Love the "twang" of the tele, love the "thickness" of the les paul and love the "sparkle" of the strato. Each guitar has their own sound
@Mauitaoist
4 жыл бұрын
Well said
@jenniferditty2904
2 жыл бұрын
I was making a similar comparison in my mind, and I love them all.
@raymondpetherick3214
2 жыл бұрын
Well said totally agree
@derekwalton16
8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Excellently done. Just how I have always wanted to hear a comparrison of these three and done in THE most meaningful way. Searched and searched for something like this and you have positively nailed it.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+Derek Walton (Derro) Thanks for the kind words!
@WindOnMyWings
8 жыл бұрын
+Derek Walton (Derro) I totally agree with you. Great video.
@MrkelangeloMusic
5 жыл бұрын
Let's take a moment to admire that slide gag on the Tele at the beginning, shall we? :D That was very cool! Besides, nice demo.
@mylesthomas4168
3 жыл бұрын
excellent Idea , I Concur..😇
@Wolfinsin
8 жыл бұрын
That middle-position Tele sound was unbelievable!
@JimBaluyut
8 жыл бұрын
Les Paul - best looking. Tele - best sounding
@mboyer68
4 жыл бұрын
I dreamt of my Les Paul for a long time. Then I finally bought one, brand new, and I love it! But what that LP did the most was make me appreciate love my strat even more. Strat is #1 simply based on sound. I even apologized to my strat for taking her for granted, then gave her a big hug!
@YeshieSir
7 жыл бұрын
As someone who likes his clean sounds, strat all the damn way. The subtle harmonics you got while playing are just awesome.
@ahaan8388
2 жыл бұрын
i like a jazzmaster for that
@akashghosh7068
8 жыл бұрын
Tele all the way... they're all amazing.. but The Tele is too good!
@kuroyami6289
7 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to like the Telecaster than the Les Paul.
@shirleyherrera3875
7 жыл бұрын
Black Hearted 2
@jeffgothro1147
7 жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with a Tele, I own two of them. I owned an Epi LP Custom, and like my Teles better.
@TaysonPlaysGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
Jeff Gothro that was an epiphone though. try out a gibson les paul standard. nothing compares
@fluroflash2803
7 жыл бұрын
HorrorFPS To Be honest, I have played a bunch of Les Paul's by Gibson and have not decided to buy one when I am guitar shopping. Not sure why... I don't really like the way they look, but most of all I have never played one that felt amazing. I think it might be because I live in Australia not really sure about the quality control over here
@thoroughfaretonothingness623
4 жыл бұрын
Dude les pauls are wayyyyyyyy bettter...
@marcjeffers4229
7 жыл бұрын
Each one has it's own flavour, In suggest owning all three.
@NotOrdinaryInGames
6 жыл бұрын
Or........ just 1 acoustic.
@cuauhtemocservinrodriguez5543
6 жыл бұрын
One of each is the only logical option
@stefaneduard8169
6 жыл бұрын
But what about those with low budgets? Wouldn't a guitar with HSH pups be great bc of it's versatility? I mean.. you could make it sound like any type of guitar, right ? So you can play any type of music..
@davidmoya8340
6 жыл бұрын
Yup I own a fender strat custom shop American classic and a les paul classic Gibson, it's all the force I'll ever need , but would love to throw a tele in the collection one day
@davidmoya8340
6 жыл бұрын
Stefan Edward yes sir! Either that or go Mexican made fender and epiphone les paul still really great guitars , I own high end fender and gibson and I can tell you right now the Mexicans hold there own they got there own special warm tone that you wont get out of an American
@ipuya
3 жыл бұрын
Who's here in 2020 to see the HUGE improvement in production quality of Darell's videos! He is so much more confident now, with so much better sound and lighting. But still the same awesome positive attitude 😊
@rodrodriguez3334
5 жыл бұрын
The Les Paul is the best looking (shape and flame top), most fun (humbuckers) and more forgiving to play because of the shorter scale length and slim neck profile (60s). The Stratocaster is the most modern and versatile because of the three pick ups, a five way switch, tremolo bar and a double cut body with the belly contour. The Telecaster is the most solidly built low maintenance and no frills pick up and play instrument with that unique twangy sound and a vintage feel. Most start out with a popular Strat or a fancy Les Paul then eventually go back to the basics and settle with the reliable Tele. Your first girlfriend is a Strat then have a fling with a Les Paul and eventually marry a Telecaster.
@jimmypinch
8 жыл бұрын
Love all three but in the event of a fire it's my Les Pauls I'm running to save.
@jimmypinch
8 жыл бұрын
***** haha, yeah charred but still rockin
@jimmypinch
8 жыл бұрын
hahah
@williamschneider1953
8 жыл бұрын
YES!!!
@guitarman7597
8 жыл бұрын
You preach to the choir, man!
