SQUIER STANDARD vs SQUIER DELUXE - Guitar Tone Comparison!

[@stanparsley9186]

Another great video Darrell! You are by far the best comparison site on youtube.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks so much Stan!

[@hadeseye2297]

I wonder about sound difference between Squire deluxe and Yamaha Pacifica 112V.

[@carlodevivo2928]

WOW hard to believe, I wouldn't of said, but I prefer the standard model. It has more chime, more twang and sounds brighter. That's my preference. Thanks

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Carlo De Vivo Glad you enjoyed the comparison!

[@deanroddey2881]

So many people judge the sound of a guitar by what it sounds like on its own. But, unless you plan to just sit around and play by yourself and never with others or never record songs, then what really matters is how it sits in a mix. The lighter sound of the standard would most likely fit better into most mixes, IMO. And honestly I LOVE the slightly rattly 'clean but dirty' sound of the standard, and presumably its Alnico pickups. Pair up one of those with a Vox AC15C1 and you could "Little Wing" all day long and never get tired of it.

[@BoltRM]

Carlo De Vivo I was surprised to prefer the standard overall. I liked the Standard for the neck pickup, a tie for the middle pu, and preferred the Deluxe for the bridge pu.

[@scottN1980]

I see your point but to me, the deluxe is more strat sounding, the reason you appreciate the standard is the reason you should try the tele. It would blow the standard away in chime. That's why I'm not gone on the standard, seems like a halfway house between strat and tele

[@ravenjames3873]

that's how it sounded to me

[@jayceefelix200]

The Standard is more brighter than the deluxe. According to the way i play, i like the Standard.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

If you want to hear an Affinity Strat, starter pack Squier, and Classic Vibe Strat you can check out the video "Cheap Stratocaster Comparison" here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpa5h2p4pNpkZpY Enjoy :)

[@lucasbishop48]

I have a vintage modified 60s vibe with tubular pickups

[@lucasbishop48]

Does that sound right

[@lucasbishop48]

It's also in sonic blue

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Lucas Bishop Nice! That's a good instrument too!

[@lucasbishop48]

Thanks it sound brilliant!

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Best comparison video I've seen.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+alwaysrockn2009 Thanks! Glad you liked the video 👍

[@rbrea68]

alwaysrockn2009 just bought the delux yesterday because of the Duncan pick-ups and the pearl white color.. now I just need lessons...I figured if I like the guitar I would practice more...:)

[@rbrea68]

Do you offer lessons for beginners? I love the smoothness of your playing.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+rbrea68 Thanks! I have tutorials on the channel for various levels of playing :)

[@CheesyBaconable]

deluxe has a much richer tone imo

[@soozikins]

Yep, i would say the Standard definately sounded a bit thinner, I changed my pickups out for 2 pig iron and 1 texas loco, made a good guitar sound great. I love my Standard!

[@golfhound]

@@soozikins I did the same. I had my guitar tech replace all of the electronics, pods, pickups etc. I have Seymour Duncans in my HSS Standard. It sounds great and plays better than my MIM Fender. I'm a tinkerer by nature and prefer buying the shell (body + neck) and then making my own upgrades instead of settling for Fender's standard parts at a higher price. Just like buying a Mustang GT and upgrading it into a Cobra.

[@ramasarc]

This video helped me decide which one to buy. I got the Deluxe a month ago and Im in love with it! Greetings from Argentina :)

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Rama Sarc Hi Rama! Glad the video helped :)

[@isnain1424]

Rama Sarc deluxe is very nice both playability & sound

[@joaquin3768]

Buena loco !! Jaja al fin un comentario de alguien que habla español! Que onda la viola, la recomendas?

[@AgustinSutera]

Espero que la hayas podido comprar, porque los precios se fueron a la mierda este año

[@merluzacongelada774]

@@AgustinSutera ese comentario aplica a cualquier año en Argentina

[@thebrunochaos]

I dont know what to buy. A friend of mine have the deluxe model and is a impressive guitar. The standart model is also good, but after all presented in this video i guess the deluxe model is really a better deal. Sounds like fender, legit. Hugs from Brazil, and thank you very much for share this video.

