Killer Strat tone tips and monster playing from Dan Patlansky

[@miklu26]

I like the way he is. "In my opinion" and not saying how things are. Respect sir

[@svensvensson6705]

That's the most important thing in art

[@707king]

Came into comments to say how great this dude is.. see a bunch of comments bashing him for being an SRV copycat.. wow. Unbelievable how fast other musicians are to put someone down. He clearly draws a lot of influence from SRV.. loves the Strat.. and loves that tone. This is by far the closest to SRV’s tone I’ve ever heard on KZbin. If he’s playing on something that’s not a Dumble or Two Rock.. I say fuckin rock on brother. Strat sounds impeccable and playing is great.

[@ecmfreestyle]

Not bashing this guy but he's a good player nothing special tho..he's got that "Srv ish" type thing going on but he's missing the biggest key! It's in the hands! Check out Tommy Katona he's the closet we get to Stevie in this lifetime! This guy uses heavy strings and all the other Mumbo jumbo that comes along with the perception of Stevie's tone! You can use 9 gauge and get the same tone! I can go a lot more in depth but yea he's good but not the best tone trust that

[@Finniganmydog]

Guitar Nut that your body is a wonder land or whatever song sounds sounds nothing like SRV

[@nikos7ender]

This guy and Kenny Wayne Shepherd i think, are the closest to SRV's tone.

[@leftymadrid]

707king I totally agree!!! There are people who don't even play well at all, or professionally and dare to bash this guy. Well, "This dude" has done his personal, and professional homework, and understands "HIS" guitar, a Stratocaster, and knows exactly what sound he wants and desires out of it, therefore playing the way he plays. Let's face it, the guy is an awesome player. He feels it to the bone!!! And expresses himself with a strat. Also let us face another fact, there are people who are humbucking , Gibson LP lovers, and then there are the single coil, Stratocaster lovers. I respect both worlds, and detest folks who bash, put down Stratocasters, and people who play them just because THEY are not into that "Strat"world. It's a shame really. I knew some musicians in LA, Hollywood who just played The hunmbucking type guitars and when you pulled out a Stratocaster single coil, they would look at you like, "Your going to play that!! ", "it doesn't have enough balls to pull through" Well, I love the sound of a Gibson LP, but Fender Stratocasters do it for me, because I can play rock, pop, Jazz, and much more on my fender Stratocaster. And don't put anybody down for using a different set up!!!!! What is more important is the music you put out with that instrument. THAT'S where the balls come into play...

[@mark130471]

One of the first things he said... listened to SRV. Paid his respects right there. Good on him, rock on.

[@Dream-Academy]

Summary: The tips are tune to Eb with a heavier gauge string, treble bleed cap on vol pot, use vintage wound pickups for best and compensate with low output via either a clean boost or compensated amp settings, lower pickup height to reduce magnetic interference, Hendrix/Rory Gallagher hand wah effect neck pickup woman tone max treble roll off and flick 5 way switch back and forth from open bridge pickup to neck pu, Love what you do (he showed that even of he didn't say it :P ) Dan the Man seems like a charming fellow as well as an excellent player

[@deedevlin3934]

Stephen Fry oh I see you watched the video too

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

Stephen Fry yep

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

Dee Devlin 😂

[@michaelkelly3365]

Rory had a master tone control on his strat, but he got the same effect by swelling the tone control

[@surfmatze]

agree for most, but NOT on treble bleed - cause I love Fuzz with Strats and how it reacts on a (non-treble-bleed) volume pot :)

[@paddyoflaherty2519]

A tuned down strat played cleaned on the neck pickup is the sweetest tone ever.

[@eata55]

I just got a strat yesterday, played it at the store as it was in standard and had .10s on. Got home and couldn't feel it out right, turned to eb, magic!. Strings ever so slightly lighter, tone is fat, amazing how big little change makes.

[@jimkostan9932]

SRV stepped down & USED 11s gauge strings before he passed.. You don't need 13s to get a SRV sound.

[@GuyNarnarian]

@@jimkostan9932 When you are tuned down a half step 11s feel like 9s. 10s feel really, really light, almost hard not to bend them.

[@jimkostan9932]

@@GuyNarnarian yes they do, also bend bit better: about 10-15 yrs.ago I used 11s, dropped 1/2 step,for yrs. Only on my Strats,, just like u were saying they feel s bit slinkyer, EXPECIALLY when u got jumbo fret wire, Helps with bigger bends ala SRV .Trower drops a full step down. Higher action.

[@jimkostan9932]

ABSOLUTELY! EXPECIALLY when u got older even a reissue WOW, yep u always get compliments how good the Neck on my 62' sounds.its all original.I didn't want like a " Texas specials",,, .Nope....Not 4 me...:Agree with you,,,BEST SOUND IS Good neck pup.

[@francescolavilla271]

Criticizing a guitarist for sounding too like srv Is like criticizing a woman for looking too like angelina jolie...

[@yourhomeonmaui]

Now thats funny...hahaha!!!

[@zoranallen5205]

Mark Swarbrick relax dude lol

[@ashthegreat1]

... or like criticising a plagiarist for sounding like the person they are plagiarising...

[@user-pg1fe5cb5g]

@@ashthegreat1 *face palm* ....i could comment on why your anology makes no sense.... but im sure every single other guitarist here just saw it and rolled their eyes also

[@txspeck]

Winston Wolfe are you a downie? Sure seems like it.

[@andrereginato3538]

'Tone is everything' my friend...well said...comes from the pick, fingers, amp, guitar and heart. I met SRV back in 86...nice guy...was really passionate about his craft...even gave me a couple tips...played for me and told me that he listens to Jimi Hendrix every day and learns something from him everyday...he had strong hands and told me to try using the fat part of the pick and certainly believed in Eb tuning...never forget it...he must have been having a good day

[@gustavocoaching9614]

Wow! it sounds like you were SRV's hero man! well done!

