Cheapest Squier Strat vs Most Expensive Fender Strat Challenge

[@uttherkunst3806]

How about a challenge where somebody hands you a guitar without a price tag and asks what you'd personally pay for it after playing it?

[@Adrian-dl9nb]

Utther Kunst THIS PLS

[@lucasvaltrig5666]

I think they have already done that

[@cassius969]

Thats different for everyone. for playability more expensive guitars have lower frets than say a pacifica. thats it. The neck is a matter of personal preference so they cant really pin that on a cheap/expensive guitar although I am sure they have data on what kind of neck works best for most people and put that neck on the more expensive guitars and the type of neck that does not work so well for the average user on the cheap ones. Then you have the pickups. Doing one that sounds like on jimmy hendrix guitar (well a pre cbs strat) is no expense at all, but the cheap ones on the squier are going to sound distinctively different, the ones on the fender pretty close, while the ones that are a carbon copy of the ones used in the 60s are reserved for the most expensive ones. Its all marketing, figuring out what people want then giving them at a low pricepoint something that is not what they want but good enough to make them spend 300 bucks while reserving what people DO want for the very expensive guitars. Of course it is not just about the sound but the original look and feel when talking about vintage or a certain look and feel people shoot for in something contemporary.

[@Audfile]

Utther Kunst they did that in this video. Said the Bullitt should be at least $299.

[@AlraArt]

Best idea so far

[@gonzovlogs2505]

The conclusion is Squier's sound great! when they're plug into a vintage marshall jtm 45 cab

[@joshualessore7652]

Just goes to to show that a shit guitar and amazing amp beats and amazing guitar and shit amp. A guitar has to be phenomenally shit to not sound good in a great amp

[@chetmanely4986]

30% guitar 70%amp?

[@kevindean1327]

Casio watches keep just as good time as Rolex's,

[@kevindean1327]

@@joshualessore7652 It doesn't actually go to show anything. If I owned one "shit" guitar I probably wouldn't play it. Shit guitars are not inspiring!!!

[@kevindean1327]

@@chetmanely4986 Yes, in the production of sound but to have a Really good guitar more important as a developing player. Hendrix would have looked pretty stupid sleeping with an amp. I wouldn't even sleep with my '69 deluxe reverb!!!

[@davidwolfe6038]

Rob pressuring lee into an arranged marriage between their children is the pinnacle point of this channel.

[@mikewhelan9561]

I can make any guitar sound like crap

[@ashimjana9140]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 lol......made my day

[@alansturgess1324]

Been doing that since I first heard Bert Weedon. I've now raised (lowered???) it to an art (fart???) form?

[@JulitoPapitoo]

hahahahaha

[@thewoolycontacts]

Check out their other videos. Start a band with the other people who say that. Along with the "I can make any guitar sound like its $20- $30" dollars people

[@alexruka]

Hahahahahahaa

[@en_ray]

what do I think sounds the best in this video? That bloody Marshall.

[@todbadman]

Ray Syed word.

[@andreasdavour9973]

Word.

[@jeroenverbeeck7925]

word.

[@benhort5559]

word.

[@justinmak1871]

word.

[@3f2020]

6:28 Rob - "Tremolo not found"

[@ASSman864]

Buzzfeed Rainbow lol

[@alexruka]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@JacknCocaine]

What sounded best? For sure the Marshall JTM45 halfstack XD

[@LamNguyen-pb9mt]

JacknCocaine this guy gets it

[@fawdian]

So true. A good amp makes squier sound more interesting than the expensive one.

[@bartvandenberg1246]

JacknCocaine thats it you can make any guitar on the world good if you have an great amp no matter what price it is

[@ludomirsteinbruck9376]

This guy here gets it, they sound similiar because the amp is doing the work...

[@evancharles576]

you are correct

[@richardmetzler7909]

If you offered me either one for free: I'd much rather have the reliced one. Then I'd sell it to some fool for a boatload of money, buy a good guitar that doesn't look like it was dragged across the great plains by a horse, and still have a lot of money left.

[@jaffacake3274]

Playing a reliced guitar is cool, but so expensive, they play so we'll though

[@AntiZer0]

Richard Metzler You're a smart human, I would do the same

[@rkisf90]

Considering Rory Gallagher’s guitar happened to look like that through playing and touring and Fender did a kind of crap job with this signature, it’s kind of a shame. 5 way selector instead of a 3 way would of fixed some of that. For a Rory fan, it’s iconic and I can see the appeal in owning one. Not for that price though, if you’re not a fan then there’s no point.

[@mcphp3931]

Relic guitars make up 10% of most guitar sales so there is a big appeal for them. I do think relic guitars are really cool looking if they are done right like the fender shell pink fleabass but Rory Gallaghers guitar is overdone

[@rockypower5168]

Lmao😂

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

In 1974 I was in a rock band (during High School) and I bought a Les Paul Custom, black/gold hardware used for around $400. I got it on payments and paid on it as our band were doing shows. Took me a year to pay it off. I think it was a 1972 LP.....with mostly just the belt buckle scratches on the back. I had it for about 7 years before I sold it. And I've learned you should never sell a guitar as you'll just want it back someday.

[@shirtsguitar]

Very true. I have a custom squier strat. 8 years now. Will keep it for the rest of my life 😀😁

[@DexterDexter123]

True, but most mortals have to sell the old one to buy the new one. ☹️ (i want my black telecaster back but I know for a fact that it got cut up). (Never going to sell my LP)

[@TrinidadPuppets]

oh yes I suffer in silence because I miss my old guitar

[@Ndlanding]

Glad I sold my Top 20. It was garbage. SO was the Hoffner I got after it.

