Lucas is NOT educated we can tell by this very poor video.

Thanks for this I'll check mine out tomorrow but since it was sharp shouldn't you turn counter clockwise cause I see you were turning clockwise? Thanks 😊

FYI, your Fender setup instructions link is now bad (actually, they moved that page shortly after you made the video). A search for "how do i set up my stratocaster guitar properly" finds it.

I recently got my first 7.25" radius neck guitar. American Vintage II 1961 Strat. I was concerned with all that I had heard. I had it setup by a local luthier who is known for working with Strats. I have low action, no fret buzz and no choking with 10's. The key is a professional setup by someone who has a lot of Strat experience.

I love 7.25. I replace all my necks to this

That playing was really great

Trying to intonate my Clapton Strat and moving the saddle dosen't seem to changet the sharp fretted note much. Dose string age have anything to do with that?

First, props to the Traynor in the background. Second, props to name dropping Aria! Definitely my favourite brand. I have three Aria guitars from the early 70's and an 80s MIJ Aria bass as well.

Sounding great lucas. This is good information, thanks for addressing this radius topic.

Are there any differences in the intonation and how to adjust it on a Mexican made compared to American made strats? I have a 2007 MIM that has issues with intonation. My low E string's intonation is way sharp on the first couple of frets, but it is in tune on the 12th fret. Is that a different issue, like a problem with the nut? I haven't had it professionally set up.

stainless steel should be industry standard

Great video! Very informative and insightful. I’ve recently purchased a Fender Japan ST57-65. One of the earlier models from 1982 (according to the previous owner, who is a collector). JV03*** serial number stamped. Wasn’t looking for it, to be all honest. My main guitar (for festivals, concerts and outdoor events) is a Gibson Les Paul Std (2001), and my workhorse that I use for my weekly gigs is a Mexican Fender Ventura Telecaster (Roadworn from 2020). Always preferred thicker chunkier necks too, haha! Anyways, saw the recently bought ST57 on a local ad, and I thought, let’s see what the hype’s about! Plus, I’ve always had a love-hate with Strats, haha. First think I noticed was how that particular model had a rather slim neck and I was apprehensive at first. However just noodling a bit made me realise how comfortable and easy it was to bend and vibrato. (I owned an American Standard Strat, 2012, and I just could not get along with it comfortably.) Then I plugged into a ‘67 Princeton (original) and a reissue AC15 and the tone blew me away. It was warm, woody and throaty. I only had similar experiences with those ‘54 and ‘57 Master built Strats. I just couldn’t put the guitar down. The dealer told me the pickups were the original Fullerton Grey Bobbins and most of the parts were original (except for springs that were changed, tuners and frets replaced with identical string thru and fret wire because the old ones were damaged through wear and tear). I didn’t really mind because I wanted something that could rely on if I had to use a Strat for a gig. The guitar was used heavily too by the first owner. And loved. You could tell from the scuffs and the wear marks that this was someone’s first choice. Like Clapton said, “If the restaurants got good food, there’ll be a long line”. Anyways the guitar blew me away and the dealer was very gracious and generous with the price too. He said most fellas who tried it were collectors and I was one of the few who he felt would put it to use respectfully. It felt wonderfully under the fingers and you know it just wanted to be played. And I received several messaged after posting a story of my new purchase on Instagram, and from where I am (Singapore) it apparently was popular and known by friends and collectors! It was definitely one that allowed me to express myself and I’ll be honest, I’ve tried many brands and tiers that just didn’t compliment me. So I would say I was lucky and grateful for this one!

Dude, drop the effin elevator music at the end, headache, nausea 🤮

Lucas, I know that's a 70s reissue in Olympic White, what specific model description did Fender market/sell that Stratocaster as? Thanks.

Amen Brother. Hendrix Clapton Page Beck Blackmore ect all 7.25

If the circumference of the string is at 90 degrees to the saddle how does changing the string gauge alter the length?

They are all nice, from the rage to bandit.

I have a nice collection of guitars, with a pretty nice selection of different necks of course. But my hands down favorite is my 61 Strat reissue with the 7.25 radius. I have no problem hitting notes, and doing bends, but I learned to play back in the early 70s

You forgot to mention richlite. I’ve never used it but some people swear by it. ( as always; to each their own).

On 1,5mm on my Teli i chokes, brand new vintera 60s How i fix it?

this video the reason my high e strings broken, thanks 😭😭😭😭

CBS late 1970's Stratocaster 👍👍👍👍👍

Thank you for a wonderful infomercial. At least the first 2 minutes of it. I have never subscribed, and unsubscribed in such a short time. Good luck. 3-D man.

