Here's why this is the only guitar you need..

[@GuitarMasteryMethod]

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[@jamesbrockett7440]

My 1958 Stratocaster has been my go to ever since I was a kid

[@markaustin9590]

Stratocaster HSS set up is great

[@philcig]

Yes, this is more versatile than an SSS. Splittable humbucker is best.

[@stevensrp2music985]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@rogercarey640]

Btw now I am going and buying a Strat to replace the pearl white one I had stolen a while back . Your exactly right. I own a Gretch Hollow body, Les Paul standard, Washburn Rover, and good ole girl " bad attitude " acoustic. ( Found it on the side of the road coming home from camping.Aries I think it is . Love and miss my Strat. She was the girlfriend always dreamt of . Elegant , majestic quality. Thanks guys

[@JimLarranaga5k]

Thanks for the reminder of why I love my Strat. It’s also the MOA ergonomic fit for me, feels good in my hands

[@sharkman4928]

No hate for the Strat from me....I own 5 of them. HOWEVER.....my #1 guitar currently is my Gibson SG Standard. I have the two humbuckers and they will offer the normal SG/LP sounds in the neck and bridge positions and also they both go out of phase in the middle position at full volume (which is nice!). I love the 24 & 3/4 scale length on the SG, the really fat humbucking sound, the nibbed frets, the neck shape, the light weight construction, the body contours, the upper register access, the control layout (I have never accidently turned down the volume on an SG!), and lets not forget the ICONIC Devil's horns!!!!!!! It is such a beautiful and great playing guitar!!!! I would mention tuning stability but most of my strats hold tune very well and my SG (and my Les Pauls) do as well.....it is mostly in the set-up. Great video, thanks Eddie!!! =)

[@johnnoeth2191]

My go to guitar.

[@MJ-we9vu]

I've always been an LP guy but do have to agree that Strats are the most versatile guitar out there.

[@meesterdinglefritz2064]

PRS Custom 24 has got to be one of the most versatile guitars, if not the most. Especially considering their coil split option, they do a phenomenal job it actually sounds like a single coil guitar when the tone knob is pulled.

[@brianphelps1183]

I agree. My Strats are my favorites. I can cover just about anything.

[@roberthuntington6956]

I have 8 electric and 2 acoustic guitars. My favorite and most played is my Strat delux plus

[@michealgraham6836]

I needed something to do during this Covid stuff, so the first guitar I bought was a Strat and started my guitar lessons. I’m glad you did this video, it will be saved.

[@juana1483]

Great!!!

[@djbillyd9849]

Me too! Now, I have two Strats!!!

[@michealgraham6836]

@@djbillyd9849 I ended up buying a student model Yamaha electric for my second guitar, so I could use the amp for my Strat. I’m still a newb, lol

[@djbillyd9849]

@@michealgraham6836 that's why I got the ZENY. I knew it "looked" like a Strat, and I could barely hold it when it first came, so.... But I bought the Squier Strat, and could immediately tell the difference. So, I put the Squier-Bullet in my GC cart, and maybe, by the time I get it out, I can play at least a 1 minute riff to a backing track! But hey, we newbies ROCK!!!!

[@thesambehindtheslaughter8843]

Strats are a beginners best friend and a pros mod heaven

[@debashishsarkar2931]

I got my first electric guitar. And I can't stress this enough, this video helps so much of my playing style for me. Thanks. ❤️

[@revansmusic]

I can appreciate everyone's opinion of them. Even though they would never be my first choice, I have had a lot of fun playing them. They have a lot of versatility, but that "strat sound" is a fun change from time to time.

[@thomasguitarman9025]

I would add there is a vintage strat copy that is worth having and unique it is 80s vintage ROADSTAR 11 the pickups and neck are amazing , the pickups have pole pieces twice the size of Fender strats and have more humbucker sound to them

[@herbertrodriquez6456]

I recently bought a Fender Mexican Stratocaster and compared it with my American made and have to say I'm real impressed with the MIM.

[@JayRedding12_12]

It was because of my neck pick-up that I fell in love with my Squire Bullet Strat.

[@ronsnyder4300]

Its a very forgiving and versatile instrument

[@christopherramirez4131]

Just bought a G & L S-500 Strat and I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@christakerns9119]

I love my HSS American Pro II Strat. It sometimes feels like it plays itself.

