Tomo you are a Sage. “I respect to the frets. Thanks so much. You have to be thankful to anything , everything”. Indeed Tomo! You’re the best. It’s not just about learning the guitar… it’s about cultivating our respect and appreciation for life and all the beauty that is right under our fingers in every moment. Thank you!✨🙏🏽✨
Changing strings is so routine, it is easy to forget the important parts like cleaning and really paying attention to what you are doing. This video had no right to be so interesting, because this stuff is so routine, but you made it riveting to watch nonetheless. Many times I have thought I need a guitar tech because changing strings can be boring, but in your typical fashion you have made the passion for even such work very evident. Thank you Tomo!
Thank you so much Tomo!! Your city pop/jazz/funky upbeat playstyle never fails to make me smile ear to ear and make me pick up my guitar before the video ends. Ive been watching you for years now and your videos have never failed to light that fire inside me and inspire me to play. Thank you for all you do and all your videos. Truly my favorite guitarist!! Wish to meet you one day! Best wishes. -Ryan G
Thank you for inviting us into your home. It really is like a guitar museum. I appreciated hearing about the proper care for a vintage guitar. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoy this video. This room is my family workout room! But I set one camera & lighting so I can record anytime! This was a little free form talking about one main topic (in this case about how to change guitar strings & maintenance) I did not write anything down so I spoke freely without any rustication of the length of time. You're welcome!
I love when you do basic videos (like this) every now and then, while keeping casual conversation throughout - it feels more like a conversation than just a video (I'm still watching it)... If you've got time to respond, I've got a question - how often would you advise for string changing in terms of hours played on it, being aggressive, electric/acoustic, and string gauge (I use 13s on my acoustic and 12s on my electric - just got used to it, not like I do much that would justify it)... I tend to change it based on how "rough" they begin to feel, and the "micro-bends" that appear right above frets...
So great to hear that. I made this at late night when I just wanted to make this video. So it was like in private lesson setting. Regarding when to change strings. 1) If I feel the strings are very dull or after I play a LIVE show (One night) I want to change it. 2) Maybe once a week? For main guitars. 3) Acoustic guitar... maybe once a month.
@@Alex-jb6ti yes unfortunatly I've to play with old strings too some times.... V_V For the string wear I usually feel the back of the strings, if I feel too many bumps I start thinking about changing them. and when the intonation or tuning stability is too changing that's when I change them (Elixirs)
@@Aniki82 coming from a player with sweaty hands id suggest daddario they cost less at least here and they last longer and retain their clarity well, ive tried both elixirs and daddario and elixirs just arent as durable
In Tomo I trust. I recently thought I should be doing more guitar attention. I didn't know exactly how to do it or what was the correct items to use, and I was skeptical of other site information. Tomo - you are practical and trustworthy. Thank you.
I stayed with you the entire time my friend, I enjoy the organic way. There's enough ADHD editing in many other guitar videos. I enjoy them too and am impressed when I think of the time and effort involved. Still, I enjoy just sitting along with you like you're there in the room and I just go along most of the time learning by doing exactly what you are(well, not exactly I am nowhere as knowledgeable and talented as you are). I've been playing 40 years and only the last 7 when I discovered RUclips, first I learned the CAGED system and I became a much better player. Thank you Tomo.
Thanks, Tomo. This is kinda unreal... in a good way! Thanks for another upload. I don't have any vintage guitars but it's really nice to see them being taken care of.