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

I miss my Les Paul Classic. But the person who gave it to me was arrested for sexual assault and had designs on my step daughter. I couldn’t bring myself to play it anymore. Traded it for a Paul Reed Smith Standard 24.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

I've been playing since 1978. I don't really like the "tribute" guitars at all. Why? Because I don't want to be playing someone else's guitar. I would rather take a basic American Standard or HSS Strat and make it my own. I also feel that the "damage" is all just a bit pretentious. So, a Les Paul Custom, an American Standard Start, and a regular HSS Strat would be my weapons of choice.

[@timmyt603]

Axess2084 I'm so with you on the damage. Esthetically damaging something is ridiculous.

[@bleromafia]

if i go strat i go sss. already have enough power with my les paul

[@CkChat]

What do you think of the Squire Strat?

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Stop virtue signalling bro

[@GravyHucker]

Well good for guitar companies that there are people other than you out there! It's always been interesting to me that Tribute guitars and Relics are without a doubt the most polarizing things in the guitar marketplaces today. They are both in the top 10% of Major Manufacturer's sales as well, which speaks to how much they are loved.

[@paolo4002]

"Call of Duty will not get you laid. That, will" Never a truer word spoken! lmao

[@paolo4002]

Wow... little backed up there bud?

[@wastelandninja2560]

are u an incel??

[@internationalypimpin7821]

DereMemo are you even replying to the right comment? Lol

[@wastelandninja2560]

loooool unlike you i actually get laid get a life loser...

[@Mustaine1ify]

Wasteland Ninja Well done

[@kevin_lee_music]

Didn't even watch them playing. Was reading the comments the whole time, and I heard no difference through their entire playing

[@tinydragon2645]

hahah doing exactly that XD

[@LordPadriac]

The Affinity Strats from Squier have better necks. Even so though you can always buy a $200.00 official Fender replacement neck which fits the Squiers and another $50.00 for official Fender machine heads and still come in under the cost of an entry level Fender Strat. I paid $200.00 for an Affinity model to learn on and have nickel and dimed upgrades with little bits of tax refund and the occasional spare cash and put maybe another $300.00 into it over like 18 months and have a completely custom instrument for about $500.00 all told. I always assumed I would replace the pickups but the stock ones actually sound really good and a bit junkie the way Strat pickups should. I just bought a second one because I want to rout it out for a custom and completely non-standard pickup configuration.

[@shannonmitchell8515]

Kevin Bates same

[@calebproductions5970]

That aunt was unbelievably awesome but I could not tell the difference in the guitar sounds

[@johnsmith-pw7oj]

i think the pirate trew better licks lol

[@kylewagoner]

Now you gotta do most expensive Squire vs. cheapest Fender.

[@stankfanger1366]

*+Kyle Wagoner* Squier Classic Vibe strat vs. MIM Fender Standard, the MIM got its ass handed to it in a very "bleeding from the anus" sort of way.

[@blakev6943]

i went mim over cv, it wasn't even close for me the neck made a huge difference, the pups were negligible and the pots in the mim were better

[@stankfanger1366]

*+Blake Vogl* Ah, perfectly acceptable, you prefer the more modern stuff. The CV is designed to feel more vintage and is actually a little harder to play because it's based on older methods of construction.

[@blakev6943]

its not even that i just preferred the neck shape, I'm swapping the pick ups for 60's reissues, i personally prefer the mim classic series the squires neck coating just wasn't for me

[@Pedro_Sanglard]

YES. YES PLEASE DO THAT LEE AND CHAPPERS

[@Hen16]

To be honest, all black strats with a white 'guard look cheap to me...

[@FatDoge]

Major Biggles Same

[@chaseurias8874]

Major Biggles I think they look much better with a maple neck, but I still agree they look very plain

[@sakondisable]

Throw a maple fingerboard neck on there and it's suddenly not so cheap looking. Srsly.

[@jazzcam998]

black pickup covers make a world of difference, take a look

[@alech7105]

Aged plastics and it can look amazing

[@G5Hohn]

I'm not hearing a 2000% difference.

[@DrFearCo]

There is also a video on this. Your point is moot. It applies to literally every product ever made.

[@croc3862]

I imagine the fender feels $700 better in the hands tho

[@jimmoulton9878]

Are you from Wichita ?, you would probably lay your money down.Jim

[@Bidwellz9]

@@croc3862 nope

[@Jamie_kemp]

#lawofdiminishingreturns 4th video down

[@FOUSTE95]

Whoever does the editing for the videos is doing an amazing job.

[@tMatt5M]

Your answer is at the end of the video.

[@too8448]

I just wanted to say fuck you because I felt like saying it 2 u out of all the other comments I don't know why but fuck you

[@too8448]

fuck you

[@FOUSTE95]

butt fuck you too man

[@likeanuuk6612]

your

[@23dvs]

I don't think it's really fair to use an artist model since a part of the high price tag is attached to the player's guitar it's mimicking....I feel it's a better comparison to use the most expensive non-artist gear

[@Adrian-dl9nb]

23dvs I agree, special models shouldn't count

[@mydogfacts1808]

you can my video check the best 5 fender stratocaster in 2017 😀

[@williamfort6908]

Amen

[@daviddemar8749]

Squier Stratocasters imho are incredibly affordable, underrated guitars. They are perfect for beginners, hobbyists and/or for people on a limited budget. Great video guys , just like the rest of the ones you do. Bravo and thank you for the service that you continue to provide to all of us guitar-aholics in the world. God bless you from NYC!

