Les Paul vs Stratocaster - Which Guitar Do You lIke More? Marty's Thursday Gear

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[MartyMusic]

Thanks for supporting me with "MartyMusic!" Which do you prefer? The Strat, or the Les Paul?

[music-man]

The question is which one to buy first cause you know you are going to end up with both

[ardennes]

Or just be realistic for a second, "Epiphone vs Squier"

[SB-uiuu]

Strat has a cleaner and “cooler” sound while the les Paul has a warmer sound with more resonance.

[agustinturano]

I am a Fender guy, but the Les Paul is the most beautiful musical instrument ever made

[vardaan]

*Successfully plays the C chord*
Me: Hmmm... Which one of these bad boys should I get?

[MrDynamite]

Marty: Plays Sweet Child O mine on a Strat
Me: *CONFUSED SCREAMING*

[AlandFelder]

For clean tones, I'm gonna go with the strat, but for more distorted stuff, I'm going with the les paul

[kayuuii]

I have a Stratocaster and I got it two days ago. My first electric guitar 🎸 And I love it.

[rio_graphie]

I owe so much to you, Marty...now I have developed and become a shredder, but back in 2011, when I picked up the guitar(and had no clue how to play a single note on the instrument), you were the only person whose videos I used to watch...you taught me the best thing that has happened in my life...I couldn't thank you enough Marty. Thanks a heavy ton!

[ifaxer]

I like fender more cause im a jimi hendrix and eric clapton fan and i like clean sounds

[takfam]

The Les Paul has a slightly fatter, crunchier, harmonically richer, more complex tone. But the Strat's sharper, "coil"-ier tone is singularly epic, too. Great thing is to have both to suit your mood.

[ThorneyedWT]

Actually Strat is easier for playing and bending because it has tremolo bridge. Hardtail strats are another story.

[DeepForestRex]

How about I use my own money to buy a Les Paul then ask for a Strat for Christmas?
EDIT: I already got my Les Paul almost a year ago, no need to tell me strat is cheaper. Besides, I was talking about a Les Paul that I found that was about €200.

[peterscalise]

Step 1: Walk into Guitar Center.
Step 2: Plug in any guitar into any amp.
Step 3: Set up to the cleanest setting you can.
Step 4: Go 3:47

[nickschroetes]

Something about a Les Paul that whenever I pick one up, I get a sort of 'feeling.'  That 'feeling' is strictly on Les Pauls, and I don't get it when I pick up a strat, however strat's are great instruments as well!  Team Les Paul! :)

[cathanmccann]

I have a les paul


And I love it
But really really want
a strat

[anyonesguess]

I prefer the sound and look of the Les Paul

[rhetth.]

This is as pointless as Ford vs Chevy, but still a fun debate!

[danbutler]

Strat is more comfortable, no question, but for AC/DC, the Les Paul rules. I have one of each, but what I really need are Marty's fingers and more lessons!