Thank you Tomo, for the lovely video on the topic and compliments on the beautiful guitars. I wish I had a few Fenders too, but you can't have everything :-) BTW .. I like your idea of having patience for that work in the evening 🙂 Washing hands before playing is indeed a very good recommendation, I can only confirm that. Here's another useful tip I got from a good friend (a jazz guitarist and expert in guitar tuning). A lot of dirt accumulates, especially underneath the strings. So, don't just wipe the strings on the top side, but clean each string individually with a thin cotton fabric. I use worn-out white undershirts for this purpose, so the fabric isn't too thick, allowing the string and the piece of cotton to fit under the fingernail. Then, gently hold the string between your thumb and index finger and slide it slightly under the thumbnail. Therefore, the fabric shouldn't be too thick either, so even a wound low E-string fits reasonably underneath. Of course, don't push too deeply under the nail, just enough to remove the dirt. Be careful while rubbing back and forth, to avoid injuring yourself under the thumbnail. Approach it with care. But this way, you can remove the dirt also under the strings and the strings will last a bit longer again. Of course it doesn't prevent the strings from stretching out after prolonged playing, eventually requiring a replacement. Best wished and thanks for your excellent videos!
With sincere gratitude, thank you! A wonderful video, with the exclamation point: unbelievably beautiful sound after tuning...from an unplugged Stratocaster. The way you pull out the tone and use percussive strumming is simply breathtaking to behold. Thank you, thank you!
Thank you Tomo, I really enjoyed this video. Truly appreciate you haven’t edit it at all as it shows all the steps you took and how much time it took too. Was very helpful to see the way you tuned the guitar after changing the strings, and that 65 neck is so clean now!
Great tip from you about wiping down the fretboard with a cotton cloth every time you change strings, preventing dirt from building up over time and becoming harder to remove. I have a few more questions that might be of interest to others as well. Maybe something for a follow-up video? You explain things so nicely, thanks a lot for that. 1. Regarding string changes: a friend of mine suggested changing strings one at a time, regardless of whether it's an electric guitar with a fixed bridge or an archtop. I think the rationale behind it is to not stress the neck and to maintain the optimal neck position for optimum string height as much as possible. After watching your video, I wonder how crucial this approach is because, like you, I'd prefer to clean the fretboard with every string change, but then I have to remove all 6 strings at once. I have a theory. Could his recommendation be related to his habit of always optimizing the string action to the best possible and wanting to avoid the neck moving too much when changing all strings, possibly not returning to the exact same optimal position afterward and potentially requiring a neck angle readjustment? Or does it put too much stress on the neck / wood and bends it if the truss rod doesn't get the counter pressuse of the strings? 2. Question about your fretboard oil. Does it contain any cleaning additives, or is it simply oil suitable for fretboards, which inherently has degreasing properties? 3. What do you do when you can't easily remove stubborn dirt from the fretboard? My friend suggested using "white spirit" (in german "Waschbenzin") to remove stubborn dirt from the fretboard, followed by applying Viol oil. This is a well-known product here in Germany for string instrument maintenance. 4. Oil application. I was also advised not to oil too much or too often to prevent oil from seeping under the frets and softening the wood. Worst case, that the frets do not sit tight anymore. He suggested oiling the fretboard only once every 1-2 years if necessary and not too much (although the wood takes only what it requires). What are your experiences with this? I ask because I own a few valuable instruments, and I certainly don't want to ruin them in any way (be it with wrong chemistry or bad approach or whatever ;) I'll try these methods first on a cheaper guitar. Unfortunately, my friend passed away, so I'll now take care of maintaining and caring for my instruments myself. I think I've learned a lot in recent 15+ years. But I'm rather cautious, preferring to ask again and, if in doubt, consult a good guitar technician. But perhaps you like my questions, as it might be a good topic for a follow-up video. Many thanks.
Thank you for sharing! I don't use any oil unless the fretboard is so dry. So generally I just wipe with the cloth every time when I change the strings. I wipe each fret 10-15 times back & forth. So sorry to hear that. Thank you!
Also I used to use the nyxl daddorio strings but they are so expensive. I switched back to the regulars just like you and the string tension is very similar but I feel like the nyxl is harder to bend on the g and I kind of like that.
When I was 18, I spent several months on tour with a multi-act gospel music group as a guitar and amp tech. I got to the point where I could re-string and clean in less than 5-minutes. I could do complete setups on hard-tail electrics in less than 10 minutes, a little longer for tremolo. Then came the kahler and floyd rose.... argh.
