Your joe pass lesson was great today. Thank you so much for your wisdom tomo. Really have come along way since I stated on your guitarwisdom. Thank you again.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom! A lot of details on Joe Pass style & chords! You're welcome! So much fun making those "Theory II" material. Good job! Important key is consistency!

@georgeonerato575

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic Your response made my day. You are truly awesome. Have to watch it several more times but it all makes sense now and I can hit these complex chords without thinking now. Consistency is key. Having so much fun over here too. Take care Tomo.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgeonerato575 You made me so happy! Guitar is so much fun! I cannot thank enjoy guitar everyday! We all have struggles ...but don't pay attention to any negative source... just keep pushing yourself with your pure efforts & passion everyday. Most people really need to learn triads, R 3 7 / R 7 3 chords. Thanks again!

WOW what a great guitar, and EXTREMELY well detailed review. Thank you for keeping it all about the sounds of the guitar and examples of how you would use it best. Decision made I will be getting one today!!!

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! This guitar so great!

It's always an enjoyment hearing you play guitar. Always entertaining and a great learning experience. Thank you very much

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you!

This exact model AZ is also the prize I got for winning the Ibanez Flying Fingers contest of China last year, and so gratefully judged by you! definitely loving it and soon became my main axe, but the givaways from the advices in your announcement video are what’s really precious and priceless, which has helped me and all other attendants as well! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and concise advises on guitar playing & composing! And really glad & honored seeing you playing a same guitar with what’s held in my hand now!!

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Good job! Thanks for sharing! You're welcome!

Nice axe Tomo! I recently purchased the AZ2204B. I can't put it down! Sounds amazing and it is incredibly stable.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! This is so great!

Thanks for this demo Tomo, I just ordered one of these online without playing it. There's so many good demos of these online and yours is certainly one of the best!! I've always played Stratocasters with various pickup configurations and am really looking forward to getting this Ibanez!!

@TomoFujitaMusic

Ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you so much!

Like a child with a new toy. 😁 Must feel really great to play. Great bridge, definitely holds it's tuning very well, especially with all of the bar play and deep bends. Humbucker is killing. I like the combo rear when driving. It cuts and it's both rich and smooth, and I love the fact that you basically have 10 pickup choices with that switch. I'll have to check one out next time I see it.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! This guitar is so good! The pickups are so good! Great guitar for all styles!

Tomo, just wanted to say that I am extremely greatful for your master advices like " record and listen to yourself playing" , " Practice as if you perform and stop playing like it's an end of the song" etc. You really helping a lot, your standards are very high and so difficult for me to grasp it but I feel as times goes,progress can be made with practice.(regardless to age) Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!!🙏🎸🌳🎵😊

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Not easiest way.... but I record 3-4 times (same song) and I will check them next day so I can fix them. Learning & improving ... mostly fixing! Guitar playing is like "Weeds" many bad habits will appearing naturally! So happy to hear that! Thank you!

@PeterKertesz2013

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic you are Awesome Tomo for responding,Thank you! 😀🙏 Yes, multiple time recording and keep the best one only. And the weed analogy is true, I'll keep it in mind. And re-record the same play in different style/rhythm/speed. ..I'm totally into at the moment Muddy Mississippi Waters Band 😎 and E Shuffle Blues. I really would like to play with musicians like them. Also your E Shuffle March on Guitar Wisdom with that silver PRS is totally and beautifully clean, I try to re create that sound when I play. Learning music is the best thing can happen with anyone.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterKertesz2013 You're welcome! I am not choosing the best one. I play same song 3-4 times to see my consistency and habits or weak decisions on the moment or thinking too much etc. Then I write these points so I will fix those pointes next day. Specially summer.. weeding everywhere! Especially shuffle groove, first I play it as simple as I can and play it slower so I can fix my muting technique. "How To Practice" is pretty difficult to control! I am working on more "Foundation" lesson videos on my Guitar Wisdom. Thank you!

@PeterKertesz2013

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic Tomo, thank you for your precious time. I will definitely try your 3-4 takes advise combined with written notes. Just one last question about this please 😊 is the length of each take important in your opinion, as sometimes I record 10-15 long audios? Yes, the slow tempo and careful muting is very important, but you are doing it perfectly. The E shuffle is magical in itself, endless variations, Amazing.😀🙏

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterKertesz2013 You're welcome! Don't do 4 takes. I do more but you should do 2-3 times. Do 5 to 9 minutes total. Because you need to listen at least 3-4 times so 15 minutes way too long! Less is better. Thank you so much!

I love it when you show off! 😁That guitar is so versatile. Can even be like a pedal steel... Really like those gospel lead in chords at 4:20 to 26 and again at 13:30 to 33...and the bridge sound - wow. It will be interesting see how long before Robben Ford gets one hahaha.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I wrote those numbers down! I can do mini lessons on those items. So happy to hear that.

