LES PAUL vs STRATOCASTER - Which Guitar is Right for You?

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Which guitar did you think sounded the best? Guitar Links: Les Paul: imp.i114863.net/Zayb1 Stratocaster: imp.i114863.net/49Wao

[@markmcelheney7513]

In My Humble Opinion, It's The Pickups That Make The Sound. It's A Personal Preference Thing, I Think!

[@danielneely5453]

Les Paul period

[@FalonKenobii]

What if I told you that there is a Les Paul with single coils? (Epiphone Les Paul SL from 2017[?])

[@Theratranch]

Strat

[@Theratranch]

@@markmcelheney7513 it all comes down to Pickups What styel you like And how heavy you want your guitar I like strats because there lighter

[@AAA-uy2lx]

It doesn’t matter which one you buy, sooner or later you’ll be wanting the other one.

[@jrtolber]

I’m here with a Strat, trying to reason with myself that I need a Single Cut as well.

[@willforker243]

you sir, are very right.

[@mrcool9672]

Haha! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@GRIMM2197]

Literally lmao

[@matthewvarney6214]

Too true

[@gaven6543]

my brain say fender Stratocaster my heart say Gibson Les Paul my wallet say epiphone 😭

[@deutan4390]

@كافر Krok O'dil كافر F

[@iwishiwastaller7]

I've been playing Epiphone for years and I'm honestly 100% devoted to them. An outstanding bang for your buck.

[@clouds5]

Or get a PRS SE. Good price, high quality and designed to be the mix of a Strat and a LesPaul.

[@rikoflishas]

This comment resumes my thoughts 💭

[@kickinassandtakinnames1541]

My mom says acoustic

[@peteseeger316]

My mind says: Strat My heart says: Les Paul My wife says: dream on

[@nicestrat]

Steven Tyler says: Dream on Your wife says: new bed comforter and matching sheets

[@bonchoyordanov9517]

Xaxaxa the same answer from my wife....DREAM IT

[@KmanFlyDrone]

Wives and guitars just don't match oooorrr your wife knows mine, cause I got same answer.

[@nachitouhou]

your wife is aerosmith?

[@usernamemykel]

...that's EXACTLY why I'm not married (anymore)...

[@cybrgy5690]

I own both a Les Paul and a Strat and both are amazing instruments. Apparently owning a great guitar did not solve my biggest problem. I need to learn how to play better. :) I could listen to this guy forever.

[@benirodriguez9516]

Same here! haha.

[@paulgordon6949]

Tell me about it. Though it has to said, that buying a cool new guitar can in fact help you play better in a way, because it encourages you to play more, for a while at least, until the novelty wears off, and then you have to go buy a new one. An idea I've had recently, that I think I'm going to try out, is to buy a new guitar that I like, and then after a couple of months, once the new guitar euphoria has faded, advertise it for sale for maybe 80 to 90% of what I paid, no rush really to sell, but when it does, simply buy a new one of whatever different model I fancy trying out, and rinse and repeat. I reckon it should work out pretty well. That way you can carry on trying out cool new guitars indefinitely, always with a new awesome axe to rock. I just have to find the initial capital to get started.

[@stephenpendegraph7209]

Same. I realized also the way you play both guitars seem way different to me. Just watching you tubers and pros in videos play so different depending on if it's a strat or a les Paul. Is that what's happening or am I crazy?

[@stephenpendegraph7209]

Also to reply. I bought a Mexican strat because of some songs I really like that used a strat but I cannot get that thing to sound good or right. Even after setup and string swaps. I also believe it's becuase I'm not able to play the way a strat needs to be played to sound good. Also is that me or am I crazy haha . I learned and started on a les Paul if that helps..

[@andredegraaf1643]

Agree 100%. Did the same and mainly the problem was me the player.

[@valun1032]

I don't know what I'm doing here I play bass

[@loganlakedrums]

the jester well I’m a drummer so

[@duroconverdura5668]

Jajaja me too jaja

[@iammsatrio1951]

I play nothing

[@colarinko]

I play pokemon go EVURIIDAYY

[@ldorman]

Just slap the like button

[@TheElectricBuddha]

To my ear, the Strat sounds cleaner and more defined, but the Les Paul sounds warmer and fuller.

[@chuy8356]

The Strat has more treble, but less bass than the Les Paul. The Les Paul has that thick bassy crunchy tone. I like the Les paul more, I just wish they weren't so heavy.

[@TheElectricBuddha]

@@chuy8356, thank you for that clarification. It makes sense. I listen to Tool, and Adam uses a LP, and that describes his tone well. Side note, I play the drums, and not a guitarist at all, but I hung a knock-off Les Paul (Epiphone) on my dining room wall as art. The Les Paul body style is just art to me. Such an icon of rock.

[@kodokuna]

@@chuy8356 What if you got a humbucking super strat?

[@girodani4969]

@@kodokuna yeah, exactly. HH blacktop strats are the way

[@kevinsbott]

I agree 100%

[@arteagaboyzzz]

Nobody's gonna give him any credit for how well he plays? Come on...that stat solo was awesome

[@jonathankantor8471]

Definitely agree, it was an amazing performance. Is that from a written song or improvisation?

[@mephistovonfaust]

No, I won't... I'm playing for 16 years flat and I'm awful compared to him. I won't give him the satisfaction :P

[@BB-lk8ep]

The blues riff was also surprisingly nasty in the best of ways

[@aeolousfinch2862]

whats the name of the ssolo hes playing tho the strat

[@fredysandoval7157]

My dad says...oh wait I don’t have one. 😐

[@UrbanMonkey55]

Honestly, whatever guitar it is, I just want to be able to play like this dude.

[@benirodriguez9516]

that too! When you can play, you can make any guitar sound good!

[@loudsubwoofer8492]

i agree! i like his style and ability. too bad he doesn't do like Shatnershairpiece and just jam. check out Shatnershairpiece, he jams for an hour or more and he's good. he's a busker from Vancouver.