[@1201zj]

Yellow ledbetter was a perfect strat demo song. Much praise

[@1201zj]

That being said. The standard sounded better with that example. The right amount of "cluck" without sounding generic. The deluxe doesn't quite have that

[@ss_avsmt]

Yes, I had bought the standard 3 years ago. No regrets. I change the strings every 6 months and it sounds brand new again. Bought my first pedal last month. It has completely blown my mind how much potential my guitar has.

[@kofskie1146]

I love the deluxe but I'm not a big fan of the pickups... Way too fuzzy and distorted, they just sound muffled and odd. Much rather have the clean sound of the standard pickups. Too bad they don't have the really smooth neck and daphne blue for the standard strats.

[@zihenglu4344]

Deluxe sounds way better to my ears.

[@upakardhakal1315]

Mine too

[@dam3d]

Try an American and be blown away.

[@jasonhuang1940]

@Darin Martin me or my credit card?

[@dam3d]

Ultimately, it's just personal preference. :) I paid Cash for mine with no regrets. :P

[@TomPark1986]

Better pickups I think?

[@CorneliusSneedley]

Both are quite acceptable Strat sounds. The slightly more brittle tone of the standard might cut a little better in a full band situation, but most people in the audience would never notice a difference even if you played them both during the same gig. The funky red/tortoise color combo of the standard looked a bit weird to me at first, but grew on me by the end of the video. Nice subtle blue on the deluxe.

[@93greenstrat]

I suspect that the reason for the Standard having that brittle tone quality is due to its use of 500K pots.

[@89schofe]

Russell Wiggins you would be right sir ✌️️

[@stevef4010]

I never cared for it either til Daryl did the Std Jeff Beck floating trem and then I was hooked....now you can't find them cheap.

[@kamakshsharma983]

To me standard sounds amazing especially that layla opening riff sounded amazing on standard standard is more of my style.... Great review Darrell awsome playing

[@puzirew]

I'm votting for the brighness of Standard. Dаrker and fatter sound of Deluxe is pleasurable too, but definetely is 'not everybody's cup of tea'. Thanks for the great video.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Максим Пузырев Glad you liked it :)

[@socialdef3]

I love the features of the neck on the Deluxe.... thought I would like the Duncan Designed as well, but prefer the Standard for more vintage strat tones. I read that the brightness of the Standard can be remedied a bit by installing all 250k pots and a .047 cap.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+socialdef3 Does the standard have 500k pots?

[@socialdef3]

From my understanding, most do, although some forums have people reporting otherwise. I think most come with dime size 500k pots. Lots of people with these pots experience tinny highs or too much treble, so they throw 250k full size pots and a .047 cap to alleviate this. I wish I could find a video with someone demonstrating the before and after. It's hard to find a decent video on the Standard with glassy cleans for blues playing.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+socialdef3 Hmmm, I'll have to pull the guard off on mine to check!

[@NebulousWyatt]

The standard cut through the mix a lot better. As a broke Strat player, these videos are very interesting

[@JoseCillerGuitar]

Im waiting for my squire deluxe l bought it last monday on internet, great video!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Jose Ciller Nice! Congratulations 🎸😍🤘

[@JoseCillerGuitar]

Darrell Braun Guitar Thank you!! 👌🎸😄

[@leszekwincenciak728]

I'm thinking on buying a deluxe as well. Can you tell me how it feels after some time of playing? Is there a lot of hum?

[@amedeobianchini3943]

5:06 best song ever

[@alansturgess1324]

Back-to-back demos are SO useful without interruptions with comments, opinions etc. Superbly put together demo. Thanks.

[@MargusStone]

For me, the deluxe have more shine in his tone and sound like stevie ray vaughan and that brings the authentic strat sound

[@LarryMar]

Great comparison. I was almost sold on the Deluxe pickups but after hearing the standard Anicos, I have to say that they are much brighter and have a tone closer to the original Fender Strats. The deluxe has a less bright and softer sound that I can emulate with my humbuckers on my Westone Spectrum. The standard wins IMHO.

[@tomdrouhard3781]

nice comparison but the deluxe Strat sounded congested to me.

[@remithebeau1706]

i prefer the standard but theyre both great guitars

[@salvo8747]

Standard has a classic sound, deluxe is more "modern"

[@omorshiroiclips]

both guitars have their own unique sounds ..

[@MuhammadChairullahAlAyyubi]

For me, deluxe is more smooth. But, I'd like to take the standard one. Good review !!