[@jmangi6221]

Ha,I picked the strat before I watched the video. The only difference is mine would be a HSS configuration, instead of the traditional SSS. The HSS will play everything from metal to rock to blues to jazz to country,etc. Great minds think alike hehehe.😉

[@GuitarMooseMusic]

Eddie “Tone Master” Haddad no angry comments here brother. I have my Ibanez, my Jackson and my Epiphone Les Paul. I get happy tones most days but as I don’t have a bucket list Strat lol, I’d have to take my Jackson and some extra pup’s and my tools so I could work on it when it was time. Lol

[@onlyrick]

Fact: A socket wrench will work as a hammer better than a hammer works as a socket wrench. Also, if a string breaks above the nut, the knot you use to tie it back is a sheet bend.

[@upcycleelectra8311]

Strats are the Swiss Army Knife of guitars !!

[@leifvesti6781]

A big shout out for the Fender Nashville Stratocaster (3 pickups - 7 positions) a strat and a tele all in one. .-)

[@tommybluesman7915]

I agree with the Strat. Always been my favorite guitar. I love all my other guitars too but if it comes down to making the choice of one guitar....the fender strat it is.

[@caldrail]

I get the point. I have more strats than any other kind of guitar, but I have to stress that I modify them to get a guitar I want to play, and since my stay on a desert island would involve playing music I like as opposed to music I wouldn't ordinarily play, versatility isn't necessary. My Jackson Kelly is still my favourite.

[@charlesharper7292]

Hmmm... The email said I you were on a deserted island. Last time I checked you can't plug a Strat, or my Tele into a coconut 🥥. I do like Fenders very much. Thanks for the video 🙂

[@t309st]

Right on Eddie. A strat plus with a hotter red lace sensor in the bridge was my only band guitar for 10 years. I use all 5 positions, but the middle pickup is my favorite. I have since begun to appreciate PRS guitars, but the Modern Eagle V is the only one I have that covers that many sounds, and in most of the PRS I keep the neck humbucker coil split to a single coil like a strat. Recently bought a G&L S-500 which is a pretty phenomenal strat as well, Leo would approve, being the "L" of course.

[@z33r2]

hard to argue against this given the masters who made the strat their home.

[@rogercarey640]

Always impressed with ur methods. I cannot thank enough. I have took your lessons and blossomed . Now when I learn a song I learn by sound and learn note for note playing single string note not chords . This enabled the world of soloing at my will. By learning where every note on the neck is single string method by learning songs kept my interest and now I play lead acoustic side to along hotel California. It still takes time but when u learn u learn . Chords are easy to learn but lead was impossible. Not anymore so thanks so much . I am now taking my singjng and overall music to new levels .. .......Thanks so much. Just awsome . With that and using your scale lessons everything has just progressed like a bad habit . Do u or can u teach me violin, I play most other instruments. But this has illuded me

[@joeym.delgado7144]

Thank you for this great content. It's a wonderful lesson on the versatility of the Strat style guitar. I have one and I love it. Frankly, doesn't matter what guitar you play, as long as you're having fun and it encourages you to create music, you've already got the best guitar in the world.

[@chrisforeman8433]

I agree, l have a Charvel, an Ibanez and a Esp E256 and I always go back to my strat!

[@simonzirians9080]

I agree to that some what.. I would choose a Strat with HSH configuration ( with a mini Humbucker in the middle) with Coil Split, or three mini toggle switches. Then you can make your strat sound like any guitar, Gibson, Tele, etc...

[@Bigjoedo66]

Great guitars!! Try adding a Freeway 10 way switch for even more versatility

[@thomasguitarman9025]

My strat has good humbucker in the bridge so Ive got the best of all worlds there but I sure do love my es 335 s as well

[@richardboakes1332]

OK Eddie Haddad your made me look at my 1990 USA FENDER natural Strat completely differently CHEERS Maestro Eddie Haddad see you in your next lesson @ VIP GMM anytime .

[@jackflowers2944]

My first electric was a Squier strat. This year, I put some upgrades into it. It plays much better now, and I'm very pleased with it. I'm happy to have it.

[@cylexxxicago]

Mine too! Way back in the 80s when they first came out. Great starter guitar!

[@stevenvose]

What upgrades did you give it? I'd like to upgrade mine but not sure what's worth it.

[@jackflowers2944]

@@stevenvose I gave it Graphtech locking tuners saddles and string trees, and also upgraded the tremolo springs. Got the nut replaced as well. Fully intend to replace the pickups and hardware when budget allows.

[@mikesutterfield5901]

I agree, you should sell me the standard.

[@susandaniels4879]

i have a Mexican Strat, i love it, but i cant get those sounds, going to watch your video again and try those settings, have a nice day Eddie

[@dorfsteen]

I won't argue with that I love my Strat

[@salcasabianca]

Not to mention they always stay in tune.