[@martynjames5963]

I solved this problem ages ago. I have both.

[@takuanp1ckles]

Profile picture lowkey fits

[@minsteast6100]

Weird flex but OK.

[@procrastinator6902]

@@minsteast6100 What's weird about saying you bought both guitars?

[@carljustinemanuel5595]

Nice

[@yoshatabi]

Same lol

[@KR0NIC]

The best decision is obviously pulling a Brian May and building your own guitar

[@vexguine]

I tried this. In the end, even if you succeed, you end up with a piece of wood that don't even come close to these two icons. The marketing involved in guitars is so powerful that you still keep wanting them... Your idols play them, so you want them. Its simple yet powerful.

[@DingoDIDeatmybaby]

You gotta have all the hardware tools, time, patience, and knowledge to do that though. Yes, there are forums and online guides, but still a large endeavour to do.

[@maahrooreekee4295]

you know Brian May is a genius, we, not so much

[@vexguine]

Well, I don't put him as a genius for building a guitar... He had the tools and knowledge of his father. He is a talented guitarrist thou @@maahrooreekee4295

[@GreenToMe2000]

Michael Brian May just used old wood and bike parts

[@jonahguitarguy]

I think more than anything you proved it's not the guitar it's the player, and you sir made all these guitars sound amazing. Plus the editing from one guitar to another with no break in the sound, hats off very well done.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Dane Nichols Thanks for the kind words Dane!

[@ToddSauve]

Yes, Darrell, if you ever stopped playing guitar you could get a job as a video editor--no problemos!!!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Todd Sauve 😄 Thanks!

[@modelcitizen1977]

Not to take anything away from the playing, but the editing thing is super, super easy. I'm sure Darrell can vouch for this.

[@ToddSauve]

Actually, editing requires a certain type of thinking ability that not everyone has. Andrew, you probably have this type of ability but not everyone else does.

[@vardaan1525]

*Successfully plays the C chord* Me: Hmmm... Which one of these bad boys should I get?

[@chiarabenedetto4977]

LITERALLY ME BUT WITH THE G CHORD

[@theepicwizard4631]

@@chiarabenedetto4977 LITERALLY ME BUT A CHORD

[@notsojoerogan]

I feel personally attacked

[@betelgeuse227]

Me with e power chord Xd

[@lexdubbss5427]

Literally me rn but I have most chords on my acoustic but now I want to learn finger style and riffs but I know nothing about electric

[@MarduksonofEa]

I was torn between a Strat and Les Paul. After watching your video I finally decided to buy both.

[@domagojoinky8262]

I have a Strat and I am in search for a Les Paul. Maybe a Telecaster would also be in my collection.

[@MarduksonofEa]

@@domagojoinky8262 A telle and a 7 string V is all I need to get all the guitars I want. I have them both, explorer and an 8 string.

[@EdBenji]

Awesome!

[@Haroun-El-Poussah]

I got rid from my Strat 25 years ago, I still have no LesPaul. Why would I go for these when I own MUCH MUCH BETTER GUITARS!!!

[@Haroun-El-Poussah]

Bad idea!

[@Mike_B.]

4:06 Fender MIA Strat 4:28 Gibson LP Trad 4:49 Squier Deluxe 5:09 Epiphone Standard 6:24 Fender 6:52 Squier 6:42 Fender 7:10 Squier 6:33 Gibson 7:01 Epiphone 7:22 Epic

[@jhondeealvarez424]

How much is that fender in the Philippines?

[@onkochishin.-3814]

@@jhondeealvarez424 about 7541 pesos

[@jhondeealvarez424]

@@onkochishin.-3814 salamat pre sure yun?

[@onkochishin.-3814]

@@jhondeealvarez424 no problem

[@onkochishin.-3814]

@@jhondeealvarez424 I'm not Filipino so Idk what you said I just used a money converter

[@realdavidii]

_My dad: Son, why do you have a big scar on the right side of your stomach?_ *Me with my Les Paul: i am a business man doing business*

[@flockenlp1]

Why have 2 kidneys when you can have a Les Paul instead?

[@usernamemykel]

@@flockenlp1 Well, I guess that I can do with a couple fewer teeth...

[@TheOrigamiGamer]

Does your business happen to be crime?

[@merritt2014]

I've always been more of a fan of the Les Paul design just simply from a looks standpoint. And I'm also more of a fan of playing more doom metal, down-tuned songs, so the Les Paul is generally has a slightly more preferred sound for that style. Though obviously kind of negligible since you can obviously still get a pretty similar sound with a Strat, especially with additional effects. That Les Paul design just never gets old lmao.

[@foo1824]

Les pauls are so pretty tho man..

[@fussiestgoblin2872]

Foo 182 hell yeah they are

[@arcticlark705]

so are strats

[@hectichive889]

macintosh512ke, Yeah they’re both incredibly beautiful guitars

[@acuaticgalaxy950]

i have a surf green strat and white and gold epiphone

[@pauldank3453]

@@acuaticgalaxy950 White and gold my god

[@theeleventhmidnight10]

Conclusion: Buy a good amp

[@ls05-99]

The Eleventh Midnight Fender Mustang!!!! Great home amp!

[@theeleventhmidnight10]

Ls05 - Yep bro

[@MrHotsharkAble]

Boss katana 50

[@ClassicalPan]

Just bought the Boss Katana Artist 100 to go with my LP.

[@theeleventhmidnight10]

Ls05 - true bro

[@TheFrontyer]

A Les Paul is a lot like an old american muscle car. It might not be the most practical guitar, it might not have too many uses, but nothing beats the feeling, sound and look of it. But you need to be the type of guy to use it.

[@sixfoursoul2538]

Yeah something does beat the feeling and sound of it .... Its called a strat ..

[@davecarsley8773]

So.... Like a woman? HEY-OH!

