Comparing 10 Strat-Style Guitars... WHICH IS BEST?

[@MusicisWin]

Which Strat do you like the best?

[@sukitha]

the hollowbody looks so cool

[@braymation]

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.

[@Nowhere_es]

I love the silver sky

[@paularnold4411]

I just like strats in general, they are just the best

[@ufukaka7570]

I love your new vintage blue strat. Definitely a great investment from your part.

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

You can’t go wrong with an HSS Strat. It’s got something for everybody.

[@tomm1413]

My first guitar was an HSS strat and I couldn't agree more

[@fayyllfayyll]

First and most likely only electric guitar for me!

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

@@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]

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.

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

@@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.

[@braymation]

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.

[@TheGrimmCommoner]

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.

[@UltraZombie]

Nah the squire bullet is Better

[@billmozart7288]

I've been on board since the F book days. It's been awesome watching your channel grow. Keep up the good work

[@jaminpartanen9058]

It would have been awesome to see a G&L make the list. I’ve become a big fan of those guitars

[@lucadi-rito6193]

Thinking of getting a g&l fallout myself They look gorgeous

[@jaminpartanen9058]

@@lucadi-rito6193 I have an asat special. Definitely a great guitar.

[@fredflintstone5860]

Love my G&L American in lake placid blue with rosewood fret board and matching headstock.

[@savedplayer]

G&L basses are great too I prefer them to fenders they are so versatile.

[@lucadi-rito6193]

@@jaminpartanen9058 they’re absolutely stunning! Does it have a hard tail or trem? I

[@chriskrentz2300]

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!"

[@ultraballstudios5221]

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.

[@jamminben998]

This guy lives every guitarists dream. Keep rocking on man 🤘

[@ZenthisGaming]

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.

[@larrywhitley3359]

Definitely the 72, hands down. All sound incredible, but the 72 does it for me. Thanks this was cool.

[@2good2betrue3]

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!

[@bldallas]

The 1972 LPB Strat is by far my favorite and my dream guitar!!! That color combination is perfect and the sound is amazing.

[@scottrockit7680]

72 Strat, Silver Sky whoa!!!!! Sick tone! Awesome video! Maybe next time compare Nash, Suhr, T Anderson, Shabat, Xotic, or Whitfill.

[@ruthlaing5064]

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 =)

[@Sinnsonido]

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.

[@ipuya]

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!

[@jamesromanoski7292]

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.

[@SeanWeaver]

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 KZbin 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

[@jamesromanoski7292]

@@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?

[@soundofwinter]

@@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?

[@michardsmichard5014]

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.

[@TELE_GRAM_ME_MR_MusicisWin2]

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[@RC32Smiths01]

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.

[@rafaelelmachs]

Of course they are, i would say they are #1 at versatility.

[@0megalul309]

Just use a hss

[@maxawdford5263]

@@rafaelelmachs tele

[@samme79]

@@rafaelelmachs 335

[@ESP77769]

The '72 and the Yngwie!! Seems those have the best "note-definition" - This is essential, especially playing shows!!

[@chillyguitarplayer]

To me, the 72 strat sounds best. Followed by the CS Thinline! Great video! Greetings from Norway🎸

[@GuitarWithReese]

I love your channel so much man inspired me to pick up guitar. Keep it going man💙

[@sideasoundlab]

really liked the growl of the cs thinline and the clarity of the silver sky

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

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 👌

[@RabidPrimeape]

The aluminum neck and Squier body guitar sounded sick. My favorite sounding one was the wine barrel guitar.

[@helihead11]

I bought the first Fender at that same GC in Asheville, that was a gift but other Strat style there also.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

the Musicman was my favorite for the cleans, but that Yngwie Strat sounded unique!

[@stevenpipes1555]

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!

[@JerryTheVeganRockstar]

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.

[@TELE_GRAM_ME_MR_MusicisWin2]

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[@skateup2291]

The old strat you have is the best sounding but that silver surfer one also sounds incredible

[@michaeldionne3139]

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.

[@davidupton8100]

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.

[@williedeuel]

My USA G&L Legacy is my favorite Strat-style guitar I've ever played. It has the deep V neck profile.

[@gustoguitars2343]

The hollow body guitar sounds INCREDIBLE

[@Guitarchie]

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

[@Tetsaraku]

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.