[@maxclaud]

Godin LGXT That's a guitar that is so mote underrated. You can play even acoustic guitar with it or with a synth.

[@steffenreiser8769]

I would prefer a genuine ES335, but i love my Strat as well as the Tele and the LP. Depends strongly on my mood and the setlist.

[@DarrellW_UK]

My go to is my G&L tribute Legacy in Surf green, it’s now got the Irongear equivalent of Texas hot pups, best guitar I’ve ever had!

[@mmillslagel]

My BMG does all that. Plus, when I use phase switches I can fatten up the sound (pairs of pickups need to be used). I have a Strat but the BMG has taken over . 8^)

[@miniguitarjams]

Love my Harley Benton junior but I am ready to step up to the player series strat. I'll come back to this video when I finally get it home. Another great video. Cheers.

[@kenflauding6041]

I agree Eddie. Good call!

[@alexanderbammert]

Stratocaster is great! I have no LP but a Jaguar and a Jazzmaster. Both guitars a great, I'm playing the Jaguar every day and more than the JM.

[@shaunzack2846]

I love compound radius. My main guitars are good Jacksons. My all round favorite and have accomplished more with them.

[@rogerdalesk]

I always use my Ibee, but gotta get a strat!

[@robertingraham8413]

I noticed you don't have an ordinary Strat. Very nice. I love them too. I got to have 20 of them. I have a problem. Thanks for the tone lesson.

[@paulfortner24]

Just bought a fender stratocaster deluxe, ausome guitar, love it thank you for the video

[@Jacksonkellyfreak]

I'll agree with that. The bulk of my guitars are super Strats, although you wouldn't know it looking at my username, I do have about 15 or 16 Strats vs 2 Les Pauls, and probably only 20 of various other shapes.

[@grog5564]

Great video. But sometimes you just need a railroad tie hanging on your shoulder, so you need a Les Paul. I have an assortment of guitars, each with a distinctive sound. You use the tool you have to achieve the tone/sound that you want. I love my Tele, my two Strats, but my Humbucker guitars have their purpose as well.

[@jtgilman]

Love my strat, but stuck on an island, I want my Rick 360 deluxe.

[@StevenParente]

Great info from a pro! I have a Tele, PRS and Strat and I play the Strat about 80% of the time. I like the clarity of all strings (to my ear) and all the tones I can get. I've been working the volume and tone knobs a lot, especially after watching a few other of your videos. Question. My Strat is a 2012 US standard. In your opinion, would you upgrade the pickups? Could they sound better? Or should I leave it alone?

[@StevenParente]

I think I'm going to leave them alone and keep it stock. They do sound good as is. Thanks for getting back to me:-)

[@johnsaliba7191]

You did thank you how I understand my guitar . JBS

[@edwardshelley9879]

Marty you've always had me watching your videos your a great player my problem is long plus big fingers

[@ricksanchezito8972]

Through a humbucker in the bridge and the Strat is the only guitar you need

[@TheSupart91]

Im saving for a fender HSH or Fender Nashville best of both worlds

[@bolt4694]

I have a Tele 52 reissue, circa 2000. And a 1987 American Standard Strat. It's a toss up.

[@racinzebra95]

Did anyone else catch his George Jones moment

[@ianbruce9960]

Good stuff! Love my Hendrix Monterey Strat will never let it go.

[@davidnorton2275]

All good points......but I love my Teles.

[@nicedog1]

I want one! Luckily I’ve already got one.

[@annemiekelifferth4216]

It's so easy with acoustic guitars. I'll play nothing but my 80's Takamine till I die. But I started playing electric a while ago and I have a very nice Les Paul. I'm ery happy with it, but still, for some of my songs I haen't found the right sound yet. Maybe I should get a strat, too.

[@craigpetterson3962]

I thought you were going to slip into some 'Six String Seduction' towards the end. Great tips Eddie thanks. 🧢

[@michiv334]

I love my Strat for it's versatility and playability and I love my Les Paul for it's tone. I'm happy to own both. What you said is voice of wisdom :-)

[@stevegroves]

I have quite few guitars all different all have their niche, tried many many fenders with mixed opinion, own a jaguar love it for some stuff, own an LP and would never part with it, 3 weeks ago bought a cheap strat copy by Westwood, now maybe its had a change of pick ups (was owned by a semi pro apparently) but wow, put new strings on it, set the intonation and action and am blow away by this guitar! versatile oh yeh it cost me £40 I own guitars in the several hundred to over £2k and will ever part with this cheapy! never turn your nose up at a bargain occasionally it will surprise you and although its a copy I would put this guitar up against any genuine one and it would not be embarrassed. Yep strats are pretty good.