[@jackbarlow2280]

Blindfold challenge: Cheapest Squire, most expensive Squire, cheapest Fender and most expensive Fender.

[@mayo.r.857]

Jack Barlow They already did that

[@jackbarlow2280]

Raymon, I think they did Squire and Fender blindfold, but not what I proposed. I may be wrong, but they definitely did Squire vs Fender.

[@calumorchard2154]

F**k me Lee's playing was on fire this vid, my fav I've seen him play. Inspiration!

[@jarehelt]

Calum Orchard If lee was on fire Rob was an inferno from hell. He melts my face every time

[@anthonybrock9435]

Calum Orchard anen bro

[@ravenjames3873]

once again Rob gets no credit

[@thegoodguy44]

Lee is horrible

[@nicholasmeza2729]

Rob’s solo on the Rory guitar is really inspiring. Something you’d hear in a stadium in front of thousands of people. Man he’s a pretty underrated guitar player if that’s how he always plays

[@stefanmarkov5472]

Most expensive solid state amp vs cheapest tube amp

[@ahhhhh_ahhhhh]

stefan markov You're a genius!

[@Wren6991]

If you're including DSP under solid-state amps then you could just watch the Kemper videos :)

[@provenelk]

stefan markov That's a great idea

[@jamesbrown419]

, if you'll have $649, what you will buy? a Mexican Fender Stratocaster or a Squier Deluxe Stratocaster? these guitars cost the same, but one is squier and other is fender

[@Jacob-sl6ur]

The one that feels better and looks more appealing to me, obviously. The name on the headstock doesn't mean a thing to me.

[@TiniFugative]

"I have a son. You have a daughter. We'll join our Houses" - 10:37

[@zelenilum290]

A true Robert Baratheon! Should we be worried about Rob now?

[@skyarsenallll]

cringey as fuck

[@aidanholden3619]

I've been gigging a Bullet Strat with a Boss Katana 100 for 3 years now and it's a great sounding reliable thing .... Update August 2019 I've upgraded to a 2009 MIM Strat but still love the Squier

[@sarthakkokane5776]

Is it still good?

[@elektrolyte]

BUT ... would you EVER SELL the Squire???

[@jaupejaupe7987]

Dad pact 😂😂😂 So cringy yet so funny 😂😂🙂

[@aidanholden3619]

@@elektrolyte only seeing this now😅 I will never sell the Squier

[@aidanholden3619]

@@sarthakkokane5776 The MIM is great. I've upgraded then pups to player series ones and the Boss is still brilliant.

[@domenicobillie8919]

most expensive squire strat vs cheapest fender strat

[@cherrycoke106]

This please

[@cupolove1]

i would even say expensive strat vs cheapest american strat. that classic vibe is a monster

[@demonocracy2480]

Great idea!

[@devilgabo]

True, owned two of them. Butter tele and 50's strat

[@hobinlobo]

blindfolded.

[@bestboy897]

The cheap doesn't sound as rich but it doesn't sound at all that bad for how cheap it is but of course playability greatly matters not just how good or bad a guitar sounds

[@TheHollowBodiesBand]

fazeel ashraf £115 gives you a margin to change pickups. THAT'S THE CRUNCHER.

[@gitaarlessenamersfoort920]

fazeel ashraf i'll bet with a good setup you won't even notice any playability differences

[@supercrackhead100]

it helps that its being played through a monster amp by excellent players

[@bluebetta39]

fazeel ashraf I think the differences btw cheapest one and expensive one would be on the surface after playing long time :)

[@dmwalker24]

Yeah those amps would make a Djent shovel sound like a million bucks.

[@rolandedrummer9723]

I will never understand the relic guitar.,,, Mr. Gallagher's guitar would be special because it's unique. Make your own scars. I want a SHINEY new guitar with NO scratches. That's just me though.

[@DisapprovingPigeon]

I wouldn't mind a mild relic, if I bought it second hand from someone for example (and I have done), it'd give the guitar character, some unique qualities you wouldn't be able to buy anywhere else. I wouldn't buy a new guitar that had a relic though.

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Glad you felt the need to share that. I love relics, I love saving up for ages to buy one and the extra special moment you get hold of something so expensive and seeing how my playing develops the relic to my own personal wear and tear.

[@Ndlanding]

@Colonel Forbin What if you don't WANT it to wear down? Eh? I sure don't!

[@sleepnaught]

I usually don't care for relics, but there was this really nice looking strat relic in surf blue that just looked amazing. I wouldn't pay a premium for it, but I'd definitely buy it for around the same price.

[@derpimusmaximus8815]

Cheapest amp in the store vs most expensive amp in the store

[@badnamem9818]

Appithkia So that we can see the difference between a really expensive amp and a cheap one maybe? I'm not too sure though...

[@mikes062]

Maybe if it was cheapest gig worthy amp or smallest real tube amp at least.

[@MustaFunk95]

its all about the amp !

[@shveylien7401]

Cheapest amp head vs most expensive in the same cab. Or include modified items like a Frontman 15G modded to be a head and put into the mix with the other two.

[@TommyJohnsen446]

"why would you want 30 guitars instead of one amazing one" 30 different tunings of course

[@shveylien7401]

or 30 different attempts at making relics or modding guitars.

