50's vs 60's Stratocaster - What's The Difference?

[@valleysound1059]

A little more information, In 1954 and 1955 Fender used Alnico 3 magnets, when they changed to Alnico 5 in 56, the combination of Alnico 5 (which is brighter sounding than Alnico 3) and Maple fretboards (which is brighter sounding than Rosewood) gave that snappy trebly tone that some love. In the 60s the Rosewood fretboard and Alnico 5 magnets balanced each other out perfectly. The first ever recorded Strat was Pee Wee Craytons recording of Do Unto Others in 1954 using the Alnico 3 magnet pickups. I personally think Alnico 2 or 3 and Maple sound great together. Kind of the best of both worlds.

[@cataphract8508]

I've just bought the Vintera 60s 3tone burst, lovely tones!

[@TheSavagederek]

My preference was always for the 60s models , particularly the early 60s and the slab boards . But I own a 1999 US Standard in Olympic white and I absolutely love it . I've owned it since new and it's always been my favourite guitar , even when I had the Gibson SG Standard in 2005 and a Les Paul custom in 2012 which I sold on after a year due to the damn weight and arthritis . I think the Stratocaster is the greatest design of guitar ever created . So comfortable to play , both standing and seated , good upper fret access and look at the legends that have played one , from Hendrix and Beck to SRV and Fruiscante , and Mayer to Dave Murray and Janick Gers of Iron Maiden , Knoffler , Eric Johnson , Clapton , Blackmore , Hank Marvin, Rory Gallacher , Buddy Guy , the list goes on and on . What I do like about the 50s models is the V shaped neck .

[@Lovell93]

Strat is incredible but nothing can compete with a Custom 24, at least in my opinion. Best feeling and playing guitar I've ever picked up. The Strat twang is nice, though.

[@TheSavagederek]

@@Lovell93 I would love to own a custom 24 10 top , it's one guitar I've not owned yet . I had an SE a couple of years back , on a long term loan . It was really nice , but I think the US models will be a good jump up from that .

[@kentuckywindage222]

​@@TheSavagederek I'm with you on both accounts here. I play my Strat more than the Les or Tele. I have shrapnel all up and down my spine and major damage to my right lower flank, (side). When I love the difference in sounds but without thought I will pick up the Strat 9 out of ten times to noodle on. The tummy cut is all the difference I think.

[@TheSavagederek]

@@kentuckywindage222 I get you mate . My lower spine the disks have all but gone and the sciatic nerve gets trapped or irritated as they say now , and I think the Ulnar nerve , but I might be wrong on that one as I always forget it . I've no curve in my lower back and have Astio Arthritis as well as some Rumethoid in my hands and ankle where I broke it years back . I damaged the rotary cuff in my left shoulder , which they think , could have been caused via my first COVID vaccination shot and the Doc jabbing into the muscle , causing damage . It's a vet I need , not a doctor 🤣 . When you say shrapnel , were you injured on duty ?

[@kentuckywindage222]

@@TheSavagederek Gotcha there. Probably cheaper. Just left one and put on a med that is 580 dollars. Now, I quit taking it because of the price and my diabetes went bonkers. So I tell the doc and she is upset. I see it in her face and actions. She says we'll I'll put you on this one. So I call the pharmacy after home to compare the price of the one I quit taking, to the new one. The new one is 580 dollars?! I tell you it is crazy. I can't take the cheap one most take. Like 25 cents a pop, I had an allergic reaction to it. She says your blood pressure is up. I figure yes! Going to the doctor, (I take only Tylenol for pain) in pain, knowing I'm going to be put on another med etc. Yep, blood pressure will be up. 580 for 30 pills? Around 19 dollars a day or per pill?! I would think it is from the fountain of youth at that price. I need to pick up a guitar quick, because it helps my stress. As a kid around 21, an older gentleman told me something I should've listened closer to. He said, "The most money to be made is from the misfortune of other's" . He was spot on. I was to slow to understand what he was telling me. Not to bright is part of my problem!🤣

[@Terribleguitarist89]

I've always loved the 50's maple neck look and feel, but these days I've been drifting more towards the 60's for the sound. There's something about the low end thump and growl the 60's pickups with the rosewood. For me, a nice V neck with rosewood and some 60's pickups would be my dream setup.