@@TomoFujitaMusic yeah I was a little alarmed when I first saw it applied. But it actually works very well. Only works with rose wood fret boards. A maple on a fender wouldn’t be appropriate. But definitely get some of that grim that can build up. And it evaporates very fast if you applied too much.
@@TomoFujitaMusic I got it from the video "10 Guitar Hacks You NEED To Know - Rhett Shull". I got used to this method and do it to all my guitar! Maybe you like it to :)
This is cool! On the last cub cast episode we done with you I meant to ask how often you change your strings, so how often do you change your strings? :))
I had to tighten the nut on the face of the headstock on the high and low e strings on my GS mini guitar. 10 mm nutdriver worked fine. Think I''ll get the little wrench stew mac sells as you don't have to remove the string to do it. I broke my tuner when I first got my guitar and I had an old fella tune it, and he said "now's the time to do alternate tunings, while the strings are still flexible enough to not be damaged" , what do you think about that statement , agree or disagree ? I assume it's fine since folks tune alternative tunings anyway I'd read that some acoustic guitars have a electronic pick up under the bridge that if all strings are removed it could move and then getting the pickup back in place is a drag, so I usually do my strings on that 2 at a time, as you said for the gibson, but I just took them all off for this change and no problem. On a Taylor GS mini. Strat will be done after this first viewing, Thanks Btw My strat is a american pro series with the solid redwood neck, and they told me to put conditioner on it every second string change, cause the neck solid rosewood neck needs it more often than just the fingerboard would. and no, I''m not that good, but I am improving, I just buy good gear cause I make good money when I work :) Again, Thank you for your time and laid back positive thing you do
You know Tomo, there is something so friendly and familiar with your energy It's always a pleasure to see you ahah :) :) Some people are like that ^^ PS : CONGRATS FOR NOT making any Belt scratch on the neckplate...... !!! I was so upset to do one on my jaguar after like 1 or 2 sets.... !!! T_T And I'm not wearing any cowboy belt or tucked in shirt or something....... T_T PS 2: I use Elixir since 10 or 15 years and I'm very happy with them because i've 4 eletric and this way I can leave them alone and be happy with the sound for around 1 year, maybe 2 or 3 month if I play only one them 4 or 5 days a week
Thank you so much! So great to hear that. I use a simple belt! Thanks for sharing! Technical reason I just cannot use coated strings. (I cannot hear finger & string noises! I need to play soft and less pressure from my left hand.)
vintage tuner are the best, IT's a pleasure to change string with them xD sometime the very light string can be a little pain to keep inside during the first few turns but it's ok
I usually use long-live strings like Elixir or Ernie Ball Paradigm, because with regular string I'd have to replace them quite often (and that will break my bank!). I leave the string on for at least 3 months, but usually around 6 months, unless it breaks of course. It might not sound the best nor feel the best, but it does serve the purpose. Personally I'd prefer 9-46 gauge string, but it's pretty hard to come by.
I seem to remember you saying you don’t use coated strings, they do fray rather quickly. But am guessing that as you change your strings so often you don’t have to worry about rust?
I always wash my hands too. And I have a cloth near my guitar that I always use for wiping down my hand every once in a while. Keeps my strings and fretboard clean.
I just changed my strings, per Tomo San’s advice. I forgot how cleaner and crisper and sustainier (yup I made that word up! :D) they sound! …I still suck but now, I can hear how sucky I am, better! 😆
I just changed strings today! Trying out 8 instead of 10! Completely messed up 2 thinnest strings though -- very ugly wound. I can't wind them up nicely, they just want to jump out from the pegs :(
I have yet to get a definitive answer on how often to change the strings. I understand a lot depends on how often you play but let's say average. ...I change mine about every 3 months. Is that too often or too late? Thanks to anyone for the answer. :)
@@TomoFujitaMusic Oh! Thanks, Tomo San! Now I KNOW! Oh… No wonder it sounds super dull and goes out of tune super quick! Thanks, for the answer! Best to you and yours! :)
Tomo, just to be cheeky, while I am sure you could probably trust your wife to wash your cloth, lol, and I have no doubt you would do a wonderful job on the rest of the laundry. That said, I know as humans we enjoy having little pockets of control, and perhaps your wife feels like me in that the laundry is one area you can easily achieve that, if, of course, you have the privilege of plenty of clean water.
