The best one is definitely 1972 fender Stratocaster. The Ernieball or strat 4 is probably the second best in my opinion. I really like it because of the vibes it gives off. Another close second would be the one with shotgun shells. I love the design and all of its other musical features. Also the silver sky gives me red hot chilli peppers vibes. I love the design of the ice blue guitar. Especially the fretboard.
@@tomm1413 My absolute favorite guitar out of the 100+ I’ve owned over the years was an 04 Mexican HSS Strat. It was a FSR model, (1 of 166) and had red sparkle paint with a matching headstock. Had to sell it because my VA disability wasn’t paying the bills, but man I miss that guitar.
@@Matthew_Klepadlo I never thought to use a humbucker for a lead, I personally just love the way a single coil cuts through. I use bridge humbuckers for rhythm primarily.
Stratocaster Fenders are some of my fav guitars . Interested to see how this goes :) Update: the fender Stratocaster 1972 is definitely the best of all of them.
I would argue that the 1961 is the best version. The first Fender Stratocaster in Ireland and it was picked up second hand by the best guitar player when he was just 15 years old.
For me I think I like the Custom Shop Thinline the best. It’s an absolute beautiful guitar and I love the warm sounds it gives off. Of course it may not be everyone’s favorite but that fine because we all have preferences.
Love those strats: My Fave are the: 3) Paoletti (looks awesome) 2) Yngwie scalloped fury - bullet truss rocks! 1) Fender USA 1972 (sounds the best!)😃 Cheers Tyler!
That tone comparison at the end really through me through a loop. Surprisingly found myself gravitating towards the sound of the H.E.R signature strat, followed by either the '72 or the Paoletti. Seemed to have a nice warm tone while maintaining that single coil clarity. Wasn't expecting that.
For looks i love the thinline one most followed by the Paoletti, and for sound I love the vintage one most followed by the Danelectro!!! Can't believe it sounded so unique!
I just got a Mexican player strat alongside a couple other players for Christmas and just started my guitar journey the difference already having something so comfortable and versatile to play is unreal and allows for a lot more practise rather than getting pain after a while very excited to see where this leads me =)
I still feel as though Strats are some of the most versatile guitars on the scene. They accommodate for so many styles and genres of guitar playing, and the feel of one is so smooth.
I’ll take this down if it’s misunderstood or offensive but with no criticism of Tyler, guitar for guitar, please, from a 30+ year player, if you’re ever in a position to buy something like that ‘72 Strat, do plenty of research. The ‘70s were largely responsible for the rise of the vintage guitar market altogether when players had to track down ‘50s and ‘60s Fenders & Gibsons because production was at such a then all-time low. Without getting into the instruments I’ve owned and played throughout life, it’s far better for someone to experience it for themselves. Take money out of the equation altogether. Passively compare a 1970s three-bolt bullet truss rod one to a pre-CBS ‘50s or ‘59 or ‘60 slab-board (big slab of rosewood). Then ask yourself if you can get the sound of the pre-CBS anywhere else. Realistically, you can’t completely, but you can get staggeringly close. Look into finding a good body and neck, and then upgrading tremolo block, nut, saddles, and seeing if you can’t find a luthier to adjust the neck angle and body joint such that you can get the truss rod adjusted to raise the resonant frequency of the neck. Go back and play the romanticized ‘70s Strat after that. It may not be so charming anymore. The vintage guitar market may well have done it to itself by pricing out anyone young and learning what an instrument can be, but it doesn’t change the instruments themselves. It’s far better experienced than heard on RUclips or lectured to by a pretentious idiot such as I may well be called for saying anything at all, but it’s not about me at all. Just an encouragement, that’s all
@@SeanWeaver No offense at all Sean. Thanks for sharing all the details and your feedback. I bought my first guitar in 81 which I still own and another I bought in 83. But I've never spent any crazy money since it's just a hobby. But I've always enjoyed playing some of the older 60 and 70s guitars that I've been lucky enough to play. If you happen know of a good luthier in the Dallas area, please let me know. On a separate note, I've been considering investing in finding a new acoustic with that vintage Martin resonance. I've played a few over the past 40 years and always loved them, especially some of the older models. But they were always out of my price range. It looks like the only new Martin model that might fit the bill is the Authentic Aged line. Any thoughts on those or alternatives I should consider?
I found the H.E.R and your homebuild silver surfer with aluminum neck best in the clean neck pickup comparison. The H.E.R. is more oldstyle stratsound and your silver surfer sounds more modern and really really awesome. If I had the choice, I would definitely choose your silver surfer 👌
I owned a 74 Fender Strat that I purchased new in early 75. It had a natural ash body and maple fretboard. It was the best playing, feeling Strat I ever owned. My PRS John Mayer Silver Sky is the closest I got in playability and feel to the 74 Strat.
