Fender Strat VS G&L Legacy: Can YOU hear the difference???

Try this G&L for yourself: imp.i114863.net/0JZRK3
Leo Fender did something very right the first time around. Did he succeed the second time?? could you play a G&L and truly not miss anything about your REAL Fender Strat?? This video may surprise some of you!

[@jimmyfranklin]

Let me know if you have one of these G&Ls and your experience!! follow for more: Instagram and TikTok @JimmyRFranklin

[@darrenyoung5383]

Thanks for the review, hey which guitar feels more shredable, I'm wondering if the G&l is closer to the ease of shredding like an Grg 170 Ibanez. Thanks

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@darrenyoung5383 OH OH OH!.. WONDERFUL question... ok 100% the G&L is more shredable! strictly because of the frets. the frets are a nice size on the g&l where the strat has that old school super thin fretwire. bending and fast playing are a bit harder. are you looking for a shredder in the G&L price range??

[@jeshely]

I have a USA Fullerton Deluxe Legacy in HSS configuration and I love it.

[@AC-awesome]

I own the G&L. I got all three tests right (probably a fluke). To me, each time I picked the track that I perceived to have a slightly clearer and fuller articulation.

[@tipsylibrarians7764]

I really like my Tribute Legacy. I prefer the tone controls on the G&L. They seem more intuitive and useful throughout the entire range. Fender makes some good stuff, too. Can’t go wrong, really.

[@67jimi]

I love my G&L way more than the 1977 Fender Stratocaster that I had for 20 years. The price point of a G&L is easier on the pocket then a Fender to.

[@jimmyfranklin]

AGREED! I MAY have a video of another G&L going up SOON 😏

[@67jimi]

@@jimmyfranklin For the price of $539.99 plus tax it simply can't be beat in my opinion. Personal preference I love the modern 12" radius neck and the 18:1 ratio tuners plus the American pickups, I am loving this red and white Tribute G&L Legacy that I just got about two weeks ago.

[@jasonbritton9343]

I chose the g&l for all 3 blind tests for best tone to my ears. I'm convinced. Thank you! Fun video!

[@craig7810]

I own a tribute legacy and I love it. I play it more than my fender custom shop tele. I got one right in the listening test and was a guess. Very similar sounding instruments. The bass cut will make the G&L more 'strat' sounding if needed im sure. Great video

[@davidsummerville351]

Just got a g&l. Love the neck. Couldn't tell too much of a difference in your test. Thanks

[@tandyhard8286]

G&L was for George & Leo, as in George Fullerton & Leo Fender, after Mr. Fullerton gave up his share of the company, Mr. Fender kept the name G&L and called it, Guitars by Leo. Thanks for this awesome run down. I have several G&Ls, the S500, A Legacy, and an ASAT, along with a limited edition collectable. This was really cool listening to the specific differences. (I haven't played mine yet) A family member used to work for G&L, and my very first job at 18 was for Mr. Fender at G&L when it was in Fullerton. Loved your video! Thank you!

[@jimsup5086]

Got the first two, third was a no go. The clean on the G&L seemed a bit brighter to my ears. I'm liking these comparison videos. Keep 'em coming.

[@jimmyfranklin]

i will for sure!! they are a lot of fun to make! that shred test always gets people!! HAHA thank you!

[@slavophiliak44]

G&L USA owner... I got all three correct. The G&L sounds a bit brighter with more top end sparkle. I prefer it.

[@StaffordsStudio]

Very cool video I think my pick would be G&L great shredding and greetings I came across your channel at Andy Dions channel the collab you did with him Cheers !

[@jimmyfranklin]

dude!! thank you so much!! this G&L is awesome... what do you play??

