Fender Stratocaster VS Gibson Les Paul

Sound comparison of a Fender Stratocaster and a Gibson Les Paul.
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0:00 - Clip 1 - Classic Drive (Bridge Pickup)
0:32 - Clip 2 - Picked Cleans (Neck Pickup)
1:14 - Clip 3 - Jazz Clean (Neck Pickup)
1:50 - Clip 4 - Modern Rock (Bridge Pickup)
2:29 - Clip 5 - Edge Rhythm (Middle Pickup/Position)
3:10 - Clip 6 - High Gain (Bridge Pickup)
3:44 - Clip 7 - Edge Lead Line (Middle Pickup/Position)
4:20 - Pickups Compared Clean
5:22 - Pickups Compared Overdrive
6:20 - More Videos
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[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

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[@MrMcgee-me6bu]

So question, do you improve the stuff you do for the comparisons, or are they songs? If the latter, could we have the names of the songs, they sound great!

[@remy-theorangeskyslasher6184]

Well, there is one I know at 4:09 : Slow Dancing in a burning room - John Mayer. He just played it in another key :)

[@NK_Drive86]

what song on jazz clean 1.14? Thank you

[@christianodylan4429]

Hello, whats the song title on ur jazz clean demo?

[@anudistsjury]

No BS intros, no ads, just cutting straight to the chase with side by side comparison. Thank you.

[@johntate5050]

I agree.

[@ZaneDalton]

I wish every guitar gear demo channel did demos this good.

[@doobledoo]

For everyone looking for the 3rd song(jazz clean) its grito mudo by mateus asato. Ive been looking for it for years and found it today. Im commenting on everyone i can who asked to get the info out

[@chenkang1095]

🎸Time-codes🎸 : 0:03​ - Clip 1 - Classic Drive (Bridge Pickup) 0:32​ - Clip 2 - Picked Cleans (Neck Pickup) 1:14​ - Clip 3 - Jazz Clean (Neck Pickup) 1:50​ - Clip 4 - Modern Rock (Bridge Pickup) 2:29​ - Clip 5 - Edge Rhythm (Middle Pickup/Position) 3:10​ - Clip 6 - High Gain (Bridge Pickup) 3:44​ - Clip 7 - Edge Lead Line (Middle Pickup/Position) 4:20​ - Cleans Fender - Neck Pickup 4:27​ - Cleans Gibson - Neck Pickup. 4:35​ - Cleans Fender - Neck+Middle Pickups 4:42​ - Cleans Fender - Middle Pickup. 4:50​ - Cleans Gibson - Middle Position 4:58​ - Cleans Fender - Middle+Bridge Pickups 5:05​ - Cleans Gibson - Bridge Pickup 5:13​ - Cleans Fender - Bridge Pickup 5:22​ - Overdrive Fender - Neck Pickup 5:30​ - Overdrive Gibson - Neck Pickup 5:37​ - Overdrive Fender - Neck+Middle Pickups 5:44​ - Overdrive Fender - Middle Pickup 5:51​ - Overdrive Gibson - Middle Position 5:58​ - Overdrive Fender - Middle+Bridge Pickups 6:05​ - Overdrive Gibson - Bridge Pickup 6:12​ - Overdrive Fender - Bridge Pickup 6:20​ - More Videos

[@nwhetz1]

Excellent comparison! This is exactly how all demos should be done. Can’t get any better than this. Thanks for posting!

[@steventhomas231]

The Les Paul is so underrated when played clean.

[@heinekenm5839]

I love the LP clean tone

[@waiwitlert-asavapatra9127]

Les paul winning

[@kanchanrazora5354]

Jimi rocks so ez strat rocks

[@luaoliveira4515]

@@ozzy541 strat? wouldn't it be tele?

[@maraviyoso8473]

I guess there aren't many jazz players out there.

[@MrCwatson3]

Each guitar has its own unique voice. Love this video

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

I love the way you started on the classic drive. Excellent demonstration my friend!

[@alricmetalheart4125]

We had two guitar players in our band. Lead guitar was a Strat and rhythm was an LP. Sounded just great.

