The Squier Stratosonic Upgrade Episode 🎸Can We Make It Sound More Like A Gibson? 🎸

Full on guitar nerdery this week as we tackle upgrading the pickups and bridge hardware on the 'fendery' sounding Stratosonic. Will Gibson P90's make it sound more like some of our favourite guitars?... there's only one way to find out so join us and let's dive in! 🎸
Squier Stratosonic Review: • Squier Paranormal Stra...
Here are links to the bridge parts I used...
TPWC-59NA Faber TPWC-'59 Vintage Spec ALU Compensated Wraparound Tailpiece, Nickel, aged (3020-1): www.faberguitar.com/TPWC-59NA...
TPST-MNA Vintage style tailpiece studs, aged nickel, METRIC (3195-1): www.faberguitar.com/TPST-MNA-...
TPI-B-MNA Faber 8mm metric Tailpiece Inserts (pair) Steel, nickel plated, aged (3081-1): www.faberguitar.com/TPI-B-MNA...
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Time stamps:
00:00 coming up this week
01:08 let's make it sound better
03:38 the plan for today
05:55 sounds & comparisons 1
11:08 some pickup readings
15:09 changing the pickups
23:13 testing the new pickups
23:50 sounds & comparisons 2
26:02 my initial thoughts
28:02 phase 2 - bridge upgrade
34:45 set up & intonation
38:41 sounds & comparisons 3
43:59 what do we think?
48:23 that's what we did this week
49:20 play out jam
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[@TheWGLOVER]

Thank goodness for KZbin. If we still only had the mainstream channels, we would not be getting great stuff like this every week. You are a star.

[@stevesmith3990]

Yep, this is a perfect example of why mainstream tv is dead.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks to you all for supporting!! 😊🙏

[@gearmeister]

This "getaway" called "guitaristas" is such a comfortable place... Thank you for inviting us in for a visit! I really like that Squire, maybe even more than the Cabronita

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man thanks for hanging out here! 😁👍

[@gearmeister]

@@theguitaristas My ears tell me that by installing Gibson P90's on a Fender, you've made it sound more like a Fender! Way more articulate & lively! But I'm now waiting on the bridge swap

[@gearmeister]

​​@@theguitaristasok, I hate to admit, just the Gibby p'ups without the bridge change & that's the sound.. dump the bridge & that's the best sound

[@ivarara]

Indeed it is.

[@gearmeister]

@@ivarara Oh, fantastic, you're hearing what I'm hearing. I've always changed one item at a time on a guitar. Then, test each time just like our friendly friend did but after the pickup change, wow, what a difference... shhh.. don't tell Fender that Gibbo P-90's cannot be beat

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

When a man reaches a certain age he might experience the occasional wobbly knob its nothing to be embarrassed about Colin 😂

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍

[@eamonmcdermott4032]

Honestly, because of your whole presentation, you could make a Bontempi banjo look cool. That Stratosonic looks marvellous. I think I'll be getting myself one of those, although, I doubt I'll be making any mods to it. Thanks very much Col.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

yeh...i think the tight sound stock sounds great

[@tylersweet5994]

33:21 Colin missed his calling as a Blacksmith! Love it! 😁

[@scottdavidson6066]

I can see wanting to try the Gibson pickups in the Strat-o-sonic, but I think it is sounding pretty good as is!

[@_Yep_Yep_]

Hell of a lot of work you saved us and I appreciate your time here, Guitarista!

[@nellayema2455]

That was a fun and interesting visit to The Mad Jammer's laboratory! I agree about the P90 neck pickup sounding to dark or muddy. Perhaps adjusting the pup height or the pole pieces will bring it back to life. Love the mini-hum in the neck idea! Keep having fun, Doc.

[@theguitaristas]

🧐😆👍

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

If you noticed the Epiphone neck pickup had less Inductance (Henrys) than the Gibson neck pickup although they had the same DC resistance, thats because of the brass baseplate, brass effects the magnetic field differently than silver nickel and robs a bit of output, this is often done to keep the neck from getting too muddy. My P90s are wildly different to both these sets! Fibre bobbins, no wax potting and a 50s wind pattern

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers I noticed that variance... good to know why!

