Vintage Fender 1962 Strat- Autumn Leaves

[Smargiasso33]

Hey dude can u explain me what was that crazy thing u did from 0:25 to 0.27 pls? :)

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@Smargiasso33 Listen Joe Pass, Charlie Parker... I was playing sort of D alterd scale with chormatic scale mix over D7 chord.  ...you hear A-7(b5) D7 &b9) G-7...etc.

[Smargiasso33]

@TomoFujitaMusic sorry dude i'm not in chords at all since i don't know any music theory ;) i learned almost by youtube and friends' tips...i'd like to know what you materially did at that point...if you want to share ok? no problem if u don't dude :)

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@Smargiasso33 no need to know any music theory, but not knowing chord changes or song form.. very difficult to learn how to play good soloing. Hope you get some hints.

[Smargiasso33]

@TomoFujitaMusic you mean how to improvise? btw what were those?slide and pulloffs?

[TarheelAl10]

@Smargiasso33 it's a legato lick, so slide and pull offs. you need to know the notes and chords that are relevant in the song to be able to play something like that unless you are simply interested in the technique because it's improvisational. autumn leaves is a great starting point for someone trying to learn jazz.

[falconer333]

Hey! The guy from that John Mayer jam video! :D

[prettdboy]

And you call yourself a teacher...?!.... That what the worse rendition I've heard on youtube thus far!! lol - jk This demo makes me question whether to give into the hype of buying the mayer strat or get one of these bad boys! The Hot Rod 62 has the same type of neck (which I like) as the Mayer!

[TreyDee45]

Hey, what did you think of that strat?

[maxsurban1970]

Viva Maestro Tomo!

[Htam9433]

Wich guitar would you recommend this one or the john mayer strat?

[C1rcaBoy13]

why isnt he playing the japanese made fenders?

[pacingBlue]

Hello Tomo! I know you've worked for eminence, so I urge to ask you: is there an equivalent for the Blue Marvel (stock speaker in my Peavey Classic 30) in the Eminence series, but 1) more defined, and 2) without the irritating treble I hear especially when I strike the strings hard? I really liked your tone here and that's what I want: fat, dark clean sound. Thanks, I'd really appreciate your help.

[NewOscarGuy]

I love the tone sound of the guitar, I really want to get a ventage strat like that; something that was part of Leo Fender, I have a G&L Invader but to own a Leo Fender era Fender strat would be awesome.

[NAKKURUPANTI]

面白く、ないんですよね。

昔から。

譜面と練習の、エクササイズトレーナーって、感じだよね。

音楽家じゃないっていうか、、、。

mcatの方が、布袋寅泰の方が、トシヤナギの方が、面白いんだ­よね、、、。

全ッ然面白く無い。

エクササイズトレーナーって感じですね。

おもんねーーーf^_^;　

[blahman178]

brilliant all around! great tone and phrasing!

[chilponaco]

its natural sound or with some efect?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@chilponaco That was straight into an amp.

[chilponaco]

@TomoFujitaMusic ok of course with amp but with efect o reverb o others

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@chilponaco maybe reverb... When I test guitar..I usually don't want any reverb.

[chilponaco]

@chilponaco i like you performance good musician

[jmnthe3rd]

@chilponaco the effect of Tomo's fingers!

[tonytirso2]

Thanks for playing on a strat. Im happy to see that I can play jazz on my strat and that i dont have to buy a semi hollo

[FunkyMonk31]

Big thumbs up to you Tomo - Its a pleasure to see you play these Fenders:)

[johnnnybruce]

Amazing :)

[wisesatyr72]

are you the owner of this guitar store..tip my hat to you, good cover..you like Mile Davis?

[future4you]

No bending its Jazz. 1/4 to 1/2 step bend max. you need heavier strings

[VolkswagenNut1969]

Beautiful playing! I always loved Strats, but I like to play mostly jazz so I never considered them very seriously. This video among a couple of others convinced me to buy one anyway, and I love it! Thanks! ;)

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@VolkswagenNut1969 Strat is great for jazz for me.

Tomo

[54spiritedwill54]

great playing mate

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@54spiritedwill54 Thank you!

Tomo

[ronnierhoads]

Loved it!! I could hear everybody else behind you even though they weren't there.

Thats because you could too. Great job

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks. Because I practiced without a backing track and I imagine like that, that's why you can hear what I was hearing. Cool?

Tomo

[eggmanburrito]

wait, you sell guitars, dont you? xD

[eggmanburrito]

how much would you sell a 67 strat? i wouldnt really care about the condition

[riskotibor80]

Nice stuff! Cool jazz sound u've got there from a strat! I have a 90's strat and it sounds quite thin so I'm thinking of changing the neck to a U or C shaped neck. Do you think a fatter neck will fatten the sound of the strat?

[DStreur]

I've changed necks quite a bit on a parts strat, and do believe a thicker neck makes for a thicker tone.