[@matt-SonsofLamech]

I prefer the other way,but thats taste

[@sparkyguitar0058]

Ooh playing in Pearl Jam again

[@_Laviek]

​@@matt-SonsofLamechWhat other way? Rythm with strat and Lead with Les Paul?:0

[@nihiabstracto]

Always cool riffs on your demo, i love you video.

[@NathanWAdams]

This is a fantastic comparison! I’ve been playing a strat for years, and I’m really looking into getting a Les Paul. Thank you!

[@gfd215]

Auf einer einsamen Insel wäre mir jede dieser Gitarren herzlich willkommen.. 🎉

[@CD-tj3hg]

Strats have great clean neck pickup sounds, Les Pauls have great clean bridge pickup sounds with maybe a little bit of drive. They both sound good through high gain.

[@pooshNchums]

Best strat LP comparison on KZbin to date. Thanks!

[@freesk8]

Great video! Really helpful! Thanks! :)

[@8scrivo2]

This is how you demo, other channels need to take note, well done 👌🏼

[@user-rc7sy1cn5t]

thank you! It's really helpful to me

[@schwajj]

Great comparison. Some other videos, they play for 30 seconds between switches, and you forget how the previous one sounded.

[@PedroCPNeto]

I've liked LP for cleans and Strat with drive. Probably I have a mental problem.

[@tessel8349]

Same!

[@parthivdas5383]

@@tessel8349 bro which is good for tapping

[@tessel8349]

@@parthivdas5383 probably the LP for increased midrange, output and compression, but I wouldn't be sure

[@parthivdas5383]

@@tessel8349 but one of my friend plays emo rock through strat and also strat is easy to handle

[@tessel8349]

@@parthivdas5383 I have a strat too, amazing guitars

[@yhuide7521]

thanks for this video, very helpful for my purchase :)

[@carpathus]

Good comparison and nice playing. I'm not a good player but do love my strats and teles. Just ordered an Epi standard Les Paul. Have never played one before so this should be interesting.

[@SevanStick]

Perfect demo man!

[@DatMetalBoi75]

For dirty tones, Les Paul. For clean tones, Strat.

[@Magnum_Opus_Music]

Funny comment

[@ajarvanhalen7123]

u mean warm?

[@marinellzs4335]

@@ajarvanhalen7123 the les paul out the box comes with more of a dirtier sound like my 60s les paul has more distortion on a fender blues jr amp then my american professional series start! let me know if your interested ill post a video

[@tannerlong9893]

@@marinellzs4335 I’m interested

[@thieveryguitars6206]

When I record I love to layer a clean fender with a clean Les Paul. They seem to fill in each other’s gaps.

[@WindOnMyWings]

Beautiful and useful video !

[@saradamsmc]

Finally someone who can make a good comparison video! I hope you live much longer than most KZbinrs who do this kind of thing

[@gavinsolomon2711]

Quite simply, one of the simplest and very best demos of these two superlative designs that I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@Krixon95]

Great video! Loved how it got straight to the point. Side by side comparison... also I loved what you played in clip 3 jazz clean neck pickups I'd love a tab or something so I can play it, sounds amazing good job

[@seanlee4294]

I would really love to see a comparison between strat and tele! I know its been done to death on youtube, but nobody does comparisons as well as you do.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

It is coming 👍

[@PaoloSarabia]

I've got both and love both. Awesome playing and comparison vid!

[@jalawto]

My question is how much difference in sound comes from LP versus just having the humbuckers? If I had a strat with humbucker in bridge would it sound the same?

[@genet5395]

Perfect : ) thnks for review

[@jaycee30865]

Perfect as usual. Do you really like this Egnater?

