Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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 you'll 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
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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
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 you'll 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 you're a guitar player looking to improve your playing and tone, I highly recommend joining my online lessons at Guitar Wisdom. Learn More here: tomofujitamusic.com/guitarwisdom
We have an amazing community and forum where members share their progress and challenges.
Don't forget to subscribe and share this video with your friends!
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
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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
![Santana tone! #guitar #santana #europa #combat #warm #electricguitar
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
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[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063
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Don’t worry! Don’t compare! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
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![Stop Memorizing Shapes: Try This Triad Method Instead
Major Triad Inversions C Major Triads & F Major Triads on 234 String Set
In this lesson, I show you a simple way to master C and F Major triad inversions on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th string sets. We focus on understanding the notes and intervals rather than just memorizing shapes, helping you create a more musical sound when you improvise.
If you are a Guitar Wisdom member, please follow along with lesson FTR04.
Learn C & F Major triads (Root, 1st, and 2nd inversions)
Practice vertical and horizontal motion
Sing the notes as you play to internalize the sound
Apply these triads to real music
Homework: Practice these for one week (10–15 minutes a day) and let me know in the comments if you can play them without hesitating!
Gear:
Fender Juanes Signature Stratocaster
One Control BJF-S100 amp head with Celestion Vintrage 30 Speaker
Amp-RX Brown Box
One Control Beth Reverb
DAddario EXL110
Providence Cables E-205
Pickboy 1.00mm Celluloid Pick
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Intro 00:00
Juanes Stratocaster 01:15
C Major Triad Inversions on 234 set strings (Intervals) 02:22
F Major Triad Inversions on 234 set strings (Intervals) 05:25
How to apply C and F Triad Inversions to Music! 07:25
Should I memorize them? No! Do not hurry! 08:52
Important to use your Left Hand Palm Muting Technique 09:55
Triad Inversion inspired jam (C Major Scale and C, F triads) 10:52
Juanes’s Zoom Lesson 13:22
Melody & Triad Inversions (I & IV) 14:30
Homework and question 17:35
Wrap up & Thank you! 18:05 Stop Memorizing Shapes: Try This Triad Method Instead](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r4nKtKMlhyk/mqdefault.jpg)
![Just Funky Intro REAR PICKUP #guitar #JustFunky #tomofujita #gibson #es335 #gibsones335 #funkguitar
Do you like a REAR PICKUP of my 1967 Gibson ES-335? Or do you say BRIDGE PICKUP?
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
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![Strange chord? #guitar #guitarchord #guitarchords #gibson #flyingV - R b7 M3 6 9 #11
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
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![Kardian Pedal #blues #overdrive #overdrivepedal #distortion #distortionpedal
Fun using my Kardian Overdrive/Distortion Pedal today!
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
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Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com Kardian Pedal #blues #overdrive #overdrivepedal #distortion #distortionpedal](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rstmCawmd_A/mqdefault.jpg)
![15 seconds of funk guitar #edsheeran #funkguitar #guitar #baritoneguitar #prsguitar
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
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![Gretsch G6120T-55 VINTAGE SELECT EDITION! What chord? #gretsch #gretschguitars #chords
Guitar Wisdom (ebook) by Tomo Fujita
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Wisdom Picks:
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Website: https://tomofujitamusic.com Gretsch G6120T-55 VINTAGE SELECT EDITION! What chord? #gretsch #gretschguitars #chords](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/shTMdQlnNXc/mqdefault.jpg)

![Bessies Blues Melody Lesson
Lets learn Blues Melody - Bessies Blues - This blues melody contains M3 R b7 on I & IV chords then 5 M3 R (Triad Root Position) on V & IV chords and it is great way to learn chord tone with blues melody. This is one of must know elements on improvisation.
