Electric Guitar on a BUDGET - Is this good enough for my students? 

This guy tuned his guitar like it was nothing!

It’s Giveaway time! Would you like to win a black squier bullet telecaster that you saw on my RU-vid video. How to win this? Go to @tomojustfunky on Instagram. The Winner will be announced next week!! Are you excited? This was the first time ever I unboxed a new guitar. Hope you like this video! Please leave your feedback here! Thanks guys!!

Nothing wrong with that guitar that a few screwdrivers, a soldering iron and some new strings couldn't fix. Beginners should not only learn how to play but also learn to repair and maintain their guitars.

Any guitar will sound good in Tomo's hand.

It's insane how much more important is to be able to play, instead of the price tag on the guitar. A pro can make a 100$ guitar sound like a 1000$ one :D

I believe it’s a good deal, good value. Improvements can be made but it’s not expensive improvements. I asked an old friend; what kind of guitar is a good guitar? He says; “ one that stays tuned”. Nobody has to spend crazy money anymore. Thank you sir.

“My amp gets a little noisy, so if I hit hard it’s calm” it’s funny a man that’s been playing the instrument for 40 so years is still just having fun with it. Love to see it!

this dude really smack that amp to fix the hum lmao

Tomo's playing shows that nearly any guitar can be a good guitar in the hands of a master. It's not the instrument. It's the player. Yes, there was a problem with the switch (I would consider that unacceptable for a new instrument), but for the price and how simple it would be to get working I think it was a pretty good deal for how nice it sounded.

I have been playing guitar for 37 years and I still really enjoyed this video - really mediative and relaxing

Man you make me happy and get excited to learn and play more. Thanks for your videos and replying to everyone too

Doesnt mater how cheap the guitar would be. You play it in the most expensive way. You are one of the most expensive guitar player in the universe. Love and respect from India

Tomo! I'm proud to say I've owned the blue version of this guitar for over a year and a half now and I love it. My pickup selector switch works fine, so I was really sad to see yours didn't ship with a fully functioning one. Really glad you gave this guitar the attention it needed!

I'm an older black guy from the Mississippi Delta. It's crazy how I've met a number of Japanese guys over the years (Hiro of Soundgarden from Chicago was one of my best friends ever). Tomo can really get down with blues music sounds, and with accuracy. I believe there's something about Japanese music and the pentatonic scales that lends itself to the blues in a natural way. Of course, for me, having grown up with all kinds of sounds in the Delta as a kid of meager means, I can really appreciate Tomo's work. Still, mostly, I appreciate Tomo's generosity of spirit, wisdom, mingled with that which is Japanese too, I suspect. Be safe Tomo and stick around a while. Peace and Harmony.

I’ve had my Squier Bullet Tele for 2 years, my first and only guitar, and I’ve played multiple professional jazz gigs with it, it really is an amazing guitar(especially with new pickups). The fretboard is actually smoother than more expensive teles and is just on another level of comfortability that is unmatched, truly an underrated piece of equipment.

Since there is so much variation in quality of cheap guitars I'd recommend buying from the store instead of online. If you play 5 of the same model at Guitar Center you'll find one that plays better than the others, and one with a defect!

Hi Tomo. I am a cellist studying at NEC in Boston. Since I’ve had so much time at home I’ve been brushing up on my guitar skills with the same squier telecaster. Love your videos!

I have the Bullet Tele and Strat. I love them both. No problem with the switches!

Bought this guitar and amp after watching this demo.I bought it second hand with the amp for £60 and WOW.Underated is an understatement. It's a keeper for sure. Thank you sir for a great demo.

I have a Bullet Strat that I paid $150 as a gift to my daughter. I feel guilty that I like playing it more than my (quite a bit more) expensive Gibsons, lately.

Awesome the sound is so jazzy,best budget jazz guitar!!!

