Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat vs Strat...

[@longandmcquade]

Can you hear the difference? 👂🎸🤔 kzbin.info-6G7SASFGqA

[@alexkryszkiewicz980]

Definitely. The pine body sounds most punchy to my ears with the rosewood sounding more mellow and warm and the other one is in between. I am obsessed with owning the Lake Placid blue with rosewood neck since I discovered it online, but I'll have to keep saving and hope one is still around by the time I can afford it. Been on a 2001 Mexican HSS 'Fat Strat' for most of my playing life, but am mainly an acoustic player so that's been totally sufficient for my needs.

[@williamcampbell163]

No

[@ElmoBHD]

Between in tune and out of tune. 100%

[@jackmchammocklashing224]

I must be deaf, I have the 40th anniversary and I still can not hear any difference between 1/2/3/4/5 sw position :-(

[@longandmcquade]

@@jackmchammocklashing224 That's very strange, there should be an obvious tone difference between different pickup positions. We'd suspect there's something amiss with the wiring. Test the pickups/selector. Get a screwdriver or something metallic, plug the guitar into an amp, and tap the pole pieces with the screwdriver on each pickup as you flip the pickup selector. Make sure that each position on the switch correctly corresponds to the right pickup(s).

[@siegmac3267]

This video did not help me at all. I now wanted all of them.

[@openwingchun]

Vintera II 70s my fav strat

[@TheRealxVincent]

You can just get a player series and modify it to your liking for a fraction of the cost of a USA model. I got mine for $250 at a pawn shop. Also seen ads on Facebook marketplace around $350. Couple hundred for mods and you're good to go. Only reason to get a USA model is if you want to avoid the used market and want real rosewood, but tripling the price isn't really worth it imo

[@arturohernandez3324]

😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍

[@GonFreeccs123]

What a video, entirely comprehensive guide to everything Strat in the modern age! I myself chose an aerodyne special series strat as my entry point to fender and I can't say enough good things about it!

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

I remember a time when they couldn't give those guitars away. I guess they were too Japanese for north American markets. Today, they are as rare as hen's teeth.

[@rondipierro8677]

Most thorough and comprehensive guide of strats I've ever seen nice job

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks very much!!

[@stratolestele7611]

I've got Strats practically falling from the ceiling! 😂 Started with a new American Standard in '91, and my most recent is a Pro II, and then practically everything in-between! I remember getting my 3rd or 4th one was my '98 Deluxe. Man! What a great Strat it remains to this day I moved the VN pickups and entire to a great 90s MIJ 50s RI Foto Flame (anyone remember those?) and put Fralin "Woodstock '69" pickups and new electronics into it. Another fun mod was to take advantage of the swimming pool route in my '91 and put triple p90s in it. Sounds unlike any other, but still has that Strat essence.

[@julienbernard03]

Great video ! Thank you . And thank for your way of speaking, very understandable for a French person!😊

[@longandmcquade]

Merci Julien! 😃

[@paragatidas]

To choose between the Stratocaster's, on Fender site was questionnaire to help, and suggest which one guitar is the best for you. It was about time of corona lock down, I fulfilled that very carefully in all details, with exactly my personal preferences to choose some of vintage Strat with one piece maple neck appropriate to me - from whole Fender production. To believe or not, the result I got was exactly - Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Stratocaster Maple Neck 2TS (two tobacco sunburst), which continuously get good reviews from all sides I noticed. I ordered that guitar from a local dealer shop because there was not in stock. But when appeared, unfortunately because of corona restrictions the seller was so feared and nervous I could not even to try much the guitar (he gave me 5 minutes), then I gave up although started to like it. The neck was gorgeous, slim, gloss finished without stupid satin "fast" back (usual not only for Squier). Just a few days ago I ordered it again, but the difference between newer and older version will be about something cheaper Pine instead standard Alder body - bad, but I will see when the guitar will appear. Difference between that Classic Vibe Strat, and vintage USA genuine's is about polyurethane instead nitro finish, also the pickups including practically the same all Player (Mexican) series - I will change for sure, then will make fine guitar setup including fret's leveling, and hope for the best. After all of that, it seems only another way for me is to order from much more expensive Custom Shop department ...