[@QuantumGamingUploads]

Very nice upgrade Colin. Guitar sounds preety good for sure. Exellent job with the hammer 🔨.

[@JHKNVY02]

What an amazing video. This is why I subscribed. There are so many absolute jewels on this channel.

[@edwardblair595]

This was an awesome video. Thanks so much for putting this together.

[@jc6721]

Great video Colin! I always enjoy watching your channel!

[@goreilly29]

Great vids. Love just chilling & watching your stuff. Learn lots too! Happy Friday 😃

[@edwardblair595]

I waited and ordered a limited-edition model in sapphire blue, and it was just delivered yesterday. I'm very pleased with it.

[@patrickaquilina8654]

I have to agree 100% with your take on this guitar and mod experiment! Great episode! I really think I'm quite impressed with the guitar stock. Really unique but familiar at the same time! Can't wait to see your next "mod" to the guitar.

[@ladyluckdrums]

Great video. I honestly thought it sounded good from the beginning. I love the upgrades, made it better! I like to tinker with guitars so this is inspiring!

[@thejuggernaut5327]

It was an interesting adventure Ista. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@TheRealChetManley]

Out of that intro jam I like the strat the best. They all sound good but that one is the best of. The bunch. Cheers Colin! Thanks for making my favorite show!

[@Chip_57]

Why this channel hasn't got north of 500k subscribers is beyond me. Love it! That Epiphone Wilshire sounds fabulous. Regarding the Squire, I think there's a reason why Fender wanted itmto sound 'Fendery'. Great work tho Colin.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that's appreciated! 😁🙏

[@JHKNVY02]

100% this is one of the absolute best things on the internet

[@wmKn0]

Thanks for this, Colin! My tuners rattled and I felt the need to do more than just change those on the Stratosonic, so I thought of this vid and decided to order the same Faber parts you did. The end result is lovely and I didn't have to worry about the inserts not fitting, thanks to you.

[@pkflash2004]

Whatever you get up to is always worth watching and very entertaining Colin! Your summary at the end pretty much described what I was hearing. I quite liked the original Squier sound, even though I'm a big P90 (Gibson LP JR DC) fan. I think if the mod had been done the other way round (remedying a muddy neck pick up) we would all be marveling at the clarity in the Squier pick ups! See you next week for more of the same, Thanks.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

I think I liked it with the original pickups better too than with the P-90s

[@jowyong6769]

Once again, entertaining to the very end! Yes, the P90s took a lot of Fender out of the guitar, much darker and less defined but more gritty. The Faber bridge kinda returned it to the how the original sounded but with better sustain and a bit of those magical harmonic overtones. Definitely try it with the original pickups and Faber hardware...

[@LifetimeBiker]

Thanks Colin , You have made my friday evening down here in Aus` again. 😃 Great Vid` , See you again next week.👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate! 😁👍

[@M5guitar1]

I just bought one last nite from Fender US and since I live 25 miles from their distribution center in Southern California, it arrives tomorrow free shipping! Mine is the Blue model. Cheers!

[@chrisceravolo8591]

Stay fearless Col. I think it’s brilliant that you immerse yourself in doing things with the spirit that you ‘have no idea what i’m doing.’ Hammer away mate!

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@user-py1bq1xb5l]

Yet another great breakfast of coffee and waffling, Friday has meaning again thanks so much

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for watching! 😁🙏

[@brynjones7371]

Great video Colin, love the new p90s they sound slightly more alive with a more compressed tone and sustain. Brilliant.

[@timedwards5600]

Thnx for all your work from Arizona

[@davidmrgn443]

I really am excited to see what else you might do with this. This has been a fun ride to go on with you.

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍

[@TheRealChetManley]

Damn man, loved this video! All the things I’ve thought about doing to a guitar!

[@alexanderewing3779]

So good of you, Colin, to pass on your knowledge in an entertaining way. Lang may yer lum reek! Cheers Alex

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@faces_of_japan]

Love the use of a hammer, a widely unknown but approved luthier technique.