You need to get your hands on an Ibanez AZ prestige HSS (the one made in Japan). As a work horse, it just can't be beaten. The roasted neck is super stable and slick to play.
Definitely the blue, 72, strat for sound and looks imo. I freaking love that one! Doesn’t hurt that I also own a blue strat with maple fretboard, but mine’s much, much, newer. 2019
Nice collection Tyler. I followed you since your Facebook days. I know doing what you do takes time and dedication. All I can say you’ve earned all the nice guitars you have. I do love Stratocasters. I remember when you played the green single cut PRS and those early funny videos you made. I’m looking forward to buying a PRS myself. The Eriza Verde SE is the one I have my eye on. Thanks for sharing your guitars they sounds amazing
@@AllforOne_OneforAll1689 There hardly going to say a Squier is a beginner level guitar when they sell them they are a business and there’s a world of difference between a Squier Strat made in china and a USA built Strat
@@deanlunn1969 Actually there really isnt a massive difference. Only the fit and finish and electronics are better on the USA made strats. I have built custom made strats and i know. Imo spend more money for a good tube amp
Tyler, the best thing about your videos is when you play, you look like you're falling in love with the sound all over again and you're actually having fun while you're playing.
Simply my opinion, bare in mind they all sounded great and I wouldn't trade them out one over another. But my top 5 I think are solid choices I got a little confused after 6-10, maybe ear fatigue. 1. Lake Placid Blue was the best to me. Might have been biased by your inspired playing or Eb tuning which is the official tuning of the strat. 2. Silver Sky 3. Malmstein or however you spell that. 4. Danelectro 84' 5. Hollow Body Strat 6. American Special Strat from Ashville NC (Shout out to Western NC where I'm from!) 7.Ernie Ball 8 Her 9. Pallettie Italian guitar. 10. Ice blue.
Every time I stumble upon this guy I marvel at how successful he's become despite being a pretty pedestrian player. Just goes to show that content, editing and film quality are so much more valuable than playing ability.
You have got to be kidding. Tyler has dedicated his life to this. Have some respect. He's an incredible player. He has given me so much inspiration. Keep going Tyler. 🤘
I only have one one guitar, so I don't have any trouble figuring out which one sounds best. Always count your blessings and look for the bright side in life 😊
The HER strat is so sick. Only other strat I’d throw in there is Corey Wong’s sig. also, you were talking about what you can do for brands - well PRS 100% owes 2 of their sold guitars to you, man! PRS SE SS, and 35th anniversary SE 24 are mine because you pointed me toward the amazingness of PRS!
Good choice on the Super Reverb. They bring out the best in my Fender Strat, my Charvel Model 1A strat, and my Les Paul (with low output, clean pickups).
Man you don't gotta apologize to us. I liked that you called yourself out though for a mistake I couldn't even hear 😆 I think it shows a lot of confidence. Love your channel man
The 72 is just gorgeous looking and sounding. I love old guitars man there’s just something about imagining all the great guitarists before you that may have played it or soloist bought it, etc. I have a 1974 Gibson southern jumbo that just invited so much imagination into my mind every time I play it. It was on the road with the doobie brothers and has some crazy stories that I know of and so many that I don’t. I’ve always wanted an old Strat and there’s just something about them being truly aged as opposed to the custom shop ones I’ve almost spent way too much on 😂 I just figure if your going to spend so much anyway, might as well make it the real thing, even though the custom shops probably play nicer and cleaner without some quirks that older relics might have. Thanks for this video man!!! So cool to see and hear some amazing instruments!!!
All terrific strats I could only narrow down to 3. The Danelectro, the H. E. R. Signature model and the 1972 Fender. I'm giving the '72 strat the very slightest edge. You gave it the best description. Workhorse of a strat.
1. Texas Special 2. 72 3. Music Man 4. PRS 5.Paoletti (The rest are kind of all just fine. The Danelectro sounds different and is awesome for something looking for that tone, but its not an everyday guitar)
I own two electric guitars: '89 Godin LG with Seymour Duncan P90's and a '94 American Standard Stratocaster, love them both....your Lake Placid Strat sounds tasty! Cheers from the West coast of Canada
My top strats with no order: Highway Strat with 70s Headstock, Danelectro, Wine barrel/shotgun shell Strat, 72 Vintage Strat. I must say that the Vintage Strat sounds the best, but it's hard to tell in a blindfold test. Plus there are some thousand bucks between the others (maybe the wine barrel/shotgun shell strat is pretty expensive aswell). Also the HER and the Mayer strats were pretty cool. The Mayer PRS sounds intentionally darker, if I want a strat, I take it as it was made. Last place is 100% the Thinline Strat, sounds especially awful with gain. The Highway Strat and the Danelectro give the best bang for the buck!
