The best one is definitely 1972 fender Stratocaster. The Ernieball or strat 4 is probably the second best in my opinion. I really like it because of the vibes it gives off. Another close second would be the one with shotgun shells. I love the design and all of its other musical features. Also the silver sky gives me red hot chilli peppers vibes. I love the design of the ice blue guitar. Especially the fretboard.
@Nowhere_es2 жыл бұрын
I love the silver sky
@paularnold44112 жыл бұрын
I just like strats in general, they are just the best
@ufukaka75702 жыл бұрын
I love your new vintage blue strat. Definitely a great investment from your part.
@TylerJohnstonGuitar2 жыл бұрын
You can’t go wrong with an HSS Strat. It’s got something for everybody.
@tomm14132 жыл бұрын
My first guitar was an HSS strat and I couldn't agree more
@fayyllfayyll2 жыл бұрын
First and most likely only electric guitar for me!
@TylerJohnstonGuitar2 жыл бұрын
@@tomm1413 My absolute favorite guitar out of the 100+ I’ve owned over the years was an 04 Mexican HSS Strat. It was a FSR model, (1 of 166) and had red sparkle paint with a matching headstock. Had to sell it because my VA disability wasn’t paying the bills, but man I miss that guitar.
@Matthew_Klepadlo2 жыл бұрын
Not entirely. There’s no humbucking neck pickup, so if you want to do shreddy leads, then you are kinda forced to have that strat sound.
@TylerJohnstonGuitar2 жыл бұрын
@@Matthew_Klepadlo I never thought to use a humbucker for a lead, I personally just love the way a single coil cuts through. I use bridge humbuckers for rhythm primarily.
@chriskrentz23002 жыл бұрын
Tyler: "Maybe when I get 10 more strats some day I'll do a part 2" Tyler 3 months from now: "Comparing 10 Strat-Style Guitars... PART 2!"
@braymation2 жыл бұрын
Stratocaster Fenders are some of my fav guitars . Interested to see how this goes :) Update: the fender Stratocaster 1972 is definitely the best of all of them.
@TheGrimmCommoner Жыл бұрын
I would argue that the 1961 is the best version. The first Fender Stratocaster in Ireland and it was picked up second hand by the best guitar player when he was just 15 years old.
@UltraZombie10 ай бұрын
Nah the squire bullet is Better
@billmozart72882 жыл бұрын
I've been on board since the F book days. It's been awesome watching your channel grow. Keep up the good work
@ultraballstudios52212 жыл бұрын
For me I think I like the Custom Shop Thinline the best. It’s an absolute beautiful guitar and I love the warm sounds it gives off. Of course it may not be everyone’s favorite but that fine because we all have preferences.
@jaminpartanen90582 жыл бұрын
It would have been awesome to see a G&L make the list. I’ve become a big fan of those guitars
@lucadi-rito61932 жыл бұрын
Thinking of getting a g&l fallout myself They look gorgeous
@jaminpartanen90582 жыл бұрын
@@lucadi-rito6193 I have an asat special. Definitely a great guitar.
@fredflintstone58602 жыл бұрын
Love my G&L American in lake placid blue with rosewood fret board and matching headstock.
@savedplayer2 жыл бұрын
G&L basses are great too I prefer them to fenders they are so versatile.
@lucadi-rito61932 жыл бұрын
@@jaminpartanen9058 they’re absolutely stunning! Does it have a hard tail or trem? I
@scottrockit76802 жыл бұрын
72 Strat, Silver Sky whoa!!!!! Sick tone! Awesome video! Maybe next time compare Nash, Suhr, T Anderson, Shabat, Xotic, or Whitfill.
@larrywhitley33592 жыл бұрын
Definitely the 72, hands down. All sound incredible, but the 72 does it for me. Thanks this was cool.
@ZenthisGaming2 жыл бұрын
That tone comparison at the end really through me through a loop. Surprisingly found myself gravitating towards the sound of the H.E.R signature strat, followed by either the '72 or the Paoletti. Seemed to have a nice warm tone while maintaining that single coil clarity. Wasn't expecting that.