[@wingsofpurityofficial4031]

Just get a guitar with split humbuckers and you can have both sounds

[@sirspongadoodle]

the feel and look sure. sound? its literally a guitar with humbuckers. oh wait thats 99% of guitars that arent strats.

[@masonhoward7826]

Your dad sounds like a great dad. What a boss move of him.

[@CS_Mango]

4 old tires for a random guitar. Seems like one of the best deals you can make. And you still can fix it up for not so much money.

[@balamsky]

7:23 That Strat solo was.... amazing!!!!!!

[@훈이훈훈한]

Song title?

[@balamsky]

He makes his solos for demonstrate the sound of the guitar. There’s no song title.

[@sarthakgoswami2307]

How to find it's backing track?

[@franciscovillanueva1029]

That was sick 😷

[@RUARI-mi1yt]

@@훈이훈훈한 ever heard of impro lol

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

Great playing... easy decision. I'll have one of each.

[@andrewptob]

Ha! Same here!

[@clakoclakson]

haha same. I'll buy a squier for now, and when I'm rich, i'll buy a gibson les paul XD Because I think there's not a huge difference between the squier and the fender, but between the gibson and the epi I think it's worth it to buy the gibson

[@wolfewispr]

Actually i own both and i play the epiphone les pauls more than i play my Gibson les paul. I have a 2010 Gibson les paul studio, and looking at the specs of the Epiphone les paul traditional pro i have they are identical, same mahogany body, carved top and set neck... even the same pickups. Gibson bought epiphone in 1957 Les Paul told Gibson they needed to buy epiphone, he said because "even though he is a gibson man, he has always been an epiphone man." and Gibson listened. they maintained the quality that epiphone already built into their guitars and since 2010 Gibson has ramped up the epiphone les paul and today it is basically a Gibson les paul just a little cheaper (around 600-800 for a great one) don't count the epiphone les pauls out yet.

[@katerinag9512]

Oldskool Funk Lol

[@calbrockocat8728]

As a 60 year old newby, I chose a cheapish Stagg Strat. A couple weeks later, I saw a cherry sunburst Hondo 737 Les Paul. I had to get it. Lefties don't have many good deals to choose from used, so now I'm having a blast learning on both!

[@lurklingX]

i'm not 60 but am a total newb myself. and my heartbrain is like GET BOTH AND SEE WHAT YOU LIKE. my pocketbook however has already set my jeans on fire. (just dropped $500 on my first acoustic)

[@CodeBleu724]

The Les Paul is so heavy...but I love the sound that comes from it. I bought a Strat 2 years ago and I'm happy with it. One day I'll get a Les Paul just to have it in my collection but I'm having so much fun with the Strat.

[@lurklingX]

that's my boat (aside from LH).... not many good green guitars and as a newbie i don't NEED multiple guitars but i also don't want to assume this'll be a standard color and then it gets discontinued (it's the Guild Starfire I, semi hollow. i've now held one, diff color, still kind of in love. but it's a bit over $500....)

[@pascalecnto68]

I've got one of each. The Les Paul is certainly a more aesthically nice guitar and i find the playability is a bit better than the Strat. But the Strat's gorgeous clean tone is something the Les Paul can't get close too. I've rarely been able to get a satisfying clean sound out of the Les Paul. Just like i've rarely been able to get a satisfying high gain sound out of the Strat.

[@farqueleyou7578]

Underrated mindset 🤘👍

[@lurklingX]

that's sort of my take on it after the vid (though i wouldn't know about the high gain). i don't own an electro yet, just doing research and trying to decide between the two. do you like one over the other for particular styles?

[@vrcimino1250]

Try an alnico II low gain pickup for a sweet clean sound from the LP.

[@johnsmith-qq2ts]

All I can afford is a free guitar app on my android phone that i can strum strings on whilst pressing buttons to change the chords, i plug it into a pair of headphones i got for free on an open top bus tour in Barcelona, I'm living the dream.

[@cjinasia9266]

Cool! What is that called? It is a pain carrying a guitar everywhere.

[@Breaker197]

Everybody has to start somewhere. The beginning of my journey was old, massively screwed up guitars my dad inherited, and cheap, massively screwed up guitars I bought while in school in a third world country. Eventually, my dad helped me source some more worthy gear. Keep the dream alive.

[@joelinpa185]

Wow, I love the seamless transitions between guitars. It really helps define the overall sound of each guitar compared to the others,

[@Francois6048]

Mark Knopfer said: if you want an extension of your arms, pick up a strat. If you want to let the guitar talk, pick up a les paul.

[@vonmilash823]

That literally means nothing lol

[@blu-rae864]

You can "let it talk" on a Les Paul too bro

[@zerokiryu6330]

@@blu-rae864 That's what he said. :)

[@CS_Mango]

That's just an incredibly biased way of saying "I like Gibson's". I get the feeling that such statements come very often from people that like the objectively worse of a comparison. As in features alone.

[@kelbypark9503]

The les paul does do the talking for you and it’s so cool

[@KarVen02]

This video is great. I'm glad I subscribed to this channel last year. I've learned so much. Thank you!

[@KarVen02]

Hello sir Darrell, may I ask what string gauges you are using on you strats/teles, they seem really easy to bend. Thank you in advance :).

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Jean Steven Damatan Hi! I always use the recommended string guage from the manufacturer :)

[@KarVen02]

Darrell Braun Guitar Hi! wow thank you for immediate response. It's really nice having subscribed to your channel. I really learned a lot.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Jean Steven Damatan Anytime! 😀

[@matthewt799]

Jean Steven Damatan what was the song you were playing the blues too

[@jimmymolthoff]

My head: fender strat My hands: gibson lp My wallet: harley benton

[@macsoto6947]

LOL....😂😂😂😂

[@perspective4882]

aye yooo, but honestly Harley Benton is actually great

[@richardrichard5409]

The Harley will probably play better out the box than the Gibson.....and head won't snap off if you fart in the same room😎 The only thing the Les Paul has over the Harley is the romance factor, personally I'd buy the Harley and play guitar😎

[@leonordmann]

Harley benton makes some mean guitars though. I just got the Aeolus semi-hollow and it's just too damn good. Came out of the box setup just like I wanted, straight af, beautiful roasted maple neck with an incredibly smooth neck joint. And the tone of that neck pickup. I though I only really liked single coil Strat neck pickups, but this is just too smooth.