[@WoodyBlueberry]

Got a Strat Aerodyne special in chocolate burst, and I just love it ! I now just ordered the Mike McCready signature.

[@pierre-olivierturmel1705]

Champagne Supernova on the Custom Shop Strat, nice combination! Mine is an Olympic white 2010 Road Worn, the first year of the model and loved it. I got fixed up like 2 years ago at the store In Laval and it played very well since! The Vintera II models seems well and will check it in a future visit. 😎

[@bumblefritz]

The Road Worn are fantastic. My main Strat is a RW 50's from 2017. Incredible instrument!

[@StealthParrot]

I have a 2010 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster SSS in Tungsten. Bought it new at Long & McQuade and still love it .. fantastic guitar! I love these comparison series videos, they're great. Thank you.

[@gaw9419]

This was great! Thanks much for this.

[@drzainnas]

Thank you what a great video 👏👍

[@chris99171]

The title of the video alone deserves a like 👍🏻

[@longandmcquade]

Hahah thanks Chris. Keep an eye out for Tele vs Tele vs Tele coming soon! 😜

[@Richard_Lush]

I really dig my Fender CS 56 Strat it’s a not too heavy relic but the worn neck is perfect.

[@tenebroruncr4374]

You didn't talk about the AM Performer model pickups, which are the Yosemite.I have the honey model and I previously had the AM Pro II and ended up selling it to keep the Performer.The finest neck and everything else made me stay with this model.

[@raglanroadworks]

Love my '93 American Standard. But I also love my (heavily upgraded) '94 Korean Squier :) Strats rule 🤘

[@shquankinket8068]

I’ve always had a problem with people calling the Strat the most ergonomic guitar. There’s a few gripes I have with its design that are likely due to poor technique user error whatever. The number one thing is pro and a con I wish the volume knob was just a little further from the bridge, not tele space between but enough to where when I’m palm muting I’m not accidentally messing with my volume but that also make swells a littler harder to pull off. Also there’s been many innovations in ergonomics like the strandberg, that body like it or not is hands down the most versatile body for a guitar I’ve ever used. High fret access while good on a Strat is out matched by guitars with deep cutaways or just clean neck joints. Don’t get me wrong it’s a very good body and especially for how early on in the electric guitars life that it was invented but there’s definitely better.

[@paulsmith6381]

Excellent program!

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks Paul!

[@manuelvallejo440]

Definetely the most Remarkable sound difference in the mexican line is the Vintera! They really step up between player and player plus. More traditional sound especially in the clean tones . definetely I will get one of those someday

[@CraigFlowersMusic]

Just to let you know, don’t yell at me, that this is only the second video of yours I’ve seen, yet both videos have had issues with guitar tuning. It may not hurt your ears right now, but if you take the time to be more picky about tuning, eventually your ear will train itself to hate the sound of an out-of-tune guitar, and then you will understand why it is compulsory to tune that guitar before you record, always.

[@kelroundell6304]

Great video!!

[@djizzah]

This fellow is extremely watchable precise clear information told accurately, not a virtuoso player but an excellent demonstration

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks very much! 😁

[@dmac3316]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks!

[@jessebarrera159]

Great video, most non musicians can tell a difference, but tone is in the guitarist and the same guitar will sound different in different guitarist.

[@danielcavazos5009]

I think you mentioned on the Tom Delong strat that the no vibrato bridge had not been seen before, maybe you meant that none of the guitars you had reviewed up to that one , I’ve got a couple of vintage fender 70’s that came with a (hard tail). They aren’t modern reproductions, they are actually vintage guitars. Great video sir.

[@longandmcquade]

Yes that's exactly what Justin meant. There have been plenty of hardtail Strats before, but up to that point in the presentation, they've all had vibrato bridges.

[@KP11520]

G&L Legacy is a LEO FENDER evolved Strat. He even took George Fullerton with him to make that NON DISPUTABLE. Wish they were there as they deserve to be.