Tomo you are a Sage. “I respect to the frets. Thanks so much. You have to be thankful to anything , everything”. Indeed Tomo! You’re the best. It’s not just about learning the guitar… it’s about cultivating our respect and appreciation for life and all the beauty that is right under our fingers in every moment. Thank you!✨🙏🏽✨
I am so thankful! Thank you!
"It's very difficult to be lazy", what a man. We are so blessed to have a share of Mr. Fujita's wisdom.
I was originally very lazy! I was not talented either... so hard work is good!
Sir, your night my morning - now I’m strung out. Always love your quirky vibe - helping pilgrims along the instrumental journey
Thanks for listening!
Changing strings is so routine, it is easy to forget the important parts like cleaning and really paying attention to what you are doing. This video had no right to be so interesting, because this stuff is so routine, but you made it riveting to watch nonetheless. Many times I have thought I need a guitar tech because changing strings can be boring, but in your typical fashion you have made the passion for even such work very evident. Thank you Tomo!
Thank you so much! You need to feel "Thankful"
Thank you so much Tomo!! Your city pop/jazz/funky upbeat playstyle never fails to make me smile ear to ear and make me pick up my guitar before the video ends. Ive been watching you for years now and your videos have never failed to light that fire inside me and inspire me to play. Thank you for all you do and all your videos. Truly my favorite guitarist!! Wish to meet you one day! Best wishes.
-Ryan G
P.s Thanks for reminding me to change my strings😅
You're welcome!
Thank you for inviting us into your home. It really is like a guitar museum. I appreciated hearing about the proper care for a vintage guitar. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoy this video. This room is my family workout room! But I set one camera & lighting so I can record anytime! This was a little free form talking about one main topic (in this case about how to change guitar strings & maintenance) I did not write anything down so I spoke freely without any rustication of the length of time. You're welcome!
Thats a proper video. So many efit string videos. But in doing so edit out the important part. Thank you, Tomo.
Glad you enjoyed it! So great to hear that. No editing! Thank you!
I love when you do basic videos (like this) every now and then, while keeping casual conversation throughout - it feels more like a conversation than just a video (I'm still watching it)...
If you've got time to respond, I've got a question - how often would you advise for string changing in terms of hours played on it, being aggressive, electric/acoustic, and string gauge (I use 13s on my acoustic and 12s on my electric - just got used to it, not like I do much that would justify it)... I tend to change it based on how "rough" they begin to feel, and the "micro-bends" that appear right above frets...
So great to hear that. I made this at late night when I just wanted to make this video. So it was like in private lesson setting. Regarding when to change strings. 1) If I feel the strings are very dull or after I play a LIVE show (One night) I want to change it. 2) Maybe once a week? For main guitars. 3) Acoustic guitar... maybe once a month.
@@TomoFujitaMusic my bank account can never financially recover from buying that many strings lol
@@Alex-jb6ti yes unfortunatly I've to play with old strings too some times.... V_V
For the string wear I usually feel the back of the strings, if I feel too many bumps I start thinking about changing them. and when the intonation or tuning stability is too changing that's when I change them (Elixirs)
Do what you can do! I am so lucky that I have been supported by D'Addario Strings from 1995!
@@Aniki82 coming from a player with sweaty hands id suggest daddario they cost less at least here and they last longer and retain their clarity well, ive tried both elixirs and daddario and elixirs just arent as durable
This video was both very calming and also super instructive, thank you Tomo. I like how you showed everything and did not cut any parts.