@jamminben9982 жыл бұрын
This guy lives every guitarists dream. Keep rocking on man 🤘
@bldallas2 жыл бұрын
The 1972 LPB Strat is by far my favorite and my dream guitar!!! That color combination is perfect and the sound is amazing.
@2good2betrue32 жыл бұрын
Love those strats: My Fave are the: 3) Paoletti (looks awesome) 2) Yngwie scalloped fury - bullet truss rocks! 1) Fender USA 1972 (sounds the best!)😃 Cheers Tyler!
@ipuya2 жыл бұрын
For looks i love the thinline one most followed by the Paoletti, and for sound I love the vintage one most followed by the Danelectro!!! Can't believe it sounded so unique!
@Sinnsonido2 жыл бұрын
The Texas Special spoke to me, kind of unexpectedly. Nice chimey balance in the tonal qualities of that instrument. I really dig that in a Strat.
@ruthlaing5064 Жыл бұрын
I just got a Mexican player strat alongside a couple other players for Christmas and just started my guitar journey the difference already having something so comfortable and versatile to play is unreal and allows for a lot more practise rather than getting pain after a while very excited to see where this leads me =)
@RC32Smiths012 жыл бұрын
I still feel as though Strats are some of the most versatile guitars on the scene. They accommodate for so many styles and genres of guitar playing, and the feel of one is so smooth.
@rafaelelmachs2 жыл бұрын
Of course they are, i would say they are #1 at versatility.
@0megalul3092 жыл бұрын
Just use a hss
@maxawdford52632 жыл бұрын
@@rafaelelmachs tele
@samme792 жыл бұрын
@@rafaelelmachs 335
@davidupton81002 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. If you're going to buy more Strats, try a Clapton Strat with the boost wiring. That gives you a massive range of tones.
@Mr.Goldbar2 жыл бұрын
the Musicman was my favorite for the cleans, but that Yngwie Strat sounded unique!
@stevenpipes15552 жыл бұрын
I agree the 72 sounds the best, and also, as much as i HATE to say it, the one with the aluminum neck sounds incredible as well!
@michardsmichard50142 жыл бұрын
Tyler, the best thing about your videos is when you play, you look like you're falling in love with the sound all over again and you're actually having fun while you're playing.
The '72 and the Yngwie!! Seems those have the best "note-definition" - This is essential, especially playing shows!!
@GuitarWithReese2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel so much man inspired me to pick up guitar. Keep it going man💙
@chillyguitarplayer2 жыл бұрын
To me, the 72 strat sounds best. Followed by the CS Thinline! Great video! Greetings from Norway🎸
@jamesromanoski72922 жыл бұрын
Man, I want that 72 Strat. Such incredible tone. My second favorite is the Texas Special. But it's still a big step between those two.
@SeanWeaver2 жыл бұрын
I’ll take this down if it’s misunderstood or offensive but with no criticism of Tyler, guitar for guitar, please, from a 30+ year player, if you’re ever in a position to buy something like that ‘72 Strat, do plenty of research. The ‘70s were largely responsible for the rise of the vintage guitar market altogether when players had to track down ‘50s and ‘60s Fenders & Gibsons because production was at such a then all-time low. Without getting into the instruments I’ve owned and played throughout life, it’s far better for someone to experience it for themselves. Take money out of the equation altogether. Passively compare a 1970s three-bolt bullet truss rod one to a pre-CBS ‘50s or ‘59 or ‘60 slab-board (big slab of rosewood). Then ask yourself if you can get the sound of the pre-CBS anywhere else. Realistically, you can’t completely, but you can get staggeringly close. Look into finding a good body and neck, and then upgrading tremolo block, nut, saddles, and seeing if you can’t find a luthier to adjust the neck angle and body joint such that you can get the truss rod adjusted to raise the resonant frequency of the neck. Go back and play the romanticized ‘70s Strat after that. It may not be so charming anymore. The vintage guitar market may well have done it to itself by pricing out anyone young and learning what an instrument can be, but it doesn’t change the instruments themselves. It’s far better experienced than heard on KZbin or lectured to by a pretentious idiot such as I may well be called for saying anything at all, but it’s not about me at all. Just an encouragement, that’s all
@jamesromanoski72922 жыл бұрын
@@SeanWeaver No offense at all Sean. Thanks for sharing all the details and your feedback. I bought my first guitar in 81 which I still own and another I bought in 83. But I've never spent any crazy money since it's just a hobby. But I've always enjoyed playing some of the older 60 and 70s guitars that I've been lucky enough to play. If you happen know of a good luthier in the Dallas area, please let me know. On a separate note, I've been considering investing in finding a new acoustic with that vintage Martin resonance. I've played a few over the past 40 years and always loved them, especially some of the older models. But they were always out of my price range. It looks like the only new Martin model that might fit the bill is the Authentic Aged line. Any thoughts on those or alternatives I should consider?