[@DomSchu]

This is absolutely true. One really expensive guitar isn't anywhere near as valuable as 4 good

[@RobCmusic]

I'm on a budget these days and as a working musician, each of my Squiers paid for themselves in one or two gigs. I also like to customise my own guitars, which would be insane to do on a £3,000 custom shop Fender. The Bullet is my preferred choice for practical reasons. I used to have a custom shop Strat, which I loved, but when I sold it it financed a load of new gear!

[@Howl14]

"Call of Duty won't get you laid, THAT will." -Chappers 2017

[@GuitarMav]

Meanwhile in Australia, a bullet squire retails for $330 Australian dollars. Affinity $490 Squire classic vibe $1100.

[@tecnogadget2]

TheMavBax same in Argentina, i feel u

[@GuitarMav]

Good point.

[@GuitarMav]

tecnogadget2 yes it is almost cheaper to fly to the states and return with one.

[@Meccarox]

Pay an American to buy it for you and then send it to you.

[@amphlett7]

Meccarox but you can only get maple fretboards exported due to CITES restrictions

[@tylermcdonald4059]

Start doing this kind of thing with amps

[@marcwilson9389]

Itd be night and day..

[@rangisweetman3662]

While the difference between a cheap guitar and expensive guitar is almost unnoticeable except for the aesthetics of it, as this video obviously proves, the difference between a Fender 15 watt and a Marshall cab or even something like a Boss Katana 2x12 is extremely noticeable.

[@JohannesWiberg]

@@rangisweetman3662 Agreed in general but your specifics were very weird... A Fender 15 watt... like a 65 Princeton? Even a 15W Super Champ is more expensive than a Katana...

[@AquaHulKMUSIC]

I've had a Squier Strat since 2004 and it still sounds great.

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

AquaHulK MUSIC how much can it hold on string gauge?

[@AquaHulKMUSIC]

i usually use 10-52 on it.

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

***** ah ok thanks. Just bought myself one too. Gonna try with 10's as well gotten used to the 9s. Thank you

[@AquaHulKMUSIC]

np,

[@fabianopiovan6734]

the squier sounds really good considering his price but the fender sounds definitely better

[@BigFatCock0]

A pickup swap would probably close the gap for most people.

[@stankfanger1366]

*+BigFatCock* Modding platforms are better than off the shelf, always.

[@maiqtheliar5383]

Barbequed Happy Meal Does it hold you back in any way? i was initially set out to buy a mexi strat/tele but i started hearing good things about the squier so in terms of playability and range how much does it stack up?

[@Meccarox]

Should i get one for my first electric guitar?

[@Dark83Noodle]

Meccarox as long as it's being made in Indonesia

[@ghadymrad]

Plugging a potato in that marshall would still sound great!

[@Mitchnagel58]

Peggy's like a Squier with really nice pickups in it, I'll tell you what.

[@harrysouter2304]

cheap , but makes excellent noises ?

[@alexhooi7970]

Henk pl0x

[@samiam5557]

Peg a Leg! =D LOL

[@Mitchnagel58]

Al0x pl0x

[@MagickFlavour]

Hank Hill damnit bobby!

[@marcushogan6613]

Go on Ireland!!!! Up Rory Gallagher!!!!! Worshipped by Page, Clapton, Slash and Hendrix and one of the greatest live performers who ever existed. Brian May even uses the same rig: Vox AC30 and a treble booster. What a humble, talented soul. 1995 was a bad year when we lost one of the only true guitar gods!!!!! Also don't mean to criticise guys but as an Irish person we leave the second G silent in Gallagher. Love Rob and Lee and the quality of your videos is just insane!!!!!!!!!!

[@major7thsharp11]

So was 1995, when Rory Gallagher died :(

[@TastySandwich100]

Marcus Hogan Have you listened to his Live in Europe album? It's so good!

[@marcushogan6613]

castile1996 had to correct that sorry!

[@marcushogan6613]

BeatlesAndStones of course! Up there with Live at Leeds, Filmore East and Get yer Ya Yas Out as one of the all time great live albums. Joe Bonamassa swears by it!

[@MrShadowofthewind]

Marcus Hogan What's your favourite Rory song ?

[@chesterfarrington9853]

I don't understand reliced guitars. I would rather I beat the hell out of my favorite guitar naturally, rather than it be pre-damaged

[@ChrisInNashville]

Especially for THOSE prices 😂😂😂 Agreed 💯

[@dako2117]

So, in the end, do you think its really the AMP that matters? I've noticed, you can play really any guitar an a very very nice amp and you sound INCREDIBLE but then you play some dinky $99 amp with a fender strat and it sounds like dookie.

[@Baku69895]

Dakoteus The amp does matter a lot. The guitar depends on its length, strings, and pickups

[@genejas]

Dakoteus also pickups

[@Macsk8ing]

Dakoteus pickups matter a lot but more expensive guitars feel much better

[@expectedlime_8076]

Dakoteus Dookie is a good album though

[@joshnjericho]

Play a guitar with confidence and heart, and it will sing on any amp.

[@stevelundgren2938]

I'm a big fan of the Squier guitars. I own three Squier Strats. All partscasters and project guitars by now. The first two, a '98 and '97 China Affinity coast $80 and $65 respectively. I bought them used about five years ago. They were good instruments right away. Just needed strings and a set-up. Over time I have upgraded tuners and pickups/electronics. None of them is as good as an American Strat. But I have spent less than half the price of one American Strat on the three of them. And I have learned a lot about guitars in the process. They all sound and play differently. And they are each outfitted differently for pickups. One has three hot rails, one has two humbuckers, and one has an Alnico 4 P-90, a hot Alnico 5 single coil and 20k/Alnico 8 humbucker bridge pup, with an on/off switch for the humbucker. My favorite mod. They all sound and play great. But the intonation and tremolo/tuning stability will never equal an expensive guitar. Alas... The new Vintage Vibe Squiers are highly rated. A great value. I don't own one, but am open to it.

