Love how you matter of factly throw out references to theory and practice as you open a box for a guitar review !!! FABULOUS content, channel, and teacher. Thanks for what you do !!!!!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Difficulty retaining info and and just remembering things in general have always made my learning the guitar a real battle but I'm trying to work on my one string scales and triads now as you have convinced me of the importance of these things. I did watch the video you linked to when you first posted it and saved it (along with the single string scales video) so I will keep going back to them. You are a real help to someone who has struggled with the guitar for many years.
Thanks for sharing. That case you need to know that topic before! Foundation! No need to remember anything! Intervals can tell you all! I have more lesson videos on my channel and more detail videos are at my Guitar Wisdom site. Great to hear that! @@7171jay
The new colors for your guitars look great. I like the blue-ish (Ocean?) one the best. It is great that Ibanez chose to work with you, as you really know what a new player needs. Thanks for sharing as always.
@@TomoFujitaMusic If I have a American Strat and Tele along with a Epi Les Paul and 5 various Martin's, all high end. Just hit 70 yrs old and the body doesn't work the way it used to . Would you recommend a AZES for a lighter weight and smaller body for my electric 's. I do have a GAS problem. :) Thank you..
Quite beautiful looking guitars, especially that Tungsten model. Reminds me of models that reflect PRS and Fender. As for the rubber bands, I heavily relate to the confusion with those choices haha.
They really look great. I also practicing to play on Ibanez guitars. One of them is a 7-string. First, I was a little bit disappointed because no tremolo. But when my guitar teacher recommended e-guitars without tremolo for beginners and he told the reasons, I could understand. I think he’s right. Greetings from Germany! 🤘
Tomo, I see that you are a fan of hardtail guitars of other brands, as from your earlier videos, as am I. In addition to new color options in this class and standard reliability, Ibanez also has competitive prices on the market. Greetings and may they serve you well....🎸
Wow, I didn't know Tomo had a hand in the design of these guitars. But it all makes sense now. When a mature, serious guitarist gives his input, the result is quite good. This is not very cheap for a beginner guitar, but the switching system is genius and worth it. This is a serious guitar at almost beginner price. I think the tremolo is a mistake though, a hardtail hss version would be nice.
I was so honored to be part of the AZES project! I really put many my experiences & my deep thoughts into making these guitars! These guitars are so great for the price point and will last many years until .... next guitar! Thank you so much!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you for replying. You have every right to be proud! Great job! I also prefer the 31. Bridge/middle in series is an interesting sound. Hope they continue to expand this series with more models.
@@plamenpenkov2865 You're very welcome! I am so fortunate to work with a major brand like Ibanez! Yes, we will continue working together in future! Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!
The blue guitar with 2 point trem system, same saddles, maple fretboard and a graph tech nut....now that would be a perfect guitar.......make it happen Tomo
That pewter grey one looks really nice. I like the blue one too. The choice of tuning machines is great too. I have a (2nd hand) gig bag that's shredded inside at the headstock 😂, I wonder why! Great that these two came out of the box close to being tuned up! Thanks, Tomo 🙏
Hello Prof Fujita. Very much enjoying your channel, learning many things as I explore your very enjoyable and informative content. I am getting back into guitar after many years and trying to decide between AZ31 and AZ40 as a first electric. I love many styles of music and like the humbucker of the AZ40, but wary of the floating bridge. Is it stable? Is tuning as good as AZ31? I don't plan on using the tremolo much if at all.
So happy to hear that! Thank you so much! AZES31 is also get HB tone with mini switch. Pretty cool tone! You can set as fixed bridge as well on AZES40.
What would you recommend as the best warm up routine to run triads and scales as a go to warm up to run for example, just before you sit down and start playing for the day?
Chromatic scale for 5 minutes. One classical etude for 5 minutes. R 3 7 Swing Groove for 5 minutes. Those 3 items everyday! Warm up 5 to 10 minutes good! The Art Of Chromatic Scale th-cam.com/video/4XxfLYN-Aqg/w-d-xo.html
Looks like some progress to me. But the best guitars are designed by guitar players. Have you ever heard of Evans Pickups? To bad you don't get to see Guitars I built.
Hi sensei, good day to you. If I may suggest, since you have been an ambassador to Ibanez, could you please collaborate with them in making a beginner/intermediate kind of telecaster or AZS kind of guitar. That would be nice to have as well. It's always fun to watch your videos. Domo arigato gozaimasu, God bless you and your family.