I think I actually like the aluminum one the best. They’re all really nice though. Second choice probably the Dan electro. I do like the 1972 a lot. Good job Tyler.
I like the Lake Placid one, because of its color. I have three blue guitars in my stable. The green PRS and Silver Strat with silver headstock look awesome as well. They all sounded great to me.
I have a ‘73 Strat I bought used in ‘74. I, like a knucklehead, changed the 3 way switch for a 5 way, and the bridge pickup for a Seymore Duncan. I, a complete knucklehead, did the soldering myself. I, like a knucklehead, still have the guitar but not the original switch or pickup. Through the years I even lost the chrome bridge cover. Lots of great shows and rehearsals with that Strat back then. I didn’t even get a 2nd guitar until ‘78 (which is another story for when you do your single cut video 😀). I’m a complete knucklehead.
My new strat I’m getting for Christmas is the opposite to the 72 strat the features one mine are: 1980 62 reissue Candy Apple red finish Rosewood fretboard Mother of pearl pickguard Dave Gilmour EMGs Smaller headstock
I only own a '89 strat plus which makes choosing easy. Hearing the comparison at the end was surprising as I didn't think the differences would be that noticeable.
they're all gorgeous and sound great, but i'm drawn to the Poaletti. the vintage look and history behind the materials gives it character that i adore.
Im just amazed at the clean tone comparison; they ALL sound different enough to warrant different uses. But I can see why your 72 is a go-to-guitar. The Paolete (?) and your OG strat were a close 2nd and 3rd place toss up
originally i thought i was going to like the silver sky the best, but it's actually my third favorite. the cutlass and the 72 were my number 1 and 2. i'm a heavy metal (metalcore and deathcore mostly) guy but i still can't help but love a good clean strat tone. I will say the big surprise from me was the H.E.R. signature model, very nice looking guitar, very flashy obviously but with a good sound to back it up.
I used to be more of a Gibson fan but now it's Fender all day. I'm not sure what made me switch over I think it's just simply the different sound and the wide frets.
Id kill for a Roxy Pink Silver Sky with a maple fretboard but if I was choosing one of these to walk away with I think it would be hard to pass up the Paoletti. Its the most unique and sounds killer.
My instinct says you have too many, but then I see that you have a super fly collection, like the illest. Keep doing your thing brother, you inspire…always keep that in mind.
The 72 is my favorite of yours . I have a Frankenstein SRV tribute I pieced together and refinished myself . It sounds and feels great. I keep coming back to my 2001 all original USA hardtail . i got it new for Christmas in 2002, still my #1
The mid to late 80’s Japanese Ibanez Roadstar Series ii RS and later RG models are my absolute favourite strat style guitars I had been a Gibson LP player for around 20 years and then I bought an 86 RG440 first year for the RG series and first year for the Ibanez edge tremolo factory push push coil splitting the most comfortable oiled maple neck I’ve ever played factory Pozzi lock style strap buttons and a slightly different body shape and the blade style headstock that make it unlike any RG from after 87 and it was so good that I went and sold one of my Gibson and bought a second Roadstar because the necks are so perfect they are the ultimate sleeper guitars just the 84-85’s have the pro rockr’ tremolo and they’re not as good as the edge but they are super stable as a hard tail the 86’s are the best because they have the edge tremolos and it’s the last year of the blade headstock that makes them special the 87’s are the same thing except for the “new” duckbill headstock that Ibanez is so famous for that was one of the main reasons why I never gave them a chance before but they still have that Roadstar strat style body etc. and yes the 86-87 model years are Roadstar series 2 and are not RS but rather the actual first year RG (RG being short for Roadstar guitar) anyway around it they are a super high quality vintage Japanese S style guitar…. And if they were good enough for Gary Moore and Steve Lukather and switched me from my Gibson Les Paul addiction they just might be good enough to seriously surprise anyone that has built up a bias to what Ibanez guitars are all about…. But that’s just me I play as much SRV style blues as I do Zakk Wylde style metal and my RG & RS don’t miss a beat and as a Canadian even a Gibson is imported from a different county and in my experience and opinion I find that the Japanese made electric guitars from the 80’ up till the early/mid 2000’s are some of the best playing and finished instruments available and in the last 2-3 years the market is finally starting to catch up to their quality sadly what used to be an easy way for a young kid to get a professional quality guitar that a high school kid with a part time job could get for 200-400$ has become collectable and some of these beat up old Japanese guitars from the 80-90’s are selling for more than a new Gibson and that’s 1000-2000$ Cdn range
Man, all of them look and sound so nice. The Shotgun Shell one looks the best in my opinion, the aesthetic is really metal and it does have a humbucker on the bridge. The Lake Placid Blue Vintage Strat might really be the best sounding, and also looks so nice, obviously. But all that being said, I would definetly pick the Yngwie Signature Strat, cause it sounded toe to toe with the vintage one, being atleast top 2 best sounding in my opinion. It also has single coils only, wich give you the REAL Strat experience, not to mention, its got the noise canceling pickups, making it the perfect strat for me, as a metalhead, and still sounding completely like a strat despite that.