[@kyletaylor5252]

Had my standard for 4 years now and I still love it! I go for that SRV sound and the standard has the hot, clear pickups. They also have that mid-range bite that makes the SRV sound.

[@ratta2006]

You know..they both sound like Stratocasters!...Long live the STRAT!

[@shinyreptar5851]

Both sound great. Man, just for the looks I wish that deluxe had a rosewood fret board.

[@thunderbirdiv1]

This video was excellent. Thank you very much. I just ordered a Squire Standard Strat and can't wait to get it!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Steven Buyers Thanks! Congrats on the new guitar :)

[@cuda426hemi]

These are great demos because the differences are so SUBJECTIVE leaving the only "mystery" being the way if Feels and Plays.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+cuda426hemi 👍

[@AndreyLebedintsev]

Thanks for the video. I went for Standard, since I wanted something that's really bright and twangy, that was the missing color in my pallette of guitar sounds. In my opinion, Deluxe's pickups feel more controllable and versatile, but have a less definitive Strat sound.

[@AutumnSonderness]

I'm playing a deluxe myself and I have to say: best buy of my life so far :D - I like the, uhm, how can I say ... twang-y(?) and warm sound of the neck-pickup :)

[@rmzzz76]

I'm really digging the sound of those Duncan pickups

[@Florida_Boi_333]

Subscribed! Your comparison video is the best on KZbin

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Saverio Mazzotta Thanks! Welcome to the channel ☺

[@ricksanchez6449]

I got my Squier standard and im loving it! So confortable. Just going to add a cheap mini humbucker on the neck position for the fingerpicking solo stuff. Thank's for the demo!

[@felipepinheiro1419]

i prefer the deluxe sound. Amazing!

[@dansands6363]

I really like the look of the red one!

[@smartacus88]

The standard makes a better project guitar. Paid 250 for mine. Put about 300 more in it. Pots, caps, pickups, Jack, roller saddles, graphtech earvana nut, and an extra trem spring. For 550 bucks I have a guitar that shits on a Mexican strat and goes toe to toe with an American deluxe in sound and playablity.

[@rotagbhd]

I just did similarly. I went to look at some Deluxe and Vintage Vibes, but the Affinity at this store blew the others away. From the selection of guitars available to me, this Affinity (2016 from Indonesia) was so much nicer than the Deluxe, Vintage, Bullet, etc. at this store. The actions and neck were nearly perfect at the store, two minutes at home I had it perfect for me. I immediately ordered some Seymour Duncans, pots, etc. I am upgrading everything except for the bridge. I don't use tremolo bars, and the block saddles on it are nice. I was going to replace them with Roller Saddles but after reading some say that they didn;t like them and they lessen the tone quality some w/ the moving parts and them not holding up long etc. This caused me to think twice, so I opted to leave the saddles stock for now. How has your experience with them been?

[@CoffeeHead047]

smartacus88 Hey, how's the sustain on your standard without the modifications? I really need to know

[@WestCoastSwinger]

But neck on a MIM feels SO much better.

[@The_GenXennial]

I’ve modified Squire Bullets that compete with top end fenders. Every guitar has a slightly different tone, and with so many different pickups and mods available I’ve gotten better tone out of 4 piece basswood bodies than whole alder.

[@Usopps_Fables]

Just bought my girlfriend the deluxe for Christmas. For the price that sound is pretty damn good.

[@fluthier470]

Great video, nice playing and comparison Darrelll, your comparisons are just exactly what i expect from a guitar comparison.

[@baldbearded9601]

I very rarely (never!) hear anyone play Another Kind Of Green on KZbin.. that was a nice surprise !!!! 🤘😁

[@conradovitorlopesfernandes5570]

2021 speaking. Your self confidence improved a lot since them!

[@donhunnicutt7948]

The Standard it is. I was leaning that way and now I’m convinced. Thanks. Very well produced professional videos. Keep doing that voodoo that you do...

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Don Hunnicutt Thanks Don!

[@2headedboii]

I bought my first ever strat today, i've had both fenders and squires before but have always tiptoed away from the Stratocasters, even though i knew they were incredibly verstatile the look of them always put me off. However today i relented after much pressure and invested in a Squire Standard Stratocaster. Whilst in the shop i actually played around with the Infinity, Standard and Deluxe. (Left handed so not a lot of choice) Between the Deluxe and the Standard it was a hard call, i'd say the Standard sounds closer to the older strats and the Deluxe is more a modern take. Either way i am really enjoying the guitar so far and who knows it might tempt me to get a Deluxe one day.

