst playing is the Tele MIA Deluxe. One of the best is a Squier Strat Affinity. Same applies to Gibson vs Epiphone. Lots of issues with the brand new Gibson (proudly made in USA) - all fine with the far East Pis - that do sound absolutely GREAT and came perfect out of the box. Unfortunately too many people are fascinated by the label, and not by the object they hold in their hands.
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Hello Mr. Fujita, did I recognize something ? Maybe. At 5:20 using the Squier, was that I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross? By the way, I’m really enjoying and learning from watching your videos. Intelligent. Thank you sir.
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Thank you.. I have an squire strat and its built is good .. bought used . The big problem is that the open cords always feel very out of tune although the same cords are Ok when played anywhere else down the neck .. what the problem could be ? I have no guitar tech in my place so your reply could save my life .
TomoFujitaMusic thank you so much for the reply . So you think it's an intonation issue ? .. could it be also something related to trust rod problem ? Thanks in advance .
Hi Tomo! congratulations for Your playng. I would tell You a question. Can you try for us a Squier Stratocaster Classic Vibe 60? I know that Is very very similar at American Classic Series. Tank You and see you later.😀
How come you didn't play the squier like you did the other? I understand how it makes you play different, because of the dynamics. But I think you should of played the squier with the same attitude, the same enthusiasm, as you did the fender Japan guitar. To me, you are being unfair and biased towards the squier. Of course, everyone is going to choose the fender Japan. Just asking cause I expected an honest comparison. That's not what I saw. But I really do appreciate that you say that you have to work on your touch, rather than to change things on the guitar. That is very wise knowledge. I dig that approach. Maybe you should of played the squier with the same touch as you have on the fender Japan, so we could hear the dynamics that you are referring to. Good video but it lacked on a true comparison. Not bring a prick or something, just giving my opinion on what I thought on it
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I just catched myself thinking this red strat is original fender. I mean they sound differently, but i really can't define which is better. I have epiphone sg, and it has disgusting frets and not the best sound. So now I gonna replace it by squier (if humanity will survive lol)
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@@TomoFujitaMusic Yes I know it sounds crazy but there is a lot of taxes n duties levied this is the only reason. Except the used ones there is not a good market for that.
A used Squier Affinity for $70 is one of the best values for new players. I have gotten a couple myself and I sometimes reach for them more then my Fenders.
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""Dont change anything (Squier), thats much fun because then you have to work on your touch to make this guitar sound great"". You are wise Tomo. Thanks for the lesson.
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@@TomoFujitaMusic awesome!
Today I discovered tone is really on the fingers.
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Its your amp 95% if you dont have any fingers ill give you 92% amp is your tone
I have both Fenders and a $100 Squier just like yours and noticed the same thing, the cheap Squier sounds good and feels good with light attack and lowered pickups, I guess if I want more dynamics I can throw in some new pickups, otherwise it’s just a bit different, no problem, time to practice. Thanks for the advice!
"How to make Cheap guitar sound great as Expensive guitar"?... Wait wait wait, I know this one...
Answer: Learn to play like Tomo Fujita! (Did I get it?)
Love seeing/hearing you riff... thanx and cheers
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You played "I'm Coming Out ?!?" I love that riff. I'm a new subscriber, Tomo. Been playing guitar for just over 50 yrs. (I'm 63 and from Glasgow UK). And my birthday is the day after yours. Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this and I'm looking forward to digging into the channel. Thank You !
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Thanks for the sub! I miss England!
@@TomoFujitaMusic England misses you too !
Proof that skill plays a big part in making any instrument sound good, this is why I haven't bought a new guitar yet, besides being poor I still want to improve on what little skill I have left.
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You are a very good teacher. You've proven that you don't need to spend thousands on guitars, amps, and pedals. A clean sound relying on expertise from studying, practising and playing will get you much further than anything else. Thank you, sir.
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I've been playing Squiers for years. Once they are set up as long as you have a decent amp your good to go. Thank You grand master for another great video.
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Did you recognize any songs that I played here? Which one do you like?
CHIC Nile Rodgers - I'm Coming Out - but whatever you play is fine because you are fantastic!!!