@soundofwinter Жыл бұрын
@@SeanWeaverwhat do you think about the 1978-1982 Tokai Springy Sound guitars in comparison to Fenders from the 70s or even the 50s and 60s Fenders?
@jacobandmore3915 Жыл бұрын
You should do a Gibson comparison with all your Gibson guitars.
@yetimatzenightcat87022 жыл бұрын
I found the H.E.R and your homebuild silver surfer with aluminum neck best in the clean neck pickup comparison. The H.E.R. is more oldstyle stratsound and your silver surfer sounds more modern and really really awesome. If I had the choice, I would definitely choose your silver surfer 👌
@skateup2291 Жыл бұрын
The old strat you have is the best sounding but that silver surfer one also sounds incredible
@sideasoundlab2 жыл бұрын
really liked the growl of the cs thinline and the clarity of the silver sky
@Tetsaraku2 жыл бұрын
You need to get your hands on an Ibanez AZ prestige HSS (the one made in Japan). As a work horse, it just can't be beaten. The roasted neck is super stable and slick to play.
@hunterbushell32762 жыл бұрын
Would love too see more videos like this. Comparing singlecuts? Teles? Etc
@gustoguitars23432 жыл бұрын
The hollow body guitar sounds INCREDIBLE
@dechamo2 жыл бұрын
Nice collection Tyler. I followed you since your Facebook days. I know doing what you do takes time and dedication. All I can say you’ve earned all the nice guitars you have. I do love Stratocasters. I remember when you played the green single cut PRS and those early funny videos you made. I’m looking forward to buying a PRS myself. The Eriza Verde SE is the one I have my eye on. Thanks for sharing your guitars they sounds amazing
@TheSavagederek2 жыл бұрын
The best guitar model of all time. So comfortable, nice weight, sounds fantastic, and easily modded to your own taste
@helihead11 Жыл бұрын
I bought the first Fender at that same GC in Asheville, that was a gift but other Strat style there also.
@RabidPrimeape Жыл бұрын
The aluminum neck and Squier body guitar sounded sick. My favorite sounding one was the wine barrel guitar.
@teamrockettes Жыл бұрын
The H.E.R. neck pickup was nice at the end
@michaeldionne31392 жыл бұрын
I owned a 74 Fender Strat that I purchased new in early 75. It had a natural ash body and maple fretboard. It was the best playing, feeling Strat I ever owned. My PRS John Mayer Silver Sky is the closest I got in playability and feel to the 74 Strat.
@giannijimenez56842 жыл бұрын
Hey cool I’m actually looking for a strat right now, awesome that this came out when it did!
@ericheideman88392 жыл бұрын
Tyler wearing a Gibson sweatshirt to test strats. classic
@MarkoSharko692 жыл бұрын
You should do an updated guitar collection video!
@DangerAmbrose2 жыл бұрын
Save you money, you can get great tone from a Squier Strat and a Boss Katana.
@AllforOne_OneforAll16893 ай бұрын
Nothing beats a true tube amp though. I went the digital route and I'm now settled into tube amps with no indication of going back
@deanlunn19692 ай бұрын
If you can’t tell a difference between a Squier and a Fender Strat keep practicing 😂
@AllforOne_OneforAll16892 ай бұрын
@@deanlunn1969 tell that to guys at Andertons then
@deanlunn19692 ай бұрын
@@AllforOne_OneforAll1689 There hardly going to say a Squier is a beginner level guitar when they sell them they are a business and there’s a world of difference between a Squier Strat made in china and a USA built Strat
@AllforOne_OneforAll16892 ай бұрын
@@deanlunn1969 Actually there really isnt a massive difference. Only the fit and finish and electronics are better on the USA made strats. I have built custom made strats and i know. Imo spend more money for a good tube amp
@stuffjoeyloves2 жыл бұрын
Wow...that Danelectro kinda stood out for me. I sort of knew what to expect with the Fenders, but the Danelectro was a pleasant surprise!