[@Buffrt66]

Just buy either one and intend on buying the other later on.

[@gaillewis5472]

I have a Fender strat and also picked out a Gibson that's still in the music store.

[@alexo.3758]

Gail Lewis which one is your favorite?

[@MeteGamerYTPvP]

that's what i'm trying to do :v

[@davidyellowstar4910]

True enough, I'd personally slightly tweak it and say buy the one you're 'most drawn to first', but don't bail on getting the other one ASAP!

[@spidernate9573]

You've got a great attitude Don. good luck. From Spider Nate

[@golfhound]

Hi Darrell, nice video. I speak from experience and started playing guitar in 1975. My first guitar was an SG. I loved it. But like every rock guitarist/enthusiast back then who loved Led Zeppelin, I bought a Les Paul. After having a career in the US Navy, I took up guitar again and tried every style solid body and hollow body electric guitar available in Guitar Center, LP's, SG's, Teles, strats, Ibanez, Jackson, Fender, Squier, Epiphone, Gibson, PRS, Schecter, etc. The first ingredient was finding the perfect feeling neck for my left hand. Then a guitar that fit comfortably to my body without a head stock dive. Then weight and tremolo bar. Much to my surprise, teles and LP's felt like a large block of wood like a kitchen cutting board and wasn't comfortable at all. That meant only guitars with a contoured body. Hence, I settled for stratocasters because of contour body, perfect neck, and tremolo bridge assembly. They were the most comfortable and their necks were perfect in my hand - Modern "C". I settled for Fenders and Squiers. Schecter and PRS were a close second. So I sold everything else and settled on Fender strats. Also, the beauty of strats is the after market options available appears to be unlimited. What I recommend to guitarists is go to a Guitar Center store as they have a 45 day full refund grace period. So you can really test everything your heart desires without forking out and $ in the end until you actually buy one for keeps. The search for the perfect guitar is a personal journey. Also, the lower end models like Squier and Epiphone are very well made and one shouldn't feel the need to fork out $3000-5000 for a Gibson Les Paul unless you absolutely must have it. I have several Fender strats and my favorite playing and sounding strat is a Squier Standard which they don't make anymore. Who knew? Forget the name on the headstock, put the ego aside and try everything.

[@FerrZungri]

That solo at 7:23 was amazing. What an extraordinary use of tremolo.

[@gutterboyy6141]

do you know what song that is??

[@christiaanboshoff5281]

@@gutterboyy6141 I also want to know. It sounds amazing.

[@gutterboyy6141]

@@christiaanboshoff5281 I found it but it's nothing close to how it sounds here. it's just the instrumental heard in the background.

[@adrian9582]

Moy Bryant can you tell me the instrumental I agree this sounds epic

[@gutterboyy6141]

@@adrian9582 it's in the description, the link all the way in the bottom .

[@lucisgallery1412]

7:55 is just amazing. I’ve replayed that part atleast 8 times. Les Paul’s are something else. Getting mine in a week

[@themagictunaphish902]

Do you know what song it was?

[@antoniofonseca9679]

Also want tô know

[@SupremeUndead]

@@themagictunaphish902 sounded kinda like anastasia by slash

[@NyxeeLindo]

My mind says "Gibder Stratopaul" But my heart says "Fenson Lescaster" 😔

[@unamed7884]

Same

[@justaguy6415]

My wallet says Gacknez Stratosphere

[@benjamin-qh6tg]

Then you probably should consider quiting cocaine

[@nueto8864]

yo both actually sounds sick

[@hulavux8145]

@@benjamin-qh6tg dude spares some space for him to breath lol

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

Owned a Les Paul for 10 years or so and finally bought myself a Strat a few months ago. Absolutely love the Strat, and it also made me appreciate my LP more. They compliment each other beautifully.

[@MavrickDrewery]

"and a ton of other players" Shows pic of Les Paul himself..

[@jasonstewart2590]

Doesn't show Ace

[@ferox965]

Gary Moore, Victor Griffin, Ace Frehley, Luther Allison, Jimmy Page, Wino Weinrich

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Mark Knopler of Dire Straits, as well was a strat master, and coincidentally used a Les Paul on money for nothing.....

[@James-zy5lh]

Probably my only complaint of this and most other Strat vs Les Paul comparison videos. There are so many Les Paul players in so many genres but you usually only hear Slash, Page, and maybe Bonamassa mentioned.

[@GammaFZ]

ferox965 eric clapton in 1960s, slash, angus young, etc

[@kneelandpray2878]

Nice video! Two different tones, the stratocasters are closer to my soul and my musical tastes

[@jaydenbustillo184]

kneelandpray2 same I am getting the squier stratocaster

[@klmullins65]

Jayden Bustillo Squiers are great guitars for their price, I always recommend them to beginners, and people buying guitars for their kids. I actually have a Squier the exact same color as the first Strat he held up at the beginning of the video, the greenish one

[@timoh6896]

The Stratocaster was always the one with more soul for me. Also they are way better to play imho.

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Both! Over the past 32 years I've never gone without a Stratocaster and Les Paul at the same time.

[@mikec6733]

Wow, two at a time You must be a really advanced player 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Breaker197]

The real threesome that every man deserves

[@peptoattack]

I'm definitely attracted to the strat and single coil sound, I imagine all the ballads, ska/reggae, or dreamy post-rock I'd play with it. Then I remember I'm a black metal guitar player, so I'd better stick to my les paul.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Yamaha Pacifica or Ibanez RG

[@bobbythompson4268]

Hendrix played strats. Wasn’t a metal guy but.

