5 *Affordable* SUPER STRATS Every Guitarist Should Try!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Check out 5 of my favorite Super Strats! Let me know if you have a favorite that is not on my list! Enjoy :) Guitar links/info: 1. Schecter c-1 - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzJ1qe 2. Sterling JP - sweetwater.sjv.io/XYd6dy 3. Cort G300 - www.cortguitars.com/product/item.php?it_id=1608597829 4. Ibanez S - sweetwater.sjv.io/Y91O1K 5. Shijie TM5 - shijieguitars.com/root/guitars/tm-series 6. SIRE T7 HH - sweetwater.sjv.io/rQGVGd

[@sonykponyruznyksruznyk]

hey, could you please review the schecter´s synyster gates standard? i would love to hear you opinion about that guitar and i´m sure i´m not the only one :D thank you!!

[@omrizer1391]

Well, Cort are terrible, Schecter are great but not my favourite, Sterling are amazing, and Ibanez I don’t have an opinion about them

[@stumpe3942]

Shijie says it has nickel frets?

[@bostonbesteats364]

@@stumpe3942 I would ask, as it might depend on the production year or what option was ordered. I can see some TM-5's on Reverb where the actual signed Shijie certificate says "stainless", but others that say "nickel" on the certificate.

[@creepinonthebabes]

i have the Schecter C-1 Platinum Translucent Black it has EMG 81 85, set neck, extra jumbo frets. i got it on sale for $500 a couple years ago, now its $750, plays great. made in south korea.

[@DominickChirchirillo]

I'm mostly a telecaster and les paul special guy. I'm mostly not into "metal" / floyd rose guitars but a few weeks ago I was in a local shop and fell in love with a Jackson soloist. I couldn't stop thinking about it and went back the next day and bought it. I love that guitar. I cant stop playing it.

[@brrblack497]

After owning Fender, Schecter, Washburn, Ibanez AZ, Stearling and Kiesel, I fell in love with Charvel DK 22 with standard trem', Still have the Fenders and Keisels.

[@nazmoking3171]

Yep same here my Charvel MIM is my best guitar. They arguably make the best super Strat's in the industry!

[@Anthony-qh1xv]

It’s crazy you say this, because I feel the exact same way! There is just something different about the Charvel DK 24! It made me literally sell my Gibson 50s standard Les Paul! Because I didn’t want to play it that much while owning the DK 24! Charvels are genuinely unbelievable.

[@Noillintents]

1K+ is not affordable dude. That’s a serious purchase.

[@thatjacksondude858]

After years of swooning over them, I finally got a Charvel So-Cal earlier this year and I absolutely love that thing. I know some of the stuff is more traditional that what these offer, such at the blocky neck joint, but the next profile is just perfect for my hand.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Some day I will get a Charvel.

[@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388]

Chavel and Jackson are both owned by Fender Musical Instrument Co. I own a Chavel single cut 25.5 LP but they don’t make them anymore.

[@donaldfoster5998]

I love my DK 24 HH, it is my favorite playing guitar. I like the S series Ibanez too but not as much although it is so light.

[@brianbergmusic5288]

Word. I have a Charvel So-Cal and I also find it to be my favorite guitar that I've used. There is nothing wrong with the pickups, the 1000 series Floyd Rose works great, the compound radius is ergonomic and last (but not least) STAINLESS STEEL FRETS! Occasionally I do wish the bolt-on heel was more modernized, but it's not a big deal when it's a 22-fret anyways. On the topic of the heel/neck joint: I have a cheapo-Schecter 7-string with 24 frets that has a basic bolt-on neck but the upper 23 & 24 fret access is so atrocious with BOTH the body-horn and the heel blocking my hand that I'm not sure why they bothered in the first place unless it's only for tapping. I guess if you want extra frets, you gotta work on the upper fret access some more in my opinion.