[@wozabrown]

Great comparison video❤ I've owned 3 American Fender strats 1 x American standard 1 x texan special HSS 1 x American delux And they were all very beautiful guitars but i have to say my G and L American standard in my opinion is a superior guitar in build quality and sound quality and playability. On a price point the G and L is a little cheaper too 👍 Fender guitars though do hold there money better so as a investment are better!! Fender has become a powerful marketing brand which is helped by the old rockers who still play them David gilmour ( guitar god) is the reason why I bought my first Fender strat lol Dont be a sheep give a G and L a try✌✌👍👍

[@adammichaelchannel]

I have a G&L tribute with maple neck. G&L makes the best-feeling necks I've ever played.

[@josephclark5965]

I'm way late but I picked the G&L as preference on all 3 Rarely play single coils and no loyalty or dislike of either brand. Fender sounded great also but I like the brighter sound. Some don't and I can see them going Fender but if I grab either, it'll be the G&L. Great video.

[@garywebb5058]

Well, very late to the party. I’m Considering both the G&L and Fender. So I have been checking out some videos and ran across this. Good job and liked the comparison. They both sound great to me. I was actually able to get my answers correct on all three. The third was the hardest, but was able to tell a slight difference. So this video helped me narrow it down……I like both!😂 Not surprising actually, Leo Fender hand his hand on both….

[@Full_Deflection]

I gotta say, even through my phone speakers, the difference was evident and I liked the S500 more. I don’t own a single G&L but apparently I need to.

[@SO-bp2uc]

It was actually a Legacy, not a S500. The S500 has MFD pickups and the legacy has alnico pickups.

[@Full_Deflection]

@@SO-bp2ucso not an S500, but I still preferred the sound.

[@hearpalhere]

Greetings from Hungary! I found your channel by your collaboration with Andy Dion. Fantastic playing so I just wanted to show some support! I've played a couple of the G&L Legacy line ASAT's and they were very impressive. You're getting a great guitar for a very reasonable price.

[@AndyDion]

Thanks a lot bro. Much appreciated the support of my friend Jimmy.

[@hearpalhere]

@@AndyDion My pleasure Andy!

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@hearpalhere ASAT??? is that the telecaster??? i gotta get one on here!! thank you so much for coming to the channel!!

[@hearpalhere]

@@jimmyfranklin Yep, the ASAT is the tele type and they are fantastic. It's my understanding that the Tribute series uses the same electronics as the USA made ones. They sound and play great.

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@hearpalhere i mean, it really shows doesnt it??? i really lovw the tone of the G&L

[@supdudelolol]

I really took my best guesses on what sounded better to me, as I greatly prefer fenders to anything. And I was wrong every time! I guess it’s time to grab a G&L

[@friedkin71]

Hope you did! I have one and just bought another one

[@sagakadabra8908]

Hi Jimmy...I guess you didn't upload the collab yet... so I write my praise here... lol... because I must tell you.... I wrote for all of you my honest opinion.... Hi Jimmy and friends.... haha... funny Intro Andy 🤣❤❤❤ (and you figured it all out with the light and greenscreen 👍👍👍... looks perfect💜💜💜)... wow... I'm blown away... Kevin your drumming melted all together with the "rhythm-glue" ❤🥁❤🥁❤... and at the 🎸... ALL are MASTERS at work, big compliment for all of you... but Jimmy... I'm speechless 🌹🎸🌹... Andy I'm soooo glad you made this call... and sooo happy you all said YESSSS...

[@jimmyfranklin]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! that means so much to me!!!

[@sagakadabra8908]

@@jimmyfranklin you really deserve my praise.. (well ... who am I... certainly not an expert, but it doesn't need an expet to be touched.. only a 💜. .. you all rock in my honest opinion .. 🥰)

[@angusorvid8840]

Great demo. They both sound fantastic. I'm a big fan of G&L. I've always wanted one of their strats. I love Fenders too, have owned many. I used to own a G&L Fallout Tribute. My only issue with it was the neck shape. Otherwise, every other G&L I've tried is perfect. I love their ASATs too.

[@jessebarrera159]

Love the G&L.