[@Haroun-El-Poussah]

@@bobbythompson4268 : He also played Flying V, Danelectro, etc etc!

[@user-rf5px3gh3p]

The strats sound clear and sharp, the les Pauls sound warmer and heavier

[@maraviyoso8473]

For 65 years, people are saying the same thing.

[@markchaplin196]

Hello to you scrolling through the comments. Have a great day and enjoy your Les Paul / Strat

[@RAX_YT]

I don't have one yet. 😢

[@kempybass5786]

But I don’t have one yet

[@RAX_YT]

Update: I already bought an electric guitar but it's an SG Pro. 😂

[@cppDevTutorials]

This is the most Canadian thing I've ever read

[@forzalel9597]

At least no self promote.

[@prettynoose8497]

Conclusion....you need to have both a Strat and a Les Paul!!!

[@austone121]

and a Tele... and maybe a Gretsch ... and PRS's are nice ... :-)

[@jeffmceachern456]

PRS, yussssss!

[@miketowey2935]

Don't forget the Rickenbacker 12 string and the Martin acoustic! That and around $50k worth of boutique amps/pedals makes a pretty good starter pack for the serious beginner. :)

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Mike Towey 😄👍

[@gustavocamberos6046]

Kim Cornell couldn't have said it better

[@chosuke02]

Learned and played on a Strat for 6 years then transitioned to a Les Paul just recently. I have rather weak and small hands so even after building up strength in my left hand for years the long scale length of the Strat just wasnt ideal for me especially in longer sessions especially since I was also switching from a rhythm player to a full time lead player, but was still a great workhorse guitar. All that strength build up from the Strat did wonders for me when I transitioned to a Les Paul. With the shorter scale I was able to vibrato, bend and overall play my techniques like never before. Having both is really handy when you're a regularly writing and recording like myself but if you want my take, I say go for the Strat if you want to be more of a rhythmic player playing a lot of chords, strumming and funky songs and if you have the finger strength unlike myself you can very much play lead on it. If you want to have more control over the fingerboard and play more expressively (minus the whammy bar) then I say go for the Les Paul. Either one is great but it all boils down to what you want to play on and which guitar fits the budget better.

[@AngeloVanTerra]

Thanks for the tip about the finger strength thing and the rhythm vs lead thing. Helps a lot 👌🏾

[@rodrymegistorodrymegisto1508]

Fender..clean" Gibson Dirt" The both sound greats

[@45acarey]

fender quack

[@Logan912]

gibson mud

[@wilhelmtheconquerer6214]

HSS strat = problem solved

[@wilhelmtheconquerer6214]

@@nonamehereplease Lord, no! What the hell is the point of more than 2 humbuckers?😅

[@_zombiedude_2534]

We all know we're gonna get both in the end, the question is; Which one are you gonna buy first?

[@erwind1257]

Underrated comment.

[@hamidahmed8076]

Best comment 😂

[@brainlessbot3699]

My wallet wants to know your location.

[@naanduinmacleod7349]

Ended up with a Gibson Les Paul, Epiphone SG Standard (the $600.00 one not the $150.00 learner) , Fender Strat, Ibanez Pro Bass, and an Alvarez Acoustic Electric....I just can't make up my mind which I like best! Bought the Gibson Les Paul first though.

[@DatBoi-mo9vc]

The strat, is cheaper

[@AlexHernandez-wj5zu]

Thank god! I appreciate you playing the same riffs on each guitar. So many comparison videos show different guitars playing completely different riffs that it really kills the “comparison” aspect. 🙏🏼

[@isaiahkim8215]

I’ve been fortunate enough to start with a Fender Stratocaster and it’s a masterpiece. :)

[@globaltrekkerexplorer]

My dad bought me a BB Gun! I joined the Marine Corps. Wish he would traded some tires for a guitar instead. I would have joined a band! Dude you Rock.... Great video.

[@AviMus82]

Alan B but a guitar wouldn’t have taught you discipline, comradery if that’s how it spelled etc. I know, I served almost 10 years in the army.

[@wespenn6139]

@@AviMus82 you can feel comradeship and become a disciplined player within the boundaries of music too, dude. A bond with your bandmates/army, and disciplined routine with an instrument/tools for war.

[@alisakran7063]

Semper Fi!

[@midlowhigh]

Lmao this is underrated

[@theswissmusic]

With a gun people can be killed - with a guitar the heart of people can be reached....

[@tristanb219]

You kinda look like an off brand Tom Brady

[@nipplestheenchilada1745]

no, Tom Brady is an off brand Darrel braun

[@RyderGroveSt]

Nipples the Enchilada Excuse me?

[@robbiebicknell8205]

I was thinking the same thing!!!

[@Wargasm644]

Better than an off brand Jim Plunkett I guess.

[@PaoloSarabia]

The Epiphone/Squier Tom Brady lol

[@Love4boost]

This to me says buy an Ibanez. Jack of all trades master of none.

[@DerpEye]

As a first electric , bought a Tokai Les Paul style guitar after trying it side by side with a fender. I've been learning acoustic for a year now, but see more progress with the electric in less than a month. I'll probably get a Stratocaster too eventually, since i now see more clearly the differences.

[@mikedench1110]

The Les Paul sounds warmer, a fatter sound. The Strat sounds more precise, very pure tone without the same depth as the Les Paul.

[@davidyellowstar4910]

Yes Strat is very clear, and precise is a great word, it's not for 'sloppy live' playing. (Don't mix with alcohol haha) (i.e. Jimi Page was a Gibson guy)''

[@puckf17]

I was listening to the difference between the Strat and the Telecaster and found a similar difference. The Tele was warmer and richer, the Strat by comparison was more shrill but sounded great for shreds- rapid passages.. I read that EddieVanHalen had similar issues and resolved the problem with the LesPaul/Strat-Frankenstein.