[@SamaelDionysus]

building one yourself may not be the most practical option, but it is SO rewarding! I built one using a hardtail HSS body that my uncle helped me paint in his garage, a mighty mite 9.5 radius neck with sperzel locking tuners, and for pickups i used a dimarzio cruiser neck, true velvet middle, and super distortion for the bridge. i ended up taking it apart a long time ago and used some of the parts for other guitars, but i'm in the process of finally rebuilding it 🥰

[@JohnnyRestrayned]

As many have already mentioned, Charvel San Dimas and Charvel DK24, are hands down fantastic super strats! I own two Made in Mexico Charvels and they play like butter. They are usually around $1000 new, but you can also find them much less on the used market.

[@donaldfoster5998]

Yup! have one and love it

[@Anthony-qh1xv]

Yeah, they are literally the best. My DK 24 made me sell my Gibson Les Paul standard 50s! Not kidding. Third stupidly good for the price point. I literally preferred the Charvel over my Gibson

[@vesslewis9166]

I have bought guitars based on your reviews and did not regret it. But I have to say for someone in the budget superstrat market, you can't overlook the HB fusion series. My first gen Fusion maple neck/ mahogany body Floyd equipped monster is still amazing me even today. I've had it for about three years and paid around $350 and you could probably pick up used for less. SS frets,Grover tuners, split coil HH. I threw some SDs at it (even though the stockers were okay) and it is right up there with my Ibanez , strats and pauls.

[@dontderockmerizz3211]

Great video Darrell. My super strat made in the USA is my 1991 Fender Prodigy. Paid $349 back then & it’ll hold its own with any other super strat.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

No guitar I've ever tried in my life gave me the same feeling I get when I play my Ibanez AZ Premium, this guitar has been my main ever since I got it and I'll never part with it :)

[@metalhead_1996]

The Schecter and the Shijie, but then I’m only fuelling my G.A.S. 😅

[@SeRgU123]

I have an Ibanez S521 and it is an incredible deal. Great tune stability, amazing playability, decent sound and the best, incredible looking.

[@donaldfoster5998]

Thinking about picking one up next time I see one locally

[@just8abug]

Based on your review of the Schecter C1 SLS Elite, I purchased one a few years ago and absolutely love that guitar. Just a beautiful, specked out instrument and sounds fantastic with the Fishman PU's! All credit goes to you Darrell.

[@creepinonthebabes]

need more hard tails options., HH, spoke wheel truss rod, ss extra jumbo frets, ebony fretboard locking tuners. 1v 1t

[@michaelschiessl8357]

We love this channel Darrell gives us GAS all the time..Thanks for the content Darrell!!

[@_JustinCase_]

Excellent video, as usual! Always liked the Ibanez S-series, yet I've never owned one. Hmmm....

[@vesslewis9166]

I got the SA160 SSH/rosewood body used for $300 after Darrel's review and I love that thing. What a great guitar.

[@TheSavagederek]

That last one with the weird name looks gorgeous . The Harley Benton Fusion are ace also .

[@greekfreak1980]

-Ibanez RG Genesis Series ( Made in Japan re-issue of the iconic RG Prestige Series from the 90's) for under 1000 Euros. -Charvel Pro Mod Series, San Dimas or So-Cal ( for a more oldschool 80's style superstrat) or the DK24 ( for more modern type of superstrat). Those would be my recommendations.

[@marklucas_music878]

I've got the Court G300. It's so good. Highly recommend

[@Anthony-qh1xv]

I’ve had the Charvel D24 for about a year now, and I can confidently say that it’s the best guitar I’ve ever owned. I literally sold my Gibson 50 standard less Paul, because I didn’t play it, or like playing it as much as the Charvel! I’ve not played anything that’s been more expensive that I thought was better, maybe fancier, but genuinely if you buy a DK 24, you are set for life with about as good of a shredder as it gets

[@thebaldshredder]

Nice list. I'd have to add the made in Mexico Charvels. My DK24 is outstanding.

[@nazmoking3171]

Same here. Darrel doesn't play Charvels - but he should. My Charvel MIM is my best guitar for sure.

