Why don't YOU like Strats?
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Stratguy
Coffee Junky
Ok, I've stayed out fo the discussion, because with a username like Stratguy, it just didn't seem like I should be weighing in on a "Why don't YOU like Strats" thread. I see that the thread is going pro/con, so it seems like my thoughts wouldn't necessarily be rejected here, or hijack the thread. My first reaction to Strat, when I was starting to play, was that I didn't like the feel of the necks, and I though the sound was thin. I preferred humbuckers - Schecter C-1 Elite, and Epiphone LP (which has since been upgraded with Gibson Classic 57 pups). Back then, I was playing through solid state amps exclusively (a Behringer V-Ampire LX half stack, and a Crate G600 half stack). I admit that I did buy a used Strat with a rosewood fretboard in Midnight Blue, form a guy at the music store, but I traded it in on the Epi LP. I liked the idea (yeah, I'm a Clapton fan), but I just didn't bond with it. I believe that playing the Strat through the solid state amps that I had had something to do with my feelings toward the Strat.
Here's my original Strat, and yeah, it came to me with that pearl pickguard. As you will see, it eventually caught on with me.
My first exposure to a tube amp was a Crate V18 class A amp, and I really liked the tube sound. Shortly thereafter, I took a second look at the Strat, and decided that I wanted a maple neck (again, it probably had something to do with Eric Clapton). I found the right deal on a used MIM one, and the minute I paired it to the tube amp, I knew that I was on the right track. For the record, my first Strat was gifted to my son-in-law as a birthday present when he was in the Marine Corp.
Here's the pairing that started my Strat love:
Cuurently, I have a MIM Strat that that I modded with 3 Lace Sensor Gold single coils:
Before mod
After PUP and pickguard mods
Oh, and here's my HSS Strat that some will appreciate, and yes, it got a white pearl pickguard, too. You can see that on the other Strat pic thread.
Do I appreciate other guitars, too? Sure. But my Strats sound especially good through my tube amps (Peavey Classic 50, Crate V18, my Fender Frontman 212R, and my Fender Ramparte). I was actually shocked at how great the Strats sound through the Frontman, because it's a solid state amp, be I guess it's the classic Fender clean tone that they love. The Ramparte is a special case, because the Strat SSS with the Lace Sensor Gold pups loves that amp, the HSS Strat doesn't like it as much.
Oh, and @Psychotronic, I tend to like the middle pup the most, too. I'll play to the tone of anything that I'm covering, but when it's just me doing me, I prefer the middle pup.
Here's my original Strat, and yeah, it came to me with that pearl pickguard. As you will see, it eventually caught on with me.
My first exposure to a tube amp was a Crate V18 class A amp, and I really liked the tube sound. Shortly thereafter, I took a second look at the Strat, and decided that I wanted a maple neck (again, it probably had something to do with Eric Clapton). I found the right deal on a used MIM one, and the minute I paired it to the tube amp, I knew that I was on the right track. For the record, my first Strat was gifted to my son-in-law as a birthday present when he was in the Marine Corp.
Here's the pairing that started my Strat love:
Cuurently, I have a MIM Strat that that I modded with 3 Lace Sensor Gold single coils:
Before mod
After PUP and pickguard mods
Oh, and here's my HSS Strat that some will appreciate, and yes, it got a white pearl pickguard, too. You can see that on the other Strat pic thread.
Do I appreciate other guitars, too? Sure. But my Strats sound especially good through my tube amps (Peavey Classic 50, Crate V18, my Fender Frontman 212R, and my Fender Ramparte). I was actually shocked at how great the Strats sound through the Frontman, because it's a solid state amp, be I guess it's the classic Fender clean tone that they love. The Ramparte is a special case, because the Strat SSS with the Lace Sensor Gold pups loves that amp, the HSS Strat doesn't like it as much.
Oh, and @Psychotronic, I tend to like the middle pup the most, too. I'll play to the tone of anything that I'm covering, but when it's just me doing me, I prefer the middle pup.
Pine Apple Slim
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Strats are ok if you dont have a Tele.
BlackCat
American Greaser
I love a guitar with a back-story.
Help!I'maRock!
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Don't mind them. This is what Strat people do. They find it incredulous that someone could even consider choosing something else. "Well, you can get over that problem. It's your problem, not the guitar's. The guitar is perfect. You aren't." That's what they're saying to you. Do your thing. Because it's your thing.
GreatDane
"up yours, baby."
Beyond the factory over-finish, it does have a bit of a back story.
This particular guitar made it all the way to Australia and was purchased by an American musician (who shall remain nameless) in the late 80s. He brought it back to states and toured/recorded heavily with it up until a few years ago when it found its way into my stewardship. When I opened the case accessory pocket, I was surprised to find the original catalogue (more like a typed inventory list) from the Australian shop where this strat was sold, and the guitar is listed! How cool is that? The prior owner kept it all those years and included it with the sale. So neat.
All told, this guitar has allegedly been owned by four people since it was first sold 50 years ago, and I am the fourth.
I like this guitar because it plays and sounds like the best strat I've ever experienced (that's why I bought it), and also because I dig the provenance that comes along with it. I understand its just an old guitar, but I'm kind of a nut for that musical history stuff, I guess. Gives me goosebumps
altoidman
aka McCartyman
Play a PRS; it's the opposite of that.
reverend1
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Some guitars ( *cough *cough Reverends) have six bolt necks.
Long maple stick held on by four wood screws at one end. Wiggles like spaghetti. Hate em.
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warriorpoet
Multimeh
I don't like 3 things about strats:
1. the 4 bolt neck
2. the bridge pickup
3. how difficult it is to set the trem to come back in tune
Solution:
Also:
Perfect "strat" with beef when I need it, smooth trem and a solid, resonant neck joint. Not pictured: graphtech string saver saddles (black teflon).
Now if it were only lighter...
1. the 4 bolt neck
2. the bridge pickup
3. how difficult it is to set the trem to come back in tune
Solution:
Also:
Perfect "strat" with beef when I need it, smooth trem and a solid, resonant neck joint. Not pictured: graphtech string saver saddles (black teflon).
Now if it were only lighter...
sunvalleylaw
Yep.
I love my strat. That is all.
reverend1
Kick Henry Jackassowski
You should hear what it says about you.
el diablo
I'll take an A for $1000, Alex.
My strat is my "go to gig" geetar when I am jammin with new people. I love my G&L and Blue Frog teles but they can be a bit out there unless I need to fill with horns etc... I have a seymour duncan performer mid , stock fender neck and a carvin x-11 bridge setup in the strat..