@Khaibar06
8 жыл бұрын
yeah, would have to agree.
@ace_v2905
8 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful color on that les Paul.
@OutnBacker
4 жыл бұрын
Wine red. They came in that, white, and black in the year I bought mine (87). The red was beautiful - translucent and deep. The carved maple was not matched and was rather plain, but they were only $680. Fantastic guitar for the money. Mine always stayed in tune.
@TerryMasri
8 жыл бұрын
A refreshing demonstration of how comparisons should be made. It cemented my lifelong belief that I'm a Stratman. Though I'd love to add a Les Paul to my arsenal if the day when I can afford one should roll around. Great Job! Having said that, I hope you allow me to make a slight observation here. You skipped the 2 and 4 positions on the Strat pup selector switch, which give the Strat one of its' most iconic sounds. I understand you were adhering to the 3-position switch configuration found on both the Tele and Les Paul, for fairness I guess, but then again, the middle position of the 2 aforementioned guitars is a combination position of both the bridge and neck pickups, while on the Strat it's the middle pickup on its' own. Not a biggy and maybe even irrelevant in the context of this comparison, but I thought I'd mention it for newbies who are not wholly familiar with these amazing tools. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+Thierry Mattea Thanks for the kind words! You are right, position 2 & 4 on the Stratocaster are really iconic and an important "plus" to owning a Strat. At 17:20 I did show position 2 & 4 but not at the length it deserved :)
@TerryMasri
8 жыл бұрын
+++
@TerryMasri
8 жыл бұрын
Darrell Braun Oops! Sorry, I must've dozed off!
@F22Raptor723
8 жыл бұрын
Les Pauls are cool but I'd take a strat any day!
@fujiwarataku
6 жыл бұрын
I think Teles are very easy to love guitars, they have a complete sound, rock solid tuning stability, and the feel is like your playing a real guitar, no fancy gimmicks. I love the Strat because of its light weight and contoured body, also the strats sound is more likeable to sing, it's a feature of the guitar that many guitarists have explored and used and that's a way to make them the principal choice to guitars. Les Pauls are beasts that are well suited to be invited to a cocktail where a jazz is being played and you Les Pauls can fit in to the classy style of life, for being elegant and serious instrument. But is the same that sneeks through the back door to do some booze and marijane while the hosts are not watching. In this way I summarize: Telecaster : your grab and go guitar, whenever you play it can sound hearty good. Reliable. It sounds good in many ways that you will never get bored of a telecaster. Stratocaster: your expressive guitar by all means. It can sing and it can growl. Challenging guitar. Sparkly, jangly, but mellow too. Great for a unique sound. People who play Strats wants the looks on them. And Strats have so beautiful curves, like a lady on its finest
@shanemarcotte2062
4 жыл бұрын
How old are you? I'm 54.
@fujiwarataku
4 жыл бұрын
@@shanemarcotte2062 26 this year, still holding my strat, still yearning for new gear, rock on buddy.
@clanwaddell5628
3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you. I first had a strat then fell in love with Les Pauls. Now, my 2003 Squier affinity tele is my favorite guitar. It has this cut from the bridge pick up that is hard to beat and this guy's American standard sounds amazing.
@ferox965
3 жыл бұрын
I definitely go for Les Pauls. The only reason I've ever played Teles or Strats is the clean neck pickup sound. I love the thick roar of a Paul when you get dirty with it. Also, in addition to my standard, I love my Special, with p90s. Clean, I get a great glassy, sparkly tone.
@vin5388
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job! That was "wise beyond your years"
@ipuya
3 жыл бұрын
Tele for its versatility and unique bridge tone, Strat for it's playability and unique positions 2 & 4, and LP for heavier rock, blues and when you need a bit of gain. Need all three i think but if i had to have only one it'd be the Tele. The Baja Tele specifically.
@sterose1212
8 жыл бұрын
wow the tone on your tele is amazing
@markwarnberg9504
7 жыл бұрын
Good comparison, explains why JAZZ musicians go for the Gibson, softer-rounder tone, Fender a harder drive for Country, Rock, R&B. The Telecaster may be a "cutting board with a neck" as Brad Paisley describes it... but for all it´s simplisity it stays in tune! A guitar that´s hard to keep in tune is a real drag no matter what the name or price.
@OskarCzechowicz-OmniMusician
4 жыл бұрын
I’m the strat guy since forever, but got surprised how good was the tele solo! My strat is a weird one: it’s got a mini humbucker in MIDDLE and two singles elsewhere - but they are wired in a such way you can still combine the neck and bridge singles. So obviously it keeps the strat playing technique, but has got all the sounds.
@LeadSails
8 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the les paul tone, I own one and not being biased in any way, I just love that thick chunky tone you get out of humbuckers. It's perfect for rock and roll and metal. Thinking of taking it to the next level soon by getting a guitar with a EMG 81, 60 set.