[@Bluesmusicno1]

I just got 70th anniversary antigua 70s stratocaster

[@jeffreysurette1901]

Love your vision and you, and American strats!🎉

[@kimhanbi33]

This video is awesome

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks!

[@craigshewchuk9018]

Lol I already bought a preformer strat myself but have lots of other strats, American standard, Mexi standard, MIJ, CIJ. The old style ones. I had my local shop grab an ultra lux, professional, but that preformer was my favorite and saved me a few bucks all in all and i do gig that guitar and abuse it lol

[@craigshewchuk9018]

Thanks for getting me hyped on the aerodyne special guitars too

[@robforren406]

Yes. BIG difference the darker wood sounds like mahogany?Its warmer.

[@jasonking7729]

Sweet! I learned something new today! I thought "roasted" was just a color!

[@ijahtom]

The Vintage is missing the round stringtree the original had. Well wishings and all the best furthermore.

[@jed88]

Was thinking "yeah, bet there's not going to be 'probably' one of the best modern day Strats ever produced". Then, from his personal arsenal, a Highway One. Save the best to last. Credit. The first run of Road Worn series are nice too.

[@robbiechan1234]

Please do one for teles

[@buttercreamstrat]

Love my Player strat in Buttercream!

[@theunnamed89]

It would be nice if you bring some Mexican Fenders. I have a Mexican Strat with a humbucker and it sounds AWESOME!

[@longandmcquade]

The first half of the video is on Mexican-made Fenders! The Player, Player Plus, Vintera, Vintera Modified, and this particular Tom Delonge artist model are all made in Mexico.

[@billtravis523]

Nope - even listened a second time with eyes closed as suggested. Upside is that my tone deafness (excellent hearing though) will save me a ton of cash when picking out an axe and amp. (Hello Walmart Buzz Lightyear guitar!) Seriously, I've been narrowing down the Fender line, figured out the Strat vs. Tele differences a couple of days ago, then arrived at the Strat Ultra as being the build quality, pickup specs and rear body carve-outs deserving of a rather blind spend by a retired noob who finally has enough time, $$$$ and an empty house with which to learn to play a guitar. Can't quite justify the additional 1/3 price jump to go with a Luxe - it would only be for vanity to be able to say "It was the best they made when I bought it way back in '24". My ears wouldn't notice the different body wood species and my great-grandkids can buy their own guitar rather than trying to wear down the stainless frets which a Luxe would come with for me. Instead, I'll put that $603 toward an amplifier. While the Mustang GTX100 looks good for $400 including a cat claw defensive cover and floor switchbox, I might need a towering Marshall stack just because it'll make me chuckle whenever I walk into the living room to watch the Jetsons or mid-1960s Batman reruns. In this era of $50k+ pickup trucks, guitar gear is reasonably priced fun without ongoing, post-purchase insurance, licensing and maintenance costs. Will look to see if you guys have done a comparo on amps... Thx for a worthy vid! I'm subbed now.

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!! ☺

[@tommyguns14able]

Does the player HSS split the humbucker in position 2?

[@staytuffharshmellowman]

Call me picky but I prefer the 92-98 or even 2010 Floyd Rose Strat Classic myself.. I don't know why but the newer cool stuff is just not the same to me.

[@TheSoundofForgetting]

Of all the artist signatures you have to choose from you choose Tom Delong signature 😂 I have a few signatures but would never pick this guitar. Plus the price for it is ridiculous.

[@longandmcquade]

It mostly came down to which one was in-stock and available at the time of shooting. But we still contend that it was a good choice for demonstration purposes because most signature models are the standard 3-single coils and vibrato bridge setups, which isn't all that unique among a lineup of 16 other very similar guitars. The single humbucker, the hardtail bridge and simplified control layout of the Tom Delonge Strat gave Justin more talking points to contrast with the other models discussed in this video.

[@Les537]

This would be better cut into smaller bites. I don't imagine many need to hear what the controls do. Love you guys forever and ever.

[@longandmcquade]

That's why we've added chapter points and timestamps! Love you back.