I do recommend adjusting the heights of the pickups (by ear) before doing something as radical as changing the neck. Also you might want to try using thicker strings on the strat (this helps considerably too)

[riskotibor80]

Thanks for the advice mate, I've been using 11 gauge strings for quite some time now, but I've actually lowered the pickups more into the body and I did put a P-90 pickup in the neck...now the tone's as fat as a beef stake.

[MisterWhitePaper]

nice man, indeed

[TnTKid54]

man you are great ! So much technic and yet it still musical ! those are rare skills you show here ! lot of feeling you give a true color to your notes !

[MeneerJelle]

Tomo, wonderfull playing as always, but I was wondering how you approach these kind of standards. Do you think chords, or think scales?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! I think about tune's melody, chords... when I perform.. I don't think anything. Study triads, Rt 3rd 7th chords.

Tomo

[BluePin75]

What's the general feeling on the Eminence Legend 105s?? I am eyeing off a pair for my cabinet..I like vintage rich cleans, and some overdrive (who doesn't)!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Great SP! I have Legend 105s in my amps.

Tomo

[Blocbreaker]

Which one do you prefer? This one or John Mayer strat?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

I love both.

Tomo

[RubyTuesday93]

I noticed that fender champion 600 amp in the background. I just bought one of those and I am awestruck. It is an outstanding amp for taking anywhere you go.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Great amp!

Tomo

[pigeonhammer]

great playing mate, I lol'd at the "oh yeah" at the end...

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

Tomo

[ronnierhoads]

Apparently, no one told you you couldn't do that on a strat. LOL!! Sounds great man. Keep it up!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for your kind words. Actually I love playing jazz on Fenders.

Tomo

[xdivinebladex]

YES

i do too :D

[Mrsully51693]

what scales are those???

[SamBooby123]

try using bebop scales, they're commonly associated with jazz soloing and learn how to use chromatic runs in your playing and you'll start to get that sound.

[GibsonGuitarExpert]

Anyone has any doubts of guitar neck,pickups,tuners,strings,AN­YTHING!!

I know from Gibson to Fender and Fender to Gretsch and im recently been studying Rickenbackers.

contact me.

[taohuan]

can i play seperately when going through the major chords and minor chords, or i can play same jazz minor all over the tune

[pandacommanda]

The best habit to get into is to treat each chord separately. There are lengthy sections of autumn leaves where you can play the same scale, but the best way to think about it is in terms of changing key centers.

[andreaswindfeld]

Hi tomo.What string gauge is used on this clip? It sounds fat. But It might just be your touch... Thanks:D

[TomoFujitaMusic]

10-46 I think. you can get pretty warm tone by how you pick, where you pick...

Thanks,

Tomo

[SamBooby123]

Hey i have a '62 reissue and i was wondering if you ever have problems with the g string being to loud and the b string not being loud enough? I love my strat but that kinda bugs me and it seems when i hear other vintage strats the string volume is balanced. Great playin man!

[costaricangeneral]

the intonation could be a probem and the general set-up of the guitar... you can prolly get a pro set-up for $60 or so maybe more for a better job

[Mrsully51693]

try adjusting the pickup height. if you bring the pickup closer then it will be louder

[machinsky108]

hey ,

how open is your preferred angle that you pick against the strings? (as opposed to picking parallel to the strings)

thanks!

[ReneeNme]

Just saw a '62 lefty custom Strat in mint condition appraised at $38,500.00 the other day on Antiques Roadshow.

[soulmojo7]

Too hot!

[camaro101]

nice you have real good feal in your playing nice fluid playing. love that guitar also!

[stringslayer]

the tone is very thick, sounds like a les paul.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

If you pick around front pickup and play a bit softer... use your touch... you can make warmer tone.. Tomo

[lowercaseman]

GREAT MAN! :)

[JedTaneo]

Jackie Chan can play a guitar! hehehe.. nice playin dude!

[andreaswindfeld]

wow that sounds amazing! What gauge strings are you using? and pick size? Really nice playing and tone!!! thanks!

[pogoleetas]

wow! i never heard a strat sound like that. beautiful! what kind of strings are you using?

[bandibalogh]

Beautiful sound and playing! Thanks!!

Listen to my playing!

At search: bandibalogh

enjoy!

[liying250]

tomo! good!!!!

[Azrael888]

Great rendition of Autumn Leaves, who says you can't play Jazz on a strat?

[StainIessChina]

@Azrael888 No one ever said you can't play jazz on strats lol. They were originally designed by a jazz guitarist who worked for fender, because he wanted a more comfortable version of the tele.

[DarkAngelEU]

@Azrael888 jazz players, most of em are pretentious f**kers ;) and only now I see your post is 2 years old.. oh well :p

[nakajazz]

Tomo kicks ass...

[Dixelivesforever]

I am going to Berklee next year, can I study with you?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes, sure. I teach Tuesdays ..Fall & Spring semesters.

Tomo