[@rjpierce6348]

I guessed 2 out of 3 , I own both of these guitars and both are awesome . Thank for the comparison

[@jimmyfranklin]

Of course!! More coming!! the 60s strat too?? what color??

[@StefanToghas]

I own a Fender Classic 70s Mex and a G&L Legacy Fullerton. Different specs. The G&L more like a modern guitar, it has flatter radius, 2 pivot tremolo (i love it!), and hotter pickup output. And the Fender is a vintage reissue model with rounder radius, vintage bridge style, and lower pickup output. Can't choose, different beast for different ocassion. Like em both.

[@Stratcatblue]

For this particular test. My ears went with G&L. Having owned both guitars, I would say G&L has the advantage over fender's stock pickups, but custom shop strats are very comparable to G&L. I got a Comanche for studio recording and it is really top notch.

[@rjpierce6348]

I own the one in your left hand exactly the same. I added Demarzio hot rails, treble bleed caps and Volume mod. Locking tuners , and Ernie ball classic Rock n roll strings , it's awesome

[@jimmyfranklin]

THATS BEAUTIFUL SOUNDING... thats awesome man!

[@1stockslinger]

You wanted to hear from people that owns these...and this is my FIRST KZbin post!!! I actually own a G&L Legacy USA that I ordered custom build (not bragging...blessed to have it). It is THE best playing Strat style guitar I’ve ever played. The fit and finish are well above the Fender (although I do like Fender and own them). Both nice instruments, but G&L is amazing. The ONLY gripe I have is that the middle and bridge pups are slightly too bright for my liking and I find myself fighting the tone knobs. That neck pickup compares with the most layered and sweet tones I’ve come across. For some background....25+ years playing, I own a lot of guitars, and play with other musicians 3 days per week on average.

[@allenswanson2423]

The only brand new guitar I've ever bought is my American-made 1986 S-500, and I've never regretted it. A friend actually asked me, "You could afford a Strat, couldn't you?" and I had to explain that I *preferred* the G&L. A few years ago I picked up an older Legacy Tribute off Craig's List for about $250, xmas gift for my son. I had a friend collect it for me, bought it sight unseen. I could not believe the sweetness of those pickups. Had to take it a to serious-guitarist friend's house to confirm I wasn't just telling myself a story.

[@rockyboi742]

Bought a G&L last year, out of all my guitars it's without a doubt my favorite one, you can't beat the tone on it, it's just so god damn clean.

[@jimmyfranklin]

yea... and something about the body contours feels better than the old school... I am not sure what it is!

[@rockyboi742]

@@jimmyfranklin I thought I was the only one! The contours make it very comfortable to play, it fits perfect.

[@jimmyfranklin]

You are not alone my friend!!

[@mcclark4930]

I listened to comparison with head set and got it right every time...i own American G&l legacy special and a Mim Hss players strat...i think because of the treble and bass cut on the g&l creates a richer tone but the difference in pickups definitly help the tone 2 be different..i personally like the g& l neck feel better...like the strat because of the Hss configeration..two different guitars

[@MrJarvisGR]

weird, but as cleans i loved the g&l sound more and for the shred stuff high gain, strat all the way. ( i’m completely , messed up right now which i would have to choose 😂 ) great video man. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alandunn4459]

G&L Legacy is a Paul Gagon / BBE issued guitar. It was never part of the G&L lineup while Leo Fender was alive. Leo's development of the strat style guitar ended with the S500 - which with its MFD pickups was an entirely different guitar sound from those he made at Fender.

[@grievouserror]

That's what I thought... the S-500 is what Leo saw as the evolution of the Stratocaster. It's the G&L that I'd really like as my first electric.

[@jwuonog]

What about the Comanche?

[@monmixer]

The first track I picked the G&L as demo 1. I of course had no idea which one it was. Just picked it because i thought it sounded a bit better. Tracks 2 and 3 were honestly a tie to me. No real noticeable difference.