[@edwindungdung1998]

This is what I like about all you guitar KZbinr That you respect your viewer and if they wanna by something affordable they and if they have the money to spend to get something great they can. This video has helped a lot hope I think a Stratocaster is the best for music tastes.

[@meyekull]

I like an HSS Strat personally. Also, strats are easier to work on, without requiring (a lot of, if not any) routing to swap pickup types.

[@covean4981]

Mate, just came across this review, three very different guitars and a pleasure to hear and watch you play, keep up the great reviews, straight to the point clear, concise and great presentation. Thank you.

[@BeefGeneral]

everyone says LP has "fuller" sound. but does anyone else think the clarity of higher frequencies in the strat makes it technically "fuller"? To me the strat just sounds more like a guitar

[@ItsRyan265]

I wouldn't call it "fuller." It's because of the clarity of those higher frequencies that it serves well in cutting through the mix. I do believe though that it is a better soloing instrument since it is much more articulate.

[@brainer5457]

It's actually more like this: LP: Thick and Heavy Strat: Thin and Clean

[@nocaptainmatt3771]

@@brainer5457 that's my conclusion

[@erikvelasco7718]

When people say it’s “fuller” they’re talking about how the humbucker gives a lot of mids, which enhances the presence of most audible notes to the human ear, that’s why the sound feels thicker. The Strat’s single coils cannot give all those mids, they focus on brighter notes, however that also makes it a naturally better guitar for lead playing and blues (as Hendrix himself proved it to be).

[@Oliver-ph3kj]

I went to the music store today and tried both a Les Paul and a Stratocaster in the same price-range. The Strat felt good and the souond was amazing. Then I tried an Epiphone LP and wow. I fell in love with the warmer/clean sound and the neck/fretboard felt so much better. In my opinion the LP's wider neck makes it so much more comfortable using the left hand for chords etc. I have long fingers so I can't speak for everyone, but it felt much better than the Strat. I must admit that the ergonomics of the Strat was much better. It is lighter and feels more comfortable against your stomach/chest even tho the LP is not uncomfortable at all, just not as good as the Strat. I would not recommend to just go for ergonomics. You will get used to whatever you buy. Now I can call myself a proud LP owner :) Vintage Sunburst looks amazing.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Oliver Congrats on the new guitar! 👍

[@Oliver-ph3kj]

Thanks man! I will probably buy a Strat aswell, just cus I liked them for different reasons :)

[@johndillard7625]

I did exactly the same thing. Love my Epi Les Paul. I also played a Gibson LP, but couldn't see the $2,000 difference.

[@spidernate9573]

OK spider fingers. I bet your wallet can breathe easier-love that Epiphoney

[@yargnad]

I literally cannot fret certain chord on a short scale like most Gibsons and its generally accepted that Strats are easier to fret chords due to the more rounded fretboard radius and rolled edges. For these reasons and the purity of single coil tones is the main reasons why I am a Fender guy. In addition to that, Fender guitars are far more durable and modular in nature than set neck guitars. You can easily repair, or replace, parts, including the neck and it is overall a more versatile guitar. Coil splitting humbuckers has never given me a pure single coil sound that doesn't get easily lost in a mix. I do love Les Pauls, I just prefer the bolt on Epiphones for when that headstock snaps off.

[@FernandoFerreira-wf1xn]

Without any shadow of a doubt, fender stratocaster would be my choice, but I would be totally satisfied with gibson too. Great video hugs

[@spidernate9573]

Have the two for variation. If you can afford it.

[@U2WB]

I own both, and I find they each have their own special vibe. I don’t consider one “better” than the other. In fact we’re overlooking the revered Fender Telecaster, which has yet another amazing vibe. Three fantastic guitars which collectively are responsible for SO much great music. 👍🏻 KUDOS to both.

[@McKings11]

My dream is to add a Tele to my collection, as well as a ES339… such a great utility guitar!

[@guitareMTL]

I'd like a Tele vs SG video

[@Haroun-El-Poussah]

These guitars are not responsible for the great music! It's as ridiculous as thinking that Leonardo's paintbrush was responsible for Mona Lisa! Santana never sounded better than when he used the L6S! Mac Laughlin's bes sound was the Rex Bogue Double Rainbow Pat Benatar's hits were all played with a BC Rich Eagle How funny, all these have maple bodies!

[@U2WB]

@@Haroun-El-Poussah you know what I meant: "so much great music was played on these guitars." Better ?

[@autocrow]

You just reaffirmed that it's all in the hands. I'll bet you could make anything sound good.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+autocrow Thanks! :)

[@shlomo-hamenaknek]

Im a piano player dont know why Im watching this I find the less paul sound a lot better

[@aquilad.perera9683]

'Less' yeah...*what gave it away?

[@davidnieto936]

Lol

[@thomashalley7258]

If its standard pickups in both the les paul has better pickups.

[@keymaster430]

I was gonna say the SAME thing. Piano is my instrument. But, honestly, they both sounded equally great to me. So I'll just stick with the keys!

[@thomashalley7258]

When the pickups are equal the sound difference isnt as much but the body of the les paul gives it a distinct sound.

[@JeffintheD]

I can't tell you which guitar is better, but damn that was some gorgeous playing.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Jeff Wilson Thanks! I appreciate the kind words :)

[@grantt6573]

When you can play like him they all sound good !. When you play like me they all sound bad.

[@LOSMIBGD82]

Same here! Lol

[@khoroshoorange]

Im sure you arent even half as Bad as you think you are

[@IdaNapieraa]

It would be a blasphemy if I played them. I dont know why am I even watching this video, I’ve been playing guitar for a week.