Glad you enjoyed it! I don't edit and only one chance!
In Tomo I trust. I recently thought I should be doing more guitar attention. I didn't know exactly how to do it or what was the correct items to use, and I was skeptical of other site information. Tomo - you are practical and trustworthy. Thank you.
Thank you so much! Anybody can be expert on internet!
I stayed with you the entire time my friend, I enjoy the organic way.
There's enough ADHD editing in many other guitar videos. I enjoy them too and am impressed when I think of the time and effort involved. Still, I enjoy just sitting along with you like you're there in the room and I just go along most of the time learning by doing exactly what you are(well, not exactly I am nowhere as knowledgeable and talented as you are). I've been playing 40 years and only the last 7 when I discovered RUclips, first I learned the CAGED system and I became a much better player. Thank you Tomo.
Thank you so much! Triads!
Thanks, Tomo. This is kinda unreal... in a good way! Thanks for another upload. I don't have any vintage guitars but it's really nice to see them being taken care of.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Thank you Tomo, for the lovely video on the topic and compliments on the beautiful guitars. I wish I had a few Fenders too, but you can't have everything :-) BTW .. I like your idea of having patience for that work in the evening 🙂
Washing hands before playing is indeed a very good recommendation, I can only confirm that.
Here's another useful tip I got from a good friend (a jazz guitarist and expert in guitar tuning). A lot of dirt accumulates, especially underneath the strings. So, don't just wipe the strings on the top side, but clean each string individually with a thin cotton fabric.
I use worn-out white undershirts for this purpose, so the fabric isn't too thick, allowing the string and the piece of cotton to fit under the fingernail.
Then, gently hold the string between your thumb and index finger and slide it slightly under the thumbnail. Therefore, the fabric shouldn't be too thick either, so even a wound low E-string fits reasonably underneath. Of course, don't push too deeply under the nail, just enough to remove the dirt.
Be careful while rubbing back and forth, to avoid injuring yourself under the thumbnail. Approach it with care.
But this way, you can remove the dirt also under the strings and the strings will last a bit longer again.
Of course it doesn't prevent the strings from stretching out after prolonged playing, eventually requiring a replacement.
Best wished and thanks for your excellent videos!
You're very welcome! Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear that helpful. Thank you!
With sincere gratitude, thank you! A wonderful video, with the exclamation point: unbelievably beautiful sound after tuning...from an unplugged Stratocaster. The way you pull out the tone and use percussive strumming is simply breathtaking to behold. Thank you, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Thank you Tomo, I really enjoyed this video. Truly appreciate you haven’t edit it at all as it shows all the steps you took and how much time it took too. Was very helpful to see the way you tuned the guitar after changing the strings, and that 65 neck is so clean now!
Glad it was helpful! So great to hear that. No cut! Thank you!
We need a podcast of you tomo!! Keep up the good work! You are awesome!
Thank you so much!
I thought I knew how to clean my guitar, but once again Mr. Tomo Fujita show us we can do it better, thank you so much for sharing this 🙏
You're welcome! Thank you!
Nice job. I watch whole video. You are my professor so I stay whole time
Thank you so much! Good job!
Hi Tomo wonderful video as always. You can be inspiring even changing strings, thank you so much for what you are doing. Huge fan
So happy to hear that. Thank you!
Thanks Tomo! The longer content is great! I thought I was the only one wiping the fretboard and frets like crazy 😄 Smooth frets, smooth bends! 👌
Glad you enjoyed it! I do every time when I change the strings. For me bending... good!
Great tip from you about wiping down the fretboard with a cotton cloth every time you change strings, preventing dirt from building up over time and becoming harder to remove.
I have a few more questions that might be of interest to others as well. Maybe something for a follow-up video? You explain things so nicely, thanks a lot for that.