I'm coming out. 👍🏻
Good job Mauro!! Thanks!
Mo Money Mo problems?
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks!
Thanks for posting in English. I still watched the Japanese version, but its nice to know the stories behind these guitars. Comparison videos like this are always fascinating.
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My first guitar my dad bought me back around 1998 was a purple squir Strat with that classic fat headstock. Since then i have played Ibanez and Schecter guitars but lately ive been thinking about getting a Fender. Its really interesting to see this comparison, thanks for all your videos i thoroughly enjoy your channel.
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Not a fair comparison Mr. Fujita. You could make a paperclip with a rubber band sound fantastic.
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I prefer the Fender MIJ. As a real gear head, I agree 100% on simply leaving it as is. I had a period where I had a musical "drought" as I call it and just lost allot of motivation to play. Living situation changed and wound up having to borrow some random pawn shop guitar from a friend (brand Jay Tursor, no idea beyond that). After setting this guitar up with fresh strings and a needed setup, I was pleasantly surprised to hear how little difference there was vs between this and some of my higher priced instruments. Sure, there was a difference but not one that I could even justify making in crazy modifications unless it just "the one" or had a deep rooted sentimental reason.
Tell me what you think about this but personally I believe ALL guitarists should learn how to do proper but basic setups (neck straightness, string height, intonation, pickup height) as I feel this gives one a different appreciation for their instrument but also can really teach you about the quality of one instrument vs the other. Perhaps it's just the side of music culture I'm on, but whenever I talk to people about this it seems like I'm speaking another language, or worst case scenario, they said they "set it up" and the string radius flattens out int he middle... Ugh. I could ramble on.
Anyways, loving the videos! It keeps me inspired to keep at learning... I spent most of my time just playing Van Halen style but I'm incredibly burnt out on wondering why my parts never "gel" together (lack of chord relation or simply bored of hearing overplayed fifths). Blah, I'll leave it at that lol. Have a good one!
Thanks so much! Honestly, Fender Japan or cheap Squier guitars... leave as original! No need to change anything! For guitar maintenance ...you can watch this video!
ua-cam.com/video/qcxZ4HK4t7k/v-deo.html
I love the points you make on your comparison. I've got fender products from every country that made them and I think they are all great in their own way. It's more about the player than it will ever be about the guitar. Keep up the great videos . Thank you.
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Damn! You, my friend are a funk master! Such a pleasure to listen to you play...
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I have a guitar that's locally made, given to me by a neighbor who just had it lying around, in bad condition. So I don't know anything about this guitar and I was struggling with some instabilities and getting frustrated from time to time, but I recently realized that it's all about technique and the tone is in the fingers. Your videos are great by the way! Really love them. One of my favorite channels!
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Please check this video too!
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Game Matrix well a crappy guitar is a crappy guitar, you’re not going to buy a $5 guitar, and it also has to be set up properly
@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you so much!
Every Guitar you touch sounds great Sir Tomo
Thanks so much!
Sooo Good!! 10:08 👍
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The people that have brought squires to me for fixing the sound are usually astonished that a setup and bone nut get them sonically where the customer wanted the guitar to be. Worst cases I replaced the pickups and pots as well.
Thank you for sharing!
I wish to learn from this man but I’m 13 with a dream, keep rocking tomo.
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I’ve been teaching myself for 8 months now on guitar ukulele and keyboard piano. I’m just turning 20 and if you watch the right videos you’ll be able to impress yourself fast.
Hey I started when I was 11 and I learned from power chords and bar chords and I've been playing for 15 years now and I can really play well...but I'll tell you...if I knew then what Ive learned from this guy in the last three weeks I'd be ten times the musician I am today. He has the right amount of theory to feeling ratio when playing or teaching. But it's always smart to know WHAT you are playing like Tomo advises in his videos and Not just memorizing. Goals and achievements come with endless hours of hard work...mainly because music is almost like life...there's so many alleys you can go down...and hell you can even make your own alleys with music. So just explore and practice right. You'll do great!
Very much enjoying this series
Thanks so much!!