I would check out a Squire Cyclone, it’s not bad (note I love Fender Jaguars), and the rout under the pickguard is wide open swimming pool style if you wanted to switch to other pickups.
The two best HSS S-Type guitars I have played are a G&L Fullerton Legacy and an Xotic XSC-2. However my two favourite single coil pickups are Fender (Abigail Ybarra and Josefina Campos).
I looked for a Danelectro "The '84" for a while and could never find them, except for one running waaaay above MSRP. If they ever start producing them again, I will absolutely pick one up. The Paoletti wins the list for me though. What a beautiful guitar.
It's funny, like most people I absolutely love the sound of a great strat, BUT only when someone else is playing it lol. I can't stand the sound when I'm playing one and the feel of it is wrong in my hands. It made me strictly stick with humbuckers, but I love it all!
It's almost the same for me, but with Telecasters. I love Teles for their looks and sound, and the playability is fine for most styles, but I just can't make them sound great. I want to like them more than I do in practice!
My favorite Fender Strat is my H-S strat. My second favorite is my HSS FR strat! It has a 1990 Charvel Predator body and a Squire neck. My favorite Strat of yours is the Paoletti Strat
Which Strat do you like the best?
the hollowbody looks so cool
The best one is definitely 1972 fender Stratocaster. The Ernieball or strat 4 is probably the second best in my opinion. I really like it because of the vibes it gives off. Another close second would be the one with shotgun shells. I love the design and all of its other musical features. Also the silver sky gives me red hot chilli peppers vibes. I love the design of the ice blue guitar. Especially the fretboard.
I love the silver sky
I just like strats in general, they are just the best
I love your new vintage blue strat. Definitely a great investment from your part.
You can’t go wrong with an HSS Strat. It’s got something for everybody.
My first guitar was an HSS strat and I couldn't agree more
First and most likely only electric guitar for me!
@@tomm1413 My absolute favorite guitar out of the 100+ I’ve owned over the years was an 04 Mexican HSS Strat. It was a FSR model, (1 of 166) and had red sparkle paint with a matching headstock. Had to sell it because my VA disability wasn’t paying the bills, but man I miss that guitar.
Not entirely. There’s no humbucking neck pickup, so if you want to do shreddy leads, then you are kinda forced to have that strat sound.
@@Matthew_Klepadlo I never thought to use a humbucker for a lead, I personally just love the way a single coil cuts through. I use bridge humbuckers for rhythm primarily.
Stratocaster Fenders are some of my fav guitars . Interested to see how this goes :)
Update: the fender Stratocaster 1972 is definitely the best of all of them.
I would argue that the 1961 is the best version. The first Fender Stratocaster in Ireland and it was picked up second hand by the best guitar player when he was just 15 years old.
Nah the squire bullet is Better
Tyler: "Maybe when I get 10 more strats some day I'll do a part 2"
Tyler 3 months from now: "Comparing 10 Strat-Style Guitars... PART 2!"
I've been on board since the F book days. It's been awesome watching your channel grow. Keep up the good work
For me I think I like the Custom Shop Thinline the best. It’s an absolute beautiful guitar and I love the warm sounds it gives off. Of course it may not be everyone’s favorite but that fine because we all have preferences.
Definitely the 72, hands down. All sound incredible, but the 72 does it for me. Thanks this was cool.
This guy lives every guitarists dream. Keep rocking on man 🤘
It would have been awesome to see a G&L make the list. I’ve become a big fan of those guitars
Thinking of getting a g&l fallout myself
They look gorgeous
@@lucadi-rito6193 I have an asat special. Definitely a great guitar.
Love my G&L American in lake placid blue with rosewood fret board and matching headstock.
G&L basses are great too I prefer them to fenders they are so versatile.
@@jaminpartanen9058 they’re absolutely stunning! Does it have a hard tail or trem? I
Love those strats: My Fave are the:
3) Paoletti (looks awesome)
2) Yngwie scalloped fury - bullet truss rocks!
1) Fender USA 1972 (sounds the best!)😃
Cheers Tyler!
That tone comparison at the end really through me through a loop. Surprisingly found myself gravitating towards the sound of the H.E.R signature strat, followed by either the '72 or the Paoletti. Seemed to have a nice warm tone while maintaining that single coil clarity. Wasn't expecting that.
For looks i love the thinline one most followed by the Paoletti, and for sound I love the vintage one most followed by the Danelectro!!! Can't believe it sounded so unique!
The Texas Special spoke to me, kind of unexpectedly. Nice chimey balance in the tonal qualities of that instrument. I really dig that in a Strat.