[@andrereginato3869]

@@gustavocoaching9614 Really nice guy...its a shame he left us too early

[@Zocrates8]

I smells lies

[@kaic9712]

@@Zocrates8 no I don’t think so I’ve heard lots of stories of him doing similar stuff (like just being really nice) so I think that was just the type of person he was

[@AdolfFauci]

@@Zocrates8 my old boss was SRV's coke dealer back in the early 80's. He said Stevie was a nice guy and a good customer.

[@JadedDark]

As someone who is still very much a beginner I greatly appreciate his insight and style of playing. Everyone's some kind of expert in the comments section, but the fact that we all are watching says it all. Thanks for the content and I'm loving the tone!

[@soretuber847]

95% talking about negative comments 5% Actual negative comments

[@soretuber847]

@Odell Mateo I can totally imagine that people will take this as a negative comment too. The amount of criticism people can take now a days is minimal.

[@eleven9286]

Strange isn’t it

[@yourbeardispatchyaf]

@Odell Mateo 😅🤣😅🤣

[@frednoce3043]

I was today years old when I discovered that you could use your selector switch to produce a wah effect!! Incredible playing and thank you for imparting your knowledge!

[@Thestripper1]

Ah dude.. You have got a paint chip just above the pick guard there. I wouldn't worry too much though, some even say that it's something to strive for. One thing I can't understand though, are there people in the room that he is talking to or not?

[@mytubechannel17]

Lol 😂😂😂😂

[@ziggylayneable]

Yeah like that one wasn't done on purpose

[@stevesalisbury8206]

Definitely not natural wear.

[@albionseed4866]

My strat looks like that. It's where I hang my balls when I play. 🤠

[@ziggylayneable]

@@albionseed4866 when I sit down in a chair and play I just let my balls lay on the floor like they're supposed to cuz I'm an old man.

[@RhinoDog69]

i could hear this shit forever. this guy makes the Strat come alive. Spectacular sound

[@danitm777]

The wah-wah trick is just amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@ae3898]

Nice trick--worthy of Roy Buchanan, who doubtless would have figured it out--if he had played a strat (tele's tone control has the same effect on both pickups).

[@Gruhak]

Rory Gallagher did it all the time, especially live.

[@riffmeister76]

Daniel Trias or you could just use a wah pedal

[@Thirdgen83]

Good way to destroy a 5-way switch...

[@bluwng]

Thirdgen83 that's what a loser would say. Third generation you should named third rate

[@98JamesNixon]

Love this guys tone and playing. Shame guitar players are so toxic and rip into him in the comments. Bet the people writing those comments can barely string two notes together...

[@davemoore843]

I don't really care what people sound like. It is all about about getting out there, playing, making music and having a good time! All music is great no matter who is making it, and taking the time to share this stuff on the tube is noble.

[@vonholland64]

NXN Music probably don’t play at all

[@alejandrocisneros7442]

It's all those SRV dickriders! I mean we get it no one will sound like him. Just let the men play his strat.

[@DKprojects9]

I wouldn't even say its just guitar players or specific to this video, this is how KZbin/social media is in general. Everyone always looking to complain, judge, or hate on everything they see.

[@IMPULSOESTATICO]

It's not guitar players, it's the whole Internet troll culture. Guy killed it!

[@donharrold1375]

I’ve never found a Strat difficult to play. It’s a glorious instrument.

[@bean6366]

Strat is just a magic I can ripp every thing out with just a squier

[@jakeritchie3805]

Abso'freaking'lutley great comment

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

Like Slash, I couldn’t get them to sound right.

[@johnpearson4899]

@@robertwhitcomb6105 What most folks mean by hard to play or having to fight a strat is because the fretboard radii are so tight as compared to other guitars. 7.25 and 9.5 inch radii and the horrible compound radius Fender used/uses are the typical with a more rare 10 inch and now aways, on a very few special models (Boxer strat), a 12 inch radius. Other brands typically start around 12 inch and go as flat as 16 inch, like Ibanez. The flatter the radius, the easier it is to play. Especially fast. I do love strats. They are all I own but, I do wish they would flatten the necks out quit a bit.

[@TallSomeone]

Well, we can do what we want with that, too. I built a Warmoth-based Strat with their Superwide neck and the radius spec of my choice.

[@cuneytsonmez]

I feel like this guy is one my best discovers on youtube. He's passionate, talented and very sincere.

[@t-bone9295]

I totally agree, however u forget to mention.. This guy is so damn good, graceful with authority.

[@teaboyuk]

this guy is a great player. sad I missed him on his recent UK tour. his strat I think is a 62 or 63 and he's had it a long time. it actually survived the 2005 floods in new Orleans. he put it on top of the fridge freezer in the hope it would and it did , albeit it with slight mould in the case. love a battle scarred strat.

[@Marciocp2]

teaboyuk i think it's a slab board strat 61 or early 62

[@cgavin1]

Nobody leaves a 62 strat behind. I'd have to be on fire with Frank Bruno widening out my back passage to even consider it.

[@0TheDudeHAHAHA0]

Wes O'Neill the red Strat is the vintage one from the flood but he put its neck on this one (which is a custom shop) for some time (and I believe he may have retired it now)

[@jayjackson9014]

teaboyuk not this strat though. It's a red one. This is a reissue he found in a store I believe.

[@jimmyoleary8667]

Nice! A lot of great advice from a real player! I'm playing a 52 Tele to get that Albert Collins high in sound.Nevertheless your Strat sounds awesome and love the Licks! 😎

[@markusschamm1556]

Seen him live a couple of times. Playing over his own loops... He is an incredible guitarist.