@Iskaral_Pust2 жыл бұрын
Every time I stumble upon this guy I marvel at how successful he's become despite being a pretty pedestrian player. Just goes to show that content, editing and film quality are so much more valuable than playing ability.
@grantmayos96392 жыл бұрын
You have got to be kidding. Tyler has dedicated his life to this. Have some respect. He's an incredible player. He has given me so much inspiration. Keep going Tyler. 🤘
@alexbitzan87472 жыл бұрын
Best looking: Paoletti Favorite sound: thin line Most unique sound: Danelectro Honorable mention: HER strat. Really cool sound!
the one in my 75 anniversary Mexican Strat is flat and Tin can sounding.
@hunterfontaine58322 жыл бұрын
I haven’t checked this channel in a while, you really lost a lot of weight. You look great!
@jpy11042 жыл бұрын
I only have one one guitar, so I don't have any trouble figuring out which one sounds best. Always count your blessings and look for the bright side in life 😊
@cptvanier2 жыл бұрын
I have one acoustic that I love and one electric that I love :) It's all you need!
@jpy11042 жыл бұрын
@@cptvanier Same here! So true
@robbyclark69152 жыл бұрын
Definitely the blue, 72, strat for sound and looks imo. I freaking love that one! Doesn’t hurt that I also own a blue strat with maple fretboard, but mine’s much, much, newer. 2019
@luckydog-2875 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comparisons. Awesome!
@gohamm86292 жыл бұрын
The HER strat is so sick. Only other strat I’d throw in there is Corey Wong’s sig. also, you were talking about what you can do for brands - well PRS 100% owes 2 of their sold guitars to you, man! PRS SE SS, and 35th anniversary SE 24 are mine because you pointed me toward the amazingness of PRS!
@urbanobstacles2 жыл бұрын
Man you don't gotta apologize to us. I liked that you called yourself out though for a mistake I couldn't even hear 😆 I think it shows a lot of confidence. Love your channel man
@paterson902 жыл бұрын
Strats IMO are the sexiest guitars! Their shape is so iconic and comfortable to play.
@williedeuel2 жыл бұрын
My USA G&L Legacy is my favorite Strat-style guitar I've ever played. It has the deep V neck profile.
@platinumpengwinmusic5564 Жыл бұрын
Got my first American Deluxe HSS in '07. Such a great instrument because...versatility. You can get any sound you want. Coil split is a MUST.
@jordandotson93549 ай бұрын
The 72 is just gorgeous looking and sounding. I love old guitars man there’s just something about imagining all the great guitarists before you that may have played it or soloist bought it, etc. I have a 1974 Gibson southern jumbo that just invited so much imagination into my mind every time I play it. It was on the road with the doobie brothers and has some crazy stories that I know of and so many that I don’t. I’ve always wanted an old Strat and there’s just something about them being truly aged as opposed to the custom shop ones I’ve almost spent way too much on 😂 I just figure if your going to spend so much anyway, might as well make it the real thing, even though the custom shops probably play nicer and cleaner without some quirks that older relics might have. Thanks for this video man!!! So cool to see and hear some amazing instruments!!!
@arnolddealiii42592 жыл бұрын
Simply my opinion, bare in mind they all sounded great and I wouldn't trade them out one over another. But my top 5 I think are solid choices I got a little confused after 6-10, maybe ear fatigue. 1. Lake Placid Blue was the best to me. Might have been biased by your inspired playing or Eb tuning which is the official tuning of the strat. 2. Silver Sky 3. Malmstein or however you spell that. 4. Danelectro 84' 5. Hollow Body Strat 6. American Special Strat from Ashville NC (Shout out to Western NC where I'm from!) 7.Ernie Ball 8 Her 9. Pallettie Italian guitar. 10. Ice blue.