[@cchavez248]

Check it out, I preferred the G&L in all 3 tracks. I was actually thinking that I would orefer the Fender, but my ears said otherwise! On the distorted track, I thought the two guitars sounded almost the same but the strat buzzed and hummed, giving it away! Thank you

[@davidrobert4246]

I'm surprised to learn that I prefer the G&L's sound.

[@user-fw5uz4dx5x]

Your Mexican Fener might be a bit out of tune. So it was quite easy to tell which is which after the 2nd test.

[@nicolas.grisanti]

They sound really close, i think the Legacy is more versatile with the treble and bass cut, is a little more bright than the Strat, but you can change that easily. As far as sound goes, i LOVE the G&L with distortion, sounds more full than the Fender. Don't get me wrong, Strats (or "strat style")are my favourite guitars, but i think Leo Fender really made an evolution to his models in G&L.

[@jimmyfranklin]

I agree on the high gain!! i loved the G&L high gain setting it was soooo much more clear and defined. The strat didnt have that... but its a strat.. and its wonderful the way it is!

[@YukonDan]

The strat sounded better in the “shred test” but the g&l mopped the floor with it in the other 2

[@tonywynn2166]

Leo had the last say on his signature brand and that’s the g@L

[@bobelliott3998]

Nice video, I only wish that you had included either a blues or classic rock test segment for comparison. The first two segments were very close, the 3rd was hands down G&L.

[@jimmyfranklin]

Maybe ill do that in the future! thats a really good idea!

[@sweatervestviking]

Traded in a Comanche for a Player Strat and was severely disappointed. My only issue with G&L is the damned glossy necks (sweaty hands over here) but gosh darn. I might have to go back to them. Every test just shined for that sweet G&L! Thanks for the test!

[@erickelley9888]

Same here but I have some advice: take some 1000 grit sandpaper or a fine scotchbrite pad and lightly sand the back of the neck. Takes 5 minutes and there no risk of sanding through the finish as long as youre not sanding in one spot for like 5 minutes lol. Made all the difference in the world on my G&L, and now its my favorite guitar to play.

[@Phyoomz]

@@erickelley9888 was about to suggest the exact same thing!

[@keanuuuu]

What is the song for the 2nd test starting at 3:30? Or is that your own chord progression? Sounds great. Both guitars sound rather similar and I feel could be dialled in further to sound almost the same especially using the PTB curcuit. Also the decent trem block in the G&L may account for the extra brightness. I have Fender Strats and a G&L S500.

[@rsaathoff]

The big difference in my estimation is the bridge and PTB wiring system of the G&L. I think the PTB is the biggest difference is the wider range of tone with that.

[@remoter]

Actually got all three. There’s something I hear in the G&L that sounds a bit more like a Jaguar. Like a more high mid-scooped scraping tone. Hard to describe, but I preferred the true Strat tone. And the Jaguar tone is done better by the real Jaguar. Nothing quite like it. I miss mine. I can certainly see the appeal in the G&L though. Could be a great choice for many players out there. Great shootout, great playing! Thanks!

[@shakeyourguitartutorials]

Hi , Jimmy , though I found the collab on your channel too ... Watching this one instead . i don't hear much difference , first test !!I think the accuracy of your playing counts a lot !! Anyway only had real strats .....The shred test was excellent for both , May be i'll buy a not US next time .... Very interesting and fun review , belled for the next !!

[@AndyDion]

Thanks a lot for showing support to my friend, Jimmy.

[@shakeyourguitartutorials]

When it's good ..... jimmy is a great player man .

[@jimmyfranklin]

dude.. thank you so much for the support and kind words! you play??? and thank you so much andy!

[@shakeyourguitartutorials]

Yes dude , I play guitar (for 38 years now...) I can tell when I hear a good player .

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@shakeyourguitartutorials well that means a lot! thank you!

[@rjpierce6500]

I own a few strats, a G&L tribute and the G&L S-500 depending on personal preference my favorite is the S-500 the unique tone variety created by having the PTB , don't get me wrong , I love them all.