[@ps3ud0nym]

@@IdaNapieraanothing wrong with getting a good guitar from the get go. Can always sell it later if you decide not to stick to it :)

[@RobertBrumley60]

I use both of them depending on my flavor of music at the time I play. I recommend to get both and you'll never be sorry you did. Both great instruments and serve their purpose very well.

[@BigEdWo]

........till you find out you need a tele too, because it's the most fun to play.

[@francemasson89]

Pat H . 6

[@RobertBrumley60]

BigEdWo yep that will be my next choice but it may be the G&L ASAT and not Fender. I like the sound better.

[@javierarias1199]

I have a G&L legend (strat type) its simply amazing.... But I love Les paul too...

[@RobertBrumley60]

Yep. I actually like the G&L better than Fender.

[@Grenver96]

I had a really hard time deciding which one to buy, but you helped me out a lot man :) Bought a Stratocaster Mexican Standard!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+OrreY Nice! Congrats on your new guitar!

[@elitesmoke6195]

How is it? Thinking about getting one

[@mauroacevedo1980]

Mim strats are the best dude it's the best strat you can get for that price

[@markmolok6452]

mauro acevedo your right man I got a mim standard stratocaster and a American professional stratocaster and both are great guitars but the mim standard strat was a third of the price!

[@Summer0fLove1967]

My first guitar was also a Mexican Strat as well! And as a owner of one for almost 8 years, it's literally the most versatile guitar I have ever owned. But also if you add some pedals to it the combinations and sounds are endless. Not to mention like he described, the lightness and comfort of playing one as well as how easy it is to tinker with it customwise

[@zangruver132]

This was a really great video! I really admire that you make videos with that awesome smile!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Zangruver Thanks! ☺ Glad you enjoyed the comparison!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Andrew Levister 😄😄😄 Thanks!

[@yuyangwang7897]

can't agree more hahad

[@alangreenway6695]

Every Strat I’ve played sound very similar, apart from if you have a rosewood or maple fretboard. I own 4 Les Pauls with 4 very individual sounds due to the Pickups. They go from Warm to Aggressive to ‘Modern Clean’ to Metal, so I would say there isn’t just a typical Les Paul Tone. But generally a Strat and Paul bookend all other guitars in sound range.

[@Luckyrider1958]

^^^^ THIS.

[@treyhibbard]

The melodic riffs sound like something I would buy or listen to in my free time (it is actually)

[@thomasrobinson182]

I've owned and played both. The LP is a little heavier and the neck is a different profile. They have different 'personalities': the Strat is a little lighter in tone, while the LP is a meatier texture. That being said, there are so many models with different woods, configurations and pickups, you really need to play a few to see what you like.

[@daniloprates]

I didn't expect to find so much difference between Gibson/Epiphone and Fender/Squier, but yep, Gibson/Fender sounds are SO MUCH BETTER!

[@rogermoore3147]

I literally must have the most tonal challenged ears in human history .. all the tones and guitars sound the same to me

[@overlordjonjon6062]

Yeah it’s hard to hear a difference when it’s from a microphone

[@flockenlp1]

Try listening right after waking up. The later the time, the worse your hearing.

[@Krystalllyne]

You might possibly be tone deaf, which is nothing to be ashamed of

[@ClaesN1973]

But you appreciate the taste difference between a shaken and a stirred Martini...

[@unrulyarcana2394]

I'm partially tone deaf due to hearing damage. I struggled to hear differences except when I was the one playing, and that was partly feeling the resonance. I was able to train my ears to be a bit better though. Not great, not even good, but better. You might benefit from rar training 😁

[@mattjones8523]

I was thinking about getting a Les Paul, but but this video has confirmed that I'm really more of a strat guy.

[@garofalo92]

You really want to take a step into somthing Wild. Grab a Charvel. They're made by fender. Mexican made, and put USA fenders to Shame with enough balls to rival a Les Paul with Seymore Duncan JB and 59' pickups.

[@mattjones8523]

I actually found a happy medium with a 2014 Fender FRS Hot Rod Strat. It's got the feel I like and it came with a DiMarzio PAF in the neck and a Super Distortion in the bridge. Plus, I scored it as a store demo for under $400 with a bag.

[@mattjones8523]

I have a HEAVILY modified cheap ass Squire Strat that's also in HSS.

[@johnnyterminator2004]

I have both and I can say that in my band, we have songs were my Fender strat fits better than the LP. Our heavier song are always played with the LP. Both guitars are valuable

[@jdw0909]

@Matt Jones Same! I really love the look of the Les Paul, but for the sound, I'd definitely have to go with the Strat.

[@daniellee7771]

This was a great side by side comparison! I am new to guitars and this gave me exactly what I needed. Thank you!!

[@Dreyno]

Whichever one you buy, you'll probably end up with the other eventually anyway. Both great instruments. Lovely smooth playing as usual Darrell 🤘🏻

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+David Reynolds True! Thanks 😀

[@mhm3766]

7:36 Oh that's cool imma try that! *goes out of tune immediately*

[@allengoodwin7043]

This is an excellent video. I'm really glad you showed several types of music that brought out how each shined in different situations. Price vs sound, I think I'd be happy with the epi over the Gibson, but the fender really was much nicer sounding than the squier. Of course, now I want one of each...

[@rumel02]

The best sounding guitar (for me) is the Les Paul. So full, so rich, so much sustain. I had both in the past (Gibson and Fender) and now I own an Epi Les Paul. There's no comparison. Having said that, I wish the Les Paul had a Tremolo, which is the only thing I miss about the Strat.

[@EnterJustice]

You can get a vibrato (tremelo is a misnomer - vibrato = vary the pitch, tremelo = vary the volume) installed if you want. Plenty of Les Pauls with a bigsby.

[@sirspongadoodle]

so much placebo as well... plus the back breaking weight must be adding to the sound somehow??

[@renangoncalvesflores]

I always played semihollow models, ES335-like or Gretsch-like guitars. I love the feel of Gibson body style and humbucker sound. But man, when I played on a Tele I fell in love instantly. Fender neck is so good, and single coil sound is so sweet. Nowadays my 2 mains guitars are a Parker strat-like and a Giannini electric Craviola.