@richardfloyd4029
8 жыл бұрын
+George Khoshaba Humbuckers for metal?????????
@MrPie-os5hh
8 жыл бұрын
+ZenZevo Yes.
@realviletryhard
8 жыл бұрын
+ZenZevo why not
@coacochris
8 жыл бұрын
+George Khoshaba I have the EMGs in my Schecter Hellraiser. Amazing pickups. Definitely give them a try!
@JO-my5ft
5 жыл бұрын
Metal is not music. There I said it. 😁
@LuckyLambikins
3 жыл бұрын
Big takeaway here is that if one could surgically trade hands with Darrell, all the guitars in the world would sound great. :) This was actually the best direct tonal comparison of the “classic three” I’ve found. Just recently discovered your channel. Lots of great stuff. Thank you!
@F3502000
2 жыл бұрын
The Strat really stood out to me. Especially during the backing track. Fantastic playing!
@joshua3113
8 жыл бұрын
I have to say since I was a kid I was always attracted to the Les Paul guitars. Think mostly cause of guys like Slash and just that rock and metal vibe that goes along with them. I own an LTD eclipse now and love it. Still, I do want one of each none the less. Everyone of these guitars are iconic in their own way. As far as a comparison, it's a nice idea but I think everyone is still going to have the one they love the most for whatever reason. Great video BTW.
@keithrowe1007
7 жыл бұрын
First of all, that's some sweet playing there Darrell, and that's 90% of it. I suspect you could make anything sound good. All hail the Tele. The There is absolutely nothing that doesn't sound better with some Tele in it -country, punk, on up to metal. Christopher Walken would come around from behind the glass and say, "I got a fever, and the prescription, is more Telecaster." If Kennedy had stayed at home and played a Tele, he'd be growing old now. It has a fabulous and unique tone, like Aretha Franklin or Billy Holiday, where as soon as you hear, you know and love it. The Strat is close, and really, to be fair, you should have done the "middle position" test in position 2 or 4 on the Strat, because the other two were a combination of the two pickups, and this was just the middle pickup, so not really fair to the Strat. A lot of the funk of a Strat happens in those two positions. As for the Paul, if all you ever do is overdriven hard rock and metal, and you're a Slash prodigy, then by all means, get the Paul. For everything else, it's a dark, lifeless log. It's more like that neighbour of yours that everybody says she can really sing, but then you find out your neighbour is Courtney Love.
@allenknibbs
3 жыл бұрын
Thank God. An informative video that does not just simply show off the playing skill of the video maker. Thank you.
@goatghost
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! Perfectly executed. Excellent demonstration riffs. This video should be THE standard for anyone wanting to compare the three platforms. :-)
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+goatghost Thanks so much, I appreciate it :)
@hr2186
7 жыл бұрын
Might add that the Les Paul has a shorter scale length which helps if you have small paws. All sound great.
@winstonchurchill624
4 жыл бұрын
I heard a story of a guy whose girlfriend got super pissed at him, and picked up his telecaster and banged that thing against the wall. He said that the guitar was fine.
@cromax9855
4 жыл бұрын
Wowww. Glad the thing was fine, he needs a new gf
@gloriousforever3451
4 жыл бұрын
I saw that too in one of the comments sections
@joserui7910
3 жыл бұрын
Winston Churchill ...The guitar was fine...and the girlfriend?
@zero-cq3wq
7 жыл бұрын
I think.. Stratocastor rythem, Les Paul lead, and Strat for the solo. Strat has that smooth earthy bassy but melodic tone. great for chorus, clean riffs or solid accompaniments. Les Paul is soo sweet... that guitar delivers and would bring the earthy tones of the Telle to life with its melodic ease of appreciation. Then the Strat. also an accompaniment. such a versatile guitar. riding along while longing to give out its whine cry strain and altogether showmanship in an awe inspiring solo. together these guitars are a masterpiece. its hard to say which is the best.
@jcows12
8 жыл бұрын
your tele sounded like the most well balanced. strat was a little thin and les paul was to thick (a little muddy even). I have all three and hate the les Paul unless im playing heavy metal grindy stuff.
@hollowbonesfilms9739
8 жыл бұрын
+jcows12 Les aul sounded like it was muted for most of it.
@ZootSuitWolf
8 жыл бұрын
+jcows12 For the most part, I agree with you but the Les Paul all the way for the Jazz riffs. It just sounded so much warmer when he played that style of music. The Fender excelled when it came to having a brighter sound.... It was all about the single coils that made the Fenders so much more brighter with that style of music. I'd like to see a vid of a Strat with hums vs. a Les Paul with hums and a Strat with the traditional single coils vs. a Les Paul with P-90s. That would be interesting.