[@dcurleedcurlee7676]

I actually own a Bullet Strat and once I got it set up, it's an amazing instrument. Everything is stock and it feels and sounds great. I've played it live many times and never had a problem!

[@ChristianIce]

I wonder who would spend three times the money to buy a *relic car* Let me think... mh

[@Jubular]

ChristianIce Do you like new dark blue jeans though? It's odd but jeans have been distressed for many years and now new normal ones would be unusual and nobody ever seems to wear them.

[@ChristianIce]

+Jason Go figure, I used to buy jeans as a kid, and distress them myself. My mother was bitching about it, but at least I didn't pay 3 times the price for it. EDIT: Jeans did cost the equivalent of todays 30 dollars or less. 30 dollars, not 3000, spot the difference.

[@Jubular]

ChristianIce They do cost three times the price for obvious reasons however.

[@ChristianIce]

Yes, and that obvious reason is that a market exists where people are willing to pay for it. It makes it profitable for who sells, doesn't make it smart for who buys :)

[@Swesen]

Well rat rods are a thing.

[@TheShinyShow]

"I've spent more on a pair of trousers" - Theresa May?

[@timothymckane6362]

"[Like,] I've spent more on a meal" ~ Norville "Shaggy" Rodgers?

[@stephenowen3383]

I assume it will now be Empress May after the snap election with Labour pretty much on life support.

[@nazmoking3171]

That cheap Squier sounds excellent to me. I'll drag it behind my car so it looks just like the Custom Shop sig guitar. Like PT Barnum once said "there's a sucker born every day" (hmmm.....)

[@gustavmetal6207]

Do the cheapest guitar in the store vs the expensive guitar in the store all typs of guitars

[@Quitarstudent]

i think theyve done it already

[@Dustin_JD]

Gustav Metal I think the Gibson/Epiphone video covered that.

[@booshting3520]

Damion Betts Not really

[@MravacKid]

The higher-end Squiers are certainly at least closing the gap to Fenders, but the Bullets will at best rival other guitars in their price range... they'll never approach anything more expensive in sound or build quality.

[@frollixz3773]

UFOKINWOTM8 so what? It's fun

[@abrahampeel7785]

Do a challenge guessing the price of various guitars

[@gavgaff]

bennymountain1 Many times too

[@kman-mi7su]

I'm a bassist and similar challenges have been done with Squire precision and jazz basses versus Fender's top of the line basses. Squires are a steal for the money! I've been playing since 1984 and I have owned several Fender basses. Right now, my go-to bass is a Squire vintage modified jazz bass, excellent sound, and playability. I use it on gigs all the time. I also have a 1983 Fender Jazz bass I've owned since 1984 it was my go-to for years.

[@ChrisInNashville]

I bought a Squier Modified 70s Jazz Bass Fall 2014 and it's my absolute favorite one I've ever owned. I tested it against a similar American Fender w/a $1,000+ price tag and the Squier made the American Fender almost seem like a toy.

[@taseppa]

That relic strat looks quite terrible to be honest :D

[@supergamer303]

what do you expect from a relic guitar?

[@TropicalGamer90ies]

gh0ul gh0ul the, history, the story, the quality. The aged beautiful expensive wood. The best selected woods that aged (with proper care) sounds better when it gets old. And I haven't even talked about the machines yet.

[@brandenpalarz905]

Carl samuel Romano i wouldnt say they sound any better tho

[@TropicalGamer90ies]

Branden Palarz in studios or rooms. But i think if you play it on a concert/open place, the difference would be heard i think.

[@sinjon]

Carl samuel Romano that’s just it, it’s not aged beautiful expensive wood. There’s no history or story behind a guitar that’s not the original. It’s the same wood that’s put on many less expensive guitars, but because someone relics it, it commands a ridiculous price

[@EmopunkDr]

I hope you won't burn me on a stake, but the squier sounds fuller and more ballsy.. Is it just me thinking that?

[@jrp7837]

Maybe? We should do a demo of the Rory Strat with Bareknuckle Irish Tour pickups in it to be sure.

[@mitch2883]

Jack Rainer Pryor Rory's tone is just kind of shrill, especially on the Irish tour.

[@Souldk86]

I thought the Squier sounded better too, or at least as good. couldn't really tell the difference much. or not 2900 pounds worth for sure.

[@ashleysmith1169]

Another vote for the squier but you can pretty much guarentee that the 3k guitar will feel nicer to play. Edit: just got to the bit where the captain says the squier is easier to play! What are we doing!

[@TheKingp1nator]

i have to say old chap i need to keep coming to this video just to hear you guys play its the first time in a long time that i can really appreciate two people coming together and playing like gods in synonymous harmony

[@anteyes6976]

you can probably get a good tone out of any strat. the question is how long would the squire hold up on the road?

[@ThatDudeDan7]

Ant Eyes Eh, I wouldn't count on a few months.

[@xXbudred123Xx]

Nobody buying the cheapest Squier strat is going on the road, and if they are it should hold up at least long enough for them to get the money for a decent guitar.

[@MrZootalores]

question is: expecting potholes? better buy back up RG strats, ha ha!