[@VanessaSteele88]

As someone who is just getting into guitars this and the Les Paul were the most helpful videos I've seen. Appreciate it!

[@longandmcquade]

@@VanessaSteele88 Thanks very much Vanessa, we're glad to hear these two videos have been helpful and the format works for viewers like you who are just getting into guitars. We'll keep it up!

[@cheesefrogsnail]

The answer is easy: a Jet guitars JS-300, try one and you will understand.

[@robforren406]

Alder is snappier vs pine Like spruce vs cider?

[@bassinblue]

Man, Fender really screwed up discontinuing the Standard in 2016. It was...the STANDARD and was honestly affordable. Now they just work on the Apple blue print (Vintage, Ultra, Player, Professional). They're honestly shooting themselves in the foot and this won't end well for their business. Prices are going up but the sound will remain the same (as it should be, since the strat sound is expected).

[@zeppelin495]

The American made Mateus Asato looks and sounds good in this review

[@longandmcquade]

🧔‍♀

[@mcmotohistory8770]

I don't know how can you say stratocaster's controls are ergonomic I have always hated those volume controls right in your way . Love the guitar hate the control layout two-tone controls what the hell is that why don't you give us two volumes in two tones that makes sense?

[@TheRebelRemix]

I think you shall demo the pedal, please?

[@maxamgilbert]

Just one comment: the triple S Player Plus has also the Teli trick!

[@mykljamz]

Have you done one of these on telecaster yet?

[@JustinWaterfield84]

Don’t worry - it’s coming!

[@longandmcquade]

Nope but it's coming! Subscribe to get notified when it comes out!

[@Highland_Paddy]

ok, late t' game w' comment, but NO, 3 Tone does NEIGH scream "Buddy Holly!" because he played 2 Tone 54 model and likely already deceased before 3 Tone introduced which screams more like Early to Mid-60s.

[@Highland_Paddy]

more like surf than other rock

[@Highland_Paddy]

A single-ply, eight-screw hole white pickguard (changed to an 11-hole three-ply in late 1959) held all electronic components except the recessed jack plate, facilitating assembly. [He likely ne'er played the V-neck, either, on single ply pickguard type, etc.]

[@Highland_Paddy]

How much heavier is Player on average than other US models?

[@Highland_Paddy]

I don't like the mint green at all; it's just what I ended up with. [many the other vinteras came w' the pau ferro before, too]

[@Highland_Paddy]

I wasn't crazy about V neck. Didn't see any overt advantage over the baseball bat if just doing throwback thing. Prefer rounder 60s and modern C overall as far as I can tell.

[@MrSterlingsilver79]

Unbelievable they dont offer something with 24 xl jumbo stainless steel frets and contoured heel. The value proposition just isnt there with Fenders compared with other brands like Schecter or Charvel that offer these features on sub 1k guitars with identical body shapes.

[@longandmcquade]

Don't forget that Fender owns Charvel, so they don't really need to introduce features from their Charvel guitars into their Fender lineup. That just blurs the line between two distinct product offerings. Tell Fender you want a Strat-style body shape and neck but with 24 XL jumbo stainless steel frets and a contoured heel, and they'd say "Here's our Charvel lineup, knock yourself out!" 🤪

[@linotom1887]

Cool....but what about my short, meaty tip, fat fingers.?? 🤦🏻‍♂🎸 ... 🤷🏻‍♂🙄

[@ericwarrington6650]

This is by far the most comprehensive rundown of strats I've ever seen..top notch stuff my man.. wow 🤘🎸

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks so much Eric! 😁

[@cheezyridr]

let me simplify this for anyone who does not have time to watch the whole video: any time you are asking which guitar should i buy, the answer is always the same. buy the red one.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Facts.