@jcows12
8 жыл бұрын
+ZootSuitWolf interestingly enough I have heard a lespaul with tele pickups and it was one twangy son-of-a-gun. I honestly believe 95% of the tone of a guitar (while plugged in of course) is due to the pickups just my personal experience.
@ZootSuitWolf
8 жыл бұрын
jcows12 An LP with Tele pick ups!?!?! I definitely need to check that out. That must of been on hell of a custom job. Ahhhhhhh... I love guitars.... the possibilities are endless. What are your thoughts of the LP's with the coil splitting switches?
@jcows12
8 жыл бұрын
+ZootSuitWolf you can buy mounting rings that keep you guitar stock that allow single coils and they're cheap. I have an epiphone lp and a Gibson sg and both have coil split switch wiring. its the only way to go so much more versatile.
@ds947u
8 жыл бұрын
i just love telecasters. they look great even when torn and tattered, made for for a few lifetimes
@LukaszVT40k
6 жыл бұрын
I had my heart set on buying an (epi) les paul, because I absolutely love their look. I'm torn though, as videos like this indicate to me I like the strat more!
@JohnStarlingDrowninRiver
7 жыл бұрын
Great work, Darrell. I love how you just let the guitars speak for themselves. Thank you so much!
@mukraker1
7 жыл бұрын
Brother you are puttin out some real nice sounds here. Thanks. It's refreshing to hear some country licks now and again, so thanks again and good luck.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
+Paul Willis Thanks Paul, I appreciate the kind words :)
@mukraker1
7 жыл бұрын
NO problem...
@jasonbowman8698
7 жыл бұрын
Darrell Braun Guitar hey Darrell what do you think about strat copies? I've got an artist strat copy and after 2 and a bit years it still holds up pretty well cheers
@DarrellBraunGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
+Jason Bowman Unfortunately, I haven't played a lot of copies :(
@jasonbowman8698
7 жыл бұрын
Darrell Braun Guitar no worries thanks for the reply. any suggestions for blues scales I should be learning? I've been playing for just over a year cheers BTW I've just subbed to your channel☺☺
@christopherchild4022
8 жыл бұрын
Love the AT-AT in the background.
@Fafafohi
8 жыл бұрын
Great eye! I couldn't tell what that was and thought it was a sewing machine!
@ronlight7013
8 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your comparing pickup to pickup for each guitar. Most demos don't do this: They play all three pickup sounds, then move on to the next guitar, and then the next. Yours is a far more useful approach. Thank you! Next time, please add a 335 (wood is good)!!!
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked the video.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
I'll see if I can rustle up a 355 to add into the mix :)
@joshhorne
7 жыл бұрын
You make some of the best, most useful videos on KZitem. And I appreciate your non-snobby demeanor and chill attitude. Keep up the positive, informative videos!
@DarrellBraunGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
+joshhorne Thanks! I appreciate the kind words :)
@robschultz1963
4 жыл бұрын
First off having a really, really good guitar player demonstrating is very important. Well done.
@tonjametanoia
7 жыл бұрын
Your solo should go into history books
@DarrellBraunGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
+Maro Muratti 😄 Thanks Maro!
@glenjerbocahtengil8652
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah its great... I play as my lullaby music...
@mariusdrako
4 жыл бұрын
Coclusion: own the three!!
@colmboran
8 жыл бұрын
Your comparisons are absolutely first-rate; thank you for taking the time to do them so professionally. Your technique/tone and versatile playing styles are a pleasure to hear as well. Two minor suggestions: since effects and amplifiers make a big difference in the sound as well, please consider listing the effects and amplifiers in the written description area of your guitar comparisons, and how about a classic amplifier comparison someday?
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it! I will try to be more intentional about listing the gear used on the vids :)
@SovereignOne
3 жыл бұрын
I used to really prefer the Strat for its high tones and "screaming" capability but the more experienced I get the more I prefer the deeper tones of the Tele and Les Paul. The Tele is an amazingly versatile instrument, probably the most versatile. It sounds deep and meaningful across the range where the Strat can sound thin at times.
@wilhelmtheconquerer6214
6 жыл бұрын
Strat! Beautiful, cheap, comfortable, versatile and easy to mod! Les Paul comes in at second place and Tele in third.
@billymusick
8 жыл бұрын
I freaking love this video, guitars, motorcycles and random star wars toys are three of my favorite things..Subcribed!