[@anna-mariadickmann7032]

Nice strat but I love my pacifica and I’d never give it away for it😅

[@josephgraf2167]

Can’t bond with a strat. Hate single coils and the neck carve. Gibson, Gretsch, PRS and Kiesel are my picks but I do have a Fender Jazz Bass. Different strokes.

[@davidrusnak3462]

That isn't a fender strategy, which manufacturer is that ... also. What do you think of HSS setup on strat?

[@gjy5150]

Great tones!

[@timellis7288]

That's some sweet sounds Eddie, but I have to ask what you're taking. If you're on a deserted island, where are you going to find your power source? Not much difference between a Les Paul and a Strat with no power, is there? ;)

[@molekyyli]

If I react to the question in the email, if I were allowed only one guitar, it wouldn't be a SSS Strat, sorry. Doesn't matter how versatile a guitar is if it doesn't fulfill what one wants from it. My choice for "only one guitar allowed" would be a HSH RG with a Floyd, a Tremol-No for the option of temporary hardtail/dive bomb only and an EVH D-Tuna for easy drop tuning. But this is just my choice.

[@thomasguitarman9025]

And then there s the Eric Johnson over top solo tone that almost sounds like another instrument altogether cant get that with any other

[@troybrensinger7873]

Needs myself a 24 fret Guitar.

[@bobbynash282]

No problem with a strat . I have a squire you know. But my heart is with a les paul. Bought 1 in 1980 for about 1000 on sale. To me its just that feel in my hand. Cant help myself.

[@salcasabianca]

Most engineers love strats

[@markworkman9223]

I like my first act

[@DidierBampiliMusicProduction]

Nice guitar 🎸

[@RichardMoore23]

love my Strat

[@johnmeli9478]

you didn't say we get an amp too ! I might take a Martin if I didn't have an amp.

[@Ian_a.k.a.theoldman66]

Since you're unlikely to have an electricity supply on a desert island wouldn't an acoustic guitar be your instrument of choice?

[@juana1483]

LP has its uses. Do does Strat. Having both is best. Not one guitar better than all the rest. But Martin is best acoustic. Lol

[@djbillyd9849]

Hendrix played a Strat. It was upside down, but it was a Strat. Every time I see guitar sets, I always look for the Strat's!

[@genew1567]

If your stuck on a desert Island where are you getting power ,I would have a acoustic of some kind

[@chrishudson4940]

Either way on an island you would need strings pretty quick lol

[@joem10652]

There is no Strat that is anywhere near as versatile as a semi hollow body. Choose your tool but mine would an ES 335 but if you choose a Gretsch ( not the 3/4 hollow body) or a Guild, an Epiphone Casino, I don't care. They can sound as solid as any solid body, just as bluesy as any guitar of your choice and yet go soft, jazzy even emulate a nice acoustic sound. You can even play it with no amp at all and it sounds decent and can be heard. Strat is a fine guitar and I am SG guy but no gd way does any solid body hold up to a semi hollow. So sorry. I am very much looking forward to a response from you if you read this stuff.

[@r1rego]

Well, on a desert island i dont want an electric guitar;D

[@ritablecha314]

My Dean Lavoce dors it all

[@HiroNguy]

Close. I prefer a Tele.

[@MrGratefulEd]

Just because a ratchet wrench is made to turn sockets, doesn't mean you can't drive a nail with it!......;)

[@stevenmcginnis2279]

You are talking about being stranded on a dessert island and end of time or something. The best guitar to have wouldn’t be any electric guitar. It would have to be acoustic or acoustic electric just in case you still had electricity. So if you wanted to have electricity then an acoustic electric.

[@jstarang1]

I always felt like the Les Paul was the most versatile guitar all around. I can always tell when I hear a strat. It's very distinctive. But the Les Paul can make a wider variety of sounds and tones imo. And imo and has way greater sustain. But those are the 2 guitars to rule all guitars

[@daveduffy2823]

If it doesn't have humbuckers, weigh 12 pounds and cost several thousand dollars, use the buzz words traditional, classic, historic and vintage, it's junk I say! BTW, the Tele does it all. It is the best ever made.

[@Firedancer100]

Ethereum 🎸

[@A.J.99]

Strat is the guitar I doesn't need. I can get clean single-coil sound from any guitar, but I can't get fat heavy overdriven humbucker sound from a Strat.

[@bikerjon8934]

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[@bikerjon8934]

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[@lawsonlawson9806]

Not!!!! I ll take my les paul anytime over that. I have both.