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Thanks, the Egnater is amazing, such a chameleon. It takes some time to really understand how all the switches interact but once you get it it's great 👍

[@DetraxPL002]

Clip 3 (1:14 ) - Jazz Clean (Neck Pickup) - Someone can tell me what it's called because i would like to learn it

[@doobledoo]

Grito Mudo by Mateus Asato

[@eddiesidorov8635]

The Les Paul chugging on High Gain is untouchable

[@papaya2320]

Ah mate, have just found your channel. Immediately my absolute favorite channel. Haha great stuff. Killer tones, sweet playing, clean editing, and the beautiful simplicity. Love the content. My only complaint would be that I would really want to know the names of the songs you play. Man, you got a really nice taste of music and I would not want to miss out the repertoire of yours.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Thanks, it is really appreciated. I was going to put the names of all the songs up with the album art in the corner but I had to change that idea because they get copyrighted and blocked in multiple regions if I do that 😞

[@raigs4513]

@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Could you tell me the name of third song please? It really sounds amazing

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

@@raigs4513 Grito Mudo - Matheus Asato

[@brownpunk1794]

As a proud strat owner i suddenly have the urge to buy an lp now!!

[@ardaberk716]

Both sounds amazing

[@jasonpatrickdeleon4701]

No it depende of the genre LP so much muddy

[@safetypatrol]

!!

[@Anthony-qh1xv]

I have both, and while they are so different, I prefer the feel of the strat! you will play the strat more! it is cleaner, and MUCH more comfortable. The LP looks like art though. Both are great.

[@ThePimpUnionsexy]

@@Anthony-qh1xv I almost gotta agree here. I also got both, the strats definitely more comfortable to play but the les paul is just so badass and the shorter neck makes bends and chords slightly easier. Genuinely can’t pick a favorite i feel like either way you’re set

[@swankiw_]

Do Les Paul vs Tele Deluxe next!

[@peeepod]

Nice video, mon the Biff 🤘🏼

[@dsholt]

I know there others out there, but would love to hear you do an LP vs. Tele deluxe.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

I would love a Deluxe Tele, those vintera ones look very cool. Hopefully one for the future 👍

[@user-gm6bi9od5i]

This is the best camparision video I've ever seen. thank you!

[@johnwelch557]

Both are excellent. I use each plus a tele, hollow body and 335 clone. I choose based on musical needs of the song. Each has merits. Just not a choice of "best" or other contest as some would do. Music by a musical instrument..... not by a badge. Thanks. You do very good videos without the verbal noise!!

[@mesutdoyurucu377]

Both great, both for different purposes

[@mattpn]

Next : "Toby's Guitar Gear Demos VS Random guitar demo" We can clearly hear the difference in your tests, good sound and precise procedure.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Fender Stratocaster and a 2021 Epiphone Custom Koa Les Paul for me..you can keep the Gibsons I don't want them..

[@MrGsizemore]

So what I hear, is it completely relies on the electronics.Both absolutely great guitars. Soundwise. so for me, it comes down to actual physical construction, in other words, how does it perform in my hands, action to my preference, pickups reactive to my commands. so hard to decide, I have an Epepie traditional III, should I have a Strat, to complement my collection? will a strat be as good? (Physical set up)

[@thenight6261]

Does anyone knows if the first song he played exists? I loved it! Also the video is perfect, great job!

[@swugger]

opposites - biffy clyro

[@WhiteMetal_]

Thank God I have lestrocaster

[@lifeisntagodardfilm]

Great!

[@RockG.o.d]

Amazing video. Love that there’s no 30 minute intro before getting into it. Also I don’t know why I searched this. Maybe cos I decided to pick up the strat and be like wtf is this, where is all the soul. But didn’t have time to pick my les paul and plug it in before going to work and had to really get this idea recorded. Anyway now I know why I got the shock, cos I almost never plug the strat in. It’s like a guitar which sits on a stand for me to plink when waiting for an advert or something.

[@goniseukurac5911]

Finaly a video with no bullshit talking, i like em both

[@rixxortiz8744]

Everyone saying strat for clean and les paul for gain, but man i really love the LP clean tone, specially on the neck, it might not have the "twang" of the strat but it has more body and and roundness, like a dark sweetness, the strat is too thin n bright for me :s

[@EcDraven]

Nah, Strat all the way.

[@rixxortiz8744]

@@EcDraven nah, LP hands down B)

[@foxthooot5090]

it’s how the guitars sit in the mix. personally prefer the strat tho

[@TheVick2010]

I think the same

[@PedroCPNeto]

Not just you! Strat clean always sounds too 'thin' for me, ironically i've liked the strat sound for drive in this demo, because is so dynamic

[@daveghel23]

i love this demo..