[@manifestgtr]

The “strat fights back” thing is something I’ve always said to people (who then look at me like I’m a moron). But it’s true. A strat makes you play. It doesn’t let any bullshit through. If I’m playing a gig where I NEED to be spot on, I’ll play my paul reed smith for most of the night. But if I’m playing a gig where I wanna be more considerate or more intentional, I’ll play a strat. I also do most of my practicing on a strat. If you can make it sound good on a strat, you can play it...that much is for sure.

[@JohnnyTalleyMusic]

manifestgtr Very well said

[@thebossandthebeestonstreet9493]

I always find that a strat gives it up real easy. You want a fight, play a tele. 😂

[@Chilinoploppy]

I started on a Strat and it's what I play 98.9% of the time. I've never thought it was hard to play. Matter of fact I find it easier to play than all other guitars, except maybe a Tele.

[@christophersanders536]

Just ran across your video and I haven't finished watching it but i paused to chime in about what you say about the harmonics seeming richer in E flat. Maybe its the fact that 440hz is higher ,perhaps a half step higher than 432hz. Thoughts? Anyone

[@ryanjameshardy8370]

I think bad strats feel like you are fighting them. When you find one that feels right it feels good, not like you have to fight it. I dont mind that there are bad and good strats. You just gotta feel them out.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Got my first Strat in 1968 . I agree with everything this Gentleman said . I string my Strats with .011's , tune to Eb , use stock pickups set low on the body ( they just sound sweeter like that ) , I EQ my amp with more Bass than Treble , and play thru a Fender Vibrolux amp ( Fender guitars sound better always with Fender amps ) !! This Gentleman knows exactly what he is talking about !

[@jonnygaard3375]

That's beautiful man. Been playing a Strat for over 15 years and I never knew any of this! Especially love the wah wah trick using the pickup switch.

[@adamf.4823]

12:38 blew my mind

[@jdguitar1040]

Holy crap!@#$%$#@!!!!! That's no fuckin' joke, man. Damn...

[@damienr1076]

Alien wah 🤪🤪🤪

[@snaxandviolence]

Woahhj I've been playing 20 years and this is the first time I'm seeing this... Crazy

[@rigsby556]

been playing a strat for 21 years and when he busted that move I knew I have failed my instrument yet again. . . .

[@materialistadialectico4884]

Man, that's some innovative shit right there. It sounds like something Tom Morello would have done.

[@NYGiantsDiEhArD]

This video showcases the best sounding Stratocaster tone I've ever heard, dude. I'm in love with that - as you describe it - "jangly" tone that almost has that loose change sound on top of the note mixed with that funky Strat neck pickup tone every music fan knows. The only difference with yours is that you accentuate it even better. Yours sounds extra crispy and rusty... Dude I can think of 10 thousand words to describe that unique sound... crispy, rusty, raspy, metallic, jangly, greasy, sizzlin' steak... you name it. I don't care... I want my Strat to sound like that because it's awesome. TEACH ME...

[@gpanella]

Couldn't agree more. This is by far the best Strat video I've seen on KZbin. And believe me, I've seen a lot.

[@KingTabor]

See any of Eric Gales or Martin Landau video. ANY I mean

[@jayrobb9]

Martin Landau??? Oscar-winning actor AND StratoMaster?

[@ImMoonMan]

I’m sure at some point there were haters in these comments but I’ve been scrolling down to find all but a community who stands behind you brother! Keep strummin’!

[@elblopex]

the tone coming out of that strat is the sound ive been chasing my hole life

[@gocguitars]

People bash people just because they can. This guy, love him or hate him gives more information than other yt videos. This is the first time i heard about him and i am so glad i did.

[@pedrocardillo5916]

awesome tone, great playing and a really nice approach. i'm really thankful to have met Dan Patlansky, fantastic player and a generous man. keep rocking, mate!

[@seb2123]

Can’t believe im reading negative comments about the guy ... to all those so called experts/internet bashers show us your chops ! Where are your records ? Where are your videos ? Come on quit yapping and show us your stuff !!!

[@jmikaelsson78]

Watched this guy last night in Noordhoek, Cape Town. His touch, feel and tone just blew me away. An amazing player.

[@robhead22]

I’m floored by the virtuoso playing, quality of expertise, and generosity of this player’s video here. I was transfixed- learned a ton in minutes. I went to like the video which I rarely do - But had to for this. I was shocked to see dislikes? So I looked at the comment , planning on coming to his defense forcefully. But then saw so many others having the same reaction I had. Thank you! You’re a GREAT player And it’s an extremely inspiring educational video!!

[@Kr3wIpath606]

How come I've never heard of this guy?! This guys awesome I love his outlook on strats, I'm the same way. Great vid!

[@amazingme1408]

no one has heard of this guy

[@fossilmatic]

Amazing ME : I'd already heard of him. You, not so much.😉

[@brucearmstrong6838]

Ricky Weimann He is a South African musician. Very popular and well respected there.

[@samokeeffe6414]

I love him

[@programmedwrong3795]

Ricky Weimann I agree. Amazing player and a great way of looking at strats.I don't even have a strat and I watched the whole thing.

[@crowhaven200]

Best strat video on youtube. Lots of nice tips and proof what they can and should sound like. Great playing too.

[@lending99]

To all of the haters....bottom line: THIS GUY IS BETTER THAN YOU!

[@JRRoss-vx1ni]

Um, no. lol.