Guitar Wisdom members can watch JS07 Bessies Blues lesson at my Guitar Wisdom site.
https://tomovhxtv.vhx.tv/videos/js07-bessie-s-blues
Amp setting for this exercise:
Volume 3, Treble 8, Bass 5, Middle 6.5, Reverb 0, Master 4
GEAR:
Fender Bruno Mars Signature Stratocaster
Fender Blues Jr. 30th Anniversary
with Celestion G12M-65 Creamback Speaker
DAddario EXL110
Providence Cable E205
Pickboy 1.00mm Celluloid pick
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![Double Stops and Turnarounds Lesson
Learn to play double stops and turnarounds that will elevate your blues playing.
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Detailed lesson: FB E Blues Double Stops & Turnarounds
https://tomovhxtv.vhx.tv/videos/fb-e-blues-double-stops-turnarounds
GEAR:
Ibanez AZES31
Fender Blues Jr 30th Anniversary Model Celection G12-65 Creamback
AmpRX BrownBox
One Control Beth Reverb
Ibanez TS808
DAddario EXL110
Providence Cable E205
Pickboy 1.00mm Celluloid pick
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- On-demand lessons
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- International community
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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Basic E Shuffle Blues Riff / 12 Blues Form
02:05 - Double Stops and blues soloing ideas
04:05 - Blues Phrases vs Music Theory ( Music vs Information)
05:35 - 12 Bar Blues Shuffle Groove and thumb position
06:48 - Blues Turnaround Idea at last 2 bars
08:17 - Blues Double Stops idea / Sweet Home Chicago / Freddie King
10:58 - Buddy Guy Style Double Stops
11:20 - Ibanez TS808 Set Up for Blues
11:55 - Cat Crying Sound
12:22 - About Ibnaez AZES31 https://www.ibanez.com/usa/news/detail/20210906153655.html
13:12 - About mini switch
14:00 - How to make SRV Lenny Tone
15:20 - Review E Blues double stops and turnaround
17:25 - Blues soloing demo performance (3rd & 7th comping at first 2 chorus)
#TomoFujita #GuitarWisdom #GuitarPractice #MusicEducation
#BerkleeGuitar #GuitarTone #GuitarDynamics
#LearnGuitar #bluesguitar Double Stops and Turnarounds Lesson](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u2mb1hgaU6I/mqdefault.jpg)
![New Guitar Day! IRIS Stilblu Guitars from Toyama Japan
Lets hear my new Guitar IRIS Stilblu Guitars from Toyama Japan! This guitar is called IRIS Duo Sonic inspired guitar with Gibson scale so it is easy to play. The sound is more open and clear. These pickups are Grinning Dog Funkmaster Duo Sonic set. Lets hear it!
Grinning Dog Funkmaster Duo Sonic Pickups
DAddario EXL110
AMP-RX Brown Box
1974 Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp (Celestion G12 Neo)
One Control Beth Reverb
Vemuram Jan Ray For TF
Ibanez TS-808
Kardian Nitroglycerin
Providence Cables E205
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!
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00:00 Introduction
01:25 Clean Tone from each pickup
05:38 Autumn Leaves Chord Solo - Front Pickup
08:47 R 3 7 / R 7 3 chord voicings
10:39 How to play SOLO?
12:38 Apply Triad Inversions
14:10 Country Guitar - Middle (Front & Bridge Pickups)
15:33 Funk Guitar - Middle (Front & Bridge Pickups)
15:50 Finger Picking Blues - Rear Pickup
18:25 Isnt she lovely chords
21:32 KYOTO with Vemuram Jan Ray For TF (OD tone)
24:13 SRV Shuffle Blues with Ibanez TS808
26:43 E Shuffle Blues
28:15 Middle (Front & Rear pickups) Stack Jan Ray for TF & TS808
30:20 Lightnin Hopkins Style Finger Picking Blues with Rear Pickup & TS808
32:44 Kardian C3H5N309 = Nitroglycerin
38:15 Wrap Up New Guitar Day! IRIS Stilblu Guitars from Toyama Japan](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uaFOKQI1OCY/mqdefault.jpg)