Hi I am bassist who have been learning for 1.5 years, recently I noticed that no matter how easy the song I just couldn't get to the same rhythm accuracy as the recording, can you suggest a way for me to fix this issue? Thank you so much.
Is one of these guitars that Ibanez built for you? Price please. I really love Ibanez guitars. Would love to have s Ibanez Artist guitar. Do these guitars come with a pretty good setup out of the box. I'm sure most would set them up to their feel .
More details are here. Thank you! AZES Official Ambassador : Tomo Fujita (Berklee College of Music Professor) www.ibanez.com/usa/news/detail/20210906153655.html
@@TomoFujitaMusic Ok that's ok just asking. But what was the effect you were holding during the lesson playing over C7. And that specific guitar with the 3 single coils with the roasted neck. Is that available to the public and if so approximant price. I looked at the Ibanez site you gave me but didn't see that particular one. I have a RG 550 without a pickguard I believe it was one of f the first one of out. Now they all have pickguard mine doesn't. I've tried to find it online. I also have a RT 750 with a photo flame top made out of basswood. They only made it for 1 yr and can't find info on it. I've tried to call Ibanez. I need to find out how the pickups are wired, the cheap pickup selector gave out it was made with plastic sides. I need to put in a quality selector and the correct wiring. Who did you speak with. Do you think they may be able to help me with this. I know you only here to teach music but since your dealing with Ibanez maybe you could lead me in the correct direction.
Yes! You can ask anything here. This video is unboxing video. I don't know which video? I have Ibanez 3 single coils that not available in public. Thanks for sharing about your guitar. Maybe email to Ibanez? @@DrAdams-fx6gy
Hi every one, I've been looking for a middle/high end guitar and find the fender player 2, but this one seems really good I've been playing guitar for a year and a half, and I want to upgrade my cheep guitar, does any one know if the ibanez its a better option? I like to play svr style but also marknofler, thanks for your time, and have a great day
Love how you matter of factly throw out references to theory and practice as you open a box for a guitar review !!! FABULOUS content, channel, and teacher. Thanks for what you do !!!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for sharing!
I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee
th-cam.com/video/xlRy7WwZg7c/w-d-xo.html
@@TomoFujitaMusic Difficulty retaining info and and just remembering things in general have always made my learning the guitar a real battle but I'm trying to work on my one string scales and triads now as you have convinced me of the importance of these things. I did watch the video you linked to when you first posted it and saved it (along with the single string scales video) so I will keep going back to them. You are a real help to someone who has struggled with the guitar for many years.
Thanks for sharing. That case you need to know that topic before! Foundation! No need to remember anything! Intervals can tell you all! I have more lesson videos on my channel and more detail videos are at my Guitar Wisdom site. Great to hear that! @@7171jay
Watching your videos brings this old man much happiness ❤
Thank you!
Tomo welcome to team Ibanez!!
Both those guitars are really nice looking. Great job. I’m proud of you Tomo. Remember every sign up for guitar wisdom
Thank you so much!
I love your personality man! Great vibes! Can’t wait till I can come in the comments and say I’ve learned Triads!
I appreciate that! Thank you so much! Triads are so good!
I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee
th-cam.com/video/xlRy7WwZg7c/w-d-xo.html
Wow new colors! I have the AZES40 in sky blue. It’s amazing value and I recommend it to everyone I know looking for a budget guitar. ❤
Thank you! Awesome! Great to hear that! Thank you!
Tomo Good Morning! I have an AZES31 on order in the light blue. Very exciting!
Good morning! So awesome! Yes!
Nothing like unboxing a brand new guitar. Have a great day!
Yes! Fun! Have a great day!
The new colors for your guitars look great. I like the blue-ish (Ocean?) one the best. It is great that Ibanez chose to work with you, as you really know what a new player needs. Thanks for sharing as always.
Yes! All the details are in the description. Thank you so much!
Watching you open this package and hear you ask I wonder what's in it makes me feel like a little kid at Christmas.
Yes yes!
Good Morning Tomo❤! You remind me of a child on their Birthday with many presents 🎉! Have a great day Tomo!😸🙀
Good morning! Yes! Lovely!
Congrats on your new inspired guitars.
Thank you so much!