One of the nicest guitars I ever played was a Squier Bullet Strat in the guitar shop. It was just an exceptionally good specimen of a cheap guitar and I should've followed my heart and bought it on the spot.

thank you for making videos like this!! I appreciate that even though you work with students and professionals, but you still take time to go over the basics and the starting stuff!! you’re so cool!

I'm convinced this man can't play a single wrong note

I wish I was your neighbour just to hear you noodle around like that

I have the same guitar in surf green and I love it! Not just a great guitar “for the money,” it’s actually a great guitar! To me, it is exactly what a Tele was meant to be, no frills, gets the job done, not too precious, just a good solid guitar, and it feels great up and down the neck!

You are one of my biggest inspirations, without fail i get inspired every time I hear you play, awesome video.

Greetings from Germany, love all your videos ! All your videos are super good! I've been playing guitar for about 12 years and I'm only 22 years old, I'm happy about every new video. All videos are very educational. I hope that I can jam someday along with you 🎸

Its not the guitar that makes it good, its the player.

Thank for the vid Tomo. I was tossing up between this and the Epiphone, Les Paul special. Nice playing mate, just started playing again after a 15 year lapse. Lachlan greetings from Australia.

You are a legend, thanks for sharing your knowledge to the world. Greetings from Colombia, keep doing awesome

This was the best first unboxing 🎸 video!

Hey Tomo I love your videos and hope that one day I will be able to enter Berklee and take classes with you!

Please do another video with a working Bullet Tele. I love listening to you play.

I watch every video on your channel Tomo and it inspires and me so much to play electric guitar; especially knowing that you're a teacher to two of my fav guitar players John Mayer and Michael Lemmo...I'm a college student and i've been saving up to buy a strat.. But my dad had to undergone a heart surgery earlier this year and i had to use all of my saving to support the cost of his surgery which was 40k.. I hope that someday i can jam along with you Tomo!

Tomo, thanks for uploading alot of videos lately, they are making my quarentine a lot better and alot more productive. Much peace and love from Brazil!

2:05 yeah they are bumpy, sharpy. Love the Twang of the Tele. I gotta learn that Tune by ear.

Love the shirt by the way. Michael Lemmo is one of my favorite guitarists today.

That sounded so good Tomo that I think you should just give me all your other guitars . There's no point in having them anymore . You found the one ;)

Just got the exact same guitar, no complaints, I've been playing guitar for 60 years, since I was ten, I wish we had guitars like this, when I started.

Thanks for doing these type of videos! I love your Guitar Wisdom course. With that and these videos, you help us to stop chasing products and start learning music!

Really nice, Tomo! Greetings from Boxford, MA

I have a $75 stratocaster. Its pretty good and the neck is maple thats why i love it so much its so smooth and good sounding too

i have the sameish tele i have the affinity version with the maple fretboard, mine is great and the shop i bought it set it up wonderfull. for only 200 euros in here europe. I was amazed by how good this guitar is for the price. Its better if you go to a store and buy it there so you dont have a unlucky switch issue.

This vid gives me hope. I’ve been stressing about buying an affordable electric guitar that wasn’t trash, hoping to transition from my cheap acoustic. Glad to know there’s decent, affordable guitars. I won’t have to wait years to get an electric, thx for the great video

I'm here thanks to Music is Win! Tomo you are an incredible player 🤯

$200 white tele, affinity series. I love it!!!

Thank you so much for your guitar wisdom. I really enjoy your content. God bless.

Just received a Squier Bullet Stratocaster HSS Hardtail Limited Edition and mine is great even the tuners work well.

I got a $230 used Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster and it's one of my favorite guitars.

I think it's a good deal and you're a great teacher. I really can't wait to join your class guitar wisdom. I'm looking forward to learning so much from you!

Love your playing style👏🏻👏🏻

Like your playing! Thank you for the demo and review. Easy fixes for the price.