[@dennisfinch5981]

I like both depending on your style, I think Les paul for the more warmer musical tones, some songs require this, though I think you can play with the eq and get a strat to sound warm as well. I thinks it's whether you like or mandarins or oranges, just my opinion.

[@holasoyrickthanosxd4161]

There is a guitarist that played both: Mark Knopfler

[@archdukefranzferdinand4992]

HolaSoyRickThanos XD and Eric Clapton

[@giorgosvita7741]

And dave murray

[@deannilvalli6579]

Pete Townshend has played, Les Paul. Strat, SG, a range of acoustics.... I think I last saw him with strats.

[@biffymunster2612]

And Alex Lifeson.

[@TheSectric]

Like everyone owns a les paul and a strat? What is your point?

[@killpedi4623]

is so unbelievably hard to decide

[@polyorchid528]

I hear you doing a remake of the film "IT".

[@ethanancona8236]

get both

[@rolandlee6898]

If you cant decide get a strat

[@thetree9399]

Les Pauls look cooler IMO, i prefer the feel to les Paul too

[@klmullins65]

Strats are considerably less expensive

[@CSProduction12]

The only time I could hear any real difference was middle position clean. I would suggest going with what feels best in your hands and the only way to determine that is to go out and play a few for yourself.

[@YaofilsdelaJungle]

I have a Strato since 1973, a LesPaul Deluxe since 1972, and many others Fender (Telecaster), Gibson (SG, Flying V), and I love all of one... différents guitars for différents styles.

[@hamidahmed8076]

One lucky dude 👍

[@h.p.734]

I've watched this video so many times I've lost count... I think it was in the hundreds. Just can't get enough of those riffs

[@qpine4621]

Dude, you're a damn fine player!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+qpine Thanks man! ☺

[@user-mp9xu9of8k]

Probably the best comparison on KZbin, love that you compared with both Squire and Epiphone

[@notrachelk]

Sounds like a cool take on Mary had a Little Lamb! Everyone is different, but this solidified that for me, the Strat will always be king of the hill for blues guitar. That no-frills, low-gain gives our moody phrasing the limelight. It's ethereal.

[@richardfinney8617]

Thank you darell I love to watch your videos, you're style is very clean and spot on, I've been playing 44,years this march, and can really hear and feel your love of the strings. Great job sir and please don't stop.

[@richardfinney8617]

PS I enjoyed the squire the most , I own both guitars so I'm partial to the fender. It was my first guitar.

[@harryt988]

Great comparison Darrell ! Thank you for posting I’m looking for a new axe now so I’m glad that I found your channel

[@Ian10111]

Awesome video Darrell! I love both of those guitars so much that it's very hard to decide which one is better! 😂

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Ian Gonzalez Thanks! That is the truth 👍😀

[@chrisbee8009]

Neither is "better". Musical instruments are tools. Right tool for the job. Play them and decide.

[@thedave8972]

This is enormously helpful. Thanks man. I mainly play rhythm acoustic folk/bluegrassy stuff but this has cemented my decision to stick with a Les Paul when I get a new electric.

[@draganm7823]

I watched this video for the second time and now I've decided to get a strat as well as a LP lol. And I haven't even began lessons yet. THANK YOU VERY MUCH DARRELL!, You're COSTING ME MORE MONEY! Just kidding. LOL. I just realized I hadn't subscribed yet so I did just now!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😄Sorry! Congratulations on the guitars!

[@shawn-guitar]

This is the best comparison video to learn the different guitar sounds. Thanks for comparing it is very accurately with the same playing.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Yub Yu I'm glad you liked the comparison! 👍 😀

[@ferox965]

I've had a strat and a les paul. The only thing I love when playing a strat is the neck pickup on clean. I love the les paul for everything else. Sold the strat. Still have the les paul. Works for me better. And if I want that neck pickup single coil, I go to a les paul special. P90 is still thick but glassy. Great chops.

[@AviMus82]

I’m kind of the same way

[@hockeystrokes]

Same

[@ferox965]

@@hockeystrokes I love it when other people play strats.

[@rockyesterline7942]

Les Paul and Gibson r the best guitars in the world and are the most expensive but between these two I like the total rock and roll look of the Strat sounds good too so I play the American-made Stratocaster but my favorite sound is a Gibson 330 semi hollow body

[@32shumble]

Get a Strat with a humbucker in the bridge position - sorted!

[@sbowl40]

32shumble I use a Fender strat with Seymour duncan's everything axe, you Get The best of both worlds with those pick ups!

[@andrewptob]

Nah, it's not the same in my opinion. Just doesn't sound right to me.

[@bradleyj.anderson6398]

Humbucker in the bridge and two rails in the forward positions is what I went with. Doesn't sound like a Strat anymore, but it ROCKS!

[@rayhoodoo847]

I got a HSS strat with humbucker at bridge, but I actually wish I would have gotten humbucker in the middle instead to keep that iconic strat single coil bridge sound. But I play in the neck pickup 90% of time anyways

[@rayhoodoo847]

it's definitely not "much better", it just depends on the tone you want to achieve. Listen to Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California, the chorus is power chords on strat, seems pretty heavy and powerful to me. anyhow, John Frusciante uses distortion in most of his solos with single coils, sounds epic!

[@er1cmaurer]

To me, the differences in “tone” are always so subtle, not matter what guitar. Anyone with me on this?

[@allkinds1069]

I would really love a lesson on your personal soloing habits like licks you tend to play often etc, just a suggestion!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+All Kinds I'll add it to my list :)

[@AnnihilationXable]

All Kinds all kindz of lessons...all kiiiindz

[@chancemiller6552]

My head says Fender Strat My heart says Gibson Les Paul My wallet says shut the hell up and pay for your insurance.