[@bodyblow]

@@JRRoss-vx1ni lets hear yours then lol

[@MyBodyWash]

J.R. Ross he is 100% better than u

[@JRRoss-vx1ni]

@@MyBodyWash U have no idea what I can do. I'm just not a fan of his anyway. There's nothing there that I can't do and I can play upside down even. Eruption upside down....kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5ymmHSPhZmVgK8

[@noahbergman7777]

@@JRRoss-vx1ni you bragging about playing eruption. I can already tell you suck

[@DougE.phresh]

lowering the pickups and soldering on my first volume kit was two mind blowing moments for me as a young lad

[@jefferyjoseph2870]

This guy has such an AMAZING Stratocaster tone! Seriously! And.....I hate it when people dog someone for sounding like someone else. We are all influenced by someone. I would love to have this guys chops and tone. And you can bet that I'm going to do some effort to copy him. I'm going to keep following this guy. Found some other youtube of his band. Really good stuff. Great voice too!

[@fabienares5577]

"You fight the strat, all nights!" Hell yeah man

[@geert5583]

I was watching this video. Enjoying the sounds, techniques, tricks, ... when my wife looked over my shoulder and said:"Waw... That's a nice chair!" 😅

[@TheFredster-dk1bi]

Geert Schurmans oh My, that is a nice chair tbh

[@kundziu6]

I totally get it. Married for 40 yrs.

[@BeefNEggs057]

A year late but that’s funny man!

[@skynyrdnemoy2418]

They don’t get it

[@tyshred9251]

Hahaha of course

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

One thing people should know about using .13's is they can seriously damage your Strat if you don't have it set up properly. The tension they cause is incredible. I learned that the hard way as a young kid trying to be the next SRV.

[@samlee2562]

DuckTalesWooHoo1987 what happened....?! 😬

[@QuikdethDeviantart]

Sam Lee I would guess the neck torqued and bowed...generally that happens before any other part fails, and since everything is adjustable, a quarter turn or two in the right direction on the truss rod will fix it (unless you let it get too warped or it twists). You would also want to check out the spring situation in the rear cavity... with such heavy strings you may want an extra spring or two, or at least a bit of adjustment with a screwdriver to account for the extra tension. It's really more subtle than the commenter said, all strings exert a large amount of tension (more for heavier strings, but it's not crazy) and guitars are designed to take it. But it is certainly wise to do a fresh setup when changing string gauges, or you will find tuning issues plaguing you at the least and at the worst you may irreparably damage your nice guitar...

[@anxiousmindmusic]

DuckTalesWooHoo1987 definitely not true. All electrics were strung heavy with wound 3rds at first

[@allstopblue5717]

Seriously damage your guitar? Wtf are you talking about. It’s not so wacky crazy out of this world to use heavy strings on a guitar. You will not cause serious damage whatsoever.

[@kyle8442]

Using heavy gauges, SRV also had a 4th spring on the temolo. A good setup would be needed if switching from light to heavy, or vice versa when you realize you're working harder than you need to.

[@joerychlik2052]

I played with pick up height adjustments also to get a better tone on my Less Paul. I prefer lower as well. Further from the string allows the true undistorted voice of the string to come through. He explained it in the video as allowing the string to properly oscillate uninterrupted by the magnets in the pickups so he is right on the money about that! He is extremely knowledgeable on many levels! Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir!

[@alanscott1738]

Ok so my 2 cents is ... First time iv ever heard him I love his tone and playing along with his love , passion and study of the history of guitars and their playing. I'm off to find a video of his live stuff . Thank you for making this video!

[@nacho09hendrix]

Dude KILLED ME with the wah wah trick haha!. Didn´t expect that. Amazing player.

[@alonzomart7873]

About 99 percent of the musicians I met while Playing I a band are haters of other musicians, and that’s the truth I like to talk and watch other musician who are better then me, and see what I can learn from their playing level. That’s just me.

[@alonzomart7873]

ozzie houser I agree with u 100%, the funny thing is, when I went to play for my church, I got the same attitude as when I played in the local clubs, I could not believe it, the church is supposed to be a team, one body, build up each other, encourage each other, but again they had two guitar players who gave me their bad attitude.

[@markedwards7721]

@ozzie houser That's a great observation! Really really great one! I wonder if that applies to president Trump!

[@omarcapaso7156]

Mark Edwards Nope

[@omarcapaso7156]

Mark Edwards why would I be jealous for not being an ignorant

[@aaronbrown0417]

That's cause musicians have insecure egos

[@GS-uy4xo]

Thanks for sharing some great tone tips and killer examples of how you incorporate them into your playing , very much appreciated!

[@Zif-the-Old-Herring]

One's dedication and cahones have paid off mightily here. Many, many years ago, my Muse led me to a British fella and a bunch of assorted love songs. The guitar's voice and the phrasing we hear, scoops us up never lets go.

[@michaeljamieson3582]

This is probably one of the coolest guitar interviews I've ever seen, I just lowered my pickups....definitely noticed the sustain increase.

[@jeffprice1003]

Excellent playing, Dan. Love the SRV tone. Some very good insights about the Strat. I've been tuning down a half or whole step on all my guitars (acoustics, especially). This guy is taking the time to speak from the heart about his experiences with the instrument in a way that is both interesting and informative. How in the world can anyone have a problem with that? I'd really love to see a video by one of the idiots who trashed this guy. They must just be astonishing guitar players. Seriously, if one of you trash-talkers made a guitar video that you think is so much better, why don't you just attach a link right here?

[@davidwright9550]

Dan thanks for the great video, and for sharing some of your awesome tone ideas. I love what you're doing around the 12:30 mark with the pickup selector switch. I hate to say I've never seen that, or tried it even after playing for over 40 years. I will now. Keep making us these informative videos, and by the way I love your playing.

[@programmedwrong3795]

Damn, that guitar sounds amazing! And holy shit that wah effect on the strat was bad ass! Never seen that before.