[@jtd3421]

That last clean neck comparison was surprising how similar they all sounded. Feel in the hands is so important tho.

[@jacobandmore3915]

You should do a Gibson comparison with all your Gibson guitars.

[@stuffjoeyloves]

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!

[@TheSavagederek]

The best guitar model of all time. So comfortable, nice weight, sounds fantastic, and easily modded to your own taste

[@teamrockettes]

The H.E.R. neck pickup was nice at the end

[@robbyclark6915]

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

[@dumpsterracoon9920]

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.

[@ericheideman8839]

Tyler wearing a Gibson sweatshirt to test strats. classic

[@OhGawdHesGotAGun]

As far as quality (not pedigree, custom shop or appearance), would you say Music Man is the best, or do Duesenberg, Suhr and PRS rule that sector? Overall as a brand, not just "best neck" or something. I'm ordering a Paoletti without relic, and with the new 'star' inlays, this fall, with the same color combo as the HSS Strat here. I will not rest until I have it!

[@syalda0001]

You don’t have a strat with a humbucker in it?

[@HawtSauwce]

the one in my 75 anniversary Mexican Strat is flat and Tin can sounding.

[@platinumpengwinmusic5564]

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.

[@DangerAmbrose]

Save you money, you can get great tone from a Squier Strat and a Boss Katana.

[@AllforOne_OneforAll1689]

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

[@deanlunn1969]

If you can’t tell a difference between a Squier and a Fender Strat keep practicing 😂

[@AllforOne_OneforAll1689]

@@deanlunn1969 tell that to guys at Andertons then

[@deanlunn1969]

@@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

[@AllforOne_OneforAll1689]

@@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

[@riffdex]

I have a fender strat with ruined paint job. I was wondering if I can take my squier strat body and install the fender neck and pickups onto this? It would the Squier body have inferior parts and make it not worth it?

[@jpy1104]

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 😊

[@cptvanier]

I have one acoustic that I love and one electric that I love :) It's all you need!

[@jpy1104]

@@cptvanier Same here! So true

[@Omegon]

The 72 wins for me with Malmsteens in closes second.

[@Iskaral_Pust]

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.

[@grantmayos9639]

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. 🤘

[@cheems7447]

What are your thoughts on Ibanez RG370. I LOVE the blue burst, pretty much the best burst on any strat/superstrat, almost as good looking as Black Night Fender American Pro 2

[@MarkoSharko69]

You should do an updated guitar collection video!

[@ricinro]

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.

[@PhotoDaveJax]

I was hoping for the Jimi signature MIM strat. 🤷‍♂️👍👍

[@giannijimenez5684]

Hey cool I’m actually looking for a strat right now, awesome that this came out when it did!

[@arnolddealiii4259]

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.

[@Bacontruffle]

I wish the ESP Snapper was on this list (the original) such an incredibly overlooked guitar

[@urbanobstacles]

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

[@GuitarPlaya72]

I have been a Fender Strat guy since I started playing in the late 80’s. Last year I got the EBMM Cutlass (SSS). It is now my #1 guitar for gigs. I also have the EBMM Stingray w/ humbuckers for the heavy lifting. Lol

[@TELE_GRAM_ME_MR_MusicisWin2]

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[@chrisvanegmond3157]

What's the tune you're playing on the H.E.R. MiM signature, around 6:00? It sounds so familiar but I can't place it. I love the sound of that guitar (or maybe it's the Optimist box that I love), sounds great.

[@jordandotson9354]

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!!!

[@craigthomson3621]

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).

[@heavymetal19610]

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

[@gohamm8629]

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!

[@dechamo]

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

[@shred5]

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).

[@hunterfontaine5832]

I haven’t checked this channel in a while, you really lost a lot of weight. You look great!

[@hunterbushell3276]

Would love too see more videos like this. Comparing singlecuts? Teles? Etc

[@a.j.leclair5426]

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.

[@chrisaugust5170]

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.

[@chrisaugust5170]

Is that an e-mail?

[@alexbitzan8747]

Best looking: Paoletti Favorite sound: thin line Most unique sound: Danelectro Honorable mention: HER strat. Really cool sound!

[@TELE_GRAM_ME_MR_MusicisWin2]

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[@michaelaiello9525]

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.

[@andrewvelasquez79]

What do you think about the 2006 fender American strat HSS delux?