[@xXbudred123Xx]

*neural_physics* A decent sounding guitar and a decent guitar for taking to multiple gigs is a completely different thing. Sure it sounds good in a controlled setting, but will it stay in tune, retain its intonation, and reliably work every time you need it to while on the road? Its not a bad starter guitar, in fact its a really good starter guitar, but it just won't survive the stress put on it by playing live for very long.

[@SIDDHARTH972]

it will hold bcoz i have one just dont use it as hammer

[@Mikedawgs]

call of duty wont get you laid this will LMFAOOOOOO

[@adoggyo5002]

Michael Reyes stfu

[@hfl_]

Don't get butthurt cause It's kind of true lol

[@thebreakfastmenu]

Neither has gotten me laid.

[@Speedking762]

@@thebreakfastmenu try playing for a guy next time ;))

[@thebreakfastmenu]

Nils Käll Hard pass

[@achannel1818]

Rob's really stress testing the strength of that friendship 😂

[@CacklingAntagonist]

If its a question of value the bullet stomps. The custom shop is way better but diminishing returns always applies

[@areyouavinalaff]

and if you forget the price of parts and materials and just consider the time and effort gone in to making them since they're physically the same things, shaped wood, metal, screws and wire... there's no real reason for a strat to be so expensive. it's a forced market driven by the makers. make lots of bullets and sell cheap, make a few rorys and sell for a lot....

[@fafo836]

Most expensive Squier vs cheapest Fender pls...

[@pimsmise]

This should have been the shootout to be honest

[@fafo836]

snasdante Yeah, this one is rather pointless imo... we all know that an insanely expensive guitar is gonna be better than one of the cheapest you can buy.

[@AlexRooneyComposer]

i think these ones are just for shits and giggles really this is chappers and the captain dont forget

[@strazburg]

this is the one we actualy want to see

[@Camicente]

I think they don't want to show, that the Squier would be better.

[@lar57jsy]

Thanks for your comparison video :-) With my laptop, headphones and 70-year-old musician-ears, I couldn't hear the difference in your two strats as you played. I bought a beautiful white HSS "hard tail" Squier Bullet and couldn't be more pleased. The frets on mine do NOT catch my fingers; they seem fine. The (satin finish) neck must be one of the slimmest necks among the Squier Strat models. I like the higher output hum-bucker bridge pickup as it helps to stand out in the band for solos and lead parts. I also like that the Squier Bullet is light weight! The hard tail (no whammy bar) means that it's less likely to go out of tune. :-) A couple of MINOR points...I did end up going to the next less-slim gauge strings (ie. #10 on top) looking for a slightly less "plink" sound on the really high notes. I also will be putting on some fret marker stickers for brighter fret markings, as I find the dots not quite bright enough for me on a poorly lit stage. BTW, I loved your jam as well! :D

[@matthewhealy7607]

their kids are gonna grow up and watch this video and they're gonna be really embarrassed

[@tabasajustinjakej.7715]

Matthew Healy why?

[@Bluebuthappy182]

Come on man their playing isn't that bad :-)

[@hencefox]

@Bluebuthappy182 Start the video at 10:21, watch for about a minute, and then you'll see what he's talking about

[@Wardoshi]

Hencefox , that was painful to watch, so much cringe

[@kantina4765]

Hahahaha its fucking awful isnt it

[@adityamehta2819]

You guys dont do much tele. do ya?

[@zeemon9623]

Well, teles are quite pointless seeing as there are real guitars available. BTW THIS WAS A JOKE.

[@stijnvankuilenburg2545]

aditya mehta im sorry but a joke is not a good joke if you havr to say its a joke

[@lemursven9195]

that moment when you realize it's spelt "I'm"

[@stijnvankuilenburg2545]

lemur sven that moment when spelt is actually "spelled"

[@benjithomas8274]

"how much relicing do you want on your strat?" "yes."

[@DhirajVSalian]

I think it's always the player and the amp, guitars will come and go.

[@Fraz-ms6ow]

Couldn't say it any better

[@krisberntzen]

I believe it was Keith Richards who said: give me any guitar and amp, and in 5 minutes I'll have it sound like Keith Richards

[@rinzualla]

now pleaseee cheapest LTD vs Most expensive ESP and vice versa

[@fonzybrookestone727]

Think they already did it, or something very close. They def had a bunch of ESP/LTD's playing while blindfolded.

[@guitarFlownimo]

Rinzuala Ralte Please do the Artist Models,..example,..the Hetfield Ldt Snakebite vs the ESP Version etc. ;-)

[@rinzualla]

they didn't but yes,something close but that wasn't satisfying enuff

[@davidvelazquez1010]

I have an Squier Strat and I'm so proud of it :') Even when it hasn't one of the pickups working properly (from the shop), for me, sounds unbelievable

[@theWARMJET]

Lol my story

[@mariomonroy4552]

cheapest Chapman 🎸 vs most expensive Chapman 🎸

[@Petestratoguitar]

Mario Monroy they are all good :)

[@TheOneVictor]

Mario Monroy but maybe one is waaay better than the good cheap one?

[@Slyness64209]

The price differences on the Chapman guitars are more on the materials' quality and the physical feeling than on the sound

[@Friek555]

It's that way with all guitars. Any dollar you spend over maybe $300 goes into the feel and style only.

[@corriedebeer799]

Mario Monroy rob is the cheapest chapman and nas is by far the most expensive chapman.

[@theneonvert5368]

“Call of duty won’t get you laid, that will” I need to get that tattooed

[@rohankapoor9]

You both do such great jams together in almost every video. There should be compilation of all of your jams.