The 1972 LPB Strat is by far my favorite and my dream guitar!!! That color combination is perfect and the sound is amazing.
I just got a Mexican player strat alongside a couple other players for Christmas and just started my guitar journey the difference already having something so comfortable and versatile to play is unreal and allows for a lot more practise rather than getting pain after a while very excited to see where this leads me =)
72 Strat, Silver Sky whoa!!!!! Sick tone! Awesome video! Maybe next time compare Nash, Suhr, T Anderson, Shabat, Xotic, or Whitfill.
To me, the 72 strat sounds best. Followed by the CS Thinline!
Great video! Greetings from Norway🎸
The '72 and the Yngwie!! Seems those have the best "note-definition" - This is essential, especially playing shows!!
I still feel as though Strats are some of the most versatile guitars on the scene. They accommodate for so many styles and genres of guitar playing, and the feel of one is so smooth.
Of course they are, i would say they are #1 at versatility.
Just use a hss
@@rafaelelmachs tele
@@rafaelelmachs 335
Man, I want that 72 Strat. Such incredible tone. My second favorite is the Texas Special. But it's still a big step between those two.
I’ll take this down if it’s misunderstood or offensive but with no criticism of Tyler, guitar for guitar, please, from a 30+ year player, if you’re ever in a position to buy something like that ‘72 Strat, do plenty of research. The ‘70s were largely responsible for the rise of the vintage guitar market altogether when players had to track down ‘50s and ‘60s Fenders & Gibsons because production was at such a then all-time low. Without getting into the instruments I’ve owned and played throughout life, it’s far better for someone to experience it for themselves. Take money out of the equation altogether. Passively compare a 1970s three-bolt bullet truss rod one to a pre-CBS ‘50s or ‘59 or ‘60 slab-board (big slab of rosewood). Then ask yourself if you can get the sound of the pre-CBS anywhere else. Realistically, you can’t completely, but you can get staggeringly close. Look into finding a good body and neck, and then upgrading tremolo block, nut, saddles, and seeing if you can’t find a luthier to adjust the neck angle and body joint such that you can get the truss rod adjusted to raise the resonant frequency of the neck. Go back and play the romanticized ‘70s Strat after that. It may not be so charming anymore.
The vintage guitar market may well have done it to itself by pricing out anyone young and learning what an instrument can be, but it doesn’t change the instruments themselves.
It’s far better experienced than heard on RUclips or lectured to by a pretentious idiot such as I may well be called for saying anything at all, but it’s not about me at all. Just an encouragement, that’s all
@@SeanWeaver No offense at all Sean. Thanks for sharing all the details and your feedback.
I bought my first guitar in 81 which I still own and another I bought in 83. But I've never spent any crazy money since it's just a hobby. But I've always enjoyed playing some of the older 60 and 70s guitars that I've been lucky enough to play. If you happen know of a good luthier in the Dallas area, please let me know.
On a separate note, I've been considering investing in finding a new acoustic with that vintage Martin resonance. I've played a few over the past 40 years and always loved them, especially some of the older models. But they were always out of my price range. It looks like the only new Martin model that might fit the bill is the Authentic Aged line. Any thoughts on those or alternatives I should consider?
@@SeanWeaverwhat do you think about the 1978-1982 Tokai Springy Sound guitars in comparison to Fenders from the 70s or even the 50s and 60s Fenders?
I agree the 72 sounds the best, and also, as much as i HATE to say it, the one with the aluminum neck sounds incredible as well!
I found the H.E.R and your homebuild silver surfer with aluminum neck best in the clean neck pickup comparison.
The H.E.R. is more oldstyle stratsound and your silver surfer sounds more modern and really really awesome. If I had the choice, I would definitely choose your silver surfer 👌
Great video as always. If you're going to buy more Strats, try a Clapton Strat with the boost wiring. That gives you a massive range of tones.
The old strat you have is the best sounding but that silver surfer one also sounds incredible
I love your channel so much man inspired me to pick up guitar. Keep it going man💙
You should do a Gibson comparison with all your Gibson guitars.
I bought the first Fender at that same GC in Asheville, that was a gift but other Strat style there also.
I owned a 74 Fender Strat that I purchased new in early 75. It had a natural ash body and maple fretboard. It was the best playing, feeling Strat I ever owned. My PRS John Mayer Silver Sky is the closest I got in playability and feel to the 74 Strat.
You need to get your hands on an Ibanez AZ prestige HSS (the one made in Japan). As a work horse, it just can't be beaten. The roasted neck is super stable and slick to play.
Definitely the blue, 72, strat for sound and looks imo. I freaking love that one!
Doesn’t hurt that I also own a blue strat with maple fretboard, but mine’s much, much, newer. 2019
The aluminum neck and Squier body guitar sounded sick. My favorite sounding one was the wine barrel guitar.
