Vintage Fender Duo Sonic guitar....jump blues

[surfercrow]

Stellar playing, Tomo! One of my all time fave tracks (Peacock recording, of course). I have a few old Duo Sonics like yours. A '62 in tan, but i think body was left over late 50's - it's super-lightweight & also has traces of Desert Sand under Tan. It's my go-to guitar @ home. '61 Siena Burst in better shape, but just doesn't have same resonance in wood & not broken in the same. '63 w beautiful flamey maple neck but frets very worn. Exc jazz chords in the is song. Would love to learn it all.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@surfercrow thanks so much for your kind words. I love Duo Sonics, Musicmasters. Glad that you know about Peacock records.

[dbstringbender1]

Nice job!!!

this is not an easy song to play. Gatemouth was a master at subtle interaction as this song show's. I am a fan of Hollywood Fat's version, along with Ronnie EArl which is quite different however his will stand the test of time. A local cat "Josh Miller" kills it too!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@dbstringbender1 Thank you so much! I enjoy other versions too. Tomo

[baneoftrout]

Wow. Very nice.

I'm really interested in buying a Classic Vibe (the reissue), but I'm nervous about the twangy, thin sound. Any advice about cool pups to replace the stock pickups? I have some Fat 50s from another project (middle and bridge only - the neck is still in my Strat). Do you think they'd work okay with a Duo Sonic?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@baneoftrout Thank you! CV RI is not exactly as real vintage Duo Sonic. (neck size and design). You can put other pu if you like.

Tomo

[gromshit101]

@baneoftrout dont do it.

buy a les paul. fenders are shitty.

[superlou1s]

@gromshit101-  A: not everyone likes the sound of Gibsons or humbuckers. B: Gibson has worse quality control than Fender AND Gibsons are way overpriced.

[gromshit101]

@superlou1s telecasters are my exception. shut up

[billgrant1999]

Really enjoyed it, Tomo. How would you characterize the pool of notes out of which this melody arises, i.e. chord-scale? Thanks.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@billgrant1999 Thank you so much! While I am playing ... I leave my brain somewhere.... so you should learn whatever you like.. then figure it out! Could be from chords.... you want to have a few choices.

Tomo

[blackmagswithcats]

nice take on okie dokie stomp

gatemouth is one of my favorite guitarists

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@blackmagswithcats Thank you!

Tomo

[9reasy5am]

you look fimilar...

weren't you in an issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes, I was...

Tomo

[SJBluzman]

Tomo-

Thanks so much for posting this. It has taken me the better part of a week, but your video, along with a great video showing Mike Morgan doing this song at The Pearl in Dallas (key of D) with Anson Funderburgh have helped me learn a great song I have wanted to perform for years! Great chords for the horn parts. You are a gifted player and it is great that you post this stuff to help others learn. Good guitar karma! Thanks again!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! I use this tune for my students. Great tune, solo. Thanks you your kind words.

Tomo

[SJBluzman]

If you get a minute, check out my video for this song and let me know what you think. Thanks again or teaching me this great song!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome and thank you!

Tomo

[electraglide055]

Tomo,

AWESOME!!!

You can you share those COOL Jazz Chords?

I would love to know what those chords were that you used in this song. Okie Dokie Stomp...Right????

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Learn jazz blues. That way you can figure out yourself. Yes.

Tomo

[Tbonetardis]

Great playing - why don't you play over a few backing tracks, so you can really shine?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! I wanted to play this way. I heard the band(or back band) in my head. I made this for my students so they follow the transcription and chords.

Tomo

[gypsysunerainbow]

I´ve seen a few videos of you, I like your playing. You´re good, and maybe you´re the coolest japanese person on earth

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for your kind words!

Tomo

[hsuchieh1007]

T-BONE WALKER???

[TomoFujitaMusic]

I love T-Bone too.

Tomo

[73jav73]

increible!!

are you junior watson´s brother ? jajjjaa

i m from argentinian!! that´s style i loved!!

you are vey best guitarrist!!

bye!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Love Jr. Watson, Hollywood Fats.. WC blues.

Tomo

[chicobolatilo]

no se dice Im from argentinian, se dice Im from Argentina o Im Argentinian.

[WUJIALEX]

Hi,Tomo,still nice play,Duo Sonic is another model of mustang?I like mustang and Jaguar's look,but Jaguar's bridge have some mistake.I want to buy a Fender japan mustang.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks! Duo Sonic ll from 1965...is similar to Mustang. but these Duo Sonics from 1956-1964 ... those are a bit shorter scale than Mustang or Duo Sonic ll.

Tomo

[bluesemile]

I was wondering what scale you use. I'm trying to learn some 50' blues guitar, but it's quite hard to find info.

thanks

[TomoFujitaMusic]

When you play the blues... I recommend to play a few notes first, like ... this case (Key of Eb) so pick 5th, 6th Root on Eb.

Those are called "common tone" It sounds great over Eb7, or Ab7... and please listen to B.B. King " Live at the Regal" "Blues is king" cds. First listen these for 6 months.

Tomo

[rwijaya]

wow, more stuff for my study, thanks a lot.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

R, thanks for your email too. Did you receive it?

You're welcome! How was "TGP Hot Set" for you?