[@postlove4679]

Mad Minute You HAVE heard the pickup selector wah, you just didn't know it. Hendrix uses it in some parts on Voodoo Chile (beginning of the solo on the long 2nd fret bend).

[@programmedwrong3795]

postlove Damn, i guess you're right.

[@Nightingale1887]

postlove and SRV live at Austin City Limits

[@Kneith]

Meh.. He's made everything to make it sound as trebly as possible, sounds like shit with too much treble imho. I mean come on, it's still a strat, it's gonna be trebly.. the wha trick is cool tho :)

[@StudioChimps]

Thank gawd for the fretwire comment! I been years going nuts with my hands saying I can only really play guitars with large fretwire. Otherwise I fret with missing notes on chords and trust me I’ve sat and moved my hands to all locations. On my strat I cant even feel the strings the fret wire is so low. Probably why I love Ibanez RGs. Soon as the fret wire is larger all my problems go away, especially fretting chords and bending. I came here as a last resort to get my strat to play and sound good. Thanks for the advice 😁👍🥂✌️

[@kbamberger3961]

Stumbled onto this since it was suggested after watching some other video. That neck/mid tone down, bridge tone up wah technique....you just taught and old dog a new trick. Thank you.

[@mikeymojo8299]

that sounds deliciously warm, fantastic tone. well done Dan 🎸👍🏼

[@bobubastardbbqandmetal9908]

If Gretta Van Fleet can rip off led Zeppelin and not even acknowledge them as an influence, at least this dude amongst many others are giving SRV props...I love SRV style strat tone no matter who's playing it..Stevie didn't invent it either, if he was here he would tell you the same. Its not Stevie, Jimi, Ritchie, Eric, etc...Its a Strat, and it begs to be played and abused like that.

[@user-qx5yx8vg6m]

But everyone critisizes gvf for ripping off led zep... And it's not just the tone, it's the worn out sunburst strat, the huge frets, the massive strings and tuning down a half step. He's not just taking inspiration from srv he's being a copycat. God knows there are too many. As the saying goes Be yourself because every one else is taken up

[@user-qx5yx8vg6m]

@Guitar Dudeo damn right stevie is a jimi rip off! That is another I thing I don't understand with today's players, they think the blues originated with stevie, when really all he did was play classic blues riffs invented by bb king, buddy guy, jimi hendrix etc. The most unique things about stevie is his fret and string size. Even 'his' signature beat up strat look he stole from rory gallagher!

[@pramesh.gurung]

p you forgot his greatest influence.. Albert king.

[@markedwards7721]

What about the recent videos that say that thinner strings actually sound better because they give you a better EQ sound (like Billy Gibbons ad these guys are playing .007's and stuff like that). Me I just buy 0.010's in bulk, I'm tired of playing the game. I Iike 10's so I can just put them on any guitar and still tune any guitar any which way, and I not going to pull the strings out of tune. Plus I could't eve play a Floyd Rose at all without 10's.

[@user-qx5yx8vg6m]

@@markedwards7721 I like thinner strings better too. I hate playing with heavy strings unless they're down tuned,, and when they're down tuned I hate the sound lol...

[@stevelundgren2938]

Thanks, Dan and The Guitar Magazine. Awesome presentation. For that you get a subscription from me. Great advice on all levels. I've never seen the pickup selector wah-wah thing before. lol What you are saying about lowering the pickups makes total sense too. And like you, I'm enjoying the hot pickups less and less. I do like humbuckers on a Strat though. I only have one of my four Strats left with standard single coils on it. Been experimenting with lots of different pup combinations. Two humbuckers, P-90/single/Humbucker, Hot Rails. All fun, but nothing seems to beat that vintage "under wound" bell-like tone. Prefer analog pedals too. And way less "syrupy" processing. I want my guitar to sound like a guitar.

[@charlescampbell5894]

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[@stevelundgren2938]

Right. No one will care what you have to say when you are my age. Enjoy.

[@buddyollie7400]

FunkyDrummer LoL 😀

[@noiseinthebasement8139]

Loved the wah trick with the pickup selector and tone control. Genius!

[@foskco87]

The thing that is so amazing to me about the Strat, is that Leo Fender really did nail it right out of the gate. It was basically perfect in every way. I mean look at a 2020 strat and a 1954 strat, they are essentially the same, atleast at their core. Its design is truly timeless. It looks as good and as modern today as it did 60 years ago. Even the Les Paul took a good 5 years or so before they really dialled in the design. Thats actually something that seems to be unique about guitars... The technology advanced instantaneously all at once... but since then has hardly changed at all. An Electric guitar today is essentially the same as an electric guitar 60+ years ago right down to the appearance. I wonder if Fender or Gibson had any idea that 70 years into the future people would still be lining up at music stores buying those exact same guitars.

[@ardiris2715]

90% of his tone is in his right hand, and he says nothing about it. That's not just practice, thst's practicing the right thing from the start.

[@joeinterrante7873]

Actually he did

¨I think 70% of tone is in the hands¨

[@JayM-wj3qn]

I think 89% of tone is in the hands

[@legalize.brokkoli]

@@JayM-wj3qn Nah, it's actually 71,2%.

[@chucknorrists9522]

69% of the time it come 100% from his hands.

[@jeffallan3761]

Can't stand treble retention circuits. As above, his tone gets thin as he rolls down.On a normal strat circuit, the sound will warm up a bit as you have less gain, as you turn up, there's more gain and you want a bit more highs to keep clarity. Leo got it just right, imo.

[@iggyward]

A treble retention circuit needs to be VERY carefully calibrated,- the resistor and the capacitor values, to get a setup that suits a player, I put together a little rig where I can test out different values to get it just right, makes a great improvement IMHO.