[@thebaldshredder]

@@nazmoking3171 he did a review on a white Charvel Tele a while back. Not sure if he still has it.

[@donaldfoster5998]

@@nazmoking3171 Me too

[@danielstryhanyn7278]

These are great guitars! Also I think Yamaha Pacifica 612 is another great super strat. No stainless steel frets but it is speced out.

[@tomaslopez2940]

It's not a superstrat if it doesn't have a locking trem. I have one, and I love it, but it's only an S-type.

[@danielstryhanyn7278]

@@tomaslopez2940 Nice. There are different trems out there. Whatever works best.

[@donaldfoster5998]

Revstars are great, all Yamaha's are somewhat underrated

[@seniorwent1601]

Bro I'm a fan of ibanez s series.

[@d3w4yn3]

Okay, so, Darrell, a lot of people give you the beat-down for having some pretty pricey guitars in some of your reviews, but... you have vindicated yourself here man!!! I could piece together the cash to buy any one of these, even in a living from one payday to the next kind of a budget! And these are some really great guitars! I think your long experience with each of these translates to giving us very high confidence in any of these! Great post!!! Don't let them whine this time!!! Hahahaha!!!

[@JonathanHiller]

You should consider the RGA42FM model, I prefer it to the S series. Contoured Body, very thin and super lightweight, 2 humbuckers, 5-way switch, Wizard 3 neck. Amazing guitars. And VERY reasonable for the level of guitar you are getting.

[@rodgerbell810]

Hi Darrell, loved your choices for this super strat video. Great appointments for very reasonable prices. Great review. Cheers ✌️🎸

[@ricks_practice]

Schecter is one of the best guitars I’ve ever had. I own a hellraiser diamond series that I had since 2015. And although she’s a heavy metal guitar, I mainly play r&b hiphop and gospel

[@curtjunky]

I absolutely LOVE my Squire Contemporary Strat!!! Two humbuckers with Floyd Rose, dusty blue finish, and the neck is so comfortable!

[@youtubehandlekor]

The blue Super tele just looks beautiful

[@cmmswebbased]

Took your advice on alnico China Alnico 5 pickups. Bought a set for my Tokia special. Wow what a difference. Thanks

[@terryjones2012]

The body on the Stirling is stunning

[@dmnguitarist]

I'm kind of a Charvel fanatic but some of these look pretty interesting.

[@bostonbesteats364]

I have a Shijie TM-4 and it is a killer guitar

[@jeffdawkins448]

Big 4, I thought SG was in that list. Iconic

[@kemalardaayar]

I love my Ibanez sas32fm. Sa series are very interesting and unique. Only bad point for me is not having 24 frets. Also i tried that Cort g300 too. It was one of the best budget semi-pro guitars i every played.

[@moddaudio]

I got a used C1 elite a week ago in great condition. It needs some fret leveling, but is really nice otherwise. Much more 'modern' than a strat; tall frets, thin neck, compound radius, active pickups, etc.

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Cort looks interesting. I wish they had more color options though

[@REDW1NG94]

My superstrat suggestions always include Yamaha Pacifica, Charvel, and Harley Benton

[@antimetus]

Having some audio of the guitars in review(even with youtube compression and loss of quality) would definitely enhance this video, granted this is the first video of yours I have watched, so maybe there's an underlying reason. Let us hear these guitars! Great video :)

[@robertbuffalo8287]

I love my Shijie. However, it has been modded to my liking, which has added extra cost.

[@ltgray2780]

@Robert Buffalo What model and what mods? I have a '21 STE and love it.( The regular Strat type). Looking for a shredder to replace my Jackson I had to sell some years ago.

[@robertbuffalo8287]

@@ltgray2780 The guitar started as 2020 Strat Fiesta Red SSH STE. The only thing that is left Shijie is the color and wood. Everything is custom and/or fabricated with a cost of $3000 in mods. Total cost for this project including guitar, upgrades, and case was about $4300. I would be writing a book on what was done to my Shijie guitar. I am an EE, therefore every guitar I own has a different custom circuit. So much for an affordable guitar. I wish I could send you some pictures.