[@christopherguzzi1316]

Not to be rude, but how else would you install the bushings? This is probably the most appropriate tool for this job.☺☺☺

[@craigpimlott204]

@@christopherguzzi1316 you usually fit the studs into the ferrules then hit them with the rubber or plastic hammer

[@TommySG1]

@@christopherguzzi1316the proper way is pressing them in with some sort of a press….. ignore the other comment lol

[@gabiotta]

I have a set of old cream soapbars in my parts draw and, on the strength of this video, I have just ordered this guitar to do this mod with them. Thanks, great content.

[@andysfishingandflytyingcha2310]

Loved the upgrades. The bridge pup sounded awesome. I'd love to hear it ramped up with more gain, but....l agree, the neck position has lost it's clarity. I've got a Gibson double cut away Les Paul special with P90's but the neck pup still has some brightness when the tones on 10. I think a mini himbucker would look amazing as well as sounding great and make that guitar a real individual instrument. Do it, do it!

[@theguitaristas]

I’m definitely tempted! 😁👍

[@pttrent123]

In the end your ears is all that matters, that was cool, great playing, thanks!

[@JohnnyBGoode9]

I actually vastly prefer the stock pickups to the Gibsons! 4H is around the inductance of a low wind PAF. Those 4H P90s have enough midrange while still having that single coil sparkle. Really the best of both worlds to me. This definitely convinced me to look into picking up one of those Squiers!

[@Blues-man.]

Great video very informative, thanks for sharing.

[@TheYjmfan]

Nice job col sounds great mate, love p90s

[@davew8542]

Great stuff Col. Got me going on GAS, then I remembered I have a Ibanez JS700 which it the Satriani P90, wrap over bridge in the same colour too lol. Always enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work mate

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dave!

[@frederickhockey2760]

Another great video…. Very interesting idea re: putting Gibson mini humbucker in the neck pickup. I think that’s the direction Iwould go since it’s so much more interesting than keeping the neck as is, or putting the Fender originals back in. Whatever you decide, I’m sure you’ll make it interesting!😊

[@im58woody]

I spent the afternoon painting my son’s bedroom listening to your reviews on this guitar. Such a great way to lessen the misery and stress of painting lol. Thanks for keeping me company my friend!

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍

[@patrickbear6727]

Nice video as usual! One tip that I use when I set up a guitar--when you have to slack the strings for any adjustment, I count the number of turns that I loosen the tuners then I just tighten them the same amount when I am done. This gets you really close to in-tune before final tuning, saves a lot of time, reduces the temptation to make an adjustment without loosening the strings (we've all done it) and is a major timesaver for floating tremolo setups.

[@timmccormick240]

Another great video Colin. Bridge upgrade was solid! Both the pickups sounded great with your playing. The thing to remember is with any electric wound coil is the higher ohms/resistance the more filtered the signal/lower tone. The lower the ohms/resistance the brighter/higher your pickups will sound, giving your pots/effects items more range. Great job.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tim, this is great info thanks! 👍

[@tommymatt5686]

Hi Colin 👋 as I already wrote, the channel is excellent, dedicated to details and created with care. A little tip for a new post: maybe a comparison of hardshell and soft cases, I think people would be interested in that, since in recent times even expensive guitars mostly come with soft cases, and often without!; which is really strange. L&R!

[@stewartmitchell8007]

Nice one. Most importantly, the bridge added stability and you showed just how close budget guitars have are to the more expensive models. I think a bridge but and tuners upgrade is really all this model needs if anything.

[@TheBobAubrey]

Thanks you so much! Was thinking about to do this myself (I have the blue one) and now I don't have to. I actually like that it sounds a little more Fender-y than my Epiphone Specials... kind cool that it has a mix of bite and sparkle.Rock on!

[@cookiebombsta2607]

Sounds better, but I much prefer your modded black single p90 strat. Had a cool Hot Rod vibe to it. I tried to make myself one but I got drunk and left the hot solder gun on the pickguard. Burned through the wires and out the front side of the plastic. Stunk up the entire house. Just like the natural sound of a strat does. Baw haw haw haw haw!!!

[@theguitaristas]

🤣🤣👍 Brilliant!

[@wmpopper]

Interesting evaluation/review and nice shirt fabric pattern as well.🐞🍀

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍

[@Furtheronmusic]

I always remember the alliterative saying "Fretted, flatter, forward" It's worked for me for years.

