strats versus les paul

Australia
January 21, 2008 5:35am CST
I heard this conversation on an unlikely radio talk show yesterday. I've owned both guitars and currently still own a Stratocaster. the Strat is harder to master, but gives a unique sound, best evoked I think by Mark Knopfler's work. Heavier player swho really mad e the strat their own include Ritchie Blackmore and Rory Gallagher. The Les Paul gives gutsier, meatier sound, Jimmy Page used one, I kind of think that Les Pauls sound all the same, whereas , the Strat allows you to create your own sound. I'm sure that others have opposite opinions
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@musicman6 (2407)
• United States
22 Jan 08
I've played both, and I don't think the strat is any harder to master, to me they are both the same! The only difference is each one has a different sound, and you can change each one to different sounds also! I pesonally think each guitar has a unique sound, and is unique in the way it plays! The amp and the guitar work together to make your own unique sound!
@rackback (121)
• United States
4 Feb 08
I'm with you. Neither is better than the other, just different. Me personally, I like the les paul feel, but the strat sound. I don't own either (too much $$) I have an Ibanez Jetking it's kind of best of both worlds with fewer dollars but more compromises.
@Galena (9110)
21 Jan 08
neither. The SG is God among guitars. being a bit dainty, I find the Gibson Scale length much more comfortable, and the action more playable. I've played Les Pauls, Strats, but my baby is my SG.