

If you’re thinking about doing anything that relies on great clean tones (country, funk, soul, disco), then your only option is the Strat.įender American Standard Stratocaster Durablilty and Tuning stabilityīy design, the Fender American Series Stratocaster is a much more solid and stable guitar than the Gibson Les Paul, and here’s why:

Unfortunately for Gibson, these percussive, clucky, out-of-phase tones are some of the most loved (and recorded) in history. In addition to this, the signature out-of-phase positions 2 and 4 on a Fender Stratocaster are even further out of the Gibson Les Paul’s reach. As mention in part 1, the newer Gibson’s do have a few tricks up their sleeve with the coil-tap and phase switches, but you’ll never get a Fender clean on a Gibson, not even close. In addition to this, we now move onto the Gibson’s Achilles heel: The Clean Tone. A precision-engineered tool that cuts through gracefully in style by applying just the right elements. The Fender Stratocaster is more like a Ferrari. The analogy is the Les Paul is the tank, having to rely on volume and power to be heard. A log.Ī Strat cuts through a band mix like a knife through butter, simple as that, It just seems to be voiced in just the right frequency band. The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcadeīy comparison, the Gibson Les Paul is an old-fashioned ornament, style over substance, an uncomfortable (and much heavier) brute.it’s culture, and of course not forgetting it’s magnificent food! It’s been a long time, some things have been forgotten, but hopefully you’ll enjoy what’s left. In 2015, I finally decided to put down in writing all the experiences encountered on my journey, not least my admiration for India, it’s people. A trip that affected my outlook on life, views on my country and my attitude towards others of all backgrounds. Goa: A Lesson in Life Back in August 2006 I visited Goa, India.