[@johnbrasher1495]

This is the ultimate, coolest name for a guitar channel, no argument even possible; had to subscribe. Regarding string gauge, see Rick Beato's great vid from early 2020. The notion that thicker strings yield thicker, fatter tone is just another guitara myth.

[@Stereostupid]

Bigger strings hold a bit more bass low end so they are indeed a sound changer I don't know to what level to the common ear probably not going to hear much but you can definitely tell a tone difference between 8s and 13 on a strat at least a little come on that's ridiculous why does a bass sound like a guitar or do the strings matter?

[@salzulli6290]

@@Stereostupid If you're using lower tunings, a heavier guage string will have more tension to match the same pitch, which is why it's difficult to tune your guitar real low with 8s

[@joeltunnah]

It’s not a myth, sorry. The Rick Beato video was retarded.

[@dougheperi5801]

To me... this guys knowledge of the Strat is awesome, and to me... he's a really great player, I love what he's doing, and to me... what a great sound, tone, and everything. Very very cool playing, well done dude.

[@leovfl]

The tip to low the pickups have made a total difference on the sound of my strat, huge thanks, the difference was brutal

[@mwelsh2]

Super fast hybrid picking. Takes the SRV tone and style to a different level. Who cares about being influenced by someone else's tone? Steveie sounded like his heroes too. Dan sounds like Dan to me. Its not just about SRV in my opinion. Quit hating if you can. Its just a bad habit.

[@kojaniszewski]

I've seen Dan supporting Joe Satriani 2 years ago in Warsaw. Dude's incredible.

[@MoonWalkerTexsRanger]

same, I saw him in Lausanne in 1st part of J.S. I was like ''wow this dude can play''

[@zelon1983]

I find the 'half step down' trick very useful on teles too

[@programmedwrong3795]

zelon1983 I have a jag and do the same.

[@agtronic]

It sounds great on any low output guitar I find.

[@PIlotrcm]

zelon1983 I think it deals with string tension. One of the reasons Les Paul's were so popular is their ease of playability. The strings bend easier for a string tuned to pitch compared to the same gauge of string tuned to pitch on a fender. Since the scale length of the string is slightly longer on a fender, the string has to increase its tension in order to raise its pitch to the same of a Gibson's. Result is more string tension and tougher strings to bend but you can buy custom necks that have a shorter scale to them.

[@taylordiclemente5163]

It forces the rest of the band to tune down, unless you relearn the neck. just use thinner strings and tune standard.

[@AgtronicMotorsport]

Well, you don't really need to relearn the neck, just play one fret up. Many times when I jam with others the band hasn't the slightest clue that I'm tuned a half step down.

[@BobbySpiessVienna]

Duuude: That blew my mind! Just got my first Strat (after many years of humbuckers), and found these tips just true legacy of usefull knowledge. Thanx a lot 🖤

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

Sure wish I could be accused of sounding "too much like Stevie Ray" Your guitar is set up exactly as my own including the treble bleed,, low pickup settings etc. but none of this is a secret. I learned most of this from the internet years ago and I thank those that helped us all to learn these gem like parts to great tone. High action and fat strings help to enable that jangly feeling that guys like Stevie Ray loved and were compelled by. Strats are magical and this guy has figured it out. Great video. I'm subscribed and am looking forward to seeing more..... Thanks.

[@keithbryant4193]

I was trying to think of a response that would have qualified me as being an astute aficionado of succinct enlightenment but I humbly defer my subjective appraisement, momentarily. to say; You are a refreshing voice to those. as I am, who are lacking the talent but nonetheless continue to find that moment, that instant when you hit that right note, that right lick just like you heard it when you were a kid. I love the Strat. I love the Les Paul. Icons both now and forever. I'm worn out chasing the subtleties of the guitar. I suppose I've gone around my ass to get to my elbow when all I wanted to say was, thank you for this post.

[@chriscolabella880]

Love my strat. Will always be my #1. When I play my LP I'm aware I'm playing a great guitar. When I'm playing my strat I don't even think about the guitar, it's just part of my arm. LPs are great but anyone can make one sound good.

[@kcampbell4098]

I went to lights, and a buffer into a class A Orange rocker 30 and they sing longer without the muscle. try.009 and play with precision and you will step up, and your sound will improve without the fight. it starts wanting to play with you..... oB

[@jackthehatphoto]

I’ve played a Strat for over 25 years but I have still learned an incredible amount from this one video. Dan is the Man!

[@paulsayce1432]

Saw Dan in Cardiff supporting Joe Satriani a few years ago and thought he was incredible. Id never heard of him before that . Then again in Cardiff last year, which was actually on my 50th birthday. Even better that night. Was lucky to meet him afterwards and get a t-shirt signed, with Happy 50th on it!. Now looking forward to seeing him perform again next week, in ..........Cardiff, that's right! His albums really don't do him justice, cos his live performances are awesome. This video really shows his passion for playing guitar. Go see him when you can!!

[@ForViewingOnly]

Cool video, this guy definitely knows what he's talking about. My big difficulty with the Strat is the position of the volume knob, especially if I want to palm-mute higher strings... I just keep knocking it and dropping the volume. I also occasionally knock the pickup selector switch when playing funk rhythm. I've only got into Strats in recent years so I'm having to change my technique. But tone-wise, the Strat is unparalleled.

[@MrCleitus]

Get a pickguard without the holes, then you decide where they go.

[@ForViewingOnly]

That's actually a really great suggestion. I was thinking of removing the volume, and going for a dual stacked volume/tone knob, but starting from scratch with a blank pickguard is by far the best idea. Thanks.

[@MrCleitus]

ForViewingOnly Go to Warmoth.com , you can order custom pickguards, this is where I ordered mine.