[@GearreportdotCom]

I got 1&2, missed 3. I’ve had a variety of levels of USA strat, and a basic ‘94 MiM. My favorite s-type at the moment is a G&L tribute s-500. I got it for $240 and wouldn’t trade it for the ‘91 strat plus deluxe that I just sold for $2300. Also just bought a tribute legacy that I’ll pick up next week. Seriously kicking myself for not finding G&L sooner.

[@elihue_redneckreview]

Recently acquired a Tribute ASAT, and I love it! Such a great player and so versatile! (Can actually achieve convincing metal tones) I absolutely love G&L guitars! Big bang for the buck!

[@jimmyfranklin]

I actually just had an ASAT come through my place! im gonna do a similar video to this with it!

[@fredrickmeyers8076]

I have a legacy. It’s good for whammy cause it stays in tune perfectly.

[@gerrypair3856]

Well I bought her at a great price. Thanks.

[@jimmyfranklin]

which one???

[@adk998]

I got the first two correct but not the last. Ordered a Player Strat in tidepool earlier today. Can't wait.

[@jimmyfranklin]

UGH!!! I LOVE THAT COLOR! did it come in yet??

[@biggiesmalls1048]

@@jimmyfranklin Not yet, arriving tomorrow!

[@bigjaygrizzly2389]

I really like the bridge design on the g&l and I think those guitars sound really good but I prefer the strat neck so much more. I can't get used to the feel of the s type g&l's. However, the ASAT g&l guitars seem to feel better than most of the telecasters I've played.

[@jimmyfranklin]

yes. I think I agree that I like the GL teles more than the Strat styles! and I'm a sucker for 2 point trems! 6 point is a bit ridiculous. but it is true to the old school fender!

[@bigjaygrizzly2389]

@@jimmyfranklin one of my strats has a two point and one has the six. The two point definitely seems to stay in tune better.

[@krokovay.marcell]

I picked my g&l tele after comparing a few guitars directly to each other in the shop and it had so much more colour in its sound that It was a clear winner

[@seanaguayo]

I like the strat neck too, just fits perfectly in my hand. Maybe buy a Strat neck and replace the G&L's

[@sebastianleukhin8440]

I distinguished the fender only in third round because of the single coil noise :)

[@yobaby14]

I have an MIK Legacy that I bought used, and to me it had an excess amount of treble and was weak in the bottom end. While I was having some work done to it, re-crown and a Tusq nut, I had Graph Tech String Saver Saddles added to it. The GTSS saddles reduced the excess treble, and the bottom end rings out fuller and richer, at least to my ears.

[@DKprojects9]

part of the beauty of a G&L is the passive treble base wiring (PTB). So I had a legacy tribute I also found to have excess treble and so simple rolled the treble off a bit with the treble knob to like 7-8 and it was great, no need for any other mods.

[@yobaby14]

@@DKprojects9 I was thinking about this for the past few days and there's a variable that I can't confirm at this point. I bought mine used off Reverb in "Mint" condition. Mint meant that it had some heavy spots of wear on the frets and a high fret too. So I sent it to Sweetwater and had it plek'd. At the same time I had them install the new saddles and nut. As part of the plek and setup they might have adjusted the pickup height too. I never thought to ask, but that could have also been a factor.

[@gerrypair3856]

Well I,m sold on The G and L. Leo got it so right. I have a chance to buy a G and L strat. It is used. But in great shape. Let ya know if I get her.

[@edlaw51501]

I just test drove 3 American strats and a G&L american legacy and the G&L was cleaner brighter sounding with all pick ups and tone levels, it felt to me a better guitar at the $1200-$1300 pricing the Fenders were used and the G&L new, the G&L had that classic Fender tone , I normally play Les Pauls and Humbucker equipped guitars so looking for the Fender sound and found it in Leo's 2nd post Fender company product, plan to pick up new axe this weekend this has been a search that has taken months.