[@theguitaristas]

What does it mean?...

[@Furtheronmusic]

@@theguitaristas if FRETTED note is FLATTER move the saddle FORWARD towards the nut.

[@theguitaristas]

@@Furtheronmusic Ah brilliant! 😆👍 Thanks!

[@cchavez248]

Ooooo, what a great name for a song, " Wobbly Knobs"! I'm sooo running with this!

[@GROCK619]

Keep em coming !!!

[@malcolmsansom5026]

Bloody hell Colin I had visions of you braying the pickup with the mallet 😂, great vid btw cheers 👍🎸🎸🎸

[@TheClassicQ]

love this channel

[@PipeCat1965]

Wow, what an improvement in attack. Love it. I returned mine but was curious what this mod would have sounded like. Went with the Epiphone Wilshire and am extremely happy with it.

[@terencestephenmoss2159]

Great episode 👏 certainly proved that the guitar 🎸 sounded more growling with both neck and bridge pickups by Gibson. Changing the tail piece and bits certainly got rid of the neck rattle when strings were played. Proved that when you had made all the alterations required. I found all this very helpful ☺ and will certainly help in the future with buying an electric guitar 🎸 Thanks Colin I'm very impressed by the Stratosonic Fender/Gibson hybrid by Squier

[@chrisl2206]

Great Video!

[@paulburton5150]

“Spoon yer knobs off” would make a great t-shirt slogan 😂

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍

[@lazster1200]

Mini-humbucker in the neck. My favourite combo is P90 in bridge, mini-humbucker in the neck.

[@Alan-jv5bd]

Hi Colin. Listening with studio monitors, I hear a much darker neck PU and not much different sound in the bridge PU. My experience with P90s is the most fun cones with blending both together. The clarity of the bridge PU with a touch of dark from the neck produces nice body. Love your videos and the relaxed ambiance you brong to us. Alan.

[@kevinmalone4109]

Brilliant!

[@spdaltid]

Another nice session Colin! Thanks. I'll just come right out and say that whiIe I like SG's, I like the look of that Strat more. All that's left is to try the bridge with the original pickups or, as you suggest, at least the neck PU. Oh, and then pop on some decent tuners.

[@iannicholls7476]

I thought the original guitar had a definite “Telecaster” twang to it. That has certainly gone with the new pick ups but it still sounds great. Interesting stuff Colin, thanks.

[@rubbadubdub6543]

Nice playing Colin - very ‘Green Onions’! At the end of the day, you like what you like - don’t fight it - feel it!!

[@rubbadubdub6543]

Have you ever tried the Fender JA90? It’s the Jim Adkins model (I know….me neither!). It’s a thinline tele but with a 24.75” scale, p90’s, tune-o-matic bridge, set neck. I sold mine because it just wasn’t a tele but I wish I hadb’t and everyone who played it raved about it.

[@roberte03915]

I'm no expert but I think you're definitely right that it usually doesn't sound that much different when you swap the pickups. I've swapped out a handful, mostly in Epiphones, and one Gibson. The Pearly Gates that replaced a pair of Probuckers sound almost identical, and most of the others haven't made that much difference. That said, when I swapped out the stock pickups in an Epiphone Les Paul Modern with some Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers, I initially left one of the stock pickups in it, and switching back and forth you could hear a significant difference. I was really impressed with the Seth Lover. After I put the other one in it though, they don't sound quite as good - I guess I needed that real-time comparison to hear the difference. At any rate, thanks for mentioning that the difference between the Epiphone and Gibson P-90s is negligible, because that was going to be my next upgrade, for my Monkey. Sounds like I can save my money and not bother.

[@tmacey1345]

I cannot believe I missed this episode...brilliant review on this guitar Colin. Just when I thought I had all the bases covered, this thing shows up. How am I to explain this guitar is a must have to my wife? 🤔

[@70bluesville]

Better mids and more crisp sounding to me. Great video Colin.

[@polyphonicgroove]

Well, I put some boutique P90s in my Stratosonic and it sounds awesome. It sounded great before....but it sounds a bit more "ballsy" and less Fender-y. Thanks for sharing and your input, have a great weekend.