[@antoniosgobio4190]

If u don't wanna get a new pickguard, you can try to put some sponge under the knob, it will require more strength to move it unintentionally , there are some video about this =)

[@mikes062]

I have the exact same problem! I like strats but always turn them down, drives me crazy! I can't help it, I just like playing close to the bridge, works better on my LP and tele for what I want I think. Someday I'll learn how to play a strat right! lol 😂

[@jameskrys5286]

If I were you I'd stay out of helicopters.

[@raypolakovic1290]

Ouch!

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

And can't even say "too early"...that was actually quite good :D

[@MarsLonsen]

R.I.P SrV

[@thorndog100]

and away from Eric Clapton too.

[@icedragonlm]

mike mac donald twas a joke my dude

[@fernandobarahona9683]

"If playability is right, your tone is gonna be right" Totally agree with that part, we play what we feel, if we play through a bad gear, bad setted guitar, we will not want to sound good, otherwise, if we feel comfortable with our guitar, so we'll feel more kind of "inspired" to sound better-

[@danc3746]

I agree 100%, a Strat can be the most difficult to play, but when you nail it like you do, its the sweetest tone available. That wah effect trick is awesome.

[@MichaelBrown-ny3et]

Those were some serious licks you were laying down there. Sounds great. I remember going from a Stratocaster to a Paul Reed Smith custom 24 and was blown away at how much quicker my speed was instantly. I wasn’t expecting it but immediately I noticed a difference. They both are great guitars. You’re guitar has a meow to it. Pretty cool. Even with the switch in the 4th position it’s as bright and clean as most other Stratocaster would be in the first position.

[@letzrok1016]

I’ve always said that playing vintage sized frets feels like driving with the emergency brake on or walking through mud. It’s crazy that some of my favorite guitarist play 7.25 radius necks with small frets. Like geez! Making us all look like sissies.

[@bigredracingteam9642]

I feel exactly the opposite. Maybe your frets were worn out? The jumbo frets feels like speed-bumps when doing slides, to me. Only problem with the vintage gauge is that they wear out quickly. The American Pro Strat has so called narrow-tall frets, which is a great compromise for me.

[@letzrok1016]

BigRedRacingteam - it’s crazy because I thought the same thing. I thought for sure that I would like vintage size frets but the meat of my finger kept dragging on the wood of the fretboard and I couldn’t get over it. But those vintage tall frets that they are using now are a great compromise for sure 👍

[@jakedecrem2386]

Fantastick, I'm a newbie in this field completely and I have full respect for the creativity you have implemented to your guitar and playing style I take my hat off to you sir, and to all you guitarist out there who hate. That shows you have no passion for music and where passion is concerned someone who loves music will do whatever it is to create there dream sound weather people like it or not. It makes me upset to hear fellow musicians hate. Very disappointed, you should be ashamed and stop being jealous be inspired.

[@JohnnysaidWhat]

Dan Patlansky is an amazing guitar player. Also: Dan Patlansky is the person who says tah-mah-toe.

[@extremauncion001]

Tie my toe? Why would he say that?

[@ianmiles2505]

@@extremauncion001 tomato fool. Its how he says it.

[@extremauncion001]

@@ianmiles2505 how cute are you :D

[@13thRaven]

You're a hell of a player my friend, really like your tone. Thanks for the tips

[@iaj7517]

Hey Dan. I commend you for a job well done with this video. Please do not pay any attention to the hater comments. You have a great tone and killer chops. Thank you for taking the time to share!

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

After reading some of the comments in here I just felt compelled to say "What the f&#k are you doing here then?". I mean if you hate his style and SRV and strats and everything else about people who play like this then how did you get here and why did you not only stay to watch this but then continued on to write a bitchy comment about it? Just because you have a right to do something and can doesn't mean you should. Seriously, why, what's the point? I would just go watch something else that I enjoy. You can reply if you like but I won't bother responding, just so you know, because I will be doing something else more productive and enjoyable than that.

[@kikalunas7449]

WhoWouldWantThisName - well said and totally agree, these people must have black clouds over their heads with all these negative vibes they carry.

[@kikalunas7449]

Ed Berger - no, sure reads like you are though

[@Chris.Biard42]

Only jaleous people that have fun always destroying work of others...may be they are somehow sexualy frustrated or so ..and unhappy with their wifes or life...they need to always put down others to feel better...this guy is amazing think twice guys before writting bullshit comments...and if you can do better share with us your videos so that it will be our turn to laugh at you 😂...well done with this video I'm absoluetly fan!

[@JadedDark]

Well said. Jealousy sums it all up. I greatly appreciated this video. As a beginner, I'm always looking into the different play styles and setups various guitarists have. If I'm not vibing with what I'm watching... then I move on to the next one.

[@marin4311]

In the comments, I didn't find a single one criticizing this guy. Aren't you a bit paranoid?

[@rickmoore7501]

great stuff,thanks,i only wish you said what amp and pedals he was using.

[@rickmoore7501]

thanks for the answer.

[@JohnDoe-fv3vs]

prob stuff i cant afford

[@johngannon9954]

14:17 Dr. Z EZG-50 is his amp of choice... FYI

[@rickmoore7501]

thanks John

[@jsdhesmith2011]

Best damn guitar ever made.

[@eladcasspy9466]

You mean guitarist

[@mike70s]

One of my favourite repeat video to watch. His tone and playing,awesome.

[@innermate777]

Stratocaster ❤ I still remember when I walked into the guitar store for the first time as a kid Stratocaster is the first guitar that caught my attention and shine out of all guitars and it always been my favorite guitar ever since then.

[@ghadymrad]

Right?

[@cpk313]

Right

[@K.Dor.888]

How does every one feel about staggered pole pieces vs. Flat poles on their pick ups.... I'm curious.