@@TomoFujitaMusic If I have a American Strat and Tele along with a Epi Les Paul and 5 various Martin's, all high end. Just hit 70 yrs old and the body doesn't work the way it used to .
Would you recommend a AZES for a lighter weight and smaller body for my electric 's. I do have a GAS problem. :) Thank you..
For a GAS problem...then buy one really really great one. It's very expensive so it makes you so guilty not to practice that guitar! @@Kim-yl7yg
@@TomoFujitaMusic You're a very wise man. Thank you..
AZ31の赤を持っています。
新色とてもいいでね！
もう1本購入したいです。
日本でも新色でるのを期待してます。
それは、とっても嬉しいです！
ボクもレッドの持ってます
是非もう一本にして
片方、フラットワウンドで
D'Addario Chrome 10-48
これも楽しいトーンです！
Quite beautiful looking guitars, especially that Tungsten model. Reminds me of models that reflect PRS and Fender. As for the rubber bands, I heavily relate to the confusion with those choices haha.
Thanks so much! Love these colors. I was so curious on rubber bands choices!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Yeah it's an interesting find for sure!
Moin Tomo Fujita,
2 very nice guitars, Ibanez is a great company, thanks for your video
greetings harry
Good morning! Thank you! Lovely guitars!
They really look great. I also practicing to play on Ibanez guitars. One of them is a 7-string. First, I was a little bit disappointed because no tremolo. But when my guitar teacher recommended e-guitars without tremolo for beginners and he told the reasons, I could understand. I think he’s right. Greetings from Germany! 🤘
Thank you so much! Simple is better! Thank you for sharing!
We need Tomo Fujita Ibanez Signature Model!
Thank you so much!
Great tips on playing along with an awesome unboxing! That one in Tungsten has my name on it!
You're very welcome! Thank you so much!
Thank you Mr.Fujita.
Guitar making work is another good musician's dream.
👍🙏😎
My pleasure! Thank you!
Love that Tube Screamer 😂😂😂👍 Nice review man!! 👌
Thank you!
Good morning Tomo! They are gorgeous. I love that blue one! I’m excited to get going with practice today😀
Good morning! They are so good! $299.99 & $349.99!
Good job!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I know I looked them up! My birthday is coming up on April 4th. I think I might know what to ask for now lol😀
HB & Please treat yourself good! @@Brittnoelle2
What a great overall concept
Thank you!
Wow! I'm really digging that tungsten ibenez. Now I must get one.😊
Yes! Cool guitar!
Subscribed! Great content and always ready to learn ! Just bought the SSS model, love it and it plays wonderful
Thank you so much! Awesome! I love the AZES31!
These guitars are looking very nice.
Thank you!
Tomo, I see that you are a fan of hardtail guitars of other brands, as from your earlier videos, as am I. In addition to new color options in this class and standard reliability, Ibanez also has competitive prices on the market. Greetings and may they serve you well....🎸
I love hardtails & I love Esquire too. Ibanez did an amazing job on creating the AZES Essential guitars.
Thank you!
What a blessing the Guitars are beautiful very nice 👍🏻 see you in the next video
Yes, they are! Thank you!
Pulling that packing out looked like the classic handkerchief in the sleeve trick 🤣
Thanks for sharing!
I ordered a black AZES40. I'm getting mine this Friday. I hope I made the right choice.
Beautiful! I have that one too!
I am picking one up this week.
Good job!
Instructions. How to play this guitar 🤣
Congrats to you and Ibanez,
Love your videos, Tomo 👏
Thank you so much! So happy to hear that.
Wow, I didn't know Tomo had a hand in the design of these guitars. But it all makes sense now. When a mature, serious guitarist gives his input, the result is quite good. This is not very cheap for a beginner guitar, but the switching system is genius and worth it. This is a serious guitar at almost beginner price.
I think the tremolo is a mistake though, a hardtail hss version would be nice.
I was so honored to be part of the AZES project! I really put many my experiences & my deep thoughts into making these guitars! These guitars are so great for the price point and will last many years until .... next guitar! Thank you so much!
I love the hardtail version, the AZES31
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you for replying. You have every right to be proud! Great job!
I also prefer the 31. Bridge/middle in series is an interesting sound.
Hope they continue to expand this series with more models.
@@plamenpenkov2865 You're very welcome! I am so fortunate to work with a major brand like Ibanez! Yes, we will continue working together in future! Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!