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+billmaa Hahaha, thanks! I hope you enjoy the channel :)
@MarvinRWard
3 жыл бұрын
I've noticed that the Telecaster has the brightest sound, the Stratocaster is a little less bright, kind of a happy medium sound, and Gibson has the darkest sound of all and it sounds great for rhythm or finger picking style. Each person has their own personal favorite. 👍
@tomvernon9679
7 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic comparison, I love the way you try to remove variables in your videos, but it is so obvious which guitar you prefer, the other two don't stand a chance. You are one of the best guitar players I have ever heard in my life.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
+Tom Vernon Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words :)
@costas3953
8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Amazing playing. Your comparison was informative, entertaining and just a joy to listen to. Well done in every aspect. For me, the Tele wins it. It is the simplest guitar out of the lot but it does everything so well. The Les Paul and Strat had their strengths and really shone in certain areas but the Tele was just strong all round which makes it the winner for me. Many thanks for a great video.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
@costas3953
8 жыл бұрын
+Darrell Braun Out of interest, what strings and gauge are you running on that Telecaster? And here's the big question - which one of these three guitars is YOUR favourite?!?
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+Costas Tsiouklas 9s on the Fender guitars and 10s on the Gibson. For years I used to use heavier strings, but in the last couple of years I have gone back to 9s and 10s. I don't think I could pick a favourite! That being said, if I could only choose one guitar to play for the rest of my life, it would likely be a tele :)
@andrewmoran357
7 жыл бұрын
Great video - and admiring your taste in guitars - I now really want a sunburst usa tele with maple neck
@RogerMurphy
8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. It's so nice to see these played by an expert together. Very clear and enjoyable to watch. Thanks!
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+Roger Murphy No problem, glad you liked it )
@caseyking8394
5 жыл бұрын
I like looking at these old dbg videos and seeing how far you've come in terms of video quality. The videos were already great but you still managed to improve a bunch!
@greengo9
8 жыл бұрын
Great guitars, each serves their own purpose. The angle in the Gibosn allows more sustain, which is why they make them that way. The reason why I personally prefer Gibsons :)
@chuexsy672
7 жыл бұрын
At first I never liked Teles because of the look but I'm starting to love them and prefer them after actually playing one and watching this video. I think I only preferred the Les Paul at the Jazz part but besides that I'm hooked on the Tele.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
+isaiah nguyen Can't go wrong with a Tele 😁
@steveanklam5502
6 жыл бұрын
I personally own all 3 and for me it's telecaster then les paul then the strat. I love all 3 but the Tele is just so reliable and inviting I end up picking it up much more than the others. Great video!
@DarrellBraunGuitar
6 жыл бұрын
+Steve Anklam Nice! With those three instuments you can cover any playing style 👍
@pmkrak
8 жыл бұрын
Having all 3 of those instruments, my preferences are: #1 Strat, #2 Tele, #3 Paul. I play the Strat about 90% or more of the time. The Tele gets the other 10%, or so. The Paul, well I can't remember the last time it's been out of it's case. I love the sound of p-90's in a Paul, so I bought one. I couldn't warm up to playing it. I even tried to force myself to play only the Paul, and nothing else, for 3 months. I lasted 6 weeks. The biggest reason that I didn't like, and I'm surprised you didn't mention it since you griped so much about it with the Strat/Tele, is the neck heel joint. If you think that's bad on the Strat/Tele, they're heaven compared to the Paul! The Paul has that HUGE neck joint like an acoustic guitar. What compounds it to make it even worse is the short scale of the Paul. The frets gets really crowded up there past the 12th fret! After the 15th fret, with that huge heel, it's too difficult and extremely uncomfortable to play, compared to a Strat/Tele! I also agree with you 100% about the head-stock. That is a very poor design! It's clear to see that a Les Paul is basically an acoustic arch top guitar design (which was Gibson's bread and butter) placed on a solid body guitar. They did to try to jump on the bandwagon after Fender started to take off. After Ted McCarty left Gibson, he confirmed that multiple times in interviews. With that the Paul has all the design flaws of that antiquated design.
@franksmith6871
7 жыл бұрын
I have a MIM Deluxe Players Strat, and was considering trading it in for one of the 3-pickup Telecasters but I have to say that, at least in this comparison, I like the sound of the Strat best. It has a nice combination of bright and mellow, where the Tele seems to favor mostly a bright sound and the Les Paul sounds really dark. Both the Les Paul and the Strat have a nice biting sound with distortion. The Strat wins in this particular comparison with a nice balanced range of sounds, to my ears anyway. YMMV, of course!
@OYBenYO
8 жыл бұрын
best comparison of those three, so far. thank you.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+ben david Thanks! I'm glad you liked the comparison :)
@mercyrn35
6 жыл бұрын
Telecaster’s sound is more rounded... kinda soft and clean, Stratocaster’s sound is more sharp... more crisp and clean but can do crisp and dirty real well, Les is more muted. They all have a distinct feel. Your’s is the best comparison method I’ve run across! Great job! Thank you.
@datruth9872
5 жыл бұрын
Always lookin for good sound , and even though I've heard this before, can never get enough. Thanks !
@agustingratt
7 жыл бұрын
This is the most unbiased, most objective, review I´ve ever seen. Congrats! Could you please list the songs you´ve played in the video? Thanks.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
+Agustin Grattarola Thanks! Other than Autumn Leaves ( jazz song) the rest were my own compositions ☺
@TheVigilantStewards
6 жыл бұрын
Sweet playing on the demos wow!