@shalomshalom7352 жыл бұрын
Love the video!! I love the Cutlass and Silver Sky best. Hey, which cutlass is it? CT50?
@RhythmSectionRecords7 ай бұрын
1. Texas Special 2. 72 3. Music Man 4. PRS 5.Paoletti (The rest are kind of all just fine. The Danelectro sounds different and is awesome for something looking for that tone, but its not an everyday guitar)
@JerryTheVeganRockstar2 жыл бұрын
I have a ‘73 Strat I bought used in ‘74. I, like a knucklehead, changed the 3 way switch for a 5 way, and the bridge pickup for a Seymore Duncan. I, a complete knucklehead, did the soldering myself. I, like a knucklehead, still have the guitar but not the original switch or pickup. Through the years I even lost the chrome bridge cover. Lots of great shows and rehearsals with that Strat back then. I didn’t even get a 2nd guitar until ‘78 (which is another story for when you do your single cut video 😀). I’m a complete knucklehead.
That Paoletti is gorgeous! The best part of the video is you playing Strats while you wear the Gibson hoodie. 😆
@robandangie77752 жыл бұрын
1972 Fender Strat is the winner for me. Great review!
@ransombaggins93012 жыл бұрын
The 72 lake placid was absolutely wonderful. I've always wanted a 72 or 73 in that color. Maybe one day I'll be able to afford one. :)
@chrisaugust51702 жыл бұрын
My instinct says you have too many, but then I see that you have a super fly collection, like the illest. Keep doing your thing brother, you inspire…always keep that in mind.
@chrisaugust51702 жыл бұрын
Is that an e-mail?
@heavymetal196102 жыл бұрын
I own two electric guitars: '89 Godin LG with Seymour Duncan P90's and a '94 American Standard Stratocaster, love them both....your Lake Placid Strat sounds tasty! Cheers from the West coast of Canada
@mooreoutdoor9841 Жыл бұрын
12:00 Plays Strat style guitars while wearing a Gibson Hoodie. 🤣
@ccaputa2 жыл бұрын
Your 72' Strat in LPB blows away all the others. That was a Win!
@jdcordle7082 Жыл бұрын
They all sounded like a strat on the neck pickuo! Cool!
@CS-ys3ew2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a tour of your teles next 🤘
@scattystormborn2 жыл бұрын
What strings are on the Paoletti?
@MrRizoable2 жыл бұрын
My top strats with no order: Highway Strat with 70s Headstock, Danelectro, Wine barrel/shotgun shell Strat, 72 Vintage Strat. I must say that the Vintage Strat sounds the best, but it's hard to tell in a blindfold test. Plus there are some thousand bucks between the others (maybe the wine barrel/shotgun shell strat is pretty expensive aswell). Also the HER and the Mayer strats were pretty cool. The Mayer PRS sounds intentionally darker, if I want a strat, I take it as it was made. Last place is 100% the Thinline Strat, sounds especially awful with gain. The Highway Strat and the Danelectro give the best bang for the buck!
@DMC-179Ай бұрын
Which Song at 5:47?? 😮
@thomasdeleon58302 жыл бұрын
All terrific strats I could only narrow down to 3. The Danelectro, the H. E. R. Signature model and the 1972 Fender. I'm giving the '72 strat the very slightest edge. You gave it the best description. Workhorse of a strat.
@ricinro Жыл бұрын
I only own a '89 strat plus which makes choosing easy. Hearing the comparison at the end was surprising as I didn't think the differences would be that noticeable.
@Guitarchie Жыл бұрын
My new strat I’m getting for Christmas is the opposite to the 72 strat the features one mine are: 1980 62 reissue Candy Apple red finish Rosewood fretboard Mother of pearl pickguard Dave Gilmour EMGs Smaller headstock
@Levelheadd2 жыл бұрын
The ‘72 Strat was my fav, then the Silver Surfer, then the Danelectro. ✌🏼 Great Video 🙏🏻
@giovannidykes61582 жыл бұрын
I like Lord Yngwie’s Strat . I was actually about to comment that you shouldn’t be playing blues on that Strat,yet within that same breath your playing made me shut right up. You’re so good you can play anything you want, on any guitar. Shouts out to Lord Tyler!
