Fender Stratocaster VS Gibson Les Paul

[@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

[@mboyer68]

The very beginning sounds like a Zeppelin song....very nice, thank you!

[@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!

[@Terrysoddy]

I agree 100%, great comparison video

[@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

[@obejita25gamer56]

@@_Laviekum yeah that’s the way it needs to be

[@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

[@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.

[@brainstewX]

Seriously, does this guy ever stop talking? "Today we're going to be looking at the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul..." Yeah, thanks, I read the title. "But before we hear the tones, let's talk about the history of these two classic, iconic guitars..." No, how about we don't. "I'm running through my Egnater amp..." We have eyes, dude. "Well, they both have their pros and cons. It's really down to what you prefer. Music is subjective." No kidding. Just let us hear the guitars, ffs. This could have been a six and a half minute video.

[@sidiox7857]

Ikr? So annoying. There's this guy who's called "Toby's guitar gear demos" on KZbin... Why can't anyone demo like him?

[@DH-og5yr]

You should stfu and Make the video you want to watch.

[@sidiox7857]

@@DH-og5yr wdym? I was joking just like you.

[@kennethchou4384]

@@DH-og5yr did you blow in from stupid town?

[@nirv]

KZbin is full of meandering bigmouths isn't it?

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.. 🎉

[@Jay-jm1qt]

you should consider getting a revstar in quality it's like a LP and price is more affordable

[@pooshNchums]

Best strat LP comparison on KZbin to date. Thanks!

[@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 👍

[@arie712]

The clean track from 0:32-1:14 Is "Opposites" by Biffy Clyro.

[@Gabrielrosso1]

Whats the song at the jazz clean?

[@killnoni5032]

+1 question mark (?)

[@MangJuned6503]

Yeah

[@dhilmanadzu3429]

yea

[@doobledoo]

I found it! It's grito mudo by mateus asato

[@gavinsolomon2711]

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

[@schwajj]

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

[@Denis-d8z]

I work professionally with those two and I record a looot of music, the strat has that metallic low-end that is not suit for distorted genres except if you are going for a crushed john frusciante / red hot tone or strummed stuff. The neck pickups on the strat are immaculate, and that's another thing. Les Pauls are easier to mix in heavier rock, easier to place, and the tone is not metallic but really creamy even on the bridge pickups.

[@brownpunk1794]

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

[@heisenberk00]

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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@eddiesidorov8635]

The Les Paul chugging on High Gain is untouchable

[@8scrivo2]

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

[@pinballinc1752]

Fender- When you want to tell a story. Gibson- When you want to feel a story.

[@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

[@GG-Anaximander]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

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

[@TomDantzig]

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.

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

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

[@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?

[@ArasMX]

1:15 name of the song?

[@GrekerostTyttebær]

Both of this guitars interact with a amp differently. For example a les paul would sound more cranked and muddy than a strat or a tele in the same settings. Strat are more thiner sounding, but les paul are more fatter sounding. I feel allthough you could dial in the tone and volume on this guitars. I feel its more work to dial in a good sound on a les paul than other guitars, but that would be easier with experience. I think strat or tele are more easier to manuever. I would recommend strat or tele for beginners. Les Paul are great. I own one. I have had Squier strat and Fender tele before. I also had a Squier Jazzmaster but I hated that the bridge went out of place. Great sound though.

[@nevek895]

both are very good. if you want a "thwangy" sound, go with strat. if you want a warm cleans and dirty distorted sound, go les paul

[@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!!

[@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

[@moviemaniac1838]

Does anyone know what song it is at the 0:56 mark?

[@arie712]

Opposites by Biffy Clyro.

[@moviemaniac1838]

@@arie712 Thank you

[@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.

[@mboyer68]

I love both, and they both respond to distortion very nicely. But for clean tones, Strat every time. The strat clean is glassy sassy and gorgeous.

[@guitarman11000]

That Strat is gorgeous 😍

[@230mrpablo]

clip 5 minute 2:30 anyone knows the song he is playing?

[@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.

[@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

[@solidpnoy]

Are all the knobs for both guitars all the way up? Gibson hands down! Very powerful sounding guitar.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Yeah volumes on full, tone varies by riff but both guitars were set the same 👍

[@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.