@DarrellBraunGuitar
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@grog5564
5 жыл бұрын
I have a Les Paul Traditional, An American Standard Strat 1970's PUPs, a Mod Shop Telecaster w/Texas Special PUP's. What I never see compared are the differences in the neck and fret board. The SG-400 and Les Paul are a more square fret board neck and it's wider. The Tele and Strat have this neck that is so slick on the hands and slick to move about on. You have to pick them up and play them to see what is right for you. The Tele has it all for tone. The Strat is so refined in tone.
@thoroughfaretonothingness623
4 жыл бұрын
I prefer strats..cuz why not!!!
@dathunderman4
4 жыл бұрын
random dude with no name I love my strat. Not only the tone but imo it’s the best looking out of the 3 and the most comfortable to play. Seriously, I used to play a Yamaha Pacifica (good guitar in its own right) and my first time switching to the strat, it felt like butter. I prefer the lightness and the small fret sizes
@MilkyMilkMilky
7 жыл бұрын
I have an LP studio and a BT tele (HBHB). I love the tone of the LP so much, but it is very temperamental. The tele is super reliable and can achieve similar tone, but just doesn't give me the same feels.
@Hearsticles
8 жыл бұрын
I love the warmth of the Les Paul, the twang of the Telecaster, and the bright, punchyness of the Strat. Let's be honest, if anybody is serious about playing, they'll probably have one of each and play them according to what kind of song they're going for.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+Hearsticles 👍😁
@jimjam1719
5 жыл бұрын
i agree. they all 3 should be in one's arsenal of tools.
@SaxJockey
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Darrell, at 5:20 you mention that the LP is the most beautiful looking of the three. I did not start out with that oppinion - but I agree now! Functionality is a different matter (the flat in line Fender headstocks and less intrusive neck heel joint are excellent). I listened to your blind test videos a few years back, and convinced myself the Tele was the sound I wanted, I bought a (Squire) CV Tele which was great. Out of curiosity I then tried a (Squier) Standard Strat and preferred the bell like chime. More recently I tried an (Epi) LP and liked that a lot....apart from the weight! I sold that and bought an (Epi) Les Paul ES Pro....you should get hold off one and do a thorough review of it! Other reviews fail to compare it to a Standard LP or an Epi ES 339. The LP ES Pro is 7lb compared to nearly 10lb for the Standard LP; very comfortable to play. It has a more ES than LP tone, but has the beautiful compact LP shape, and the coil split gives a very acceptable single coil sound. Apart from the lack of a whammy bar; I reckon it's one of the most versatile guitars available.
@jahbay
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great comparison. Your playing is so fluid while remaining subtle and inspiring. Good job!
@DarrellBraunGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
+jaber baber Thanks JB!
@harleykingman
8 жыл бұрын
TELECASTER HANDS DOWN !!!!!! BUT I KNEW THAT GOING IN !!!!!!
@ohcessiliaa06
8 жыл бұрын
YASSS
@capperith1292
8 жыл бұрын
Telecaster is amazing. It sounds amazing, I play for indie rock.
@rappergenerico
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I bought a les paul as my first guitar a few years ago because i wanted to play like Slash but then i started listening to a lot of indie rock and i'm now trying to get a new Tele or Jaguar. I also noticed that I only use the bridge pickup which sounds better in Fender guitars in my opinion.
@harleykingman
8 жыл бұрын
LIKE I SAID B 4 , TELE HANDS DOWN !!!
@furbymetal83
8 жыл бұрын
As soon as the first country lick started, I knew the other 2 never had a chance.
@hutchfromba
8 жыл бұрын
I own all 3 types and more. Overall, in my opinion the gibson or even a epiphone Les Paul is THE Guitar to own. If your going for a Jazz sound I'd look at a 335 or B.B.King semi hollow body Gibson or Epiphone.
@chriseflores5253
7 жыл бұрын
What do you think is the biggest difference between the Gibson and the Epiphone?
@hutchfromba
7 жыл бұрын
Chris E FLores Gibson are made in the U.S.A and Epiphone's in China mostly. If you buy and Epi you must change the in put jack to a American made Switchcraft jack or it will drive you nuts. The Epi's fit and finish is not as nice but still very good. Playability is very, very close. Resale value and appreciation is much higher on the Gibson.
@hutchfromba
7 жыл бұрын
Chris E FLores I forgot to tell you something. look for one where you can split (push pull) the coil. This way you can still get a signal coil sound when you need it.
@chriseflores5253
7 жыл бұрын
HUTCHfromBA Awesome, thank you for the clarification!
@hutchfromba
7 жыл бұрын
Chris E FLores No problem , Bues On....