The best guitar model of all time. So comfortable, nice weight, sounds fantastic, and easily modded to your own taste
The hollow body guitar sounds INCREDIBLE
Nice collection Tyler. I followed you since your Facebook days. I know doing what you do takes time and dedication. All I can say you’ve earned all the nice guitars you have. I do love Stratocasters. I remember when you played the green single cut PRS and those early funny videos you made. I’m looking forward to buying a PRS myself. The Eriza Verde SE is the one I have my eye on. Thanks for sharing your guitars they sounds amazing
The H.E.R. neck pickup was nice at the end
really liked the growl of the cs thinline and the clarity of the silver sky
Best looking: Paoletti
Favorite sound: thin line
Most unique sound: Danelectro
Honorable mention: HER strat. Really cool sound!
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Save you money, you can get great tone from a Squier Strat and a Boss Katana.
Nothing beats a true tube amp though. I went the digital route and I'm now settled into tube amps with no indication of going back
If you can’t tell a difference between a Squier and a Fender Strat keep practicing 😂
@@deanlunn1969 tell that to guys at Andertons then
@@AllforOne_OneforAll1689 There hardly going to say a Squier is a beginner level guitar when they sell them they are a business and there’s a world of difference between a Squier Strat made in china and a USA built Strat
@@deanlunn1969
Actually there really isnt a massive difference. Only the fit and finish and electronics are better on the USA made strats. I have built custom made strats and i know. Imo spend more money for a good tube amp
Tyler, the best thing about your videos is when you play, you look like you're falling in love with the sound all over again and you're actually having fun while you're playing.
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You don’t have a strat with a humbucker in it?
the one in my 75 anniversary Mexican Strat is flat and Tin can sounding.
Wow...that Danelectro kinda stood out for me.
I sort of knew what to expect with the Fenders, but the Danelectro was a pleasant surprise!
Tyler wearing a Gibson sweatshirt to test strats. classic
Simply my opinion, bare in mind they all sounded great and I wouldn't trade them out one over another. But my top 5 I think are solid choices I got a little confused after 6-10, maybe ear fatigue.
1. Lake Placid Blue was the best to me. Might have been biased by your inspired playing or Eb tuning which is the official tuning of the strat.
2. Silver Sky
3. Malmstein or however you spell that.
4. Danelectro 84'
5. Hollow Body Strat
6. American Special Strat from Ashville NC (Shout out to Western NC where I'm from!)
7.Ernie Ball
8 Her
9. Pallettie Italian guitar.
10. Ice blue.
Every time I stumble upon this guy I marvel at how successful he's become despite being a pretty pedestrian player. Just goes to show that content, editing and film quality are so much more valuable than playing ability.
You have got to be kidding. Tyler has dedicated his life to this. Have some respect. He's an incredible player. He has given me so much inspiration. Keep going Tyler. 🤘
Got my first American Deluxe HSS in '07. Such a great instrument because...versatility. You can get any sound you want. Coil split is a MUST.
I only have one one guitar, so I don't have any trouble figuring out which one sounds best.
Always count your blessings and look for the bright side in life 😊
I have one acoustic that I love and one electric that I love :) It's all you need!
@@cptvanier Same here! So true
The HER strat is so sick. Only other strat I’d throw in there is Corey Wong’s sig. also, you were talking about what you can do for brands - well PRS 100% owes 2 of their sold guitars to you, man! PRS SE SS, and 35th anniversary SE 24 are mine because you pointed me toward the amazingness of PRS!
Would love too see more videos like this. Comparing singlecuts? Teles? Etc
Good choice on the Super Reverb. They bring out the best in my Fender Strat, my Charvel Model 1A strat, and my Les Paul (with low output, clean pickups).
My USA G&L Legacy is my favorite Strat-style guitar I've ever played. It has the deep V neck profile.
Man you don't gotta apologize to us. I liked that you called yourself out though for a mistake I couldn't even hear 😆 I think it shows a lot of confidence. Love your channel man
The 72 is just gorgeous looking and sounding. I love old guitars man there’s just something about imagining all the great guitarists before you that may have played it or soloist bought it, etc. I have a 1974 Gibson southern jumbo that just invited so much imagination into my mind every time I play it. It was on the road with the doobie brothers and has some crazy stories that I know of and so many that I don’t. I’ve always wanted an old Strat and there’s just something about them being truly aged as opposed to the custom shop ones I’ve almost spent way too much on 😂 I just figure if your going to spend so much anyway, might as well make it the real thing, even though the custom shops probably play nicer and cleaner without some quirks that older relics might have. Thanks for this video man!!! So cool to see and hear some amazing instruments!!!
All terrific strats I could only narrow down to 3. The Danelectro, the H. E. R. Signature model and the 1972 Fender. I'm giving the '72 strat the very slightest edge. You gave it the best description. Workhorse of a strat.