I just got mine in lake placid blue the other day! Love it

I just picked up this guitar, overall very good but same switch issue. I installed a new switch, polished the frets and treated the fingerboard with Dunlop oil. Now the guitar is great for the money. If you can work on guitars, these are great values. New switch was $9

I tested the limited edition bullet telecaster in sparkle red. The tone is spectacular for an affordable tele. Two thumbs up for this one. Sounds better than some high end ones i played. Yes needs a little filing n setup. Better strings. Try it through a tube amp. It smokes then.

Hello friend. When adding contact cleaner always turn pots and switches very slowly. That'll clean them best. Fast spinning or switching doesn't work as well. Thanks for your time.

I love tomo can’t wait to get my guitar

Hi Tomo , love your videos & your playing, you have a wonderful personality.

Oh shit, your wearing a “Lemmo” shirt for Micheal Lemmo... that’s awesome. I saw your episode on Normans Rare Guitars where you and him jammed and he said he had lessons from you and attributes some of his success to you and your advice. You both are such amazing players and so humble

Amazing!! Thank you stomp for Making guitar fun again 😎

Chuckled cuz I hit my amp when it gets noisy and it stops haha. Great vid as always tomo!

Just to clarify - the reason manufactures at this price point use ceramic pickups is because they can achieve a thicker sound and use less copper windings and thus keep the cost low. So the neck pickup will be a little muddy but they will accept distortion giving a sound closer to a humbucker than a single coil. Made in Mexico Fenders often use ceramic pickups and many prefer the warmer output. So there it is ....

I recently bought the butterscotch blonde bullet tele. All I had to do was adjust the intonation and tune it. Its a freaking great guitar. Love it.

Long time player here and I just bought one for kicks. I have a couple Strats but always wanted a Tele. Got mine on sale at Musicians Friend for $129! Ordered Original Vintage Tele Pickups and an upgraded 4 Way Control Plate which should be here soon which will take it to another level. I think it's a great deal for the money as it comes out of the box. Love your channel my friend, thank you for it!

A honest deal.. with a new switch (few dollars) it's a nice beginner's axe! It's a joy to see you play guitar, Tomo! 🧡

Just bought the Squire Bullet Strat and have the same problem. But fixed the fret problem by polishing the fretboard with some lemon oil. Works wonder! Also adjusted the tuner, bridge and pickup height as per recommended from one of your video (how to set up a guitar). Really helpful Tomo. You stay safe as well. Keep rocking!

You are such a nice guy, Tomo! Love to see you play so effortlessly. You can tell how much you enjoy making music. Thanks for the video all the way from Chile!

Bummer about the bridge pu. $158 is still good. I recently bought my first Squier, a Jazzmaster Deluxe for $350 per a "Lemmo Demo" of all things. The neck quality is phenomenal: rolled edges, zero fret sprout, frets leveled and polished, dark rosewood board and a slick, satin neck finish. Besides a few things, it is honestly up there with MIA. Anyways, thanks for what you do and how you inspire. Stay healthy!!

Back in the `70`s we had a couple high school rock bands. The best lead guitarist could play Led Zep just like the record. He always used the cheapest guitars and sounded great.

I have the Squier standard Telecaster so just a little but more expansive and it's really good to strat guitar ! And thanks Tomo for that vidéo 😄😄

Thanks for this video Tomo! I have this same guitar in butterscotch blackguard with a maple neck. It's the FSR Bullet Tele and I got it on sale for $149 shipped! My pickups and switch work perfectly. The only thing I had to do was sand down the fret ends. It plays beautifully and I agree that the neck feels great. So glad you did an affordable guitar video. We all can't afford the fancy stuff. Especially during these trying times having a budget friendly guitar for practice and most of all the pure enjoyment of playing can't be beat.

Just bought butterscotch color two days ago. From guitar center. Plays great. Really like it. 149.00 plus tax . They're impressive for the price.

Great video Tomo! 🙌🏼

I'm hooked on buying Squiers from pawn shops.

