Strat players vs. Les Paul Players

Originally Posted by: Blues_ManI think people who play stratocasters tend to be the better guitarist.
But what do you all think? are strat players better than les paul players?

hendrix's favorite guitar was a les paul jr that he used only in the studio.

Originally Posted by: aschleman...they all played PRS's with either a Hughes & Kettner... or a Boogie. And I would put money on it that it's more than 50%.

The other 50% being on Jacksons/ESPs with EMGs... I agree about the amps too - all Hughes & Kettner or Boogies.

Anyway, back on topic. I prefer Strats to LPs, but as has been said, that doesnt mean anything about my skill whatsoever. I just like the sound and look of my guitar, as Im sure 90% of the people out there do with their axes as well. We all like "our" guitars, with our choice of pickups and colours, with the little dings and the fret ware that WE put there. If this werent the case we'd all be playing Line 6 Variaxs. :(

Originally Posted by: Matthew O'Regan.... If this werent the case we'd all be playing Line 6 Variaxs. :(

[font=trebuchet ms]eeeeeeewwww[/font] :p

I think we're taking this question as, "Which guitar can people play better?" whereas the question was, "Which players are better - those who use strats or pauls?"

In terms of the first question that's already been said: it doesn't matter, it's all preference about what the guys like.

But if we answer the question that was asked - strat players are generally better. Wait that's not right to say - strat players have more of a legacy.

Off the top of my head these are a few players who, FOR THE MOST PART, use strats - Hendrix, Jeff Back, Clapton, Yngwie, SRV, Eric Johnson, Robert Cray, myself...

and the same thing, 'cept with Les Pauls - Zakk Wylde, Slash, Randy Rhoads (flying V too), etc....

So I think the talent scale is leaning a little to the Strat side... but then, of course, talent is completely subjective... whatever.

But I think you are all right - it doesn't matter what they play, they'll still fly, but throughout history strats have generally churned out more "legends" on the guitar than Les Pauls.

Originally Posted by: PRSplaya......bring in a rectumfrier......

It's been a long, tiring weekend: that one went over my head! :confused:

Originally Posted by: CW14He was referring to a Mesa Boogie Rectifier amp. I take it he doesn't like them... hehe

Thanks! Now I can stop scratching my head. ;)

Originally Posted by: The Ace
But if we answer the question that was asked - strat players are generally better. Wait that's not right to say - strat players have more of a legacy.

Off the top of my head these are a few players who, FOR THE MOST PART, use strats - Hendrix, Jeff Back, Clapton, Yngwie, SRV, Eric Johnson, Robert Cray, myself...

LOL! Nice one!

I couldn't resist...

Originally Posted by: CW14He was referring to a Mesa Boogie Rectifier amp. I take it he doesn't like them... hehe

Correct, minus the part about me not likeing them. I just think that's a funny thing to call them. You know, like Ibenhad's (Ibanez). Now those I don't really like, but I do like boogies, just not my favorite by any means.

Yeah, I'm the one around here that doesn't like Mesas.

I agree with ponyone on all acounts of his message.

Originally Posted by: schmangeI always whap my knuckles on the volume knobs on Fenders so I had to buy a Gibson.
So... yeah, Gibson players are much better.

I had that same problem with my strat....I simply took out the middle tone knob, which is useless in my book, and moved the volume knob down one hole, so the top hole where they put the volume knob to close the strings is empty...eliminated that problem..

Although I own a strat, I rarely play it, just depends on the sound I'm after....I actually prefer the fat sounds of Les Paul's, I just haven't saved up the money to buy one yet...

Originally Posted by: RaskolnikovYeah, I'm the one around here that doesn't like Mesas.

I'm with you on that, I don't like Mesa's either...Marshall all the way!!

Originally Posted by: JFRICKI had that same problem with my strat....I simply took out the middle tone knob, which is useless in my book, and moved the volume knob down one hole, so the top hole where they put the volume knob to close the strings is empty...eliminated that problem..

Although I own a strat and not a Les Paul, I like LP's better. Just haven't saved the money up to buy one yet.

Originally Posted by: PonyOne... i don't like Marshalls, and I like Mesas...

[font=trebuchet ms]Nah, you're both full of slimy stumpwater. The real deal is an old Ampeg. The M&M's are same-old-same-old.[/font] :p

Originally Posted by: Lordathestrings[font=trebuchet ms]Nah, you're both full of slimy stumpwater. The real deal is an old Ampeg. The M&M's are same-old-same-old.[/font] :p

Personally, I go for a good Sunn or a spunky little tube combo, cranked up until it's hoppin' up and down on the jam room floor.

PEAVEY all the way baby

Originally Posted by: PRSplayaPEAVEY all the way baby

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