[@1satisfiedmind]

Hahaha! Excellent

[@Ronnie-c4s]

When I was 5 years old my took me and his telecaster bass to the Fender plant, it was 1963. He wanted them to set his bass up which was not something they did. When they saw his bass they asked "Where did you get this?". He told them Wallachs Music City. They told him to hang on a minute then returned with an older man in glasses and coveralls. They said to the man look at this neck Leo who said wow that's a show neck how did that get out of here? Anyway several years later I began to play guitar and it dawned on me who I had met that day. It's now a cherished memory of a very nice man who told my dad he was very lucky to his bass with that neck. He also gave me a lifesaver candy. RIP Mr. Fender.

[@Ranchitup69]

That’s dope. When I was a young boy. About your age. My father, took me into the city, to see a marching band.

[@mikeaaron2819]

My used to play guitar too dude!

[@MayonnaiseOreo]

@@Ranchitup69 What did he say about growing up?

[@DanRodriguez1]

What a nice story

[@gscgold]

That's awesome

[@limitededition1053]

Nice that you pointed out the advantage of locking tuners which is for quick and easier string changes. Most reviewers rave about these being a must to improve tuning stability which is not what they do.

[@longandmcquade]

We are glad you noticed!

[@shquankinket8068]

They do still help with tuning stability tho. If you tie your strings correctly on regular tuners than the benefit won’t be as noticeable but it does help.

[@limitededition1053]

@@shquankinket8068 Okay, i guess they would help with those that don't know how to tie their strings correctly then.

[@Paulo-ze1tl]

This is such a pet peeve of mine. If you know how to string a guitar, then the only benefit of locking tuners is speedier string change. No tuning stability benefit at all, absolutely zero. Tuning instability number one culprit is the nut. Second place is user error, like not knowing how to string a guitar or not stretching the strings properly. Number seven on a vibrato equipped guitar is vintage bridge where the six pivot screws hasn't been been adjusted properly preventing the bridge from returning to pitch smoothly.

[@-KingOfKhaos]

As a Certified Floor Installation Supervisor I can confirm this video accurately previews the best tone and playability profiles for each level of Strat. 👍🏻

[@abwdoc]

What an awesome video…all things Fender explained !! I am a keyboard player who always had questions about “the differences between pickups…do they really make a difference”. I bought an American Performer Strat…and even though I am learning on it, I never really understood why it is the way it is. NOW I KNOW !! I now have a better appreciation of why Fender makes so many different types of Strats…all different. Thank you so much, Justin…GREAT JOB !!

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks for watching and we're glad you learned so much from this video!

[@mrmeeks85]

My takeaway: I should get the Fender Stratocaster

[@longandmcquade]

That's the moral of the story.

[@swenhanson4125]

That’s deep, man! I have 2 strats, 2001mim and one I just bought, I picked it up, thought it was a Tele, played it, thought it sounded very good, found out it wasn’t a Tele but a strat, bought it anyway, 2022 min areodyne strat .

[@WhiskerBiscuit1]

They're just too expensive, though... :( I had to get a stupid Gio. I couldn't afford a good one... :(

[@powbobs]

Get the Mike McCready sig.

[@Nizodizo]

I could never figure out what strat to buy, so I bought three of them.

[@Zeal808]

Exactly

[@windward2818]

If I can ask, which three did you buy?

[@TigerPalmer]

Years from now, this video will be a cool little snapshot of what Fender was doing in 2023.

[@longandmcquade]

That's our hope! And we'll have to do a follow-up when they revamp the entire line and the Player, Vintera, Performer etc model names as we know them are no more!

[@blakewilkerson9695]

Years from now videos won’t be a thing

[@shadow-glider-2236]

This is so educational and it helped me understand Strats a lot better, I will use this video to make an informed decision when I get a new Strat guitar thank you!

[@theshimmeringcarnelians]

This video should be nominated for an award. It is the most comprehensive and informative Strat comparison on KZbin.

[@thechickensandwich]

Except that its chalk full of inaccuracies. For example; their commenting on the uniqueness of the treble bleed circuit in the American Professional guitar and how 'very very cool' it is and makes it an 'ultimate players guitar'. Except that exact circuit is in the Player Plus Mexican model he looked at near the beginning and entirely failed to mention. Host seems nice though, hyperbole aside. I will give you this; it's more accurate than any experience I've ever had talking to people inside of a real L&M store. The bar is pretty low on that one, though.