Hey cool I’m actually looking for a strat right now, awesome that this came out when it did!
1. Texas Special
2. 72
3. Music Man
4. PRS
5.Paoletti
(The rest are kind of all just fine. The Danelectro sounds different and is awesome for something looking for that tone, but its not an everyday guitar)
I own two electric guitars: '89 Godin LG with Seymour Duncan P90's and a '94 American Standard Stratocaster, love them both....your Lake Placid Strat sounds tasty!
Cheers from the West coast of Canada
Strats IMO are the sexiest guitars! Their shape is so iconic and comfortable to play.
The ‘72 Strat was my fav, then the Silver Surfer, then the Danelectro. ✌🏼 Great Video 🙏🏻
My top strats with no order: Highway Strat with 70s Headstock, Danelectro, Wine barrel/shotgun shell Strat, 72 Vintage Strat. I must say that the Vintage Strat sounds the best, but it's hard to tell in a blindfold test. Plus there are some thousand bucks between the others (maybe the wine barrel/shotgun shell strat is pretty expensive aswell). Also the HER and the Mayer strats were pretty cool. The Mayer PRS sounds intentionally darker, if I want a strat, I take it as it was made. Last place is 100% the Thinline Strat, sounds especially awful with gain. The Highway Strat and the Danelectro give the best bang for the buck!
I think I actually like the aluminum one the best. They’re all really nice though. Second choice probably the Dan electro. I do like the 1972 a lot. Good job Tyler.
I like the Lake Placid one, because of its color. I have three blue guitars in my stable. The green PRS and Silver Strat with silver headstock look awesome as well. They all sounded great to me.
the Musicman was my favorite for the cleans, but that Yngwie Strat sounded unique!
I have a ‘73 Strat I bought used in ‘74. I, like a knucklehead, changed the 3 way switch for a 5 way, and the bridge pickup for a Seymore Duncan. I, a complete knucklehead, did the soldering myself. I, like a knucklehead, still have the guitar but not the original switch or pickup. Through the years I even lost the chrome bridge cover. Lots of great shows and rehearsals with that Strat back then. I didn’t even get a 2nd guitar until ‘78 (which is another story for when you do your single cut video 😀). I’m a complete knucklehead.
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The 72 lake placid was absolutely wonderful. I've always wanted a 72 or 73 in that color. Maybe one day I'll be able to afford one. :)
My new strat I’m getting for Christmas is the opposite to the 72 strat the features one mine are:
1980 62 reissue
Candy Apple red finish
Rosewood fretboard
Mother of pearl pickguard
Dave Gilmour EMGs
Smaller headstock
i love the Paoletti Stratospheric one but i especially like the strings on it.
the 1972 definitely sounds the best.
1972 Fender Strat is the winner for me. Great review!
I only own a '89 strat plus which makes choosing easy. Hearing the comparison at the end was surprising as I didn't think the differences would be that noticeable.
they're all gorgeous and sound great, but i'm drawn to the Poaletti. the vintage look and history behind the materials gives it character that i adore.
Im just amazed at the clean tone comparison; they ALL sound different enough to warrant different uses. But I can see why your 72 is a go-to-guitar. The Paolete (?) and your OG strat were a close 2nd and 3rd place toss up
originally i thought i was going to like the silver sky the best, but it's actually my third favorite. the cutlass and the 72 were my number 1 and 2. i'm a heavy metal (metalcore and deathcore mostly) guy but i still can't help but love a good clean strat tone. I will say the big surprise from me was the H.E.R. signature model, very nice looking guitar, very flashy obviously but with a good sound to back it up.
I used to be more of a Gibson fan but now it's Fender all day. I'm not sure what made me switch over I think it's just simply the different sound and the wide frets.
You should do an updated guitar collection video!
Tyler:at high gain level
Also Tyler:proceeds to play with gain 2 then changes it to 6.5😂
Id kill for a Roxy Pink Silver Sky with a maple fretboard but if I was choosing one of these to walk away with I think it would be hard to pass up the Paoletti. Its the most unique and sounds killer.
My instinct says you have too many, but then I see that you have a super fly collection, like the illest. Keep doing your thing brother, you inspire…always keep that in mind.
Is that an e-mail?
The 72 is my favorite of yours .
I have a Frankenstein SRV tribute I pieced together and refinished myself . It sounds and feels great.
I keep coming back to my 2001 all original USA hardtail . i got it new for Christmas in 2002, still my #1
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First of all they all seem to have their own unique tones but I really am loving your 1972 baby the most
Your 72' Strat in LPB blows away all the others. That was a Win!