1. Regarding string changes: a friend of mine suggested changing strings one at a time, regardless of whether it's an electric guitar with a fixed bridge or an archtop. I think the rationale behind it is to not stress the neck and to maintain the optimal neck position for optimum string height as much as possible. After watching your video, I wonder how crucial this approach is because, like you, I'd prefer to clean the fretboard with every string change, but then I have to remove all 6 strings at once.
I have a theory. Could his recommendation be related to his habit of always optimizing the string action to the best possible and wanting to avoid the neck moving too much when changing all strings, possibly not returning to the exact same optimal position afterward and potentially requiring a neck angle readjustment? Or does it put too much stress on the neck / wood and bends it if the truss rod doesn't get the counter pressuse of the strings?
2. Question about your fretboard oil. Does it contain any cleaning additives, or is it simply oil suitable for fretboards, which inherently has degreasing properties?
3. What do you do when you can't easily remove stubborn dirt from the fretboard? My friend suggested using "white spirit" (in german "Waschbenzin") to remove stubborn dirt from the fretboard, followed by applying Viol oil. This is a well-known product here in Germany for string instrument maintenance.
4. Oil application. I was also advised not to oil too much or too often to prevent oil from seeping under the frets and softening the wood. Worst case, that the frets do not sit tight anymore. He suggested oiling the fretboard only once every 1-2 years if necessary and not too much (although the wood takes only what it requires). What are your experiences with this? I ask because I own a few valuable instruments, and I certainly don't want to ruin them in any way (be it with wrong chemistry or bad approach or whatever ;)
I'll try these methods first on a cheaper guitar. Unfortunately, my friend passed away, so I'll now take care of maintaining and caring for my instruments myself. I think I've learned a lot in recent 15+ years. But I'm rather cautious, preferring to ask again and, if in doubt, consult a good guitar technician.
But perhaps you like my questions, as it might be a good topic for a follow-up video. Many thanks.
Thank you for sharing! I don't use any oil unless the fretboard is so dry. So generally I just wipe with the cloth every time when I change the strings. I wipe each fret 10-15 times back & forth. So sorry to hear that. Thank you!
This was cool Tomo, it felt like just sitting in the same room hanging out with you.
Also I used to use the nyxl daddorio strings but they are so expensive. I switched back to the regulars just like you and the string tension is very similar but I feel like the nyxl is harder to bend on the g and I kind of like that.
So great to hear that! I love teaching people! This was very natural.
I use the regular EXL110 now!
Nice video, I clean the nut and rub a pencil lead in the slots, to avoid binding. Don’t know if it’s necessary just something I always did.
That's a classic! B2! Good!
I always use Dunlop UltraGlide 65 String Cleaner & Conditioner to keep my strings last longer after playing, and it's quite useful!
Thanks for sharing!
Hellow, did you try fast fret? Do you think UtraGlide is better? I wanted to try it for a change
I never tried them. Just dry wipe and I change more often.
Dry is the best!
It helps keeping your strings from corroding.
When I was 18, I spent several months on tour with a multi-act gospel music group as a guitar and amp tech. I got to the point where I could re-string and clean in less than 5-minutes. I could do complete setups on hard-tail electrics in less than 10 minutes, a little longer for tremolo. Then came the kahler and floyd rose.... argh.
Thanks for sharing! Good job!
Great video ! I use the polish oils too, and I found some can even wash my painting down from guitar😂
Thank you so much!
I use zippo lighter fuel to clean the fret board, works very well. Works its way into all the grain so very effective and little effort.
Thank you for sharing! I don't put anything on the fretboard. I like to wipe with a dry cloth.
@@TomoFujitaMusic yeah I was a little alarmed when I first saw it applied. But it actually works very well. Only works with rose wood fret boards. A maple on a fender wouldn’t be appropriate. But definitely get some of that grim that can build up. And it evaporates very fast if you applied too much.
Tomo I would watch you change a lightbulb and I bet you would make it sound great
Ha ha! Thank you so much!
no cutting. love it! just toke my guitar and enjoyed the video. What do you think of locking method for changing strings?