[@Katira-KR7]

One of the best explained videos out there and I am not even at halftime. Everything on point. great.

[@longandmcquade]

Much appreciated, Roman!

[@RealEstateChris56]

Not sure if you mentioned it but one big difference between the Vintage spec Strats and the non vintage is ones, is the additional fret. That 22nd fret on the non vintage spec Strats makes a big difference. Great video!

[@longandmcquade]

Good point, that distinction was overlooked. Thanks!

[@rowbags3017]

This is a really useful and comprehensive overview of current Stratocaster options. 👍 I can certainly vouch for Fender's made-in-Japan models - I just got a Hybrid II with a reversed Tele headstock in a clearance sale, and it's fantastic quality. The headstock probably won't appeal to Strat purists - and I have to admit it almost put me off buying it - but I got used to it straight away, and the only "problem" with the guitar is that it's so hard to put it down, it's that good! 😊

[@campy3888]

99% of the time i'm playing a Les Paul but I really enjoyed this video

[@joseph9226]

Recently bought the fender ultra in Texas tea, beautiful guitar and smooth to play. Thanks for your educational review of the stratocasters.

[@newrockorder]

obviously most of the presented guitars have intonation issues, like my strat performer had before a guitar tech worked on the neck and frets - it‘s a joke to ask for 1500 bucks for a player mexico tom delonge with just nothing in it…😂

[@matrixstar2767]

I'm looking into buying my Strat. This recommended video came in just in time. Never heard such great insights, this guy does a better job than anyone on youtube. Great stache!

[@longandmcquade]

That's perfect, we're glad this has been so helpful to you!

[@Blanc57]

I'm at my 4th strat. I bought my 1st without knowing anything. I bought my second because of the neck, I wanted a 7.25 neck, I took vintera 1st generation, I hate the Pau Ferro neck. Neck shape is important, radius and profile. I like soft V but impossible to find a stock Soft-V with rosewood. I bought cheap used Squier I keep in my car just to jam with friends in case, I'm now buying a Japanese model. My advice would be go to a store and try as many as you can to buy the right one. And it's not easy cause you only notice the good or bad points with practice. Pickups can be changed easily. I think about having a custom neck be made to my specs...

[@matrixstar2767]

@@Blanc57 thanks for your help. Yeah, I need to try some for sure, but I'm eyeing the Player series and will not be changing the pickups. I know that these Strats have a different radius than my 2 Jackson's and my Pacifica 112. I'm surprised what you said about the Pau Ferro types, I was eyeing them earlier. Liked the one with the green headstock. This one though for me 41:10 is do die for (visually). Although, I will aim for the price range of the player series. I'm not comfortable paying more than that because this will be one of my main work horse guitars, and I might be drinking while operating it as well. I'll check those smaller neck radius to see what you're up to. Cheers!

[@Blanc57]

​@@matrixstar2767the electric blue o'e looks great. I just don't like the look of Pau Ferro but it's only a matter of preference. I tried the Player Series and they're good guitars, modern C is the generic Fender neck a'd it suits most. As you have several guitars, you must have an idea of your preference. Good luck on your new guitar.

[@missingremote4388]

I say look for used guitars uying a brand new guitar use to be an easy choice. If you wanted a USA made stratocaster, there was the plain Standard or nicer Deluxe models. Currently I have one and a half stratocasters. 1994 & 2004 Both Fender plain anniversary guitars USA 🇺🇸

[@gregggyf]

Thank you very much for the putting in the effort into making this very informative video.

[@Ro-Bucks]

Thank you so very much, I only play Strat and I'm broke and about to buy my first real one in 2-3 months the budget looks like. I needed this vid bad and great timing!