[@roberttosa2560]

So many guitars and so little time! Ibanez for me but they all look great. Thanks DB. ✌️😎

[@experienciasinsanas7853]

I am looking to buy a superstrat and my options are: - Shijie TM5 - Sterling JP150 - Charvel DK24 HH I’m also thinking about a Prs SE which is the Standard 24-08. Any suggestions?

[@Fatal_Inertia]

Surprised there was no Jackson included as they make the best super strats in the 1000 dollar range or less usually made in Indonesia or Mexico. The USA models start around 2000

[@omrizer1391]

Hey, check out ESP LTD Super Strats they are godly fit for every guitarist out there

[@BedroomStudioGuy223]

Absolutely!

[@robertdonosobuchner3129]

The Sterling is my choice. I saving my money for a jp70. Maybe you can make a comparison between affordable super strat 7 string guitars... 😊

[@nonoclay]

Cort makes all those guitars!!!!!

[@David01.d]

Epiphone Sheraton pro 2 is my favourite *affordable 335 style*.

[@paulchidgey2150]

One of your best, how about a mini series next 😂 all the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@Krullmatic]

Aww man! I can't believe you left out the King of Super Strats, Charvel! They've got some amazing models, and a lot of them come stock with a pretty nice Floyd Rose, 1000 or 2000. These are way better than a FR Special. Those things suck! Nice Axes though, Darrell!

[@nazmoking3171]

Darrell's not a Charvel guy you can tell. Since he loves super Strat's if he would try a Charvel he would be hooked.

[@davidburch1742]

Thanks to your video on the Cort FAT 290 MK II. One of my favourite guitars I now own!!!! Although I don’t get to play it too much because I can’t seem to pry it out of my bands guitarists hands 😂. Cort are definitely an under the radar brand that punches much above their weight class. Thanks for your awesome content!!!

[@andre.-5926]

the Ibanez AZ premium line is also a good super strat for your budget :)

[@Watijamirvlog73]

Pls do a guitar review on cort x300.

[@siggi8445]

What do you think about the Harley Benton Fusion Series? I have one with Floyd Rose and I am still shocked because of the value for the price. All Premium Features you mentioned for under 500 bucks.

[@tymanngruter1808]

Wow, that Sire guitar!

[@ktsproductionstudio]

Need to disclose that the Ibanez S series and SA series are different. The S series is what has the ultra thin lightweight body. The SA series has a full thickness body! I made the mistake of buying an SA when I wanted to have an ultra thin body

[@putrasatria4169]

Soloking guitar Darrel? Thats good too.

[@clanwaddell5628]

I have an Ibanez GRX, the S series is amazing but for $200 my Gio is pretty nice. Ibanez makes great guitars

[@CreatorsRequiem]

Schecter c-1 is by far my favorite and considered my baby. I did go for the sustaniac version with floyd rose trem but it beats any other I have right now.

[@keepntyme]

I bought a Schecter MV6 🤘🏼

[@vote4chapman]

Firefly's FFST has all the features as these superstrats for under half the price of all of those...

[@jonathanchaney6140]

I was thinking this whole time the shijie was nickle frets

[@thebeardeddread]

I've had an SA360 for a while now and it's really enjoyable to play. And considerably smaller than my Strat.

[@robertandre778]

this makes me wonder what are the best affordable super strats made in japan ;)))

[@carlosclaptrix]

I always defined a superstrat as a guitar with a Floyd Rose type bridge.

[@user-on4vw8zp2q]

please test J&D LUTHIERS TRADITIONAL 6 String Strat Style Electric against fender strat

[@k2dave1969]

IDK if you consider it a super strat but I have a 2003 PRS SE Santana model with dual humbuckers and it just rocks....doesn't have coil splits though...might look to upgrade the electronics with Pearlys and coil splitting in the future....all black.