[@GiwrkosCY]

Darrell , your videos follow a really proffesional approach . One of the best reviewers on KZbin . Excellent man . This is what people want . Honest , and straightforward - no bullshit videos.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+George Efthymiades Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the channel :)

[@FranciscoCostaHideOut]

Thanks a lot for this video, helped me to decide and buy the Squier Standard, should get it today! :) Very excited to start practicing :)

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Francisco Costa Congratulations on your new guitar! 🎸😎🤘

[@Wikdone]

Can def tell the Deluxe has much fuller sounding pups. I just got my Dlx Hot Rails, & I know what you mean as far as the Dlx neck. It feels incredibly baby smooth, you'd swear it was unfinished, but it is supposed to be a polyurethane finish per the specs. I love the neck feel personally. Great comparison vid btw.

[@the8-bitnerd712]

I got the standard and am in love, now if I could play hendrix without my fingers getting twisted into pretzels

[@kidgrunge9607]

I subbed. Thanks for the comparison too! I'm gonna get the Standard even though the Deluxe is awesome too.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+The Kid Zombie Thanks for subscribing :)

[@ravenjames3873]

i have the Standard as well. i did check out a deluxe before settling on the Standard.

[@Fidozo15]

5:06 I almost flip out cuz wasn't expecting that one omg

[@noiricha]

As of 2018 the Squire Standard sells for $249 and the Deluxe $299 new. The Standard features an Indian Laurel fret board with a large headstock and the Deluxe is all maple with the smaller headstock. If you're intending on upgrading 1 or more of the pickups, then either would be fine. Both made in Indonesia and the fit/finish and playability is reputed to be quite high .

[@tonycolantonio4640]

I picked up a used Standard with a maple neck and absolutely love it. it was a bit bright admittedly, but after changing the capacitor and installing a brass tone block it has a much nicer balanced tone. I really dig the 70's headstock too! it's a great platform for upgrades and modding. One thing to note, it's REALLY heavy!

[@jamesbryant6484]

Darrell,you are awesome dude. No holy than now attitude, or sarcasm. Good information,and I always learn something. Really enjoy your videos!!

[@stainlesssteve25]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to make this lovely video

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Stephen Boyle Absolutely, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jcksn8711]

That pearl jam stuff on the start was killing

[@ExtraFreakyBobTv]

4:07 was not expecting you to play some Pink Floyd! Such an under rated song too

[@ACelebrityPhoto]

Thank you. I can hear the difference. I do like the daphne blue deluxe better. I've purchased two of them, both under $200. Love the two-point fulcrum. Anyone paying the $1,400 or so that this feature is offered on if it says "Fender" is an idiot. Here for 1/7 of that price you have a guitar just as reliable. Any guitar tech can do an excellent job tuning it up and it is usually better than an "out of the box" $1,400 Fender following a good tune-up. My first Deluxe was so tinnie I threw the pickups out right away. So pay the $100 to $200 to replace the pickups (pickups on second one didn't have this problem - quality problems like all Fender instruments - it's reputation of unreliability of quality. Even Fender admits each neck and body sounds different due to wood grain patterns). I also found Fender strings actually do sound better than all the other makers on my Squier deluxe. As always, when getting a new guitar (even used) - new strings and screw every screw down.

[@kairinase]

I own a Squier, this video really helped in explaining pickup position. Thanks.

[@HackyHD]

I bought a Classic Vibe Squier 50's over a Fenders Strat MIM. I tested both out for a very long time and I ended up linkng the tone on the Squier a lot better. It comes with alnico III pickups and it sounds absolutely amazing.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Hacky Nice! Those are great guitars :)

[@beninglis8097]

Yeh, I did the same. I had my heart set on a A Amex Std but ended up going for the CV50 at the last minute. Those Alnico 3s are sweet, and I don't regret a thing!

[@AdamRasheed]

I'm actually saving up for a CV tele myself. Really excited!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Adam Rasheed Nice! They are quality instuments :)

[@mahoganymarco9199]

the brightness of the standard is beautiful, that what i prefer.