[@FingalPersson]

too many strats man! If you got the money, buy the one that screams hello to you, if you on a budget, just get whatever your budget allows. I got a Fender Player Stratocaster MX22 and for me a fender is a fender. I know there are material differences, but you can if youre not happy swap the neck, the tuners nuts, all of the pick ups to what you want, and then it's sort of up to what you put into your guitar that matters not where it was made. buy a fender player strat, if you want lockings tuners, buy and swap, want a rosewood neck? swap it. you want seymore duncans? do it... i mean you can do so much so all in all you have no need to buy "this" fender, buy YOUR fender. My Fender jazz bass, i MIGHT change pickups on it to SD, i will oil the fretboard, or coat in in epoxy. The strat i just bought will prolly get SD Singles and maybe lockings nuts, not sure if ill bother. anyways, one can customize like you said your guitar pretty much, and when you buy a fender, you buy an "default" gitar that gets your name on it as you personalize it with the hardware you want, and the changes are not that, never swapped pickups before but if you just put the new pickups cords where the old ones were and you do a solid job on it then its all good in the hood. :)

[@killereverb3928]

Basswood is incredibly plentiful and surprise it’s cheap material!!! So, now you know why they push the stuff so hard and market the crap out of it like it’s some sort of magical mystery wood that everyone should die for. I’m so utterly unconvinced - I just don’t like it at all. It’s blah...........

[@ikigai47]

Amazing video and comparison. This will help a lot of people. I agree on the Japanese 57 style maple V necks. My #2 has it and that V is special feeling. My #1 has John Mayer strat neck. I disagree on the single coil hum being an important part of "the Fender sound." The hum was just an unfortunate byproduct that no one covets. You're missing out on the #4 pickup position. Seen you skip past that a lot here and just do neck and then mid. #4 can be argued, is "the Fender sound". For me it's the best pickup position on a strat. PS: I feel like if you take off the eye glasses, your nose will come with it! 🤓

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks a lot, we certainly hope it helps because that was our goal! Noted about the omission of the #4 position. So many guitars and so many position possibilities, something was bound to be overlooked. Noted and we'll try to include more demos of positions in the future.

[@Gadje]

Its a weird marketing strategy by Fender and Gibson to say our earlier models were the best and since then we have been sitting on our arse. So we will keep improving our guitars but they are shit compared to our earler ones which we will remarket as the best at the fullest price. Capitalist arseholes still blowing smoke.

[@Gadje]

Having worked on a Squire a Tokai and a Fender professional at the same time.. The Squire was a good guitar at the price but the pickups were hot which made it less Stratty sounding. The early (1980-90) Tokai was the best built with a dreamy neck but sounded a bit flat for a Strat. The 6 year old professional I own won on sound, sharp as a pin which is due to pickups. I'd happily play the Squire. the Tokai with top end pickups would be my choice.

[@Gadje]

Sorry Its a Fender standard I meant. Its the older equalivalent of the professional with some new pickup mix.

[@jordanpratt3821]

Lol, I love how nobody knows if it's basswood,basewood??? It's not strat wood I do know that.

[@hornet224]

Eric Clapton plays the same standard Strat I have. That makes it good enough for me.

[@iamanovercomer3253]

I ❤ my 🇺🇸 strat. Mexican strat is ok but I prefer 🇺🇸 neck more. Now I checked out an 🇺🇸 professional 2 telecaster and it felt so good, it fits my hands so much. Squire sucks, the neck is trash and I don't consider Squire Fender. The 3 strat test, there is a difference, not much.... I ❤ Fender but it gotten too corporate....I was looking at G & L , cause it's more Leo Fender.

[@frankdardano3182]

This video should be free with the purchase of a stratocaster

[@longandmcquade]

This video is just free, whether you purchase a Stratocaster or not! 😉

[@ricardorodrigues4277]

This feels like a bar of chocolate! The best description of a good neck I've ever heard in my entire life.