[@ut58]

Staggered

[@adamtick]

The eternal question! Staggered “for me” sound a little off on the modern radius guitar, but off in a good way. Adds a little skank

[@aaronbrown0417]

I prefer staggered

[@Dad-Gad]

FOR ME , I've had flat and staggered , FOR ME I found it a bit duller with flat pole pieces .

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

Flat pole pieces in the bridge, staggered in the middle and the neck. Pickups sounding "uneven" is no longer a problem if you use a compressor, overdrive or both.

[@claudiop.8639]

What about bridge? Floating or fixed?

[@ruandre5619]

Fixed

[@joelharding1586]

That tone wah-wah technique is insane! Outstanding man, and totally killer tone, playing, all of it. 🤘

[@Vlogimo]

Yeah Yeah, flying the flag high for South Africa 🇿🇦 saw you play at Kirstenbosch once, was addicted to your unique style of playing ever since, huge fan!

[@jonbarwick5946]

So glad he restrained himself from saying “Dr. Zed”

[@rickroche8860]

I go with Dunlop #6100 fret wire on my guitars. Don't squeeze too hard, and chords sound in tune. Keep the bass side of the pickups further away from the strings than the treble side. Now, develop your own style! Personally, I like playing with a groove, not mindless licks goin nowhere. Keep up the good work!

[@rickroche8860]

After playing a Fender with 6100 at a recent NAMM, decided to risk trying that style on a personal guitar, with great success, .010 strings and country/jazz pickin works well. I listen to guitars without plugging them into amps first, for their natural tone. Some woods seem to work well, others not so much. Thanks for replying.

[@rickroche8860]

@@LastDays7 I can tell, by listening to an electric guitar without plugging it into an amp, whether it's a "keeper" or not. Resonant frequencies sometimes detract from a good solid tone. Try it!

[@StratMatt777]

Even if you do hate how this guy plays, there really is no valid reason to bash him for playing how he likes to play. The only explanation is that you bitches are jealous that there ARE people who like how he plays. Or maybe you just have low self-esteem that drives you to shit on others (especially those who are successful like you aren't). And no, I'm not a fanboy- I've never heard of this guy in my life.

[@keyshawest8704]

StratMatt777 so true lol. I bet half of them dont even play and the other half are just jealous asf

[@GDawg2K2]

One of the most informative pieces I've seen re Strats.. And some of the best Strat tone I've heard! The percussive chimes he gets is awesome! As a recording engineer I'm not quite sure where that's coming from. He's picking up by the neck pup yet there's still a hard attack that the Amp is producing cleanly. Must have TONS of headroom.. Great Video!

[@jimmyholloway8527]

Dude! i love that "Wah" effect with the pickup selector. VERY cool. Looks like it will take a deal of practice to pull off.

[@dvo1245]

Or u could just use an actual wah pedal!?!?!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

This video should be called "how to dial up a Stevie Ray tone" instead of Strat in general. Nile Rogers didn't tune a half step down, played funk, and got a totally different sound. Maybe a series of these videos would be better than just one in general because the topic is so big. Great stuff regardless, thanks!

[@AdaptivePhenix]

Thanks for recognising NR, "sometimes it's the notes that you _don't_ play" So true and has changed my approach 👍

[@alanscott1738]

I think you miss the point here about how once you understand the gear and instrument and different players equally understand that, it is all in the hands of an inspired to play person has. Same thing with all art... Painting and photography are great examples.

[@raygetoutdoors6151]

Nothing like the QUACK of the Strat... You got it right. . . You play a strat..... LesPaul plays you...no comparison ...

[@chriscolabella880]

Spot on. I'm lucky enough to have both. When I play my LP I know I'm playing a great guitar. When I'm playing my strati don't even think about the guitar, it's just party of my arm. LPs are great but anyone can make one sound good.

[@justinfbabay]

Love my LP though. But at the end of the day ya cant make it quack!!

[@GB-333]

Exactly

[@steviesynapse]

How many guitar players does it take to change a light bulb? The answer of course is 2. One to change the light bulb and the other to stand alongside watching to say hmmm, yeah but I could have done it better! For me Dan Patlansky is a great player with a great tone, for others he might not be. That's down to personal taste because people think about and feel music differently, quite why that seems to worry and frighten some people enough for them to troll you tube with lots of vitriolic negativity about other players to make themselves feel better is beyond me - go practice some more instead and post your videos, you'll probably feel better about yourself. Why have lots of people not heard of Dan Patlansky, probably because he hasn't written any songs that connect with a wider audience. Same as Philip Sayce, Aynsley Lister, Scott Henderson etc etc all of who (in my opinion) are awesome players but who's songwriting is interesting to some of the public like guitar players but not to a wider public audience. At the end of the day it's usually about 'the song'. In the 80's Stevie Ray Vaughan was tagged as a Hendrix clone, difference was SRV wrote original songs that connected and appealed to a much wider audience, and therefore posthumously SRV is considered by many to be King, which in my opinion he is!

[@JS-rp7qb]

How many guitar players does it take? 1000. The first is SRV and the other 999 to copy him. Dead on about good, original songs. He’s a great player, but I listened to a few of his albums yesterday and couldn’t really get into any of them. Mayer was the king of figuring this out. No point being a great player if no one listens. Draw them in with good, catchy songs and they’ll stick around for the crazy guitar shit afterwards.

[@wms7004]

Holy crap worse joke ever lol. So horrrrible its funny!!

[@muhammadsulthoanuddinakbar2055]

His tone and playing is suitable with this video title. One of the best guitarists in the world ! Deserves more recognition for him!

[@tonygodwinjr7390]

Glad you made this video because that tone is the reason why I've always been a fender lover but could never imitate it. Amazing video.