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Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
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Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
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Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
[Amazon] amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW
[Apple Books] books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
osiamo.com/tomo-fujita
Follow Tomo:
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![Why I Never Use These 6 Thick Guitar Picks
Wood, Bone, Horn Guitar Picks | Can You Hear the Difference?
In this video, I explore the unique tonal qualities of six different thick guitar picks made from wood, bone, and horn. As someone who usually prefers a 1mm celluloid pick for a cleaner, dynamic sound, I wanted to address a question from our Guitar Wisdom community about how these heavier materials affect your tone and playing experience.
I’ll be demonstrating each pick using my 1992 Fender Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Stratocaster through a variety of setups: 1966 Fender Pro Reverb amp.
Clean Tone: Front pickup for pure, natural resonance.
Bluesy Overdrive: Using my Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808 for that classic blues grit.
Distortion: Middle and rear pickups with my Vemuram Las Lunas distortion pedal to see how these picks handle high gain.
Picks Featured:
1) Boxwood (Regular Wood)
2) Rosewood
3) Ebony
4) Bone (Cow Bone)
5) Horn
6) 4mm Thick Modores Pick
Watch as I compare the clicking sounds, the attack, and the overall feel of each material. You might be surprised at how much a pick can change your style!
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Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW/
[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
https://www.osiamo.com/tomo-fujita
Follow Tomo:
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Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com
0:00 Intro & My Standard Setup
5:00 Boxwood Pick Demo
7:35 Rosewood Pick Demo
10:15 Ebony Pick Demo
14:35 Bone Pick Demo
20:40 Horn Pick Demo
25:30 4mm Thick Pick Demo
29:15 Comparison & Final Thoughts (Back to 1.00 Celluloid first)
32:20 Join the Guitar Wisdom Forum Why I Never Use These 6 Thick Guitar Picks](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o4C0MeJaNAg/mqdefault.jpg)
![Be Kind To Yourself Today! #bekindtoyourself #guitar #reverb #bethreverb #reverbpedal
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW/
[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
https://www.osiamo.com/tomo-fujita
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Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com Be Kind To Yourself Today! #bekindtoyourself #guitar #reverb #bethreverb #reverbpedal](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o7MrwZDOy30/mqdefault.jpg)

![Blues Guitar! #jazzblues #bluesguitar #gisbon #flyingV #tomofujita
I love playing my Gibson Flying V!
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW/
[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
https://www.osiamo.com/tomo-fujita
Follow Tomo:
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Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com Blues Guitar! #jazzblues #bluesguitar #gisbon #flyingV #tomofujita](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oHrSNe6Y8AU/mqdefault.jpg)
![Just Funky Intro FRONT PICKUP #guitar #JustFunky #tomofujita #gibson #es335 #gibsones335 #funkguitar
Playing my song Just Funky! Funky rhythm guitar. I love this guitar! 1967 Gibson ES-335! Are you a big fun of Gibson guitars?
My Guitar Wisdom members should watch this lesson video!
TFO L05 (048) Just Funky Part 1
https://tomovhxtv.vhx.tv/videos/tf-lesson-048
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW/
[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
https://www.osiamo.com/tomo-fujita
Follow Tomo:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tomojustfunky/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomoJustFunky
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Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com Just Funky Intro FRONT PICKUP #guitar #JustFunky #tomofujita #gibson #es335 #gibsones335 #funkguitar](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/owT5lAZqd3Q/mqdefault.jpg)
![Fast Triplets! #guitar #fastTriplets #funkguitar #funkrythms #rhythmguitar #gibson #LG1
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW/
[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
https://www.osiamo.com/tomo-fujita
Follow Tomo:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tomojustfunky/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomoJustFunky
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomoFujitaOfficialFanPage
Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com Fast Triplets! #guitar #fastTriplets #funkguitar #funkrythms #rhythmguitar #gibson #LG1](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pX6an0-HRtY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Dont Worry! (Nothing can change today) #dontworry #guitar #PRS #silversky #johnmayer
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW/
[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
https://www.osiamo.com/tomo-fujita
Follow Tomo:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tomojustfunky/
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Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com Dont Worry! (Nothing can change today) #dontworry #guitar #PRS #silversky #johnmayer](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q4QmF0Pgkfk/mqdefault.jpg)
![Walking Bassline with my Les Paul #lespaul #gibson #gibsonguitars #jazzblues
Fun playing walking bassline and comping over jazz blues!
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW/
[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
https://www.osiamo.com/tomo-fujita
Follow Tomo:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tomojustfunky/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomoJustFunky
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Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com Walking Bassline with my Les Paul #lespaul #gibson #gibsonguitars #jazzblues](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q6xQ7wM-lFM/mqdefault.jpg)

![Blues bend with SRV Stratocaster #fender #stratocaster #srv #tomofujita #blues
I love this tone! Mixing a middle & a rear pickup mix. Grinning Dog Funkmaster Pickups!
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW/
[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
https://www.osiamo.com/tomo-fujita
Follow Tomo:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tomojustfunky/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomoJustFunky
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomoFujitaOfficialFanPage
Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com Blues bend with SRV Stratocaster #fender #stratocaster #srv #tomofujita #blues](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qJBzcac1T7A/mqdefault.jpg)
![The Only Boost Pedals Youll Ever Need?
My thoughts on Vemuram Budi & Budi G
In this video, I share my thoughts on two amazing boost pedals: the Vemuram Budi and the Budi G. I’ve been using the original Budi for a long time, and many of you asked about the Budi G, which has more gain. I’ll show you the differences using my 1992 SRV Stratocaster with my signature Greenindog FunkMaster pickups and a 1966 Pro Reverb.
Are these the only boost pedals youll ever need? I’m comparing the Vemuram Budi and Budi G to show you how a great boost can act like butter for your guitar tone. Whether you need a clean preamp-style lift or a bit more medium gain for session work, these pedals offer incredible dynamic range and clarity. Watch as I break down my settings and share tips on how to use them to make your playing warmer and bigger without losing your original sound.
Guitar: 1992 Fender SRV Stratocaster (with Grinning Dog Funkmaster Pickups)
Amp: 1966 Fender Pro Reverb (Volume 2.5, Treble 6, Bass 4)
Pedal: Vemuram Budi & Budi G
One Control Beth Reverb
If youre a guitar player looking to improve your playing and tone, I highly recommend joining my online lessons at Guitar Wisdom. Learn More here: https://www.tomofujitamusic.com/guitarwisdom
We have an amazing community and forum where members share their progress and challenges.
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Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW/
[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
Wisdom Picks:
Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
https://www.osiamo.com/tomo-fujita
Follow Tomo:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tomojustfunky/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomoJustFunky
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomoFujitaOfficialFanPage
Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com
00:00 Introduction and Gear Setup
03:00 The Original Vemuram Budi (Preamp & Boost)
08:20 Why I call it The Butter for your tone
14:05 About Guitar Wisdom
18:25 Vemuram Budi G (Medium Gain)
21:50 Comparison and Final Tips The Only Boost Pedals Youll Ever Need?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qodaxW9WH48/mqdefault.jpg)