You might check the pickups in the mij strat, Mine is about 6 years old and had ceramic pickups. It is a ‘58 model and was about the same price. I put fat 50’s in mine.
Awesome!
Super good video! Thanks to explain and showing us the differences between Fender and Squier, love your videos :D!
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The squiers are fine guitars. Put some nicer pickups in it and really no need to pay more for anything else, till you get to a custom shop or higher.
I just bought a 2019 affinity squire and I really think cheaper guitars are getting really good. Im super happy with it. Great video!
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Vivek Narendra agreed, I bought one a few weeks ago and feels really nice
Great advice Tomo! I have an entry level Squire Tele Bullet that I love playing. Forget upgrading or modding it, I'll keep working on the "touch" as you say!
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I have a the fsr butterscotch bullet tele and I sold my american tele a couple weeks after. Its all in the fingers. American one was nicer but not by enough to justify price. Haven't modded it and I probably wont. I hate modding and only do it to get a broken guitar to work if it doesn't work. If i get it cheap and somethings wrong ill fix it then upgrade it since im already working on it.
woohoo I'll be on squier budget the next year or so, so good timing.
Awesome!!
Tomo you and I know the best way to make a cheap guitar sound great.
Practice to sound musical no matter what is in your hands.
A cheap guitar today is better than so many guitars in the past. And if you were born in the 90-to present there are no bad guitars
I will come back and watch your vid later on today...
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Squier sounds great, Tomo. Enjoyed the vid.
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This is great !!! Could have bought a MIJ Squier in '85 but didn't like the neck radius (had a '75 Strat).
These were like $349 then. Bought an Arbor 'woodstock' I still have. Flatter neck and fatter tone. I think $260 with a HSC.
Sq, $12/1400. Arbor, maybe $50 now. to quote Obituary "I Really Don't Care"..
ha, last guitar I bought I paid $75.00 for, New, DeltaTone HSS, almost 10 years ago. cherry finish on the back that turns to a cool CSB. I just play at home now but this has more playing time than the other 9 I own.
Awesome!!
Soft pick on the Squier..,.... awesome tone
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Got to keep in mind this legend taught John Mayer and Tyler Larson
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That 5:28 transition fast to slow sounds very nice
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Always learn another bit of music theory. Thanks for your help.
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Thank you for the English version, loved the Japanese one but didn't understand it, but I got the message !!
You're welcome! Thanks so much! Now you know..
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Mind blown by that right hand!
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I preferred the brighter tone on the Squier. Great video as usual! It's funny, you have the opposite view of many, who think nothing of modding a low cost guitar.
Awesome! This Squier has a good bite tone! I think changing parts is like a fashion! I highly recommend to just enjoy what it is and if you need a better guitar then save your money and buy ONE that much better that what you have now!!
any guitar in your hand is always a good guitar！
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安いギターでも技術が伴えば充分カッコイイ事がわかります
結局腕だと
高いギター買う前に練習すること
そして、高いギター買うお金があったらフジタさんのレッスンを受けることの方が上達しますね！
ありがとうございます！それはとっても嬉しいです。
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Hello Tomo! Do you have any advice on what to pick between Telecaster and Stratocaster?
Startocaster is very versatile for pickup choices and the body shape! (great for improving your techniques) Telecaster has more distinctive tone from only two pickups. You would play more rear pickup which is very special tone! You cannot get from Stratocaster. So I would recommend Telecaster!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Wow thank you a lot teacher! Although I thought you would pick the Strat because you teach with It... No problem thank you again!
Well.. that's my favorite but it's not always great to others. So I picked Telecaster for you!!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Domo Arigatou Sensei!
Nice groove!
Thanks for listening
Sensei konnichiwa !!
I’m planning to buy Japan 🇯🇵 made fender Stratocaster ,which series do you recommend me?? Traditional 50s,60s,70s or hybrid 50s,60s,70s ??
And which series is that you playing??
Aarigato gojaimass 😊😊
50s, 60s
Ah a fellow nile Rodgers fan :)
And yes those Japanese strats are awesome
Awesome!!
Tomo. What kind of picks do you use? I love the percussive strumming. I assume it's a slightly lighter gauge?