@stevestoehr6432
4 жыл бұрын
Spot on about the tuning instability and fragility of the Gibson style headstock design! Also🖖 great hand sign to illustrate the strings travel 😄
@kaana2806
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome Comparison!Thanks for the video.I think I'll go with the tele.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+Kaan A Glad you liked the video! Every guitarist needs a tele :D
@santiagobolivar6932
7 жыл бұрын
Darrell your soloing is damn lit
@DarrellBraunGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
+Santiago Bolívar Thanks Santiago :)
@michaelbentley4182
8 жыл бұрын
Horses for courses really but the Tele is still the one to beat overall...I enjoy them all
@gesemdicapt6401
8 жыл бұрын
There are only three...
@ImGayWhenISayThisBut
8 жыл бұрын
+Appelgameplay X And?
@ohcessiliaa06
8 жыл бұрын
I freaking love teles
@DSpeir-pi6tm
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah me too . I have an American standard and would choose it over a strat any day ;)
@whammospaquitos
8 жыл бұрын
A definite thumbs up for this great video, infact its the best comparison video ive seen! I currently own a Mexican Standard Tele and planning to get a Les Paul soon for heavier warmer tone. This video helped a lot to hear the difference between the Leas Paul and Tele.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+whammospaquitos Thanks! I'm glad you found the video helpful!
@The.Grateful.Norse1979
3 жыл бұрын
Country/Southern rock/Finger picking: TELE!!! Blues/Jazz/Clean strumming: SRAT!! Overdrive/Hard Rock/Metal: LES PAUL!! Get the right guitar based on your style preference, it would be nice to have all three, but if you can afford only one high end version, start with what music style is your strength. I'm going to be personally on the market for one and having a hard time choosing... leaning towards the Tele but come tomorrow it may be the Les Paul.
@phyfts
6 жыл бұрын
LP cleans are underrated.
@nyhyl
8 жыл бұрын
Damn that Telecaster sounds sweet!
@artknight3683
7 жыл бұрын
As a handyman and mechanic, I love my American Telecaster HS. It is a TOOL, it is DURABLE and FUNCTIONAL It has a humbucker in the neck and a single coil in the bridge with 5 way switching. The barrel-shaped knurled vol and tone knobs feel great, versus the tapered knobs on a Strat or Paul. The body could be a cutting board, it is so thick!
@independentthinker.273
3 жыл бұрын
I'll break it down like this. Strats have a very smooth sassy sound. Les Paul's have that full fat bluesy tone. Telecasters just cut through the mix very well. And the middle pick up position has such an air of mystique to it. It's a moody awesome sound in that position. Full of suspense.
@elevenAD
7 жыл бұрын
damn i recon nothing tops a Les Paul! Tele also sounded great in bridge position!
@mattclark1278
6 жыл бұрын
I have a tele and an LP. The tele continually draws me in and while I think I can get a far more diverse set of sounds out of it one of the main reasons I love it so is simply balance and how it sits on my lap (I play seated mostly). Mine has a belly cut and it’s sooo comfortable. The LP feels like it’s always sitting a little too far back in my lap (that large rear bout) - not to mention fragile - and strats feel a little overly contoured and ‘slippery’ to me. The tele is just dead simple and again - it just fits. Does fit count? Lol
@seyoumalemseged8901
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for show the different between the guitar sounds really appreciate
@TheKevinGHutton
5 жыл бұрын
The LP is still my favourite. I think it's a sign of a great player that he can make each guitar sound good; even a Tele which I've never liked.
@randyc5650
8 жыл бұрын
The Fenders were brighter which you can tone down if you want. The Les Paul was muted in all cases and you can't get that brightness back. Maybe it's just my old ears.
@aeternalis
8 жыл бұрын
honestly i find the slightly muted tone more pleasant. it is less invasive on high notes and metal sounds way better on the lp than anything else.
@vicpnut1
8 жыл бұрын
Wow did the single coils blow away the humbuckers .......I love all three guitars usually, but in this comparison it's a no brainer , unless you want a muddy / muffled sound that is. The strat was tops ,followed by the tele closely , then way back in third is the studio Paul. I think you need the Paul with single coils to make an honest "sound" comparison......great playing great vid.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+Vic Soboleski Thanks! I appreciate it! Don't worry, a little tweak of the amp settings and the Les Paul would sound great! For this comparison I had to keep all the settings the same :)
@vicpnut1
8 жыл бұрын
+Darrell Braun Guitar yup , I understand trying to keep the price range consistent to . Im sure most would know the Paul can scream almost as clearly as the single coils could ....... Or more so with distortion , but I had to mention my opinion . Tough comparison to make .... So many great players who each prefer just one of these it's hard to get fair representation ..👍
@samuelmildenstein8954
6 жыл бұрын
Speaking of which, do you think you could do a video in which you showed how you can tweak your amp settings to optimize the guitar you're playing, whether it be humbuckers, single coils, a semi-hollow, etc.?
