Tomo Fujita Guitar Wisdom

Oh dear, hope fixed soon, I also had some gear issues but guitars need some love so all good.

That happens to all of us and is SO common Serena! It is not a big deal, but I know it feels like it. Others can help more than I can.
The wire inside the input jack can break when the jack gets loose and starts spinning when you are plugged in. I bought a tool to tighten one of my input jacks while it was still working, but I broke the wire and started swearing. Sometimes techs replace the jack when I take mine in for it. Not a big deal for the pros or people mechanically inclined. Tomo has a tool that holds the jack so you can tighten the nut without it spinning- to keep from breaking the wire. Some people at GW bought them and might know how to use it correctly.

One of the best things about the Ibanez AZES31, (besides being affordable), is that the input jack you plug into is made of molded one-piece plastic. The jack stays tight. I wish all my guitars had that. Glad to have my acoustic for times like these.
You will be back in business before you know it. We're here rooting for you!
Kurt

Serena, I found a little brass tool made by String Swing called the "Guitar Jack & Ferrule Tool CC 18". It was really affordable, and makes life way easier. Worked like a charm on Old Sparky.

Don't worry Serena , this will be seal great , and the guitar will keep working great !
I have the tool that Kurt say , Linda have same tool ,too . something is losing , just tight will be okey :)

Jack the Gripper and String Swing are two tools for tightening guitar and other 1/4-inch input jacks.

Jack the Gripper made by Tomo's buddies at StewMac. Available at Amazon too. I just ordered one.
https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-electronics/jack-the-gripper/

I think Linda has the String Swing. This is what I was using (incorrectly apparently) when I broke the wire.
https://www.amazon.com/String-Swing-CC18-Guitar-Ferrule/dp/B003C0OX44?ref_=ast_sto_dp

Kurt

Great update Al.
Way to finish the week strong!
New strings motivate me to play.
On to week 4!
Kurt

Al, you were shredding on Triads!

AI ! This is great work !
My high E string is Bang , too and is twice . When I first time to change the string of Fender , I don't know the 1 string is need to winding in opposite direction compare other string .
So when 3rd time , I have to ask some one know this and make things right , Today I use 3 heigh E string !
Let's keep going !

All in a day's work, Al. Don't expect too fast!

Thank you Al for Week 3 / Day 6 & 7.

You mean your high E string broke? So sorry to hear that. That’s not fun especially when you want to practice.

For jazz guitar, I keep one string on when I change the strings. I never take all the strings once.

Good job! G triad inversions. One finger approach. Singing softly. Intervals. Ear Training. Slowly.
G Triad inversions on 123 set string. You can feel those top notes… Do Mi So. Good job! Light touch and slowly! Great attention to your right hand. Loose grip on holding a pick. Great! Floarting hand. Kurt is good!

Don’t expect too fast!
Many think about guitar “Easy”
If you want to keep improving… guitar is not so easy!

Yes! Keep going!
Keep working!

Tomo

Nice discovery, Eiji! Appreciate your daily updates :) Go the distance!

Thank you Eiji for Week 3 / Day 5.

Good job! Chromatic scale 1234 / 1212 on 4th & 3rd strings. Thinking each name of notes. So when you go up…
You can think G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G…… then when you go down…...G Gb F E Eb D Db C B Bb A Ab…

Yes.Sharp key… Guitar. Flat key… Saxphone….
Good job! One finger approach. Major scales. Name of notes. Intervals. Ear Training. Singing softly. 3-4 patterns.
G Blues Triad Inversions. Triad inversions on 123/234/345/456 set. Great to review all triads on possible posituions. Thinking about distances / intervals / colors. Good job!

Tomo

Well done Eiji. Keep up awesome work.

Jiayang, you will LOVE that guitar for many reasons. Yes, it is super comfortable. You will love the tone (I like the neck pickup), the neck is sleek and fast. What color did you get??

This is amazing, Jiayang! So happy for you. I love your note, too.

Yes, you got it... "not comfortable and amp volume is loud"... now you really know with this guitar MADE for students, especially Tomo's students!!

I wish I could get a picture of all of you with your Ibanez AZES31s!!

Linda, i got red one , same like you !
I love the top knob pick up what's name of that ?

Sammi ! Oh , Totally new view to me , not easy to play AZES31 !
How about a picture puzzle ?

Well done Linda.

Another win! You kept going.
Good job!
Kurt

Thank you Linda for Week 3 /Day 7.

Good job! Not looking. Triad inversions. Same note in different strings. Thinking name of notes. Intervals. Ear Training. Soft picking. Relaxed left hand. Feeling F# on 1st string or F# on 2nd string or F3 on 3rd string. Each note is same pitch but the tone is different! From 1st, 2nd to 3rd…. sounds like… rear pickup, middle pickup and front pickup.

Ready to Week 4!
Keep going!

Tomo

Yes Jeffrey! I was thinking like that.... but it was.... good accident!

This album has a few "Not Perfect" so this album is super cool!

Tomo

Thank you Linda for Week 3 /Day 7.

Good job! Not looking. Triad inversions. Same note in different strings. Thinking name of notes. Intervals. Ear Training. Soft picking. Relaxed left hand. Feeling F# on 1st string or F# on 2nd string or F3 on 3rd string. Each note is same pitch but the tone is different! From 1st, 2nd to 3rd…. sounds like… rear pickup, middle pickup and front pickup.

Ready to Week 4!
Keep going!

Tomo

beautiful Jiayang. I love this video and new guitar. whoo hoo. Thank you for sharing. You are so amazing. I love that you changed pick up height.

Hi Serena ! I love Serena Too !
I ‘m be late , but I will check new post from guys , How was your sweet beauty guitar going , I know your husband helping make set good ! :)

That is awesome 李jiayang - Great work on chromatics, your new guitar has lovely tone!
Keep going :)

Jiayang this is great. I was wondering where the talk of the music master bass came in. I finally got see one in use. I would really want to weight the differences out in the sound of what I have and what this amp could provide. The want and the need to get better is there and I would always buy anything to help me mindfully produce and practice what is needed to get end result. Love the the video thank you.

Kurt ! And Thank you Kurt ! Morning : )
Yes , November Challenge , combining the new video that Tomo send us in July Challenge , The pick use have more information !

AZES31 is really light , I never have so light guitar , comfortable to holding with strap :)
Tomo say " We never break our guitar , you know ? "
I use this one to take first step !

Oh ,Use the nail on the protective plate next to it as a reference for adjusting the height of the pickup is great choice !
Can check with Tomo's pick up height .
Yeah , I can't believe Too , the Music Bass Amp will cross Pacific Northwest to China of most north place ( have a lot snow )
Music master bass amp will be a new family member and have a cousin is Champ vibration :)

Still waiting new family .. And every day do Chromatic Practice !

Cousin Champ is going to be Musicman's sidekick!
Xing Xing will want to sit by the warm tubes!
Going to be a great day 李jiayang!
We are so lucky to be learning about so many different things here with our friends at GW!
Kurt

Great video Jiayang! And great playing! Thanks for sharing.
My musicmaster amp left a place called Hiawatha, Iowa, and is now in Nashville, TN. I should have it on Saturday.

Wish Musicman will enough big , because Xing Xing is Big ! When she lay down , like a soft wall , you can close with furry , with purry , oh so relax !
Yes , Is 1979 , Champ is older then Musicman , he will be brother !
This will be a great day !
Go go go !

Cool Clay ! New partner is coming for you , Now is in Nashville , Close to you , I bet will be really amazing !
I ‘m so happy for you Clay !
I bet Music master bass amp can bring us something really valuable .