[@Adrenalsky2]

Can you buy the Music Man trem? I rebuilt my old Hamer Slammer but hate the trem it came with and don’t want to get fleabay junk or the exact same trem.

[@JJames666male]

Yo Darrell, we need you to play the channel intro yourself, you're a great player, a stock intro is a pity

[@AdjointGaming]

Amazing video ! Thank you :)

[@edh2524]

For an affordable Japan made guitar Ibanez RG550 is an amazing guitar

[@marcozanoni4254]

Any suggestions for a guitar with stainless steel frets and low width neck? I love my Parker Nitefly but my small hands can't wrap around the neck higher than the 9th fret

[@apurbdas2710]

Hi, there is this brand called as Newen.. do you have any openion about them? Is it worth buying?

[@danielstimpson707]

how would you explain the difference between Sire T7 pick up config double humbucker versus standard single single single?

[@NikolaEON]

Loving Cort G300 Pro ❤

[@navinsubba7169]

I have Chinese made cheap Schecter guitar but it has awesome neck for my short fingers😊

[@russbergen4425]

I have the Sterling JR6. Great neck profile.

[@wesboundmusic]

Awesome, all of them! Would be hard to pick one 😂😊

[@pete1791]

Be interesting to see some comparisons of 7 and 8 stringers.

[@ejmachuca9355]

Doesn't Cort/Cortek make 3 of the 5? Just asking.

[@ipuya]

Isn't that Shiji actually made in Japan?🤔

[@bostonbesteats364]

Shijie is a small shop in Weifang China (the area is the epicenter of guitar manufacturing in the country)

[@pepeowen]

Having the Cort G300 (not the one displayed in the video, but the basswood/maple one) I can't state how good these are. Insane guitars. But... the Cort in particular is not a "super-strat" in the sense implied in the video. They have a lot of vintage features and even the pickups are less metal-oriented than other guitars shown here. Still, you can't go wrong with that one.

[@artoffalconry5162]

Why don’t you recommend the exotic? I’m interested in why bc I want one

[@jeffreyprice773]

What about mid 1980's Schecter strats. Van Nyse. Knopfler. Rudy's NYC.

[@bobbradley12101962]

I would love to see you do a review of the squier contemporary stratocaster hh fr.

[@oliver_self]

Great video! :)

[@Omega-Ignition]

Why didn’t you talk about that green guitar at the end? I want that!

[@DougHinVA]

at 4 ... CORT not Court.... Cort is a major Indonesian factory and Samick is in South Korea...

[@antibnl]

The yamaha pacifica series fit in superstrat guitars?

[@martinhensley2377]

thanks for the video. I hope you do a live podcast.

[@ShouldaWaved]

Is there a super budget guitar with p90s like I know epiphone's got some two hundred something dollar guitars and I know Donner has super budget ones, then I wanna get an inexpensive amp with a looper and drum machine, maybe the cube it that katana minis sound caught my attention, my real name is pecker,I own nothing, 😂 appreciate any input, I've been playing the guitar since the 90s scary how time flies, I'm just really poor right now, no lie though I really have, have to seagulls by godin

[@saulhudson7788]

Try the Schecter Sun Valley Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S. Heard its a great guitar. Love your vids.

[@D14V0R05]

Not sure if the Majesty by Sterling counts as "superstrat" with how different is the body.

[@NikolausBrocke]

Why didn't you mention the Vola Strat. This was most impressive to me. May be it was too expensive.

[@phenixreturns]

I think the best is always a hss noiseless +boost (pedal or not) so nothing here

[@rastamon5969]

Harley benton. My fusion 3 is awesome

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

big 5 and didnt mention the Flying V. tut tut.

[@k16g11]

hey, im suuuper curious, what's that blue and white guitar on the wall? looks simply awesome

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Nice picks.

[@phillybri]

No Charvel? No Floyd Rose-equipped???

[@lightfoot413]

thanks never seen these b 4 really great guitars....