Tomo

[MusicalManchild77]

Simply Aewsome Brother!!!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

Tomo

[occupiedbytim]

1:39 sweet spot!

[tomthefunky]

Once again Tomo,you make my day.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you very much!

Tomo

[madrista4ever]

The only time I saw a Fender Duo Sonic played live is when Sonic Youth played in Manila. Between moshing and crowdsurfing breaks. I was there on front admiring those guitar. Thurston Moore brought a lot of these Duo Sonic played in alternative tunings and swaped another one after each song.

[swatkamus]

Very nice.

[cartoonlike]

This feller play good and shows that the Duo Sonic is underrated guitar. I better get one before they skyrocket in price.

[LoFiLime]

Where will you go about getting a Duo Sonic?

[scottyallen1]

The Fender Duo Sonic was a stock student guitar made by Fender from about 1958 until the introduction of the Fender Mustang around 1963. You can check eBay and find them from time to time.. I have a vintage Blonde with Original Case in my Collection

[rvbarnesboy]

I have a 1959 duo. tan. wonderful hand wound liittle pickups. he's better by far than I. they're terrific instruments and collectible.

[andrecorca]

tomo.....THE BEST!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

I have recoreded Bernard Purdie and Will Lee.. similar type tune...

Tomo

[stratojetb47]

My Duo Sonic was a PreCBS. At the time, I found it was tough to adjust and to keep it in tune. Nice little guitar. If I can find another one, I,LL buy it!

[catzeyzes]

bout time some one plays good music without tapping and playing as fast as they can

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

Tomo

[chrook]

Well done.

Bends are tasty.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!!

Tomo

[flightning1]

THAT'S EXCELLENT!! Have had DuoSonics since 1961, have a '57 MapleNeck for the past 20 years.. as jimi says " Play ON Play ON "

[FreshlyCutCheez]

gay

[Marcus1916]

I'd love to have a Duo Sonice but sadly it is impossible to find a left handed one. I thought I'd try Fender Japan as they do more left handed guitars than Fenders USA or Mexican plants (I obtained a left-handed Jazzmaster this way and a left-handed thinline Telecaster) but no luck there and I don't want to butcher a right-handed one.

I was most impressed by the tone and playing in this excerpt - way beyoung my meager skills though :)

[isaacnd200]

Damn...I had to sell my 59' Duo-sonic to pay rent a few years ago when I got divorced. God I miss my............guitar

[eohippusone]

Golden Triangle music alumni! Cool! Yes, I used to see the Winter Bros and Jerry "Count Jackson" LaCroix at The Big Oak in Vinton. Great music scene. I still have Boogie King albums. "Gatemouth" passed away in Orange too I think.

[ShiveringJohnson]

does anyone know if that is a 22.5" scale or a 24" scale

[CaseyFinnigan]

It's a 22.5" scale.

[LeviMan2001]

that is one nice soundin guitar and player

[sykes48]

Sounds beautiful,and full of feeling.

Thank you for the share.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome. Thanks for your kind words.

Tomo

[ShiveringJohnson]

is that a 22.5" scale or 24" scale

[TomoFujitaMusic]

22.5" scale, 21F...

Tomo

[ShiveringJohnson]

thanks there is a duo-sonic at a pawn shop near me and I wanted to hear one played on an amp before buying. it is a 22.5" scale so I was worried, but if it can sound like that I think I am set

[fulltonepedals]

squeaky clean

[bluesuburban]

Feel, phrasing, tone and passion.Wonderful just love the sound.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I love this song.

Thanks.

Tomo

[nightingale013]

Nice and warm sound...Pleasant to my ears at least..Are u using neck pup? How does it sound when playing with a touch of drive?

grtz,

B

[eohippusone]

Great rendition of a guitar classic. Composed by Pluma Davis, guitar solo by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, first recorded in 1954. Many thanks! PS- I saw the Pluma Davis Orchestra live in about 1962, w/ Bobby Bland singing. Wonderful!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Wow! You saw the deal deal. Thanks for credit detail.. Tomo

[eohippusone]

Bobby Bland w/ Pluma Davis played this dance at the National Guard Armory in my hometown of Port Arthur, TX (also Janis Joplin's hometown). About 10-12 black musicians, from Houston, TX. Very jazzy-bluesy, super players. Great memories!--Ed

[hamhockdoc]

Okie dokie stomp is Clarence "gatemouth" Brown born in Orange Texas,played on some of the Bobby Bland's "Two Steps from the blues and "call on me" albums from the early 60's. I am from Beaumont and heard Bobby Bland at the Mecca club in 1962 in Nederland Tx. I played with Johnny and Edgar winter from 1959 to '65 and at the big oak club with Edgar and Jerry Lacroix in 1961-62.

Doc Holliday

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Hi Doc,

Sorry for my late reply. Thank you so much for your notes! I really appreciate it. What a experience you had!!! I am honored that you heard me playing. Thank you very much!

Tomo

[mariolkaxd]

very good. ;]

[Alvinorey]

How do you say " Parrot " in Japanese?

[stratojetb47]

Very nice play. Used to own one like this. I like your playing. I will take some of your licks for blues. I never know what to do!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Did you have a Duo Sonic from 60s?

Tomo