[@jimmyfranklin]

I love how thorough and simple this comment is! This is the beauty of the G&L brand. I personally like the attack of most G&L guitars. I feel like when I pick, it gives back what I put in. Does that make sense??

[@craigttc]

I just listen for the sound with more bass unless it is rolled off it makes it easier to pick out the G&L.

[@colbyclark8069]

Hey jimmy. I guessed right everytime. G&L. It sounds better to me. That’s how I did my test. Just which one sounds better and it was g and l.

[@user-of9ut1hd9q]

I guessed 3/3. It may be because I own a fender player strat, so I’m just more accustomed to the strat tone

[@jimmyfranklin]

Dam!! Very well done!! Which player strat?? Color/hardware??

[@jacobmooty]

Late to the show. But I picked up this same G&L and am proud to say I got all the sound test right. The small differences in the g&L are fun. They really are different beast for different players. Or both for one player. 😅🤌🏽

[@100rabcab]

The video is labelled G&L Legacy, but the guitar is a G&L S 500 with different pickups from the Legacy!

[@willmarshall4685]

I got them all correct. The G and L crushed it.

[@greggnumme299]

GOT EM ALL!!! 🤪

[@patrickclark3337]

All very easy to tell the difference although it is subtle. The G&L is a bit thinner in tone. Just got a G&L Comanche.

[@jimmyfranklin]

totally... which one is the comanche??? ive heard a lot about that??

[@dcolum23]

Apparently I preferred the G&L on all 3 tracks. That’s awesome because I’m picking a mint one up tomorrow for $500 CAD ($380 USD) You said “a little bit of work” to get the Legacy to sound and play the way it does. What work are you referring to?

[@edwinkimmusic]

I wanted to like the G&L, but I kept picking the fender track. I liked the tone more.😅

[@marcoalessandro2034]

00:13 So anticipating this...but i wonder if you have a Leo Fender original in yer left hand there...or the re-iterations...sorry.. Oh 1:31 I see...

[@dingusfuzzklonnkt2755]

I have a nice upgraded mim strat and a G&L custom shop legacy. If you're a strat lover you really need both. They are two very different guitars. You can't deck a G&L dual fulcrum bridge, they can be but do not function right and require new saddle screws. Everyone needs a strat that floats and one that's decked.

[@AndyDion]

They do sound almost identical. I like the G&L dual fulcrum bridge on the legacy compared to MIM strat. So many guitars sound very similar but the way they fell can be dramatically different.

[@jimmyfranklin]

Dude right?!?!? I think I am going to do a part two of this one but with a very specific quality of these two guitars!

[@Luchodela]

As per these tests I liked the Fender more because it was more clear, clean, twangy to my ears BUT, a few things I think should have been taken into consideration: 1)Maple fretboard vs rosewood...these changes the tone!. 2)G&L has a low cut knob, you should have set it to 7 before starting the comparison. Without these considerations the winner isn't clear. Regards

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

Thanks for doing this but a maple vs rosewood neck makes a fair amount of difference as well. I wasnt impressed with the Mexican strat pickups. I know strat pickups can sound better. Was the legacy a Tribute? Clear winner in this test IMHO. What is the signal chain?

[@MegaGuitarplayer92]

I guessed them all right and like the g&l better its more refined on the second track with the chords there may have been more bottom end thats less desirable on the g&l but still overall better and a g&l with a maple board might fix that.g&l definitely handles the gain better.g&l wins im definitely buying one im starting to not even like fender

[@jimmyfranklin]

Dude... id totally recommend one...its awesome for the price... do you have a place to try them out?? also check the link in my description... you can get one there!

[@dale8809]

I love my American made ASAT way more then my American made tele.

[@Farmer-Saxophonist]

Good and Like 20 ~

[@jimmyfranklin]

thank you!

[@milis758]

I have the g&l I chose it because It just had more features and the bridge was better.