[@FrankJmClarke]

If you wanted more Gibsonny, there would probably be a Epiphone that would work. But if you actually enjoy buying and installing upgrades, go for it! I'm so old, I would just buy the thing I wanted and leave it be :). Keep up the good work Colin!

[@Ari_Calamari]

Well, he literally compared it to two epiphones he owns with the same setup. So he’s already bought what he wanted. But experimenting is always fun.

[@gearmeister]

All I could add is that you might want to make sure that Fender personality stays in tact

[@waynewagner395]

Sounds great both pre and post mods. Just different. I dig the new bridge. The only thing I don't like is the black nut! Cheers mate!🎸

[@justincork3838]

I think it sounds a bit warmer, smoother and definitely more sustain. Good work Colin, cheers

[@mrcurtis73]

Cool video. I preferred the original neck pickup, but I like the newer bridge pickup as well.

[@txkflier]

Somehow I missed this one. I sure like the looks of it.. 😎

[@anthonythornhill8715]

I bought one! I love it!!

[@elecengineer46]

Love that Faber stuff. Best tune-o-matic parts imho.

[@henrygvidonas9573]

I still have to watch most of the video, past the comparison with the original parts still in the guitar- but I really like the Stratosonic as it is. Sounds like just the right hybrid of typical P-90 mahogany plank and some nice chimey strat characteristics. I think that's a great concept and a very useful sound. If somebody wants a guitar that's all the way Les Paul Junior/Special, SG Junior/Special, or Epiphone Coronet/Wilshire midrange punch... well, just get one of those instead. Then again, modding and tinkering is too much fun - and it's always interesting to hear how a guitar's sound changes with different replacement parts. Though it has to be said, a lot of people in this world could have saved hundreds or even thousands spent on aftermarket pickups if they had learned about potentiometer resistance and capacitor values first. Or what the height adjustment and polepiece screws are for.

[@michaelcorneliussr2169]

Splitting hairs here… sounded great before and after… the person playing it always hears and feels more differences than the casual listeners… great both ways…thank you

[@thewhiskyscout1238]

That was fun and interesting. I have a epi jr, that I picked up 2nd hand for a few bucks the bridge is loose like that one. I liked the one you used and it seems a good replacement.

[@SqualidsargeStudios]

Favorite word of the day, wobbly knobs

[@jimhova]

Hi Col, I was reading the comments during the part where you played the different guitars at first and I didn't realize it wasn't just the Stratosonic playing all the way through. That's not the first time that has happened. Just goes to show how small of a difference there really is. We may notice it, but the average listener will not know or care.

[@BobPerrone]

I was really interested in that Squire Colin, and I appreciate you taking the chance for the change to proper P90s instead of me!!!! Lol

[@madazz01]

Grreat video mate I was thiking about getting one of those and having a play. It definately cuts through the mix better stock, and the tailpiece toned down the string seperation, made it more "musical", but if I'm being honest, the pickups didn't really do anything that couldn't be done with a hair of extra gain and a knotch down on the tone knob. I always say you can add but you cant subtract with guitar sound, for example you can always add gain, but not clarity, so I'd be inclined to start with bright and clear, and maybe lower output, then just add gain or tone to taste, its almost the whole reason we have bridge and neck pickups in the first place. I'm 100% with you on it being the best rig, I've got a les paul p90, an Epi p90, a jazzmaster triple p90, and building a tele with dogears, now i'm thinking a strat p90 might be on the cards🤣

[@sprintingforsigns]

Can’t believe I’ve just noticed this considering I’ve been watching for well over 18 months now. You’re a lefty when writing, but play right handed. 🤯

[@popsfereal]

I love your honest assessment, and that you didn't just say oh look all this shit I did to it made it 10 times better!

[@iTrove]

Fun video, sorta changed the sound from a lead to a rhythm sound. To me it seems to now have lots more low end coming through my speakers.

[@buzzburb1]

But as usual a great review for us guitar freaks , cheers col new wish list includes a Burns Marquee, pretty sure your not going to like it, but it does have the sound of our childhood would love to see you review one, oh and they`re pretty cheap !!