[@erickaranha]

Very good man. It was very helpful. Thanks. Definetly les pau is the right choice for me

[@idkau]

Just what I needed to hear

[@chenkang1095]

What the song in jazz clean

[@wingofwinter888]

its almost like picking which one better between canon vs nikon

[@cedric5323]

I really like the strat on high gain, it's not as bulky as the LP but I think it's got more definition.

[@tykit9230]

I enjoyed that, shows us we need both

[@nullus000]

Precisamos de mais comparações assim

[@Bebe-rn2fh]

les paul sounds and feels like a warm hug

[@ArasMX]

1:15 name of the song?

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Both awesome guitars. It's hard to say.. I'm a fender guy. But the gibson sounds amazing as well. Great tones man. Have a good day.

[@thereisnopandemic]

ESP are better and for a better price.

[@ronaldlaspinas9775]

Same 🙂❤️🎸

[@brandonmitchell1457]

I just picked up a strat today, already own a les paul and I like them both for different things. I like how strats have a bit more room on the neck, makes chords and notes feel not so cluttered.

[@luismangiaterra1031]

That allows the chords to sound out better too.

[@brandonmitchell1457]

@@luismangiaterra1031 yea I'm just starting to learn about hardware on electrics. My strat has medium to jumbo frets which is nice for really feeling where your fingers are. My les has some small frets. Crazy how much stuff there is to learn about guitars! I love it.

[@luismangiaterra1031]

@@brandonmitchell1457 great, takes time to learn, be patient, the jumbo frets are nice, steel frets are the best because they're smoother. You can duplicate the tone of a $30,000 Gibson with your fender by turning your tone knobs to zero and turn the gain and volume up.

[@brandonmitchell1457]

@@luismangiaterra1031 I usually play with the tone all the way down otherwise it sounds super twangy,although sometimes I like the twang depending on what I'm playing, and yea when I add a bunch of gain to it its actually a very nice and rich tone. It's an American pro 2, I think the pickups are slightly different from the pro 1's?

[@luismangiaterra1031]

@@brandonmitchell1457 yeah, depends on what type of amp your using, takes time to learn how to adjust the guitar and the amp to find different tones, good luck.

[@nekkon1989]

I wanted to buy a Gibson LP Tribute. There weren't any in Greece at the time, so I bought a Fender Stratocaster player series. Couldn't have been happier with my purchase. I mean, what a great guitar, and I also saved 450€ which helped me buy a Fender Bassbreaker 30r

[@kj4ilk]

what i like about the high gain strat is while it sounds thin its got that kinda bite you in the ass sound while the les could solo with the bridge buck also what'd be cool if if the clean tones at the end of the video i'd actually like to see something out of that because the strat could start with the clean tone like you had then the les could mock it and you'd have a really cool song made from that just a suggestion

[@bigno1900]

maybe a fender HSS or HSH to compare with the LP HB?

[@dro3886]

Wow I can't believe you played a Biffy song!!!

[@garyle3778]

What was the song you played in clip 3?

[@austinm_]

anyone know the song from clip 2?

[@BEHEDETY]

none can't beat fender strat clean maybe another fender type model

[@rosalyamuse1994]

Can we have all the songs please ?

[@frajer9555]

To be honest they both have their charm.

[@user-un7pk7jm8o]

I wasted a lot of money on strats to get a fatter sound out of them. there is the old saying “you can paint a balloon black, but it doesn’t make it a bowling ball.” I should’ve just gotten the Les Paul from the get go end. The problems would’ve been over, my next guitar will be a Les Paul.

[@wesleymacedo6931]

I prefer the sound of the Stratocaster because it is cleaner and opened.

[@jasonpatrickdeleon4701]

Yeah , but depends of the genre, les paul is muddy

[@ginbilog2205]

LP sounds great

[@punottedbumhucker3974]

The only thing this videos tells us is Both are great!

[@twiggyslunk2150]

Nice gold top

[@wrcz]

15 years ago, I watched a similar video and picked Les Paul. Never looked back. That sound is the definition of soul. One thing should be noted though... the sound difference in the specific pickups for Les Paul is quite big. Not sure how is it with Strat. But for LP, which model you buy makes a big difference.