@Floor-Tom-Tom2 жыл бұрын
Tyler:at high gain level Also Tyler:proceeds to play with gain 2 then changes it to 6.5😂
@SuicidalGrind2 жыл бұрын
I think I started watching around the first skit videos when they got a few views. And I've never stopped since. For better or worse :D
@SIXX27722 жыл бұрын
THOROUGHLY enjoyed this sir! Thank you.
@michaelaiello9525 Жыл бұрын
My God, there are so many Strat models out there that my favorites didn’t even show up. But that ‘72 is my favorite of yours.
@shred52 жыл бұрын
Good choice on the Super Reverb. They bring out the best in my Fender Strat, my Charvel Model 1A strat, and my Les Paul (with low output, clean pickups).
@jasonhoffman48342 жыл бұрын
I think I actually like the aluminum one the best. They’re all really nice though. Second choice probably the Dan electro. I do like the 1972 a lot. Good job Tyler.
@decurn2 жыл бұрын
i love the Paoletti Stratospheric one but i especially like the strings on it. the 1972 definitely sounds the best.
@RokDAWG12 жыл бұрын
First of all they all seem to have their own unique tones but I really am loving your 1972 baby the most
@indiecomicsjones Жыл бұрын
I like the Lake Placid one, because of its color. I have three blue guitars in my stable. The green PRS and Silver Strat with silver headstock look awesome as well. They all sounded great to me.
@Sleeeeth2 жыл бұрын
Love at the end he's wearing a Gibson sweater while showing off every fender Strat 🤘
@pinkyellowblue0072 жыл бұрын
Yngwie is my fav guitarist, I'm glad I subbed your channel a few days ago.
@EthanWilkinss2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the silver surfer guitar once again cool video Tyler
@DTravisNorth2 жыл бұрын
The '72 sounds the most strat like to me. But I have to admit, I'm pleasantly surprised that I love the sound of the H.E.R. strat the most.
@jtd34213 ай бұрын
That last clean neck comparison was surprising how similar they all sounded. Feel in the hands is so important tho.
@a.j.leclair54262 жыл бұрын
I used to be more of a Gibson fan but now it's Fender all day. I'm not sure what made me switch over I think it's just simply the different sound and the wide frets.
@chrisvanegmond3157 Жыл бұрын
What's the tune you're playing on the H.E.R. MiM signature, around 6:00? It sounds so familiar but I can't place it. I love the sound of that guitar (or maybe it's the Optimist box that I love), sounds great.
@harrisontownsend9102 жыл бұрын
Gotta say I loved them all looks and sound. I wish I could do what you do.
@matmetalhead6 Жыл бұрын
Man, all of them look and sound so nice. The Shotgun Shell one looks the best in my opinion, the aesthetic is really metal and it does have a humbucker on the bridge. The Lake Placid Blue Vintage Strat might really be the best sounding, and also looks so nice, obviously. But all that being said, I would definetly pick the Yngwie Signature Strat, cause it sounded toe to toe with the vintage one, being atleast top 2 best sounding in my opinion. It also has single coils only, wich give you the REAL Strat experience, not to mention, its got the noise canceling pickups, making it the perfect strat for me, as a metalhead, and still sounding completely like a strat despite that.
@giovannidykes61582 жыл бұрын
That 'Wine Barrel' Strat is fire also. That lone Golden A string, nice touch
@andrewpappas93112 жыл бұрын
For me it's honestly a tie between the Texas Special and '72, those both sounded so good
@dumpsterracoon99204 ай бұрын
they're all gorgeous and sound great, but i'm drawn to the Poaletti. the vintage look and history behind the materials gives it character that i adore.
@humansnotai4912 Жыл бұрын
Great video mate. Did you know you can press the finger-pedals on your board with your foot? ;0) And yes, I agree; your 1972 blue Strat does sound the best (even with KZbin's compression algorithm). Namaste x
@riffdex2 жыл бұрын
I have a fender strat with ruined paint job. I was wondering if I can take my squier strat body and install the fender neck and pickups onto this? It would the Squier body have inferior parts and make it not worth it?