Some of that chord play is just pure class.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love playing rhythm guitar.

It sounds as beautiful as it looks. Amazing hands and a finely crafted guitar are a hell of a combo.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Really enjoyed your video Tomo! I have this same model/color on way from Sweetwater...be here Tuesday. I love your beautiful chordal arrangments and tremolo steel bends...beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration Brother! BTW, my wife Kyoko of 40 years is from Yamagata originally. Cheers, Joe in Reno, NV

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

So awesome! I love mine so much! Which part (Time Code Please!) so I can make a few mini lessons. You're welcome! I am from KYOTO!

I’m suddenly looking at Ibanez guitars after years of Fender and Gibson and low and behold you just got one and that’s a stunning looking and playing guitar , hmm, must mean something 😉

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I love this, You always make it fun to play!

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

These chords you use. Makes me think of Christmas music style chords from back in the days.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I recently bought an AZ2204NW in mint green, here in Italy, and it is ASTONISHING! Fun is that the one I got as NEW was immaculate, but it is exactly the one Ibanez has used as model to do photoshoots for marketing. So if you look online, on catalogue and in many shops you can see my exact guitar (serial 2021). I love the idea that my guitar was in Japan, posing for the photos, travelling the world and 2 years later it's sold new to me! I really love the versatility of this model from Ibanez. I also own a PRS Silver Sky and a Slash Gibson Les Paul Standard and this is the right complement item at my disposal. Like a "swiss army" guitar :)

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! So awesome!

@nickfarrow4788

7 ай бұрын

Che faccio Andrea? La strato ultra luxe o la az?

@andreapurif

7 ай бұрын

@@nickfarrow4788 vai di AZ! In casa fender, per le strato, rimarrei sul classico PS: ho posseduto una ultra. L'ho mandata indietro per via del potenziometro push-pull sigillato che non si può neanche pulire

@nickfarrow4788

7 ай бұрын

@@andreapurif grazie mille!!!!! Risparmio anche parecchio. Provata la AZ e mi piace un sacco, molto moderna!

Wow that is a keeper for sure! You looked like you were having loads of fun playing it🙂

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

It was! Thank you!

Hey Tomo, I just ordered one in black as well. You sound great! Cheers!

@TomoFujitaMusic

3 ай бұрын

Great guitar! Awesome! Thank you!

Beautiful Guitar Tomo! Have a great day!

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

I love videos like these , i can just sit back relax and listen , i like the sound of your fender music master more though , that guitar is something special , maybe it's just me haha

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you!

Thanks so much for the advice you give to random listeners and old students like me!

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you for your passion!

Amazing how well this guitar stays in tune with all that tremelo use!

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

So sad to see this so late. But hey, better late than sorry. Om going to buy this beautiful instrument 🎉 I became a huge fan of Ibanez ❤❤

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Don’t worry Don’t compare Don’t expect too fast Be kind to yourself www.osiamo.com/Pickboy-Wisdom-Picks-by-Tomo-Fujita

@GeorgeMilkasIgore

Жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic wow 😳 thank you for replying. I got the courage and bought the AZ2204N-BK .. from my local shop. I will have it ready and set in Saturday 🤞 You are an inspiring person Tomo

I really like the way the voices of the chords interact on some of those walk-ups. Sounds rich and complex with fingerings that are natural to follow up the neck. That guitar is so versatile and sounds great--almost too many options! So much to explore. I'm glad you showed us the extra switch at the end for even more options. It sounds like there's a little bit of delay (+reverb?) to thicken it up. The notes really sing. And the pickups detect the richness of chord voicings, capturing all the strings very well. You can really hear all of them. The melody notes sound like you could get a violin sound or Allan Holdsworth sort of muscular sustain with a little bit of drive / boost / compression tweaking, too. Put on your heavy fusion hat and pull out the stretchy chords and outside legato lines! And then, when you're ready to dance, with the flip of the switch, go back to making inspired funky jazz chord strums. One man, one guitar, every style!

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that. I really enjoy any conversational music! Piano and vocal or any horns. Those chords are pretty simple. You just need to know "KEY CHORD" on that moment. I like F#-7 E/G# AMaj69, A/B ... a little gospel feel? That part I have learned from real music. You need a few of them. This guitar is so versatile! This video, I am using little reverb pedal from One Control. I have a lot of delay but I don't use it for my sound. Thank you!

You sound great on any guitar Tomo!

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I’m seriously considering selling/swapping my US Strat for a quality Ibanez AZ. Trying to get out of the Gibson/Fender mindset that lots of people get stuck in.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

This one sounds so great!

@jimmyginseng

2 жыл бұрын

Right? I am sick to death of people goin “fender or Gibson” . There are waaaay better options that can be more versatile and affordable.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyginseng Nice to have a choices!