[@alvinsecretaria1276]

What about playability? Many people say that Lp's are uncomfortable especially in sitiing position

[@wrcz]

@@alvinsecretaria1276 I guess it depends on what you prefer. I don't really care. I'm not small or weak so I can just handle the guitar as I wish. And I sit with it in a similar way I sit with a classical guitar (it's on my left leg).

[@alvinsecretaria1276]

@@wrcz thanks!

[@alvinsecretaria1276]

@wrcz one last question man, will i be able to play stuff like mateus asato on this? Those stuff he plays on a strat? I really like the look and tone of Lp's and i wouldn't mind a little discomfort😅

[@wrcz]

@@alvinsecretaria1276 I don't know him so I couldn't tell you. But in my opinion, you can play anything on anything, it will just have a different sound, so you need to try to see whatever you prefer.

[@FriendNotFoeBand]

The middle position of a Les Paul is like nothing else. I think it's bar none the most overlooked tone on the Les Paul.

[@kristiandimitrov9658]

I think of just getting both and the problem is solved

[@Mewlog_mewmew]

I think of just having money to buy all of them and the problem is solved😂😂😂😂

[@mikey222222]

Both sound alike the difference is the player because the player has their own setup and style fender is what I play because less Paul are always priced way to high because all les Paul does is get more valuable with every year

[@shephalidixit5972]

I was so much into playing that I completely forgot about this comparison.

[@MrSNEAKFREAK96]

This is the 3rd time a video of yours has been on the topic I'm currently contemplating.....coincidence? I think not. I'll be keeping my eyes on you, Toby.......

[@1fordfan1]

The gibson sounds cleaner to me, but both are good

[@pranilrai1313]

I think this is the 1st time I have liked a clean tone on a lespaul great job man ,still prefer strat for clean but I can clearly see that les paul clean tone being more preferable for certain type of scenarios,need to seriously think about owning a les paul now :D

[@chrisskywalker6079]

Honestly if I should choose then I will choose..... BOTH🤟🏼🔥🤣

[@terrius1432]

How different from one another yet so soothing!

[@mertcancaglyan7100]

does aynone know the title of the song that starts with 00:54? :)

[@goraygorgulu4773]

Both are perfect in their own way, but Telecaster is the better overall instrument for me as it is capable of the loud LP sound and Strat clarity in one swing of a pick.

[@kame9]

if play neck + bridge strato sound more a humbucker than other combinations (on g&l strat)

[@Saito24]

May I ask what song did you played on 1:15 ?? Jazz clean part. It's satisfying to hear

[@doobledoo]

Same. I really need to know at least what chords those were

[@doobledoo]

I found it! It's Grito Mudo by Mateus Asato

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

Both really nice, do a track using both guitars ,one left one right pan? Great demo.

[@OldeDog_NewTricks]

I wish the volume was equalized. I closed my eyes and was always drawn to the LP specifically for the cleans. I’m starting to think that the louder volume of the LP played a factor.

[@JB-el3mo]

Jimi played a Strat. Therefore that's all I want to play.

[@mr.muzikero]

both guitar are amazing.,i hear the soul of both guitars.,damm love it!

[@gamerz-yt5804]

wow no ads

[@stevemason5173]

It almost seems like the style of music you play will make a big difference. Almost all country stars use Fender Telecasters, almost all classic/easy rock use Stratocasters and most loud/hard rockers use Les Pauls. I myself go with a Strat hands down. I've owned both and the Strats seem more comfortable to play. I have always liked the look and shape of pretty much all the Fenders as well, but what ever floats your boat, they both are great guitars all the way!!!

[@cosmicmother]

Biffy played on that fender 🔥

[@evelynng8702]

I don't play the guitar but I can't tell the difference, just unable to describe it in words. What are the main differences if anyone can explain?

[@JsnHgl]

Great comparison. I love how you showed that a strat can get ballsy! My Strat is my most comfortable guitar but I always second guess it for heavier stuff because of the single coils. How are you sounding so noise free? Noise gate in your chain?