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Originally Posted by dbradfie

I don't play electric guitar. I do play acoustic and can appreciate the difference that a high end acoustic brings to the table, the voicing of the top for example.

What is the appeal of a high end electric guitar? Say a fender masterbuilt heavy relic Stratocaster vs the basic american made stratocaster that costs thousands of $ less? Would there be a noticable difference in tone? Aren't they just slabs of wood with electronics added? I know this is naive. Help me to understand.

Thanks,

There's a difference in everything. A better built guitar makes playing easier, and sound better. Try a US made PRS, then a fender squier, maybe you'll understand. It's the difference in the way the guitar feels, plays effortless, not the looks.