[@cataphract8508]

Q; in the review he says indian laurel timber fretboard, but on mine which i bought in October 2023 says pau fero timber, so have they been using different ones?

[@user-jb4um9tl8d]

Slow down Dagan, the Strat came around in 54, the GOLDTOP was 52!

[@RED-gi3pc]

Dagan your skill level always impresses me. What is the tune you are playing at 0:42? I can’t put my finger on it and I’ve heard you play it on other videos.

[@Bluesmusicno1]

Wish the 60s had maple board but the new vintage 2 series has a 57 61 like Rory Gallaghers and a 73, I love 70s necks the fsr 69 andertons do with 69 custom pick ups

[@donnix1192]

I have a Vintera 50s p bass, the neck is awesome, nice and thick 1.75 inches at the nut width. It’s not for everyone but I really like a more substantial neck.

[@mmrseed]

4:18 mark .... the Strat came around in 1954 not 1952

[@malcolmedwards296]

I have vintera 50s modified 75th anniversary what's your opinion on that model personally I think love it

[@josephlerz6889]

I like the Original 50's with colours and tones but it's just the neck profile I don't like. I've gone away from Soft V and even Modern C I thought it was what I liked, but it doesn't feel like the Silver Sky necks. Going to try some of those D American strat necks. The best thing about the budget players is more the options with finishes, You get like 8 choices? I would never buy a American Strat with Indian Laurel.

[@CraigFlowersMusic]

Unrelated I guess, but the transient on that Tonemaster sounds horribly wrong.

[@pbest75]

That 60s is all Mike McCready 👌

[@SUPAROCKINDJSMASH]

You should do a demonstration on 70s Stratocaster and if there's a 80s Stratocaster I like to see those demonstrations as well as the telecasters a 70s telecaster and instead you can find an 80s Telecaster that it'd be nice to see also

[@mattmanley7118]

Excellent sir as always Dagan ❤

[@juansoloa1529]

Am or Mex?

[@martinhensley2377]

Yes you are correct. He was loss his hearing.

[@hikupmusicofficial]

im a bit dissapointed in fender for having a 5 way instead of a 3 way for these guitars

[@travisjohnson6358]

Could you swap the pick-up selector out for a telecaster one?

[@XavierAdamsGuitar]

​@@travisjohnson6358probably but it's easier to just get a 3 way strat selector

[@Lovell93]

What is your issue with having a 5 way selector? Just curious!

[@wired_haus]

@@Lovell93 I think they want a 3-way as its more authentic. But, 5 ways are more versatile and offer more options. Its a choice, authenticity or versatility.

[@waynebridger4998]

Favourite 50's strat player, was buddy holly. 60's strat player has to be SRV.

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful day also stay safe

[@snapfinger1]

Neither ‘50’s or ‘60’s had a 5 way switch. It’s unclear what Strat was used & how on Hidden Charms, the GOAT clean tone Strat solo.

[@martinhensley2377]

Telly came out in 1948

[@martinhensley2377]

60's was the best. Jeff Beck played a 60's strat.

[@yaniv-nos-tubes]

jeff beck played a custom shop strat since 1993, it had pickups made by john suhr.

[@Liberty-hw9dh]

A3 vs A5

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

"What's The Difference?" Shape. Thats it. End of story.

[@jaquillahillahfoodstamps]

Also the fretboard material. I want a strat but I can’t decide on whether to settle for maple or rosewood (I know it’s not rosewood anymore but that’s what it’s known as)

[@mobiscuits8036]

What’s up with grown ass men painting their fingernails.

[@ischi8368]

People like different things, you know.

[@starflyer4660]

What’s up with grown ass men criticizing grown ass men? 👎

[@martinhensley2377]

Strat sounds better thru a Marshall.

[@honkytonkinson9787]

I don’t necessarily agree, but I didn’t think the sounds from this video were very good. I was wondering if there was some digital clipping happening I do like strat through a Marshall tone, but I also like the tweed and brown fender tones. I think I just like everything, as long as it sounds good lol

[@yaniv-nos-tubes]

50's ...60's it doesn't really matter both sound nowhere near the originals, just marketing bs in pretty colors. i can give all you strat owners one advice: never compare your modern ri with a vintage start, it won't make you happy.