Pickboy pick 1mm. Please check my new video here so you can see my pick! ua-cam.com/video/-3IfvKERj80/v-deo.html
I use 10-46 on regular electric guitars
How many guitars do you have in your arsenal?
Great question!
tomoさん、こんばんは。English versionもvery nice👍tomoさん英語解説の方がもう板に付いてますね！いいね👍😄🎸
ありがとうございます！デモ演奏もいつも少し変えています。
So, what would be the reason to select say a PRS SE Mayer guitar versus your Ibanez guitar? Is there an intrinsic tone or is it all in your hands or there is quality/material? Thanks.
Which guitar are you comparing?
What are the main difference between that Japanese Fender and for example an American Stratocaster? Loved that sound
Good question!
Really like your style, just subscribed 🎸👍🏆.
Awesome, thank you!
I don’t know why but tomo always make me inspired
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You are the best
Great video! Question, not sure if you have said in any of your videos, but what gauge guitar pick do you use? Your strumming is so pure and articulate!
Thank you!
My pick is always 1.00 mm
Don’t worry
Don’t compare
Don’t expect too fast
Be kind to yourself
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Tomo, do you care much about the fret radius at all? Do you have a preferred neck radius to play on?
I like vintage type fret radius so I don't prefer too flat. But my hands can adjust any radius neck.
Yes, can you make it "feel" like one too?
Thank you for sharing!
Love the “ Made in Japan “ guitar.
Awesome!!
Im getting a white silvertone stratocaster so I wanna know how to make it not sound like crap. Good thing Im getting a good amp
Awesome!
Killer bends!
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Your right hand technique is amazing! I want to learn that! The strings seem to barely move, how do you strum so light?😮
Thanks so much! I have certain way to practice. Very specific setups for amp and guitar!!
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Wow, my squier is crafted in Indonesia too, and im from Indonesia
Yes! Awesome!
I love all guitar I feel same I have guitar from 100 dollar to 10,000 but my 50 dollar is the best on my collection
Awesome fun!!
Good video Tomo
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Your the best, it's doesn't matter what made. It's man behind guitar. Love you videos.
I wish I can be at Berkeley School of Music to though by the master.
Thank you so much!
@@TomoFujitaMusic you most welcome
Love you tomo san
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that chop chop sound...oh my...
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Great video! How do you do the chukka strumming technique specifically at 5:30 of this video for the A# chord being played?
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I LOVE the way you check a guitar - no shredding like a madman and complicated licks like you see in stores. Usually I play open chords, bar chords very slowly - almost arpeggio, to hear each note ringing out. But your sequence of chords is better - I will try to learn it.
For the records, I have 30+ guitars. Including Squiers and MIA Fenders. The worst playing is the Tele MIA Deluxe. One of the best is a Squier Strat Affinity. Same applies to Gibson vs Epiphone. Lots of issues with the brand new Gibson (proudly made in USA) - all fine with the far East Pis - that do sound absolutely GREAT and came perfect out of the box. Unfortunately too many people are fascinated by the label, and not by the object they hold in their hands.
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Fender Japan strat has a great sound but the player is great too
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Do you recommend the squier stratocaster over yamaha pacifica?
I recommend you to choose by your decision!
Thank you Tomo!
Do you give lessons?
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@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you, I subscribed to your video lessons online, Im looking forward to learn from them.
Hello Mr. Fujita, did I recognize something ? Maybe. At 5:20 using the Squier, was that I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross?
By the way, I’m really enjoying and learning from watching your videos. Intelligent. Thank you sir.
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if you get a lower end squire they don't sound as nice as a higher one like a standard squire. THey're more expensive though. My standard was $299.
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Thank you..
I have an squire strat and its built is good .. bought used .
The big problem is that the open cords always feel very out of tune although the same cords are Ok when played anywhere else down the neck .. what the problem could be ?
I have no guitar tech in my place so your reply could save my life .
You're welcome! Check intonation at 12 fret & open string... you can move the saddle to adjust the pitches.
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TomoFujitaMusic thank you so much for the reply .
So you think it's an intonation issue ? .. could it be also something related to trust rod problem ?