Dear Mr. 7.25 radius ambassador. Thank you for getting the word out. I really have no idea where this whole “can’t shred, can’t bend” on a 7.25 came from but thanks for taking the time, and putting forth the effort to shine some light on the subject. P.S. you rock🎸. Subscribed 👍.

WOW!!!!!! THANKS FOR THIS PRODUCT DISSECTION, AND REVIEW!!!! YOU REALLY EARNED THE "SUBSCRIPTION!!!... GOOD JOB!!!...

I've had half a dozen Peavey amps. A Classic 30, Classic 50, Backstage, Bandit, etc. I ended up with the latest version of the Envoy 110. ( New $180, delivered, several years ago) Everyone says the red stripes are the best but I'm very happy with what I have. I don't know why they quit selling this amp in the US. The Bandit is just too much amp for the home. The 110 is just the right size and sounds great. Perfect pedal platform.

Well done, I really liked the way you didn't linger about, but I definitely had to concentrate. Most informative Japan guitar outline, essential viewing.

Hey Lucaa great channel. Man I have a Japan Squire Fender stratocaster whoever had it before me either sanded or painted over the information under the neck but the serial number starts with E64 can you tell me anything about it I got it sight unseen it was a mess somebody painted it pink and white and the paint was terrible it needed some tlc rewired I has to bring it back to life and glad I did the guy that fixed it took forever and I met him like 3years after he painted it and got it sounding great. I took it to a friend who had a music store at the time and he had the other guy do the work. I was working with this guy and we started talking about guitars and I was explaining how I got the guitar and he looked at me kinda funny and said "Was it pink and white " I said "yes it was" he replied "You almost didn't get that guitar back" That guitar played so good and the action was absolutely amazing. I agreed and he told me that he got it done in like 8 or 10 days. He said I played that thing for another week and I really liked that guitar. Do you still have it do you want to sell it I said yeah I do and I wasn't going to sell it. Sorry for rambling on. It was a decent guitar story. Im still have it but it's beat down a little so I decided to restore what needs to be and was wondering if you could find any history on it thanks for letting me tell the story of a guitar that I love so dearly. Like I was saying the serial number is on the head stock and starts with E640 if you need the rest of it let me know

Thank you for sharing this, you learn more each day.

What a beautiful fat round sound !!! ( No harshness,shrillness)

JV=Joint venture NOT Japanese vintage.

I love 7.25. On strats Put on jumbo bass frets. With the frets that tall both your e strings can fall off the neck, w that curvature. But then I get a Callahan bridge that has the strings slightly closer together which is not noticeable. It solves the problem . Plays like butter.

Has anyone actually listened to Scorpions from the 70s?

any ideas on why G string is the only one that goes out of tune (sharp ) when guitar stays unplayed for couple days

That was easy on the ears...🎶

Now that was tasty !! Love the tone ! Good to see ya ,have a good one 👍🎸

Did you mention you need to set your action height and intonation before adjusting pickup height.

My tele with a 7.25 radius WILL fret out doing two step bends at certain frets. Level frets and normal action. If it were a myth, why would people say it?

I hear all this talk about how you can't bend on a 7.25 neck radius, usually from guys who can't bend on a 9.5 neck radius 😂.

I agree with everything you've said. I can shred like a mofo on a 7.25 radius with small, vintage frets. They allow for a shockingly low action. The rounded neck makes playing feel more comfortable than a 12" or 16" board, like the guitar is working harmoniously with the curvature of your hand. Especially if it's a chunky, baseball bat shape. It makes the guitar literally feel like its part of you. If any of you are unhappy with your 7.25" boards you could always get the frets re-radiused to become 9.5" or 12" with extra fall off above the 15th, it'll lower the action and give you more bending room.

Hi everyone. I have this guitar that I am choosing to sell. If you’re interested, please reach out.

You just gotta ask yourself "am I just imagining a difference"?

Lucas, I'm brand new to your site ! Liked, Subscribed, and that Bell has been RUNG ! Nice to come across this. I too cut my teeth on late 60's, early 70's Japanese Guitars ! I was lucky as I'm a white boy from Michigan, who grew up in Asia, Japan/Taiwan in the 60's / 70's My Dad would bring back several examples from Japan/ Hong Kong to our home in Taiwan back then. I was a Military Brat born in 1961 for reference. Anyway, I've poked around, and love this site, Cheers ! Mike, Santa Cruz Ca.

Hi I’m looking at a 1984 with the S1 tremolo system… what type of neck would be on that? Also what are your thoughts on the pickups? What kind are they? Thank you

What a great video

La guitarra no es arce tostado???

I fukken hate all the flat fretboards like gretsch shitars

That was a good demo. How would you set the Envoy to get smooth jazz tones?

Hii Very great video ! WIch action do you mesured on the 12th fret ?

Excellent work.