[@carlosdeno]

Sat down with my tuna sandwich for this one and here we go! 🤘

[@PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy]

Hello, From the StateS.. Thanks for sharing 🎸 🎶

[@RokDAWG1]

I dig this a lot! I love the simplicity of it & hearing the differences…but there’s not much. I think the Gibby pickups have a bit more bite but that’s about it. I think the bigger difference may have been if you went with a hotter 90 or even just a different type of pickup. The bridge swap…yeah I like that as well. I’m going to do the same with my Epiphone Les Paul Special. I’m going to throw my Gibson Dirty Fingers in my guitar. I’m certain that’ll really change it up a lot.

[@richardlynch5632]

Congratulations Colin😎👍👍 Definitely more open sounding and nice roundness to the notes. Like the original lightening strike tone on that blues lick with the original guitar. However, this mod is now leaning more towards a Gibson with a Strat body. A matter of preference imho😉👍 Definitely and informative and revealing video Colin.😎👍 Great job and a hearty thanks man😎👍👍 😎✌👍❤ Love Brother 😮

[@Andy_Fallon]

Hi Colin, Your skills with the soldering Iron and electrics are looking great. I used to sweat a little watching you do it in your early videos! I'd love to see you routing out for a humbucker 🤘

[@theguitaristas]

That may be something no one really wants to see… 🤣😬

[@tylerdurden5122]

@@theguitaristasColin, regardless of the outcome of the attempted routing, I can guarantee we’d all love the video😂 rock on mate!!

[@user-ed8yl9jw7o]

Great video as usual, Colin. Thanks. IMHO Next stage of your experiment should be to ditch the push-pull pots and substitute some quality CTS pots and quality capacitor. After that... a new Mahogany neck !

[@adamwarrell475]

Changing the pots and cap value made quite a difference on my Stratosonic. Might be something to further experiment with. Either way, highly entertaining video, keep them coming.

[@PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy]

May I ask.. What pots & cap did you go with?? Did you still use push & pull pots or just reg pots??

[@adamwarrell475]

@@PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy 500k CTS standard pots. Not push/pull. .33uF capacitor. I find they match with many p90s well for my ear.

[@PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy]

​@@adamwarrell475Thank You for the information

[@jamesonpace726]

Agreed, although I prefer the "fenderiness". Like the tailpiece replaced. Excellent job....

[@gustopherus]

From one lefty who plays righty to another... well done. I had looked at this guitar, but I think I'll go with my gut and get the Epi LP version instead.

[@barbmelle3136]

From LeoM: Good presentation. I have a Stratocaster type guitar with a couple of Wilkenson P-90 pickups. I really like the sound, it does not sound exactly like a Strat, and it does not sound exactly like my P90 SG. That is not a bad thing, If I want those sounds, I grab them from the wall instead.

[@adrianjewell5995]

Really enjoyed that mate. It’s convinced me (75 yrs old with slightly dodgy left hand) that the guitar as it came stock would be an ideal solution to get a Fender sound from a shorter scale-length neck ( which is easier to play) So it just remains to con(vince) the missus into letting me get one!😂

[@theguitaristas]

Tell her doctor says it's really good physio for your hand?... Good luck! 😆👍

[@Guitars-N-Guns]

I like the stock sound myself. If you were trying to "muddy up", and all together get rid of the 'Fender' tone---congratulations, it worked. Glad you found a Strat you can enjoy playing...but unfortunately you destroyed the Fender Strat sound. Yes; put the neck pickup back in (if not both). Great video my friend keep going at it.

[@sebastel23]

Great vid, thanks. First time I seem to like a Strat (in Fenderland, it's usually all Jazzmaster for me). I think I could hear the same differences you described, but I really like the P90 neck pickup for its a bit softer rendering. Good contrast to the bridge, and especially good to have both sounds on the same guitar. To make best use of that, seperate pots for both pickups might be a good idea? There's a reason why Gibson uses such a setup. The Faber tailpiece gives a certain richness in the top, that may not be audible always (to the listener), but it's something you really notice while playing, and it makes a difference exactly there (to the player).

[@barriewatts127]

Some very fine playing there. You would make anything sound good.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Barrie! 😁🙏