Thanks in advance .
Hi Tomo! congratulations for Your playng.
I would tell You a question. Can you try for us a Squier Stratocaster Classic Vibe 60? I know that Is very very similar at American Classic Series.
Tank You and see you later.😀
Thank you so much! I don't have that one.
How come you didn't play the squier like you did the other?
I understand how it makes you play different, because of the dynamics. But I think you should of played the squier with the same attitude, the same enthusiasm, as you did the fender Japan guitar.
To me, you are being unfair and biased towards the squier. Of course, everyone is going to choose the fender Japan. Just asking cause I expected an honest comparison. That's not what I saw.
But I really do appreciate that you say that you have to work on your touch, rather than to change things on the guitar. That is very wise knowledge. I dig that approach.
Maybe you should of played the squier with the same touch as you have on the fender Japan, so we could hear the dynamics that you are referring to. Good video but it lacked on a true comparison.
Not bring a prick or something, just giving my opinion on what I thought on it
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youtube is a lie
Edited:
0:25 oh no god. Don’t put your guitar like that dude!
1:47. Please dude, I’m having a heart attack here.
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I just catched myself thinking this red strat is original fender. I mean they sound differently, but i really can't define which is better. I have epiphone sg, and it has disgusting frets and not the best sound. So now I gonna replace it by squier (if humanity will survive lol)
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I dig the Squier sound little bit more than the Fender, the ceramic pickups has this crunch in the neck pickup that I prefer.
Awesome!!
In relative to the squire. How do the amp play its role here?
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp (V2.5. T9, B4, M6, R2, P3)
Pump it up!
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I hate affinity guitars. Get a full body width bullet and put a full size block and change the saddles. If you look that will cost under 100 bucks.
Indonesians be wildin when Tomo mentioned where the Squire guitar was made
Made in Indonesia
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No .... They be 'wildin' pay check to paycheck.
10:07 !!!
Thank you!
But what about the amp
Time for making amp videos!
kick in some dirt!!!!!
コスパだったら 素人はスクワイアでいいかな？
とってもいけます。
Hey bro how r u doing ??
I am doing well! Eat well, sleep well, exercise well and I practice guitar!!
Hope you're doing well!
@@TomoFujitaMusic yes bro
And here in India we have to pay equavalnet to 280 dollars for strat made in Indonesia,
Really? But this was USED guitar from Ebay...
@@TomoFujitaMusic Yes I know it sounds crazy but there is a lot of taxes n duties levied this is the only reason. Except the used ones there is not a good market for that.
50€ where?
Yard sale!
@@TomoFujitaMusic yeahhhhhhh
I can go chaka chaka chaka on a 20$ guitar.
But the aged pickguard and knobs look better!
Awesome!!
you have two Squier affinity strat, red and black?
I have Red one, Black one..
Love living in Japan. Squire go for $230USD 😂
Yes!
Squier sounded so "right" on those funk riffs.
Thanks!
A used Squier Affinity for $70 is one of the best values for new players. I have gotten a couple myself and I sometimes reach for them more then my Fenders.
Awesome!!
indonesia 😁😁😁
YES! Thank you!!
I bet your skill has something to do with how good a $50 guitar can sound ;)
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cheap guitar crafted in Indonesia vs
expensive guitar crafted in Japan
These prices are WILD.
10 times!!
@@TomoFujitaMusic in Europe a Squier is about 200€/250$ and Fender 1000€/1200$ 😒
Hey tomo, if u need more space for your guitars, my bedroom is available. 😥😉
Ha ha!
I hope that laugh will make me a better guitarist🤣
日本製のギターは最高のギターです「私はフランス人、日本人ではない、笑」
ありがとうございます！
日本語がうまい！
i like ur vids, but this time i'm just commenting in order to get your obligatory "come to my lessons" - link :) no offence meant!
I really appreciate it! Thanks so much!
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@@TomoFujitaMusic there it is :) that developes as it becomes a cult.
If I give you a broom conected to a toaster, it will sound great!!!!! YOU ARE THE SECRET!!! Not the guitar.
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Pop the Fender's pickups in the Squier and I'd be very happy.