I like your channel very much! 😊
You made me so happy! Thank you!
先日からAZES31とAZES40が気になり、あちこち探しましたが、どこもAZES31のIvoryしか在庫がありません。
ところが今日、たまたまAZES40のTungstenの在庫を見つけて試奏し、とても気に入ったのでHoldしてもらってきました。
迎えに行くのが今から楽しみです！
ご報告ありがとうございます。結構売れているので在庫がないと思います。それは、良かったです。ありがとうございます！
The blue guitar with 2 point trem system, same saddles, maple fretboard and a graph tech nut....now that would be a perfect guitar.......make it happen Tomo
Thank you so much!
I modified my AZES31 to add 2 push push pots. Now I can reverse the polarity and the neck + bridge out of phase in series sounds like a Rickenbacker.
Wow! I would love to hear that! Could you post it on your Instagram?
@@TomoFujitaMusic my pleasure
@@TomoFujitaMusic I recorded it, but I cannot tag you. I just followed you.
You can message me via Instagram @@datasciencepacha
@@TomoFujitaMusicperfect! i sent one
The tube screamer pillow is just so good lol
Sounds great too!
Love the hardtail version!
Yes! So good! Simple!
Nice guitars, congrats! Love the TS pillow 🤣🤘🤘
Thank you so much! Great sounding pillow!
That pewter grey one looks really nice. I like the blue one too. The choice of tuning machines is great too. I have a (2nd hand) gig bag that's shredded inside at the headstock 😂, I wonder why! Great that these two came out of the box close to being tuned up! Thanks, Tomo 🙏
Thank you so much! They are so good! You're very welcome!
Hello Prof Fujita. Very much enjoying your channel, learning many things as I explore your very enjoyable and informative content.
I am getting back into guitar after many years and trying to decide between AZ31 and AZ40 as a first electric. I love many styles of music and like the humbucker of the AZ40, but wary of the floating bridge. Is it stable? Is tuning as good as AZ31? I don't plan on using the tremolo much if at all.
So happy to hear that! Thank you so much! AZES31 is also get HB tone with mini switch. Pretty cool tone! You can set as fixed bridge as well on AZES40.
@@TomoFujitaMusic Noted, thank you so much for your time!
Those guitars look great
Thank you so much!
Hey!!! You have so much influence please ask for the blue on with a Tremolo.
Thank you for sharing!
What would you recommend as the best warm up routine to run triads and scales as a go to warm up to run for example, just before you sit down and start playing for the day?
Chromatic scale for 5 minutes.
One classical etude for 5 minutes.
R 3 7 Swing Groove for 5 minutes.
Those 3 items everyday!
Warm up 5 to 10 minutes good!
The Art Of Chromatic Scale
th-cam.com/video/4XxfLYN-Aqg/w-d-xo.html
Did you ask my Practice Routine? - Only 3 Things To Prepare
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@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you my friend !! I should have known you already had a video for me 😔😔😔
is threre stainless steel frets on AZES31 ,it says that on gear4music site, , but not on ibanez site
Those are not stainless Steel frets. Thank you.
beautiful colour
Thank you! Yes!
Looks like some progress to me. But the best guitars are designed by guitar players. Have you ever heard of Evans Pickups? To bad you don't get to see Guitars I built.
Thank you for sharing! I love working with Ibanez!
I don't go internet that often. You can send DM via Instagram. I check Instagram DM and I reply all. Thank you!
Beautiful strat!!!❤
Thank you! AZES!
Hi sensei, good day to you. If I may suggest, since you have been an ambassador to Ibanez, could you please collaborate with them in making a beginner/intermediate kind of telecaster or AZS kind of guitar. That would be nice to have as well. It's always fun to watch your videos. Domo arigato gozaimasu, God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much! I think they have something similar? Let me check with my Ibanez team. Thank you! for sharing!
That is beatiful! Was dreaming about any AZES40, but now i'm sure, what colour will i chose. BTW, do you personally prefer SSS or HSS?
Thank you so much! Yes! I prefer SSS & Hardtail.
Not going to lie...all I want now is a stuffed Tube Creamer now!
Yes!
Why does ibanez use non standard single coil pickups covers / pick guard openings ??? harder to upgrade later
Great question! I never ask why
@@TomoFujitaMusic / I ordered the Blue one today 🙂
Fixed bridge HSS version would be great.