[@prdtad]

the deluxe is so smooth and polite.. however the standard has that harsh bright sound.. harsh in a good way for me!! i believe Pick the deluxe and replace the pickups will give you better sound

[@prdtad]

@Dog thats an option, however 3rd party pickups sounds better that MIM stock..

[@jyggalagdaedricprinceoford6239]

Ive had both, a 2002 black standard and a 2012 white deluxe keep in mind I played them both through a fender champ 25 ce. The standard had more of the later 70s harsh but chimey strat sound while the deluxe and the a more of a modern take of a super strat from the 90s kind of sound. Either one works but I preferred the deluxe because of the fatter neck and frets,

[@nerkoids]

Deluxe, hands down, just a fuller, more versatile sound to my ears. I used to have a Standard, and I did like it, but found the pups to be too weak and too brite to use in most contexts. My el-cheapo Telecaster with ceramic pups still gets more action! Mind you, a good way to tame that piercing high end off the Standard would be to use pure nickel strings instead of the usual nickel-plated or stainless steel strings one usually puts on a Strat. Then it would warm up the tone a bit. They might be alnico pups, but they're fairly low output to begin with. I used GHS Big Nickels and also some Dunlop Rev. Willy's Mexican Lottery sets (great strings) on it and got a better tone on the Standard. Sadly, they don't make left-handed Squier Deluxes.

[@benasslick67]

@6:54 that was so nuts! Awesome playing

[@landonbailey]

great video and playing again! I preferred the standard tones for pretty much all of it

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+lando27music Thanks! The standard is such a great guitar for the money :)

[@landonbailey]

the standard looks nice too. I was considering the deluxe a while back but fell into a crazy deal for a standard MIM recently that I couldn't pass up. check this out, pretty sure you mentioned you're in Canada, so check your Best Buy stores: facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1645570392436286.1073741834.1603328999993759&type=1&l=705b276754

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+lando27music I'll check it out :)

[@MelodyMaker]

One simply cannot lose by purchasing either guitar. Feel lucky to own the Standard in spite of gravitating toward the sound of the Deluxe. Listening to these well played riffs has me reminiscing about the day I took my baby home.

[@SamB-fv6su]

Thanks for this video Darrell I’m considering a Squier for my practice guitar

[@robjgolde3221]

Killer video as per usual. If Fender/Squier would be so kind as to loan you one of the new Classic Vibe 70’s Strats, I’d like to hear one of those up against either the Fender Mexican Standard or Squier Deluxe.

[@techer123]

Great comparison but wow the sound from the deluxe is amazing

[@renamamiya4990]

you are finally getting good amount of suscribers man you are such a great guitarist keep whit the awesome work

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Omar Andre Jacinto Martell Thanks! I appreciate it :)

[@byronofcalgary6985]

got a used Hot Rails "Deluxe" for $150 - web site noted the pickups are labeled and often in wrong loc'n - looked inside and mine had 2 labelled "Middle" [ & "Bridge" mounted between them ] moved "bridge" to proper bridge loc'n mainly to get a tone control @ bridge - NICE ! ! - fiddled with pickup height and "slope" and WOW - by giving bridge loc'n a higher LOW E side and the middle a higher HIGH E side it actually gave that familiar Fender "Quack" tone in pos'n 2... from humbuckers ! ! - it also gave a thicker bridge tone like David Gilmour + tone adj - obv the 5 way has pos'n 1 & 3 reversed cuz i didn't rewire it... just moved the pickups around on the guard - obv the bridge is now paired with the neck in pos'n 4 and still paired with the middle in pos'n 2 - all sound great.. inc the middle run "direct" with no tone control - I even tried turning the neck pickup 180 degrees and it sounded awful whether in combo or alone but putting neck back to stock got good tones again anyway... I got my Lado Hawk SSS switched to 3 real Seymour Duncan Hot Rails - got middle tone control re-wired to Bridge - added a coil tap to bridge - not sure if i prefer the mixed up Squier re-location better but it's EASY to do + undo - maybe move middle to bridge on your SSS and see what it sounds like - Hot Rails deserve a coil tap or 2... - got new respect for SSS wiring which keeps the angled bridge tone of Strats + Tele's AND gives humbucker tones too... [ beats Fender Mex "Blacktops"... HH + 5 way for coil taps } - I got the Lado with an added Mini toggle that combined Bridge In Phase with every other pos'n of the 5 way... PROFOUND MOD for SSS... a "Swiss Army Strat" pos'n 2 gets added Bridge In Phase - Pos'n 3 gets In Phase combo like Tele - pos'n 4 has all 3 pickups in a S+H Ibanez tone - pos'n 5 gives another Tele tone - obv you can make some of these connections as Humbuckers too = 4-5 extra tones from ONE toggle - bottom line IMHO... never buy a HH or HSS layout - the angled bridge is priceless ! !