[@jakevoutilainen3455]

Thank you very much for your excellent demonstration. Those three American Pros do sound different. Normal American Pro II ( rosewood fretboard)sounds thinner than the one with Pinewood body and the one with the Rosewood neck. These two later ones both sound similar, except the Rosewood neck sounds a bit dull/ woolen. This is my order of preference: 1. CS 58.15 2. JV Mod. 30.0 3. American Vintage 53.30 4. American Pro (pine body) 43.10

[@6806goats1]

That JV red Aerodyne is very cool but the text says rosewood. Looks like maple to me but maybe they figured a way to lighten up rosewood. The lighter fretboard adds a color but for me I’d prefer a darker look to keep with the space ship look. Just me I guess but I like a dark looking guitar with the frets and strings offering the only bling. Sinister. Sounds good,

[@longandmcquade]

You know, this video has been up for 8 months, and you're the first one to notice that! You are correct, it's maple! It was just mislabeled in the on-screen text. Thanks, eagle-eyed viewer!

[@GShockWatchFan.]

Every US guitar should have stainless steel frets

[@ralphashford9022]

What a great idea for a video! But as a lefty, the nuances in neck shapes and sizes are never realized when, due to the selection of lefty guitars (all makes), is so terribly limited. And playing a $3000 model upside down - y'know, just to get a feel - isn't a solution. (Worse when looking for Les Pauls.) So what irony that your premium guitar was lefty. Too funny. Anyway, good job L&M, great job Justin.

[@iTrove]

Well done! As I continue to learn about the lineup and options this helps to categorize that no one else seem to do.

[@longandmcquade]

We wanted our video to stand out and we're glad it has!

[@JBMusicLux]

Let me say that this is the best video-explanation I have ever seen!! Thank you and compliments!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks very much and thanks for watching!

[@georgejetson1923]

The answer would be none........Buy a Charvel instead, they are better in all aspects.

[@wildeman2127]

Learned some shit I didn't know!!

[@longandmcquade]

Mission accomplished!

[@Asher104]

This was brilliantly delivered. Well done Justin!

[@robertgallagher2226]

a strat lovers dream. nice one!

[@TREVORJB101]

My only gripe is on the American Vintage line. When it comes to the slab Rosewood, Fender didn't accurately round the top of the board off like they did in the 50s-60s. It's cut straight across. I think it was intentional because every Custom Shop Strat with a slab board has this unique feature, identical to the originals. Another incorrect detail is the tint in the finish. When the originals were made, they were sprayed with a clear lacquer and aged into a yellowish tint over the decades.. Fender sprays these reissues, almost an orange color, and looks tacky. So, these are small gripes..but when you're paying those kinda prices and Fender claims accuracy..that's what I expect..but in reality you have to either get a vintage Fender from that era, or pay twice as much (or as much, if used) as an American Vintage for a Custom Shop reissue.

[@stephenmiller5023]

For a guitar that Leo Fender designed and built based on feedback he got from guitarists of the ‘50’s I’d say he hit a home run with that final production unit’s features. At almost 70 years old now that same design has been copied by just about every guitar builder the world over . Thanks for breaking down those ones you portrayed here. 😎👍

[@allghilliedup21]

I love that you guys are producing content more and more now! Love seeing the main Canadian brand for musical instruments make a presence on KZbin! Keep it up!

[@longandmcquade]

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[@emmanuelibus]

This is the best explanation of the differences between current Fender strats.

[@longandmcquade]

Thank you Emmanuel!

[@tbone2451]

There is no other guitar. Stratocaster is the all time greatest !

[@kingandrews]

Amazing job! Thank you for this!

[@TheSoundofForgetting]

I enjoyed the video & took some notes believe me so thank you! Just 1 question if you even answer…if you wanted to build a guitar in the style of David Gilmour and I know his signature are now ridiculous since he no longer owns it & I don’t have 10+ grand😂 and keeping it below 2 grand which would be the best to pick? And then simply over time upgrade. I have a Vintera 60’s & many other guitars and I love the Vintera just not that it’s not maple or rosewood but love the feel and ease & want to pick wisely & I do love to play on the 7.25 radius frets over the jumbo & like the Vintage tuners etc don’t care about locking tuners etc which would be a good model to go with? Am I better to Mod shop one? I will even buy it online from you guys🤘 Just would like an honest answer. Always watching your videos & had this one saved as my go to so thank you!

[@jordanpratt3821]

Job well done man. You have made me want to buy a new strat, and go play the one I have.