@jad547
6 жыл бұрын
Country, Blues, Rock, Funk, Jazz, Metal, I have seen mainly Strats overall, but you should have one of each to cover most of the music genres :) By the way, "Thanks for the great video as always".
@javierrodriguez4707
8 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I never realised the true differences between these amazing instruments. I think the Teles are the most distinctive in the sound and I love it, that's why I got one two years ago. Thanks!
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+The Clash 18 Thanks! Can't go wrong with a tele :D
@milllosh
7 жыл бұрын
Joe Bonamassa (I think)?? NICE. I am a tele guy, so no need to say where I stand. Just one question, where's an SG?
@Harrierish
8 жыл бұрын
Your videos are fantastic, man. Really, quality production and beautiful playing. The tone coming out of the Telecaster is something to behold.
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@RedForeman789
8 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Strat, never liked the shorter scale on the Gibson. Love the overdriven sound of the Les Paul though. Cleaner tones the Strat just sounds way better too me. Strats just fit me better I'm a big guy and I feel all scrunched up when I play my Les Paul. I don't own a Tele but have played a few, prefer the Strat.
@0s0sXD
3 жыл бұрын
I gotta say this channel has been one of the most helpful and resourceful channel for a beginner like me. made my life a lot lot easier and made it easier for me to get into guitar.
@francescobertelli8588
8 жыл бұрын
I used to have a Les Paul Studio, and this confirm that sounds muddy. i'm glad i moved to fender. maybe my ears are getting older for sure..
@hutchfromba
8 жыл бұрын
Very nice Demo Darrell. Blues On....
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+HUTCHfromBA Thanks!
@per42c42
8 жыл бұрын
Love the star wars ATAT in the corner! Great vid too ;) Subbed
@DarrellBraunGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
+Chris Perry Hahaha! Yeah, the ATAT is my favourite :) Thanks for subscribing; I hope you enjoy the channel.
@billstrouse6759
6 жыл бұрын
Here is my impression of the three: The Tele has the brightest, crispest sound, followed by the Strat. The Les Paul is a slightly different animal altogether. To me, it seems to have a warmer, or "smokier," sound to it. The Les Paul also seems to have a little bit of "fierceness" to it with the low end growl when you adjust it that way -- kind of like a great blues singer with a slightly husky, or raspy voice. I don't know that one is "better" than another. In my opinion, the best one depends on the type of music you are playing, which one feels best in your hand, and the specific sound you are looking for. I own and enjoy playing all three. To me, the Les Paul has an almost indescribable feeling of "life" to it that the Tele and the Strat just don't have. And, to me, personally, the Les Paul feels best in my hand. You just have to see which one feels and sounds the best for your particular style of playing. You can't wrong with any of these three -- although I prefer the sound of the Les Paul Traditional Pro II to the Standard as presented here. The Traditional Pro has a crisper and brighter sound to it than either the Studio or the Standard -- especially with the split coil, push nobs. Have fun experimenting!
@hunterfagan6272
8 жыл бұрын
1:05 not for lefties
@benjaminlindemann4107
5 жыл бұрын
You could learn to flip your hand there is a huge misconception about that nobody needs a lefthand guitar
@davidringo1399
7 жыл бұрын
Nice licks my man......on any guitar......Strats my baby though....
@DarrellBraunGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
+David Ringo Thanks! 👍
@SeemsLikeSomething
5 жыл бұрын
Ain’t no thing like a strat! It took me 25 years of playing to come around to fender as a brand but now I can’t undo the knowledge. They’re just ... awesome.
@dirtywater5336
4 жыл бұрын
Wow it's really amazing to hear the stark contrast in tone from the Fenders to the Gibson. While Fenders play better clean, the Gibby sounded so much better in the second comparison than the two Fenders did. Now I know why Slash uses a Gibson lol. With all that being said, I feel like Fender has always been a little behind on craftsmanship and build quality.. Gibson's earn their price tag with their raised tops, their wood choice, Hiding the pickups with a chromed plate, even their volume and tone knobs look premium. meanwhile the Fender American Ultra looks practically identical the to Player series. Same cheap plastic knobs, same pick guard, same wood choices. I just feel better about spending $2000 on a Gibby, you know? It's not like Fender can't make their guitars more premium. I just bought the Fender Special Edition Telecaster FMT HH in Black Cherry Burst. Mahogany body, Mahogany set neck, carved maple flame top, and dual Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups for about the same price as a Player series Guitar. It's the closest to Gibson as Fender is ever likely to get. It sounds as amazing as it looks, so Fender can make better made (and sounding) guitars, they just don't. That's really my only gripe with Fender. Anyway, thanks for doing a straight forward, easy to understand comparison of these guitars
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