[@spencerific93]

I liked the Strat on the cleans way better, but the Legacy sounded like sex shredding.

[@alfonsofraire2810]

I guessed 3 on 3. The g&l sounds so much better for me. Also I guessed the first time that the number one was the fender because it is out of tune. They are so poorly build that it's hard to tune them properly

[@douglaslounsbury8898]

H&M’s is NOT cheaper quality…they are built better and play better than any fender strat I have ever played…and that’s a bunch!

[@crashnebula2951]

I have to Say i got all three tests: i think g&l always sounds "fatter" than fender on clean, and on the solo sample i recognized fender by the "humm" you can hear when the chord goes fading. I'm really Sorry for my bad english, Hope you all can understand! Ciao

[@guyfromnj]

I’ve picked up some lousy import g&l’s and some really nice ones. I think that’s a try before you buy situation unless your into Russian roulette with your wallet. The Mexican fender factory makes some really nice guitars esp when you get into the higher end Mexican guitars like the road worns or the vintera or the older and discontinued classic Lacquer series. Import g&l’s can have American g&l pickups in them sometimes depending on model. At least they used to. As far as tones idk I’m watching on my phone. The fender is a more appealing looking guitar to me in this instance hands down. That’s a pretty guitar man. It’s sexy in a very classic way. Like Rita Hayworth or something. Good video. Which trem do you prefer? How’s sustain on your AZ? I’m really interested in the new az’s coming with the strat style bridge. They say it helped a lot with sustain. That’s my only gripe my az is the sustain is lacking in a noticeable way. I have one of the new ones preordered.

[@jimmyfranklin]

OK first... the fender is sexier for sure!! im not sure about the G&L QC issues but im sure it happens.. i like two point trems better always.. but the fender has a classic bridge with a big block hense the classic tone. as far as my AZ goes... i still think that its an incredible guitar.. the sustain is very good.. not INSANE but very very good.. i didnt hear about the strat style bridges??? i saw the tele style AZ and im SURE that will have a SICK tone because barrel saddles and hard tail bridges always make for wonderful sustain... which AZ do you have???

[@guyfromnj]

@@jimmyfranklinI wish I had just bought a prestige. I have a Indonesian az. I had planned on selling it and upgrading to the prestige but then covid hit and shipping prices are outrageous so I haven’t sold it yet. The new ones I’m talking about basically are the same exact guitar but with a gotoh strat bridge that rests on the body like a strat. You can still float it but like a strat. The body isn’t routed out like the current az’s. They are still making the current as well but these new ones are a offshoot. They have different pickups as well. The video Ibanez put out talk about how the different bridge helped with sustain because of contact to the body yada yada yada transference of vibrations etcetc. The bridge is different from prestige to import the block is more substantial on the prestige and that probably helps too. The tele az’s look really cool and I dig mini humbuckers.

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@guyfromnj dude im so excited to see that!!! where are you from??

[@guyfromnj]

@@jimmyfranklin I’m in south jersey.

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@guyfromnj wait really?!? where?? im in central! lol

[@memoc6203]

The only difference i hear is the low end, to me the legacy sounds a lil bit deeper

[@jimmyfranklin]

agreed the low end on the G&L is more pronounced for sure! 60s instruments didnt have that much low end. ya know??

[@BeefGeneral]

@MC Stranzer I find the g&L sounds more Strat with all the knobs on 6-7. Any further gives you more of what you need. Especially the bass tone control.

[@trevorieshart6735]

The G&L Legacy sounds better surprisingly only thing I'm changing on mine are the tuners

[@sagakadabra8908]

Hi Jimmy, to sad, I don't own any oh these Beauty's.... wow... I was baffled, that the G&L had the richer and more complete overtone spectrum in melody and chord test (but honestly that depends also a lot on the tuning, I can't tell for shure from one example)... sorry Fender, for saying that.. lol... in yhe shredding (that was just awesome 👏) although I loved the Mex better..