@chrischu9551

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmyginseng The Japanese Prestige series are not exactly cheap but amazing guitars!

@kingcobtroy

Жыл бұрын

I sold my american Deluxe strat last week and getting my black Ibanez AZ2204N tomorrow. A friend of mine told me they are waaay better than the fender strats. Let see though. 🫰

Amazing guitar! Many people who are reviewing the less expensive Ibanez AZES model are saying you contributed to the overall design of the guitar. If so, that’s also amazing! That’s a very high quality and very versatile guitar for only $330.00!

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes. I worked with Ibanez team for making the AZES series. Thank you so much!

@Xcorgi

Жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks for confirming that. Now I’m definitely gonna buy one because i know you would make sure it’s a high quality and very useable instrument even at such a low price point. A lot of people are saying it rivals the Yamaha Pacifica for overall high quality at a low price and i’ve been enjoying my Pacifica 611 VFM for about 3yrs now. However, it’s very heavy and they say this new Ibanez is lighter and less bulky.

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@Xcorgi You're very welcome! So great! It's so worth much more than this price point. No competition! The AZES series are own thing!

I really dig this guitar ... the blue with tortoise pickguard is my favorite

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

So great to hear that! Awesome color!

Best Ibanez since the Iceman! Paul Gilbert’s Fireman is cool too though! Sounds like you’ve been practicing, Tomo! 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks!!!!

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Sounds wonderful!

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Anybody that can play a guitar as great as you deserves whatever guitar they desire. Congratulations Sir

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@anthonyjohnson4734

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic no problem bro you enjoy your life as God intended for you to do. Keep it coming you’re great.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyjohnson4734 Thank you so much! Guitar is so much fun! I will work hard everyday!

1:35 Alter switch. It adds 4 more wirings. At some positions it combines two single coils as series or splits the humbucker, etc. All the 9 wirings are passive.

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

the legend himself

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I thought for a minute there that Tomo is doing so good that he went out and bought a Dumble amplifier. Wow, teaching must be Great money maker.

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice axe Tomo.I know how you feel.about your new axe.I recently got my hands on a ultra has strat exxguitar

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

So good! Thank you!

Lovely guitar Tomo! Is that.....a Dumble OS amp behind you?!!

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Its a replica of Dumble Steel String Singer #002 made by Rafael Gazzi who studied about Dumble amp so deeply! Sounds unreal! Same setting for all my guitars!

This sounds great. You play very good

@TomoFujitaMusic

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@buschovski1

8 ай бұрын

Oh well, thank you too. have a nice day

I want to start wiring and fixing my guitars. Might take out the pickups and install single bridge humbucker only.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy!

These az models look very classy! 👌

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent sound super guitar 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍🇬🇧

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I've got 12 second hand one's gio model Indonesia made Cort company I have purple ibenez from 2000/September one of first which ended up as gio model

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Great video. It looks like a cool colour especailly against a neutral black T shirt like you have.What's the neck like on this? I know you've mentioned a bit about it already. Is it OK for people with smaller shaped hands?

@TomoFujitaMusic

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Cool color indeed. I think so.This guitar neck is good comfortable feel neck. Not too big & not too thin.

Did you record a track, with your friend, by using this AZ2204N yet sir ? I would like to know how it sounds like. THANK YOU MASTER FUJITA.

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

I hear a guitar that was born to play jazz and blues… ‘nuff said? How about a whole album of jazz - just featuring that beast?

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I love blues & Jazz!

Stay funky Tomo!

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

素晴らしい。 このSSHのモデルかSSSのどちらを買うか半年ぐらい迷ってます。。 もう一度試奏して来ようと思います。

@TomoFujitaMusic

11 ай бұрын

迷いますね。このモデルのリアでソロを録音しましち シングルコイルでは出せないトーン！

I like the neck pick up

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

i wanna have one!!! OMG!

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Go get it!

I am loving this guitar! It's my new Ibanez AZ2204N

@TomoFujitaMusic

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Awesome!

Heya Tomo! How similar are the neck profiles of the AZES to the Prestige?

@TomoFujitaMusic

10 ай бұрын

Very similar & slightly different.

Are you still liking this guitar? I think I'm going to buy it. I was going to buy a high end Fender Strat but this is checking all of the boxes for me.

@TomoFujitaMusic

16 күн бұрын

Yes! Very versatile guitar indeed! I also love playing the AZ2203N!

@allpdmusic

15 күн бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you for replying. I'm going to buy it.

Wow!!

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Doesn’t hurt to play it thru a Dumble too. :)

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This amp is unreal!

Quality axe guitar 🎸🎸🎸🎸🇬🇧👍

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice guitar Tomo san.When you say chunky, is it similar to another guitar neck such as 60's Strat or 50's Gibson?

