Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
My Thoughts on Round Wound vs Flat Wound Strings.
In this video, I compare the sound and feel of regular Round Wound strings and Flat Wound strings. I use my Ibanez AZES31 (Round Wound 10.5-48) and AZES40 (Flat Wound 10-48) to demonstrate the tonal differences across various styles, including funk, blues, and jazz.
I also share some thoughts on the importance of light touch, my favorite PICKBOY picks, and how I use my Guitar Wisdom approach—focusing on sound and intervals rather than just patterns—to improve performance.
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Thank you for watching and subscribing! Please leave a comment below and let me know which string sound you prefer.
Gear used in this video:
Ibanez AZES40 & AZES31
D'Addario Chromes Flat Wound ECG23PL (10-48 set with a plain 18)
Round Wound Strings EXL110+ (10.5-48)
Amp-RX Brown Box
Bad Cat CB-15 Amp
One Control Beth Reverb (Tomo Fujita Signature)
PICKBOY 1mm Celluloid Picks
#daddario #daddariostrings #chromes #tomofujita #guitarwisdom
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!
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Follow Tomo:
Instagram: instagram.com/tomojustfunky
Twitter: twitter.com/TomoJustFunky
Facebook: facebook.com/TomoFujitaOfficialFanPage
Website: tomofujitamusic.com
00:00 Intro & about my gear
03:00 D'Addario Round Wound Strings EXL110+ (10.5-48) & Ibanez AZES31(Isn't She Lovely)
06:50 E7 Funk / Cat Walk / Fast Triplets
07:34 R 3 7 Swing Groove / F Jazz Blues
10:20 Chromes Flat Wound ECG23PL 0-48 set & Ibanez AZES40 (Walking Bassline)
13:32 Isn't she lovely rhythm guitar workout!
15:00 Joe Pass taught me this (Ah ha moment!)
16:00 No tabs, no problem
20:00 Flat wound funk!
21:15 Sunny (I improvised again!)
22:31 Wrap up
My Thoughts on Round Wound vs Flat Wound Strings.
In this video, I compare the sound and feel of regular Round Wound strings and Flat Wound strings. I use my Ibanez AZES31 (Round Wound 10.5-48) and AZES40 (Flat Wound 10-48) to demonstrate the tonal differences across various styles, including funk, blues, and jazz.
I also share some thoughts on the importance of light touch, my favorite PICKBOY picks, and how I use my Guitar Wisdom approach—focusing on sound and intervals rather than just patterns—to improve performance.
Want to improve your guitar playing? Join Guitar Wisdom for exclusive lessons on music theory, triads, and more. We focus on ear training and understanding the fretboard without relying on tabs or PDFs. Browse the lessons here: tomovhxtv.vhx.tv/browse
Thank you for watching and subscribing! Please leave a comment below and let me know which string sound you prefer.
Gear used in this video:
Ibanez AZES40 & AZES31
D'Addario Chromes Flat Wound ECG23PL (10-48 set with a plain 18)
Round Wound Strings EXL110+ (10.5-48)
Amp-RX Brown Box
Bad Cat CB-15 Amp
One Control Beth Reverb (Tomo Fujita Signature)
PICKBOY 1mm Celluloid Picks
#daddario #daddariostrings #chromes #tomofujita #guitarwisdom
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:
Instagram: instagram.com/tomojustfunky
Twitter: twitter.com/TomoJustFunky
Facebook: facebook.com/TomoFujitaOfficialFanPage
Website: tomofujitamusic.com
00:00 Intro & about my gear
03:00 D'Addario Round Wound Strings EXL110+ (10.5-48) & Ibanez AZES31(Isn't She Lovely)
06:50 E7 Funk / Cat Walk / Fast Triplets
07:34 R 3 7 Swing Groove / F Jazz Blues
10:20 Chromes Flat Wound ECG23PL 0-48 set & Ibanez AZES40 (Walking Bassline)
13:32 Isn't she lovely rhythm guitar workout!
15:00 Joe Pass taught me this (Ah ha moment!)
16:00 No tabs, no problem
20:00 Flat wound funk!
21:15 Sunny (I improvised again!)
22:31 Wrap up