[@lucasjankowski7117]

Exactly. LP's sound on high gain is much more muddy and dark than overdriven/distorted Strat. I prefer dirty tone of Strat in blues and all kinds of rock. LP's dirty tone is better for metal music though.

[@swankiw_]

Do Les Paul vs Tele Deluxe next!

[@nihiabstracto]

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

[@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

[@anthovdo3844]

What is the song at 04:09 please?

[@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.

[@KoayChooChin]

I was trying to compare both and look for only 1 guitar. Your video made me want both. Great demo. The way to express it showing the pros and cons of each guitar under all kind of style and how your express the tone. I accidentally bought a Jackson dinky guitar as my 1st guitar without understand the difference of the type guitar. Hopefully you can add that kind of metal guitar into the same comparison as well.

[@juanburzichellibuzichelli7769]

I need the chords of the jazz clean of both guitars, it's beautuful 😊

[@danielecorradi6369]

This is not just a demo. This is music.

[@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.

[@дмитрийгавриков-ж7е]

На 40.10 секунде крутой гитарный риф, откуда он?

[@WhiteMetal_]

Thank God I have lestrocaster

[@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

[@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😂😂😂😂

[@donwhite5129]

Been an LP man all my life, but damn! I have to cave and admit that Strat sounds better at times! Cleaner.

[@freesk8]

Great video! Really helpful! Thanks! :)

[@wojtekkawka3457]

Tego potrzebowałem, dzięki wielkie

[@s1mp13m4n]

There is no clear winner or loser. I will have both please. They both have their own unique sound. Wonderful demo, thank you for your videos.

[@jtmartin8445]

That fender has a raspier sound than the Les Paul. Both sound amazing

[@wingofwinter888]

its almost like picking which one better between canon vs nikon

[@mesutdoyurucu377]

Both great, both for different purposes

[@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

[@Bebe-rn2fh]

les paul sounds and feels like a warm hug

[@zGrego]

Got a Strat and a Gibson Explorer, two wonderful guitars. None is better than the other, they're great for different things.

[@punottedbumhucker3974]

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

[@icemanmusic44]

Fender: Bright bold and poppy clean tones, Led Paul: Warm creamy and smooth tones.

[@dro3886]

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

[@bigno1900]

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

[@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

[@frajer9555]

To be honest they both have their charm.

[@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.......

[@papaya_vlx]

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

[@ZYP____123]

The Fender sounds much cleaner and smoother, the Gibson is more opaque and darker. I don't like

[@OldMister]

The Gibson is full and thick, the Fender is thin and weak. Surprisingly, even or especially cleans were better on the Gibson.

[@jamesfoley6939]

I prefer the strat for clean tones, but Gibson for anything with distortion.

[@chenkang1095]

What the song in jazz clean

[@Andy-v6l]

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

[@evil1st]

You already know. Strat: Clean Boss Les Paul: Drive Monster

[@jedisentinel1499]

Toyota v Honda, Peavey v Marshall, Gibson v Fender. Don’t think either is better. It’s what you feel fits you best cuz you’re the one playing it. I always felt ergonomically the Strat has too thin of a neck for me. The Paul fits me best.

[@alt7244]

I know nothing about guitars. I have no ear for music. I dont know which is which so i thought id see if i notice a difference between what i think are the two kings. When i saw the thumbnail, i thought... i like the red one a lot better. I like the look of the fender over the gibson. Hearing them, the fender is brighter and a touch higher. the gibson is softer and warmer. If i was to give guitars a go, by this video comparison, i really like the sound of the gibson.

[@santiagoterrazas3279]

Me da la impresión de que la les paul maneja menor dinamica pero mayor saturación natural. También tengo la sensación de que la les paul en limpio tiene unos graves ligeramente difusos pero unos medios extremos mientras la strat destaca en agudos,medios y graves de forma equilibrada.

[@1fordfan1]

The gibson sounds cleaner to me, but both are good

[@Ryan-rn3cf]

The gain knob on an Orange amp can make 2 totally unique sounding guitars sound like the same generic one.

[@goniseukurac5911]

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

[@BEHEDETY]

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

[@stephanea5364]

Sounds of the LP is much warmer, not even a debate

[@lexrex8121]

I have 4 Les Paul’s and 1 fender acoustic. In this demo I think the Strat demolished the Les Paul.

[@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 👍

[@cosmicmother]

Biffy played on that fender 🔥