[@michaelmetal71]

that 1972 strat is one year younger than me (was born in 1971) i would love to have a lefty 1971 strat for my collection,and you need to get a schecter strat style guitar they make some really awesome ones

[@michaelholmes5150]

The best way to compare Strats is to put in position 2( bridge and middle). It shows the clarity of the pickups, not to mention the quackiness. I have a 74 Strat with maple neck and a 72 AVRI with rosewood, both are really different, stock pickups.

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[@rickmiller7884]

It's hard to pick just one, but that Thinline sounds really cool on my phone through a pocket Bluetooth speaker.

[@luckydog-287]

Thanks for the comparisons. Awesome!

[@Sleeeeth]

Love at the end he's wearing a Gibson sweater while showing off every fender Strat 🤘

[@jdcordle7082]

They all sounded like a strat on the neck pickuo! Cool!

[@ransombaggins9301]

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. :)

[@onomado]

It is no shocker that I was going to list my PRS CE 24 semi hollow... BUT, I am listing my real favorite here... My Harley Benton TE-20HH SBK for $88 and some new Rob Caggiano (Volbeat) inspired Dimarzio coils.... THAT is my favorite guitar... (I put a T style 'F-brand inspired Tele HH)... I don't really like strat bodies over Tele's

[@jayschmid3021]

Both large head stocks, the brown body and your Lake Placid had the cleanest most chimey strat sound.

[@SchenkerScorpions]

Have you ever heard of the Mastercaster by Dommenget? It’s a great sounding Strat made with Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs. He uses it a lot. Richie Sambora plays a couple of them as wel!

[@TribalGuitars]

That Paoletti is gorgeous! The best part of the video is you playing Strats while you wear the Gibson hoodie. 😆

[@Floor-Tom-Tom]

Tyler:at high gain level Also Tyler:proceeds to play with gain 2 then changes it to 6.5😂

[@stinkydoggg]

The PRS is surprisingly good! 2nd to the 72’ Strat.

[@TELE_GRAM_ME_MR_MusicisWin2]

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[@justgivenofox9543]

A couple months ago my dad gifted me one of his ‘68 Remake Stratocasters. I love the pickups in this thing, the maple neck is almost the exact same neck as what’s on his ‘68 Tele. I know brand shouldn’t matter, but to me, the best Strat is a true Fender Stratocaster

[@justgivenofox9543]

4:58 though, am I the only one who heard the intro to Jackass in there?😆

[@jonw8694]

My biggest complaint about strat-style is the neck. the thinner neck with a 42mm nut and smaller radius just don't feel "right" to my hands, and as a result I steer more toward Gibson and other brands with the chunkier necks and larger fretboard radius. However, I do really like the HSS pickup configuration, and most "chunkier" guitars are HH. If you were able to show off some strat-style guitars that sported the fatter necks, I would bust out the popcorn.

[@RhythmSectionRecords]

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)

[@liamouziel211]

So out of the 12 guitars I currently own, 5 are electric. 3 of them are strats, Currently thinking of getting another one bc that avri II 61 Olympic white strat looks mad sexy. I’m a drummer by profession and very average at best guitar player. Guess I’m a strat guy. The only guitar I’ll take to my grave is my 87 E1 squier strat

[@MrRizoable]

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!

[@indiecomicsjones]

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.

[@jakehardy5997]

My faves were Paoletti, the H.E.R, and the 1972. 1972 definitely takes the cake for sound

[@HiHatsHandClaps]

How do you switch between different neck radiuses. I could never play a 9.5 and then pick up a 7.25 like your new favorite would be

[@tah5w]

'72>Music Man>PRS but all sound great. What pickups in '72?

[@kitoyobeni1]

I have 4 strats myself, all modded. First is my 1985 MIJ Squier with lil Screamin Demon and lil JB Duncans in the bridge and neck positions respectively and piezo saddles. I also have a Mexican Standard with a Billy Gibbons strat size duncan HB inthe bridge, a Warmoth HSH build with Duncans and piezo saddles, and another Warmoth in process (HH this time with a Floyd rail tail). All have locking tuners.

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[@rockpilerising]

Hard to say which was best - would have preferred the same pedal settings for all to make a more objective judgement of the guitars. I really couldn't tell enough difference on the clean tones for it to matter that much which guitar someone handed me. If I had to pick something to add to my collection then it would be the HSS Musicman or the YJM strat.

[@Guitarchie]

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