Strat vs Les Paul

[perttime]

Originally Posted by clintj

Well, if you go with the Les Paul you'll need a suitable amp to go along with it. I humbly suggest this:

https://reverb.com/item/3939278-dumb...rdrive-special

Some actually prefer this:
https://reverb.com/item/5281180-1986...by-keith-urban

... which is much more affordable too.

[blews]

Get em' both! And real men do play Telecasters...

[guitarmac62]

Well with monthly payments under $35k it's a no brained. Get the LP!

[ahorsewithnonam]

There is no debate. The answer is always.....Les Paul

[DukeX]

Scrap the LP vs. Strat scat. Their are only two guits to consider: a Tele and an ES335.

[jaybones]

A Stratocaster is arguably the most ergonomically designed electric guitar ever.

Easily upgradeable, neck swaps are 4 screws and some truss rod adjustment. Can't do that with a set neck Paul.

Likewise, the pickguard is easily removed and opened up so electronics can easily be modified, worked on, pickups swapped or custom wiring done. Those things can be done on a Paul, but are harder.

A typical Stratocaster weighs 7 pounds, while Pauls can weigh as much as 10 or more.

And as mentioned, a Stratocaster's 5 positions gives it more tonal flexibility. Can sound like anything, except a Les Paul, which only a Les Paul can sound like.

[Steel and wood]

Originally Posted by jaybones

A Stratocaster is arguably the most ergonomically designed electric guitar ever.

Easily upgradeable, neck swaps are 4 screws and some truss rod adjustment. Can't do that with a set neck Paul.

Likewise, the pickguard is easily removed and opened up so electronics can easily be modified, worked on, pickups swapped or custom wiring done. Those things can be done on a Paul, but are harder.

A typical Stratocaster weighs 7 pounds, while Pauls can weigh as much as 10 or more.

And as mentioned, a Stratocaster's 5 positions gives it more tonal flexibility. Can sound like anything, except a Les Paul, which only a Les Paul can sound like.

And the Stratocaster has a tremolo if you so wish to use it.

[perttime]

Originally Posted by Steel and wood

And the Stratocaster has a tremolo if you so wish to use it.

I find that one of the few negatives in a strat...

[Bob Womack]

Originally Posted by jaybones

A Stratocaster is arguably the most ergonomically designed electric guitar ever.

Ah, I knew the Ford vs. Chevy thing would have to rear its ugly head. Horse for courses, my friends. Life would be, and IS boring at guitar festivals where people only play one type of guitar.

Bob

[KevWind]

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

Ah, I knew the Ford vs. Chevy thing would have to rear its ugly head. Horse for courses, my friends. Life would be, and IS boring at guitar festivals where people only play one type of guitar.

Bob

Ya pretty easy for a mini driver to say
Juss kiddin' I completely agree.

[Bob Womack]

Originally Posted by KevWind

Ya pretty easy for a mini driver to say
Juss kiddin' I completely agree.

Hehehe... we also own a Ford.

Bob

[muscmp]

they are both so iconic that it depends upon the sound you are after as well as what you are willing to spend. if you get one, eventually you'll get the other.

play music!

[Mark Lew]

That was funny, LJ !! The PRICE is insane! That's what jumped out at me immediately. It is a beauty, tho...

[Steel and wood]

Originally Posted by perttime

I find that one of the few negatives in a strat...

Try telling that to Hank Marvin or even Jeff Beck.

[perttime]

Originally Posted by Steel and wood

Try telling that to Hank Marvin or even Jeff Beck.

They do great things with the tremolo/vibrato.

It didn't work out for me when I had a guitar with one.