Thank you! I don't know that method
@@TomoFujitaMusic I got it from the video "10 Guitar Hacks You NEED To Know - Rhett Shull". I got used to this method and do it to all my guitar! Maybe you like it to :)
Rhett is so awesome!
Hello 🤗 great video! I hope one day you can make one about pot cleaning :) God Bless ❤
Thank you so much!
This is cool! On the last cub cast episode we done with you I meant to ask how often you change your strings, so how often do you change your strings? :))
Thank you! Once a week!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Sir, is that on every guitar??
@@caprise-music6722 Mosty electric guitars
I had to tighten the nut on the face of the headstock on the high and low e strings on my GS mini guitar. 10 mm nutdriver worked fine. Think I''ll get the little wrench stew mac sells as you don't have to remove the string to do it.
I broke my tuner when I first got my guitar and I had an old fella tune it, and he said "now's the time to do alternate tunings, while the strings are still flexible enough to not be damaged" , what do you think about that statement , agree or disagree ? I assume it's fine since folks tune alternative tunings anyway
I'd read that some acoustic guitars have a electronic pick up under the bridge that if all strings are removed it could move and then getting the pickup back in place is a drag, so I usually do my strings on that 2 at a time, as you said for the gibson, but I just took them all off for this change and no problem. On a Taylor GS mini. Strat will be done after this first viewing, Thanks
Btw My strat is a american pro series with the solid redwood neck, and they told me to put conditioner on it every second string change, cause the neck solid rosewood neck needs it more often than just the fingerboard would. and no, I''m not that good, but I am improving, I just buy good gear cause I make good money when I work :) Again, Thank you for your time and laid back positive thing you do
Thank you so much for sharing! You're very welcome!
You know Tomo, there is something so friendly and familiar with your energy
It's always a pleasure to see you ahah :) :)
Some people are like that ^^
PS : CONGRATS FOR NOT making any Belt scratch on the neckplate...... !!!
I was so upset to do one on my jaguar after like 1 or 2 sets.... !!! T_T
And I'm not wearing any cowboy belt or tucked in shirt or something....... T_T
PS 2: I use Elixir since 10 or 15 years and I'm very happy with them because i've 4 eletric and this way I can leave them alone and be happy with the sound for around 1 year, maybe 2 or 3 month if I play only one them 4 or 5 days a week
Thank you so much! So great to hear that. I use a simple belt!
Thanks for sharing! Technical reason I just cannot use coated strings. (I cannot hear finger & string noises! I need to play soft and less pressure from my left hand.)
vintage tuner are the best,
IT's a pleasure to change string with them xD
sometime the very light string can be a little pain to keep inside during the first few turns but it's ok
Yes! I love those.
Another awesome video, Thank You!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I usually use long-live strings like Elixir or Ernie Ball Paradigm, because with regular string I'd have to replace them quite often (and that will break my bank!). I leave the string on for at least 3 months, but usually around 6 months, unless it breaks of course. It might not sound the best nor feel the best, but it does serve the purpose.
Personally I'd prefer 9-46 gauge string, but it's pretty hard to come by.
Thanks for sharing! I am so lucky that I got a great support by D'Addario since 1995...
I see that orangewood in the back, I just got one recently and I’m loving mine, how do you like it?
Awesome! I love my Orangewood Guitars!
トモ先生こんにちは。
以前に、日本語で話されている動画で、
ロベンフォードさんがライブで弦を、NYXLではなくてEXLを使用していて驚いたと話されていたのを思い出しました。
僕の感覚ですと、新品時の音を比較するとEXLの方がキラッとした煌びやかな音が多く出ると感じます。
ロベンフォードさん本人に、「何でNYXLを使わないの？音が気に入らないの？」と聞いてみたいですね(笑)
ちなみに僕はSITの弦が好きで使っています。安い弦の中で一番、音の劣化がゆっくりだと感じるからです。貧乏なので一ヶ月くらい使っています。
ありがとうございます。今ボクは、ずっとEXL110使っています。カンジギターだと音が良いのでたまに１ヶ月ぐらい同じ弦で。まだ良い音です！
I seem to remember you saying you don’t use coated strings, they do fray rather quickly. But am guessing that as you change your strings so often you don’t have to worry about rust?