[@stratman103]

I own a ~$600 Mexican Strat and a ~$150 Squier and I find myself reaching for the Squier more often than not. I just like the way it plays. You guys did that video of sounding like SRV and that 60's Classic Vibe sounded awesome. You don't have to spend a lot to get a great looking, great sounding guitar. You might even like the cheaper one more.

[@collinbonner192]

Walker Worthless same place you would buy American ones. They’re called Mexican only because they’re made in Mexico. They’re actually called fender “player” series guitar. It’s the middle price fender guitars. They have squires ($100-$400) fender player ($500-$900) and fender American professional ($1000+)

[@MrRevertis]

I have that Squier, it's my only guitar and I've only been playing three years but I was idly considering getting a more expensive model. Thank you for convincing me that it would not be worth the money. I'll reconsider when I can actually play the damn thing properly - back to practicing solos at half speed!

[@Astrolavista]

I've been roughing it with my wife's childhood Squire for the last few years, I think it cost around £120 when new. I say roughing it, but it's been a great guitar which I've even managed to lower the action on without fret buzz. I've just ordered a Fender Strat HSS Player in metalic sage green, so I'm very much looking forward to comparing the two.

[@luddeponken2207]

The black one wins all the week for me. Relice'd by myself

[@andrewpappas9311]

Suggestions - Cheapest Gretsch vs. Most Expensive Gretsch - Cheapest Schecter vs. Most Expensive Schecter - Cheapest Ibanez vs. Most Expensive Ibanez - Cheapest LTD vs. Most Expensive ESP - Cheapest Jackson vs. Most Expensive Jackson - Cheapest Charvel vs. Most Expensive Charvel

[@Robsi60]

This video is one of the best videos I saw about guitars. Very funny with a lot of sense. I am 62 and have a lot of time so I decided to buy the cheapest I could buy. I bought a bullet strat. Then I started to investigate what I actually bought and was pleasant surprised. This video tops my decicion. I thought what could I get for 138 CHF and wasn’t expecting much. I was tended to by a more expensive one and I am so happy I did not. But as a beginner? But I spent 600 CHF on a Headrush later, because I found out much about amps. If you have no ideas one looses much money but these two buys were some of my better ones. I am so happy now, that could not be topped by the most expensive guitar. Merry Christmas!

[@NeoRamza]

I love this videos. Please, make Cheapest American vs Expensive MIM, instead of Squier.

[@lennart3445]

I expect very little difference between those tbh

[@andrewstyles9641]

OkkoMannetje you would be surprise actually, I have an American special strat (one of the cheapest Americans) and tried a lot of expensive Mexicans and although some are great there's just something weird with the feel of the American over the Mexican that is very noticeably different (or that might just be me!!)

[@mikes062]

Bruno Ramos it's probably going to be something vintage styled from MIM and modern from MIA, so I'd think it'd be different but more to do with preferences for feel and pickup output.

[@cenovita]

I don't now if they sound that different, but the feel must be, because MIM are done using the Metric System mostly, so the string spacing is narrower, like about 1 mm, USA spacing is 11,3 mm (2 7/32") vs 10,5 mm (2 1/16"). Is a pretty tiny difference, but I noticed it feels like the strings are not that close to the fret ends, sort of say. But Maybe is because I'm used to the squiers and MIM fenders, and rarely I play a USA. BTW, Writing this confirmed my opinion that Metric system makes more sense, lol.

[@Sammie_Sorrelly]

In that price bracket, the real answer is MIJ

[@RookCity94]

'This is throwaway money' The captain just accidently revealed that he's fucking rolling in it.

[@charlieh115]

“Call of duty won’t get you laid.... but that will”. 😂😂 earned a sub on that one gents 😂

[@orelaroki]

Please do the cheapest flying V vs the mose expensive flying V you got at Andertons

[@whyespeee]

Make the most expensive squier vs cheapest fender please

[@itaysevenfoldhamri]

I know this video is old but the biggest difference I found in stepping up to higher-end instruments is the reliability and construction. I've had a JP Music Man guitar for 3 years and only sent it for a setup twice, and one time was only because I mistakenly thought I had a problem with the preamp circuit. Of course the construction also lends itself to comfort and playability, but you can also find cheaper guitars that play great.

[@mattheming2014]

PRS SE custom 24 vs Custom 24!!

[@mattheming2014]

Yeah that's true, I forgot about that video! Though I was thinking a comparison between the new 2017 range of SE guitars which are considerably more expensive than the old ones.

[@src248]

The new SEs have better pickups now, it would be worth revisiting

[@monkeyace6784]

What's better, squire or Pacifica?

[@tabasajustinjakej.7715]

MonkeyAce i dont know im a acoustic guy

[@jackson2363]

Depends on what squier

[@leewhitworth9142]

Squier

[@4everheber]

Pacifica

[@Ndlanding]

Good video, thanks. Personally, I couldn't hear much difference between the two when distortion was used. As far as playing styles, Rory Gallagher used to place a lot of appropriate pauses in his solos, rather than belch out as many notes as he could until closing time.

[@AdityaAmitabh]

cheapest Ltd vs most expensive esp

[@LBibeauB24]

Aditya Amitabh I especially like this one because ESP just doesn't put out bad guitars. even the LTD M-10 is pretty damn good.

[@AdityaAmitabh]

Lakoda Beebout I actually agree. That's why I asked for this, it's hard to find a bad esp or an Ltd. they need to be taken good care of though.

[@warhead5809]

LTD M 10 vs ESP Custom shop Horizon? Sounds nice...