[@jimmyfranklin]

yea!! that mexi strat is SUPER special in my opinion!! just needs some bigger frets!

[@sagakadabra8908]

@@jimmyfranklin every watcher/listener know you love it... well if this fretts are soooo much tooo small .... I have really veeeeeery small hands... lol...🤣🤣🤣✌✌✌

[@winstonsmith9619]

FFS... 3 out of 3, g&l. I am thinking about getting a Player Plus HSS but maybe should try a g&l before deciding... Unfortunately I think there's not a g&l of the same price range as a player plus... Will have to investigate....

[@guyincognito320]

Irish ale is a great finish. I just wish they'd stop putting cherry on Tribute models and not offering the maple option. Cherry is like Ibanez's laurel, it's 'imitation rosewood.' They're not inferior woods, it's just the heavy grain that ruins the aesthetics for me.

[@oudaram1]

to me the G&L sounded better on the first 2 tracks, more highs and clearer. The strat had more guts on the shred. i only guessed the second right, because i learned my lesson on the first. Then guessed the 3rd wrong.

[@partriotsfight5039]

G&L’s are brighter and cut through a mix easier

[@MrSDFD18]

Fender guitars was started by George Fullerton and Leo Fender. They hold esteem due to their historical brand recognition. G&L (George & Leo) was created after selling the fender corporation to CBS. G&L guitars are far superior to fender. Leo Fender also partnered to produce Music man guitars, which are far better guitars than both Fender and G&L. Leo Fender learned from his early days at Fender and produced better instruments with both later companies. The problem is, people are so attached to the Fender brand that they are incapable of noticing the obvious.

[@gabemurdock5210]

What fender model is that? I’d love to Get one

[@jimmyfranklin]

This is the Fiesta Red Special Edition Player Strat. they may not be made any more... but i can probably send you a link to one made to the same specs???

[@gabemurdock5210]

@@jimmyfranklin yeah man for sure

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@gabemurdock5210 imp.i114863.net/Yg935O this one is the EXACT SAME specs just road worn style with silver hardware...

[@ardvark16]

Wow. G&L crushed the Fender.

[@pabloparamo4482]

G&L 👍

[@jimmyfranklin]

How did you do?? Could you hear the difference???

[@pabloparamo4482]

@@jimmyfranklin , I have the G&L model so I recognize the pickups. But they are very similar. Thanks for posting the video 😋👍

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@pabloparamo4482 nice!! WAAAAAY more coming!

[@marcgattuso6129]

I was 3 for 3! The G&L seems to have just a little more gain to it’s sound than the Fender, but both sound great.

[@brianlebrun2382]

It was easy to tell. The MIJ Strat was out of tune on all the tracks!

[@zavpabezoindca]

Agree ! :D ^^ PS : but made in Mexico ;)

[@figueroa661]

Isn't this a bit of an unfair comparison between a premium Fender Stratocaster and an entry level G&L Start? Nonetheless, the G&L stood its ground. Thanks for the comparison!

[@steved4677]

I dont think this comparison actually means much. The guitars are inherently quite different. It would be better to compare two maple neck guitars to each other or two open-pore fretboard guitars to each other especially if they are both made in USA so you can be sure the pickups sound as Leo intended.

[@cpamiseso]

Nope, Fender is the old life, and G&L is the reincarnation.

[@gasparepellecchia]

2:07 vs 2:31 test

[@masrirais8208]

Im sorry G&l win

[@brianhartline1197]

Got em all but it was obvious. G&l is more powerful

[@wassimrahmani3561]

Is it just me or does the G&L have little to no undesirable hum compared to the fender? 5:07

[@csb65536]

Not a good representation of either. Both of those guitars are imported guitars. Not the real Fender Strat, not the real G&L Legacy. When all is said and done there IS a quality difference between the USA built guitars from these companies and their import lines. There is absolutely no consistency on the imported ones.

[@igorkoruga]

G&L was better than original Strat, in all of 3 situations.