I just cannot afford to use coating strings and loose my light tough (technique) ... never rust...
TomoFujitaMusic I am working on that light touch, strange that it is so difficult.
I always wash my hands too. And I have a cloth near my guitar that I always use for wiping down my hand every once in a while. Keeps my strings and fretboard clean.
Good job!!
Tomo thanks. Are you aware of the Luthier's knot? Possibly a better way to tie off the strings...
Thank you! I don't that term.
I just changed my strings, per Tomo San’s advice. I forgot how cleaner and crisper and sustainier (yup I made that word up! :D) they sound! …I still suck but now, I can hear how sucky I am, better! 😆
So happy to hear that!
Excellent🎸
Thank you!
I’ve been using those exact strings since the 90s and just found out the factory is right here in Long Island.
Yes! Please visit there! Awesome!
I just changed strings today! Trying out 8 instead of 10! Completely messed up 2 thinnest strings though -- very ugly wound. I can't wind them up nicely, they just want to jump out from the pegs :(
Go around the post for 4-5 times!
Do the lacquer cracks affect the sound or sustain?
No at all! Better!
Finally. what i waiting for :)
Thank you so much!
Would you take all the strings off at once on an acoustic guitar?
Yes.
Aww its cute how you have a picture of your wife on your guitar
Yes! She is so special!
右に写ってるフルアコはどこのメーカーですか？
Epiphone です
I have yet to get a definitive answer on how often to change the strings. I understand a lot depends on how often you play but let's say average. ...I change mine about every 3 months. Is that too often or too late? Thanks to anyone for the answer. :)
Electric guitar: Every 2-3 weeks? For acoustic guitar: Once a month?
@@TomoFujitaMusic Oh! Thanks, Tomo San! Now I KNOW! Oh… No wonder it sounds super dull and goes out of tune super quick! Thanks, for the answer!
Best to you and yours! :)
@@sergedenovo2389 You're welcome! For me... if I play a lot, I change once a week. I want to change it when I feel "very dull:
What about intonation?
That's another great topic!
Hi guys do you happen to know the song at 35:10 ?
Here we go!
ruclips.net/video/2oAYct8N3tc/видео.html
Is it okay to cut all the string like that?
Yes. For Fender type guitar... I do slightly different way for Gibson guitars.
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks for the answer! I really liked the video
@@TomoFujitaMusic you mentioned you do 2 strings at a time for Gibson, why is it? So that the bridge won’t fall off?
20:59 duo sonic 焦った😂
Thanks!
You forgot to do for gibson guitars too!
That's hard to do! Maybe next dedicated video for Gibson!
Sir today is my hs exam in commerce streem
Keep it up
@@TomoFujitaMusic thank u sir nani
Zackie chan guitarist 🥰
Thanks!
Tomo, just to be cheeky, while I am sure you could probably trust your wife to wash your cloth, lol, and I have no doubt you would do a wonderful job on the rest of the laundry. That said, I know as humans we enjoy having little pockets of control, and perhaps your wife feels like me in that the laundry is one area you can easily achieve that, if, of course, you have the privilege of plenty of clean water.
Guitar clothes are very important so I just want to do hard work! That's all!
TomoFujitaMusic I get it though, I have some favourite rags I always wash in good soap. Cheers for everything.
Welp, I know what I'm doing tomorrow...
Good!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you for this video. 😅🤣 you've saved my guitars.
LO...L
Thanks!
Can you make a tutorial on how to get a wife like that next time! Great video, thanks as always Tomo .
Great suggestion! My wife loves Guitar Players! Thank you!