[@romanbaranovichi5375]

"I've spent more on trousers than this guitar" * pulls out my strat *

[@ianjohnson722]

The KZbin subtitles are amazing! Apparently you’re Jabbers and The Cat 🤣

[@onixtheone]

If I had the money for a 3 grand guitar I'd get a well built stock strat and just modify it with all kinds of hardware that I like..or just buy a good G&L

[@IggyBing]

I played G&L for years and they're great, but the bathtub route gives it a sort of semihollow vibe that isn't for me. While I do vastly prefer G&L pickups and wiring, I prefer the actual body of a Fender... and since I tend to putz with pickups anyway, I'm currently content with an American Std HSS. If I ever return to G&L it will need to be a custom order without bathtub route, and very specific neck too.

[@matthewolivier2883]

personally i really want to mod my bullet strat

[@NikkoBalbedina]

chapper trying to sell his son to the captains daughter is the dad-est thing ever

[@RichardGrosser]

Tough call?... But having some Squiers has helped me appreciate the ability to mod them up in improvements with pick up's, tuners and trems. They have unique qualities that are not found in my 'high-end' Strats, lighter bodies, easy-to-play, etc,! 'Still the love the Rory' but it's a heinous price, here in Oz!

[@WARCHIEFf93]

Finally waited for this a long time

[@audiofella5066]

Damn that squier sounds pretty good

[@cgavin1]

No. The amp and cab sound good. The guitar is largely irrelevant.

[@paulgordon6949]

That was some absolutely lovely playing at the beginning.

[@andrewbailey7999]

I think we've got a law of diminishing returns going on here. That Squier Bullet actually sounds really good, even next to the crazy expensive Strat! A damn sight better than my first electric guitar, which is a knock-off Strat from Argos, made by a company called Elevation. Took a fair amount of modification to get mine playing and sounding anywhere decent at all. Don't think it had ever had a setup until then.

[@lochlangregson826]

Omg that was Litreally my first guitar to elevation Strat copy hahaha

[@andrewbailey7999]

@@lochlangregson826 They can be pretty good, but only after a proper setup with new strings and pickups

[@melwynz]

a tutorial of the chords played in the jam pls.

[@beachcomber4141]

How cool would it be to have a replica of Rory's strat.....PLUS it sounded mean like Rory's. The Bullet was pretty amazing in its own right. It was great to see a great guitar player shredding away so well on both instruments in order to get a true idea of what they both can do. It blew me away how I almost liked some of the stuff on the Bullet better than the Rory. Very informative guitar science! Cheers

[@shinebox4181]

lmao the squire will get you laid. I love this guy already just tuned in

[@juanperez-jk9vu]

I don't hear any significant difference.

[@73challenger5031]

The Squier sounds a tiny bit thinner but, for a starter guitar it sounds excellent. Down the road, you can drop in a stronger pre-wired pick guard. That's what I love about Strats. So easy to mod!

[@73challenger5031]

Yes, I'm for real and you basically stated what I did, with some embellishment. My point is, yes the one with the "name" sounds better(infinitely? I don't think so) but why pay for a "name" when you can start with an inexpensive Strat and mod it to the sound you want for far less money? Also, the "name" Strat is all beat up. Maybe some people like that but, I'd rather have it new and beat it up myself.

[@73challenger5031]

They didn't sound THAT much different and I don't understand why you need to be insulting with your replies. Yes, a more expensive Strat is going to sound better off-the-rack but, if you buy the "name' Strat, you're paying mostly for the "name." Why not buy a Standard Strat that is shiny-new for a couple of thousand dollars less and, when you can afford it, you MOD IT! THE NAME DOESN'T MAKE IT SOUND ANY BETTER, DIPSHIT!

[@TheEmpyrean15]

Jack Dowen, why? If you put the same hardware and same electronics, why wouldn't it sound the same? It's not like the Gallagher Strat is a guitar that came from the outer space. It's not different from anything other that Fender makes, aside from cosmetics and vintage style hardware.

[@gabrielesolaroli2282]

KZbin audio quality's shitty, you got to check while standing in front of the real amp

[@davidpaddock3539]

Really glad you did this video, I've been pondering getting a bullet strat to get back into playing, this has made my mind up. Thanks.

[@alexruka]

I think I've made my choice.. I'm going for the Squier Strat!!

[@guitarrnew883]

so, what i should buy : the cheapest Fender Stratocaster or the most expensive Squier Stratocaster?

[@ThatDudeDan7]

guitar_ player#13 Try to play both and then decide. Only you can decide what's best for you.

[@matthewolivier2883]

id say a squier classic vibe

[@willrouget3802]

A fender mexican all day. For the money, you cannot deny they are absolutely brilliant. I cannot stress how good they are.

[@matthewolivier2883]

I'd say go for a squier classic vibe

[@caerdwyn7467]

Cheap and two thousand worth of lessons.

[@martindavey8742]

Interesting, I have squire strat bought for me by my two kids back in the 80's for Christmas, I tinkered with it for a while before putting it back into it's box. Since then it's travelled over 3000 mile to Canada, where it stayed in it's box, came back to England 3 years later where it sat in the loft. It was taken down early this year when I was clearing the loft, amazingly the thing was still in tune! So started learning and playing again, at 64 I decided I needed a hobby as I approach retirement. BTW the shop looks amazing, I feel a trip coming on in the new year and perhaps a new guitar :)

[@ronnieharrisson]

starter level amp and guitar vs professional amp and guitar.