You can buy both AZES31 & AZES40 and swap!
@@TomoFujitaMusic SSS version has cavity big enough for the humbucker? That's great.
@@drnastybf79 I really think that both use same body. Maybe let me try it!
I like the arctic one but I want a tremolo on it.
You can buy a AZES40 and swap them!
@@TomoFujitaMusic the hard tail isn’t routed for a tremolo.
@@bluwng I was just thinking pickup assembly only!
I love it. Love it! I've wanted a hard tail Strat style guitar for a long time. And the pickups are made in Japan? Sold.
Thank you! So good! Yes!
Hi I am bassist who have been learning for 1.5 years, recently I noticed that no matter how easy the song I just couldn't get to the same rhythm accuracy as the recording, can you suggest a way for me to fix this issue? Thank you so much.
Record yourself everyday for 3-5 minutes so you can really hear your time. Practice more rhythm/groove with a metronome. Thank you!
Tomo, were you by chance in Texas recently??
No. I am in Boston MA... I travel here and there.
You must have hundreds of guitars Tomo! Where do you keep them?
I don't think so. In gear room & my office.
Is one of these guitars that Ibanez built for you? Price please. I really love Ibanez guitars. Would love to have s Ibanez Artist guitar. Do these guitars come with a pretty good setup out of the box. I'm sure most would set them up to their feel .
More details are here. Thank you!
AZES Official Ambassador : Tomo Fujita (Berklee College of Music Professor)
www.ibanez.com/usa/news/detail/20210906153655.html
Many things with no reasons. Not for sale. For studying purpose. @@DrAdams-fx6gy
@@TomoFujitaMusic Ok that's ok just asking. But what was the effect you were holding during the lesson playing over C7. And that specific guitar with the 3 single coils with the roasted neck. Is that available to the public and if so approximant price. I looked at the Ibanez site you gave me but didn't see that particular one. I have a RG 550 without a pickguard I believe it was one of f the first one of out. Now they all have pickguard mine doesn't. I've tried to find it online. I also have a RT 750 with a photo flame top made out of basswood. They only made it for 1 yr and can't find info on it. I've tried to call Ibanez. I need to find out how the pickups are wired, the cheap pickup selector gave out it was made with plastic sides. I need to put in a quality selector and the correct wiring. Who did you speak with. Do you think they may be able to help me with this. I know you only here to teach music but since your dealing with Ibanez maybe you could lead me in the correct direction.
Yes! You can ask anything here. This video is unboxing video. I don't know which video? I have Ibanez 3 single coils that not available in public. Thanks for sharing about your guitar. Maybe email to Ibanez? @@DrAdams-fx6gy
Thank you
Thank you!!
Hi every one, I've been looking for a middle/high end guitar and find the fender player 2, but this one seems really good I've been playing guitar for a year and a half, and I want to upgrade my cheep guitar, does any one know if the ibanez its a better option? I like to play svr style but also marknofler, thanks for your time, and have a great day
The Ibanez AZES31 & AZES40 are very good guitar! You should try it at Guitar Center!
@@TomoFujitaMusic In my town, there isn't a single shop that sells electric guitars. 😞 I bought mine through Amazon
@@jesusantoniobojorquezespin9260 Thanks for sharing. The Ibanez AZES31 is really amazing as that price point.
@@TomoFujitaMusicThanks for your help and content throughout my journey as a guitarist
Cort g250se ou azes40? Toco blues rock
You can research them slowly! Great guitars!
I’m a lefty do the have them
Ibanez AZES40L
www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/azes40l_1p_01.html
Does having an expensive guitar help learning ?
Great setup guitar is more important than $$$
Great setup and tone. Why playback guitar that doesn't sound good.
I wish you would plug them in and jam for us❤
Yes! Next video!
I like tube screamer pillow 😂
Me too!
@@TomoFujitaMusic so long .. great to see u ..
woooow
My unboxing of new guitars are few and far between
That's all good! Less is more! Thank you!
Could I get you with the guitar, please!😁👍🏼
why in China there aren't these colors?
I have no ideas
I imagine they'll sound a out I
Thank you for sharing!
Would be great if you could show us all of your guitars? Would make for an awesome video.
That's too much personal thing that it may offend someone. Thanks for sharing.
Imagine they will sound about the same.
Thank you for sharing!
as usual no new colors for the Lefty!
Great point taken!