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

This guitar neck is between 50s Fender & 1964/65 Fender neck feel. Maybe mix with Gibson neck feel. Just so good!

@JohnLloydDavis

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic Arigato Tomo san, that is a really good description. I heard the AZ had a more 'traditional' style neck than the wizard/ultra thin necks on the majority of their other ranges. Amazing playing too!

@BloodBoughtMinistries

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnLloydDavis yes very different than the thin wizard necks. Super comfy 👌

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnLloydDavis You're welcome! I really surprised by the AZ2204N neck shape. Very traditional S style vintage guitar feel!

@JohnLloydDavis

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic I tried one of the AZ ES guitars and that had a very nice neck. Those are amazing value for money.

Is there any tunning issues with this guitar couse I have it and I cant solved it :(( any help thanks

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Please stretch the strings for 10-15 minutes! And tune up well!

Lovely sound and playing! Do you find the singel coils to be "thin sounding" and also how do you find the balance between neck pickup and humbucker volume wise?

@TomoFujitaMusic

23 күн бұрын

You can say that but the single coil tone... all depends how you set up your guitar. If the string height is low then it can make buzz & make a thin tone. The pickup height is also can effect the tone. This case lower the HB pickup a little lower so you can make a good balance.

@mikaelsundberg2646

23 күн бұрын

​@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you for reply! You still have and like the guitar? Any chans you have "tested" it with any Fender HSS?

@TomoFujitaMusic

23 күн бұрын

@@mikaelsundberg2646 You're very welcome! Yes.

@TomoFujitaMusic

23 күн бұрын

@@mikaelsundberg2646 I have a Juanes Stratocaster

@mikaelsundberg2646

23 күн бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic So you recommend this Ibanez?

Can you get warmer tones with the neck pickup and tone control?

@TomoFujitaMusic

10 ай бұрын

Yes!

How many milimeters is the allen key given with the AZ2204 ? I've lost one i believe it is the trussrod's, not sure from where i can purchase it back

@TomoFujitaMusic

7 ай бұрын

It came with this guitar. Tool Kit.

@youssefhamdouch6514

7 ай бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic i was not sure if it is in the toolkit but it is included I just noticed. Thanks mister Tomo!

@TomoFujitaMusic

7 ай бұрын

Thia guitar include the Ibanez took kit You're very welcome! @@youssefhamdouch6514

Make a giveaway with this guitar!! Why not?

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I wish! This guitar is amazing!

@juanluguitar

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic I don't own any Ibanez , you could send it to me as a present 🎁, 😎

Hiw does it feel and sound compared to an American strat?

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

I don't know American Strat (so many of them!) This guitar is so versatile! I love it.

Does the bridge go to both directions?

@TomoFujitaMusic

Жыл бұрын

Only down

@RafaelMarquesOficial

Жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic thanks

I love mine! It’s put a few of my other ones to shame…..

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

アーム使っても全然音狂わないんですね。すごい！

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

とってもチューニングの安定性が素晴らしいですね。さすが日本製！

I love tomo's hand more than this guitar

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I think they made that Guitar just so they could send it to you

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Well... this guitar is so good! Vintage feel!

Ibenez guitar's best in world 🌍🌎 world class

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Yes!

も～ギター自慢は腐るほど見ました。そして正直にいえば、買えない、そんな大量にギターを持っておけない自分には嫉妬しか覚えない・・・。そんな自分がいます。 またギター自慢か・・・と・・・。すいませんｗｗｗ私のひねくれた性格のせいか嫌味にしか見えませんｗｗｗ できればギター自慢より『感動する音楽』を届けてください。 トライアドを本などで教えてくださった時のような感動を皆に届けてください。楽しみにしています。

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

ご丁寧にシェアありがとうございます。ボクの書籍も読んで頂いて嬉しいです。これからもよろしくお願いします。

@user-rw6ej1jp5c

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic 先生 きつい事と負の感情をばらまくようでスイマセン！でも本音です！ここでは偽名ですが10年以上昔にトモ先生から盛りだくさんのレッスン資料DVDセットを購入した一人です。 おかげでトライアドを始め素晴らしい気付きを得られました。もちろん本も購入しています。トモ先生のこれからの活躍も応援しています！失礼します。

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-rw6ej1jp5c ご丁寧にありがとうございます！豪華セットですね？嬉しいです。あれはもうやっていないです！ トライアドに感謝です！書籍もご購入ありがとうございます！

Paid sponsorship? Ibanez hasn't made a banger for the states to buy since the 80's. They keep the best for the island.

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I don't do that. I did a little bit for other companies but my wife asked me not to those! Thank you!

is thier a guitar around $900 thats close to the Ibanez az

@TomoFujitaMusic

4 ай бұрын

Let me think about it. Thank you for sharing!

You sound amazing on any guitar Sir Tomo:))

@TomoFujitaMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!