Hey Tomo, I have a strat and I’ve been playing for a few years now. Unfortunately I don’t have a good amp as I don’t have the greatest amount of money. I have taught myself all the scales and covered most songs at the age of 15, but my real question is are there any amps that you recommend that aren’t extremely expensive, as mine make this annoying cracking sound. Thanks

the guitar sounds great through the bass amp, but then again, it's not hard to sound good when your playing is that proficient. Great vid!

I would recommend a poor beginner to buy a cheap guitar but a mid range amp. Because it helped me soo much. Later when i bought my ibanez jem, i didnt have to change to a good amp.

Awesome skills! Arigato Tomo

Yes the frets are rough but play and they clean right up! Glad you reviewd and came up with same conclusion. Indeed.

Thank you so much for this video. It is not always about how much you pay. Better to play instead of getting caught up in gear! Thanks again!

Roso very good GRASSHOPPER! I HAVE THE STRAT HSS THE TELE AND BULLET MUSTANG.

Wow, you have a room full of GOODIES!!! Good stuff Tomo!

Living here in Europe (UK) Harley Benton are really popular. I have the TE30, which cost less than $100 and is a very nice guitar. No problems at all. They make some fantastic instruments for beginners and there are many experience players gigging them, also. Stay safe Tomo.

Thank you - such a great, fun review - very informative, and I love your playing and demo of this guitar. I bought this guitar (Lake Placid Blue) in 2021. Very playable right out of the box. Pickups are good, not great. Needed a few fret end smoothed/filed and a basic setup. I've played it a lot, and really enjoy the look and feel of it. I have since replaced the plastic nut with a Fender brand bone nut, Fender locking tuners and a set of Hot Seymour Duncan Tele pickups. Still, the total cost for this guitar, (which now plays, feels, looks and sounds GREAT) even with all those upgrades - was a very reasonable $424.00 I think that it's now as good as, or better than the other two much more expensive Telecasters that I have, and I still play this guitar a LOT. Great guitar for beginners and for modders, IMHO!

Love it man. Leo sure got it right

6:29 "I think a sex is good"

"Al' u ruke Mandusica Vuka svaka puska bice ubojita" Rough translation: In hero's hand every weapon will be deadly.

A poor workman blames his tools. Thanks! I am buying one for Christmas as a reward to myself for getting through a tough year.

Just got my first guitar and was looking for a video like this

I bought the same one a year ago and it sounds amazing with a good amp! thank's for sharing it

Nice video tomo, im about to get one between squier tele or strato as my first guitar

Nice guitar! Ok, now change, the selector, the pots, the nut, the bridge, the pickups, the frets, the strings, buy a case, refinish it, and make a good setup! Then make another video! 🥰 If you buy cheap equipment (like babicz or Wilkinson..) you can do it on budget also

More Tomo unboxing videos! Very cool

Loved how you kept it honest. Too bad you couldnt review the pickups and electronics. I have the same guitar in surf green🙌

I own several squires, the bullet series is a good guitar if you’re into upgrading the electronics, the neck is the big thing with Squires they are damn near unbeatable. Spend the extra $200 and get a classic vibe series I recently purchased a 72 thin line Squier classic vibe, It has been rated better than a lot of fenders give it a shot you will not want to put it down

tomoさん、今日も楽しませていただきます。椅子もカッコイイですね。楽器は一生モノだと思ってますので、最近は買っていませんが、これから買うguitarはoldにしようと思います。いいね👍😄🎸

More of this! This is amazing!

Tomo, i decided to buy this type of Guitar. It'l be my first Tele. Arigatogozaimasu Fujita-San. Btw, is that Michael Lemmo shirt? Nice one.

I own 13 guitars, and I just bought one of these, surf green, $129 on sale. I love this guitar! I agree 100% with promoting this as a good guitar. May need to polish the fret ends, but anyone can do it. Takes about 5 minutes, and you won't hurt the neck, because it's unfinished. Good, honest video! The tops of my frets smoothed out after playing it for awhile.?