[@robertevans2143]

Nice playing. Love that Jeff Beck sound at 6:57. Good review.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Robert Evans Thanks :)

[@AmyKSpreadborough]

I just bought a used Squier Standard body + neck (no pickups) as a platform to mod, and have to say the guitar is fantastic. This is my first Squier. I have 3 USA and an MIM Strat and never thought about buying a Squier. But I’m blown away at the quality, feel and finish of the neck. The body is same shape and contour as the USA bodies and very nicely finished as well. I can’t wait to hear it wired up! Now I’m really curious about the Squiers. They’re an excellent value. This video was really helpful in understanding the difference between the Standard and Deluxe. Thank you, as always, for a really thoughtful comparison.

[@tbone2451]

I know it’s six years ago, but man that guitar solo would be something I’d pay for, great playing and demo.

[@pd1jdw630]

Bought a Cherry red standard. I'm awaiting it's arrival. Thanks for the video.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Dhr Willemsen Nice! I'm sure you'll love it :)

[@pd1jdw630]

Darrell Braun Guitar I wanted to come back to you and say, I absolutely love this guitar! It had some cosmetic flaws but other then that. It plays great and it sounds good. Though I role of almost all the highs on my amp. Thanks for the review. It helped me a lot, and I wasn’t disappointed.

[@HoosierLine]

The head stock on the deluxe is not a modern head stock,...It's the original vintage head stock that Leo used in the 50's/ early 60's on the original Strats he made. The larger head stock on the standard is the modern head stock. :-)

[@albertostrat]

American standard vs Squier standard would be fun to watch. Great video!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+AlbertoVive Thanks! I'll add it to my list :)

[@jeremybabin7435]

Okay, I've had a Davison 235 for about a year. My first guitar. Got much better than anyone would have thought in my short time, so I'm getting a new guitar. These sound so much better and look better.

[@stankfanger1366]

What did you decide on?

[@jeremybabin7435]

Young Frankenstein Got a deluxe, 70s headstock left handed. Works like a beauty, much better than the Davison. Haven't stopped playing it.

[@stankfanger1366]

Jeremy Babin Niiiiiiice!!! I just picked up a used Daphne Blue Classic Vibe with a gorgeous neck on her, she's supposed to get here by Friday. I think the neck is Fender because the edges of the maple fretboard are sculpted and the fret ends look immaculate. The neck is aged amber with the large 70's headstock, too... just exactly what I wanted. What color Deluxe did you go with? How's she feel?

[@stankfanger1366]

Jeremy Babin You going after them with an emory board? You can work wonders with just a few gentle swipes if you take your time. I recommend the stiff Johnson & Johnson ones that are $1.98 at Wal-Mart, over in cosmetics. They've got the three different grits and you can tweak the frets down to exactly how you want them to feel.

[@jeremybabin7435]

Didn't know about, will definitely have to do that instead. I was just going to try and take a bit of sandpaper to it, but that seems like that'd be better. Thanks for the tip, bud. :)

[@danielpecheny]

Very nice demo. I have the Srandard and I love it, and I also have a MIM sttat with US electronics but the Squier is a great instrument!

[@pmay222]

I have the exact same standard. . Tweaked the truss rod and it has an amazing action. . For a home player like myself its spot on. .

[@little1wing]

I enjoy the Standard's chiminess and sparkle. The Deluxe to me sounds too compressed. I believe the basswood absorbs the top end on the Deluxe. Agathis is a marvelous tonewood imho.

[@oldguyjammin9732]

Yep, I prefer the standard; more chime, brighter.