The mid to late 80’s Japanese Ibanez Roadstar Series ii RS and later RG models are my absolute favourite strat style guitars I had been a Gibson LP player for around 20 years and then I bought an 86 RG440 first year for the RG series and first year for the Ibanez edge tremolo factory push push coil splitting the most comfortable oiled maple neck I’ve ever played factory Pozzi lock style strap buttons and a slightly different body shape and the blade style headstock that make it unlike any RG from after 87 and it was so good that I went and sold one of my Gibson and bought a second Roadstar because the necks are so perfect they are the ultimate sleeper guitars just the 84-85’s have the pro rockr’ tremolo and they’re not as good as the edge but they are super stable as a hard tail the 86’s are the best because they have the edge tremolos and it’s the last year of the blade headstock that makes them special the 87’s are the same thing except for the “new” duckbill headstock that Ibanez is so famous for that was one of the main reasons why I never gave them a chance before but they still have that Roadstar strat style body etc. and yes the 86-87 model years are Roadstar series 2 and are not RS but rather the actual first year RG (RG being short for Roadstar guitar) anyway around it they are a super high quality vintage Japanese S style guitar…. And if they were good enough for Gary Moore and Steve Lukather and switched me from my Gibson Les Paul addiction they just might be good enough to seriously surprise anyone that has built up a bias to what Ibanez guitars are all about…. But that’s just me I play as much SRV style blues as I do Zakk Wylde style metal and my RG & RS don’t miss a beat and as a Canadian even a Gibson is imported from a different county and in my experience and opinion I find that the Japanese made electric guitars from the 80’ up till the early/mid 2000’s are some of the best playing and finished instruments available and in the last 2-3 years the market is finally starting to catch up to their quality sadly what used to be an easy way for a young kid to get a professional quality guitar that a high school kid with a part time job could get for 200-400$ has become collectable and some of these beat up old Japanese guitars from the 80-90’s are selling for more than a new Gibson and that’s 1000-2000$ Cdn range
The 72 wins for me with Malmsteens in closes second.
Thanks for the comparisons. Awesome!
I haven’t checked this channel in a while, you really lost a lot of weight. You look great!
Man, all of them look and sound so nice.
The Shotgun Shell one looks the best in my opinion, the aesthetic is really metal and it does have a humbucker on the bridge.
The Lake Placid Blue Vintage Strat might really be the best sounding, and also looks so nice, obviously.
But all that being said, I would definetly pick the Yngwie Signature Strat, cause it sounded toe to toe with the vintage one, being atleast top 2 best sounding in my opinion. It also has single coils only, wich give you the REAL Strat experience, not to mention, its got the noise canceling pickups, making it the perfect strat for me, as a metalhead, and still sounding completely like a strat despite that.
Love the video!! I love the Cutlass and Silver Sky best. Hey, which cutlass is it? CT50?
The '72 sounds the most strat like to me. But I have to admit, I'm pleasantly surprised that I love the sound of the H.E.R. strat the most.
I wish the ESP Snapper was on this list (the original) such an incredibly overlooked guitar
The PRS is surprisingly good! 2nd to the 72’ Strat.
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They all sounded like a strat on the neck pickuo! Cool!
My faves were Paoletti, the H.E.R, and the 1972. 1972 definitely takes the cake for sound
I would check out a Squire Cyclone, it’s not bad (note I love Fender Jaguars), and the rout under the pickguard is wide open swimming pool style if you wanted to switch to other pickups.
The two best HSS S-Type guitars I have played are a G&L Fullerton Legacy and an Xotic XSC-2. However my two favourite single coil pickups are Fender (Abigail Ybarra and Josefina Campos).
I actually really like the Thinline strat it’s sounds amazing how do you not like the sound of it I can have it if you don’t like it
I looked for a Danelectro "The '84" for a while and could never find them, except for one running waaaay above MSRP. If they ever start producing them again, I will absolutely pick one up.
The Paoletti wins the list for me though. What a beautiful guitar.
That last clean neck comparison was surprising how similar they all sounded. Feel in the hands is so important tho.
That 'Wine Barrel' Strat is fire also. That lone Golden A string, nice touch
All of them are great strats, but that Thinline intrigues me. I’ve got a 2001 Squier (Standard) and a Schecter Nick Johnston HSS. Love them both!
It's funny, like most people I absolutely love the sound of a great strat, BUT only when someone else is playing it lol. I can't stand the sound when I'm playing one and the feel of it is wrong in my hands. It made me strictly stick with humbuckers, but I love it all!
It's almost the same for me, but with Telecasters. I love Teles for their looks and sound, and the playability is fine for most styles, but I just can't make them sound great. I want to like them more than I do in practice!
My God, there are so many Strat models out there that my favorites didn’t even show up. But that ‘72 is my favorite of yours.
My favorite Fender Strat is my H-S strat. My second favorite is my HSS FR strat! It has a 1990 Charvel Predator body and a Squire neck.
My favorite Strat of yours is the Paoletti Strat