[@smithrep9538]

But that headstock is pain in the eye... :( gonna buy And change the neck for fender neck

[@57RickH]

Nice review. I have the Deluxe but honestly have been a little disillusioned with it lately so I tried out my Squier Tele Standard and actually like the sound of the Tele more. Watching this video and hearing your assessment of the warmer sound of the Deluxe, I see why I’m not feeling the Deluxe Strat lately 🤔 I don’t disagree however that it’s a nice guitar but it doesn’t seem to have the volume of my Tele pups

[@beachfrontman]

Nice demo Darrell and, I found myself in agreement with your conclusion!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+beachfrontman I'm glad you liked the comparison 👍

[@allena8084]

Awesome video...but then I appreciate all of Darrell's videos and it's why I subscribe to the channel. I'm new to playing and didn't want to spend a lot of money on a guitar but then again didn't want to throw away money on a cheap beginner's guitar. Based on the video I bought a Standard from Amazon Warehouse Deals for about $160 because it had "cosmetic damage". Turned out the damage was the clear plastic pickguard film had scratches in it..removed the film to uncover a perfect pickguard/guitar. Didn't even need to be set up, just tuned. What a find. Love the smooth neck action. Love the antique burst color too. So then I decided to buy the Deluxe in Olympic White with a rosewood neck because I also liked the sound of the DD Hot Rails. So it's not exactly the guitar Darrell played but I was intrigued none the less. I really like the fatter sound the Hot Rails produce. I'm into Clapton Blues. And yes, the neck seems just a touch easier to play than the Standard, but that's noticeable because I'll play them both within a short timeframe. Otherwise the Standard neck is fine, especially for a newbie like me. Could be natural production variation as both necks seem to have the same satin finish. Both are made in Indonesia and the quality/finish is great. Paint finish is fine, no dust. No sharp fret edges. Really nice craftsmanship for the $. I've read the Bullet and Affinity models made in China have had quality issues. Not sure if that's true, but I recommend stepping up to the Standard if you're going to jump in as the additional cost is not that big. I play them using a Fender Champion 100 SS amp mostly using the clean channel. Tube amp in the future?? Who knows...but the Champion is great for me. I also play my Yamaha FGX800C through it. I'm glad I bought Squires based on Darrell's review. Looking forward to hearing how they sound when I change the strings to EB Yellow Slinkies. Thanks again Darrell for your channel. It's a big help and entertaining as well. Also thanks for the others who are posting here..I'm learning from all of you as well.

[@niazpirouznia]

I got the deluxe and i'm so happy about it! Thanks Darrell❤️

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Congratulations!

[@lupodellasleppa]

first song is Yellow Ledbetter: sound comparison done well.

[@marcellinden7305]

Hmmm... Standard with a deluxe neck, or a deluxe with the standards PU's... I guess I can't have either...

[@stevef4010]

Buy both, swap the necks, sell the one you don't want

[@carlpickle4182]

Great vid, the best and really only way to compare two guitars. I've saw one other like yours comparing Slash humbuckers to Pearly Gates. Subscribed and thank you. (Strat freak since 1957)

[@RobCmusic]

Good comparison.The colours and the pickups as you stated are precisely the reason I prefer the Deluxe.

[@ronthunders6124]

Btw, your videos are produced VERY well and it's something you are great at!! You should do comparisons like this ranging on ALL guitars and their copies:)

[@josefomx1]

Darrel you are a great guitar player, the sound that you get from both strats are a delight!! I enjoy a lot your video!! Thanks

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+José Luis Rivera Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@iridios6127]

standard sounds better

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

The Deluxe is beautiful and sounds much better. Less harsh and cold.

[@savoirfaire8979]

Random observation: the wood frame and door have marvelous wood staining and finishing features!

[@neildelta91]

Was on my way to the guitar center,your video dropped on time :)

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Maia Adi Nice! I hope you find a guitar you really love to play :)

[@smokeless7774]

Love my Squier Deluxe. As I don't use the whammy much, just for fun I put three new springs in (1 straight, 2 angled )and locked the trem to the body . The difference in tone and sustain was amazing so I'll keep it this way for a while. You get plenty of bang for your buck with Squiers and I wouldn't have the guts to fool around with a Custom Shop!!!

[@angelica23luna90]

For some reason I like the Deluxe mostly but in positions 3 and 1 I loved the Standard. The indecision is killing me :( but if I have to pick one (sadly only one) it'll be the Deluxe. But great video, I made up my mind now!

[@STRM1991]

I have a Deluxe, great guitar, I love how it plays and feels. Such a versatile guitar.