FENDER VS G&L - Which Guitar was Leo Fender's Best Design?
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7 жыл бұрынCheck out this comparison between two awesome mid-rage guitars - a Mexican Standard Stratocaster and a G&L Legacy Tribute!
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@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys! Let me know if you preferred the warmer tone of the Strat or the clarity and string definition of the Legacy :) Strat: imp.i114863.net/e96KX Legacy: imp.i114863.net/qJ74j
@dfretter3215 7 жыл бұрын
Darrell Braun Guitar I like the warmer tone myself, caters more to my taste in music. Incidentally, I love the shout to to music man guitars. I've been dreaming of getting one someday!
@laynecampbell2230 7 жыл бұрын
In all honesty, I liked the Fender better because that is what I am used to playing/hearing. Prior to this video, I actually forgot G&L existed.
@OwenMcHale 7 жыл бұрын
I've got to say, I'm a bit torn between the 2. I really like the G&L design, and definitely cuts through better, but perhaps I'm more drawn to the warmer Strat sound.
@person7584 7 жыл бұрын
I prefer the warmer tone of the strat
@strings1955 7 жыл бұрын
Actually it seemed either tuning or intonation issues, on the G&L, more evident on chords. G&L had kind of a shimmering quality to the sound vs. the Strat in places. Kinda neat, but borderline luke-warm vs the Strat tones. The only I ever put my hands really played and fretted well. So much so, I put my Schecter back in the shop for a neck tune-up!
@samfosdick9874 6 жыл бұрын
When I met with Leo back in 85, he was very active in the g&l world. He told me that the MFD pick-ups were the pick-ups he wanted the strat to have. He liked his strat and was very proud of it but he LOVED the g&L line. I find use for both but I never leave home without my s-500 because of the versatility.
@tkhindman Жыл бұрын
“When I met with Leo” so casual man! Lol. Cheers!
@sapphicquartz 8 ай бұрын
When years have passed and u gain more experience u can go back to your old projects and edit them to be closer to your original idea since u have more knowledge to work with. Tho he was probably a bit limited by his creations being so iconic that it be hard to evolve them without sacrificing elements, thats what G&L ended up being, not overshadowed by the iconic thing of Fended and having a more free space to work with. I have the feeling that G&L ended up being his passion project once having the freedom, perfecting his designs and making new ones with his new and experimental elements. Design is all about creativity and Leo definitely was
@lindenjohnson1515 7 жыл бұрын
That G&L is impressing me to no end! - so clean.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Linden Johnson Yeah, it really nail that "prestine" clean tone! 👍
@lindenjohnson1515 7 жыл бұрын
as a kid growing up listening to the Buckaroos and just dreaming of seeing a Fender Tele was real. Later in life I bought one. 1980 I bought a squier that I absolutely regret selling. I now have a Tuff-Dog Merle Haggard. At 64 yrs old I completed my dream. I must admit that I wouldn't even look at G&L's (image thing-mind over matter) in the shops down in the city. Your video has inspired to me to go and check them out! Thanks Darrell!
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Linden Johnson Nice! I hope you find one you like ☺
@segatortoise5455 7 жыл бұрын
Linden Johnson was it a japanese squier? i got 2 japanese basses from the early 80s, a squier bullet and a fender p. they both have the best necks ive played
@lindenjohnson1515 7 жыл бұрын
yes it was one of the first units. It was every bit as good as my Tuff-Dog. I just wanted the Fender brand on the headstock - if I only knew ..... Oh well, ya can't look back!
@IronDave1985 6 жыл бұрын
I hear (or read) some people choosing the Fender because it's the REAL Fender and the G&L is more of a strat copy. Yeah, I hear ya. And a part of me agrees. But here's the thing - after 1965, those strats weren't backed by Leo Fender anymore. So unless you've got 10k+ to drop on a Pre-CBS strat, it really isn't the same and the quality showed over the decades. If you own a G&L (which I don't, but this video makes me want one), you are owning the latest instance of Leo's designs. G&L is actually quite a bit more Fender than Fender is now. Leo himself said G&L were the best guitars he ever made. **Edit**I’ve since picked up a G&L Legacy USA and it is a wonderful guitar. Dollar for dollar, it’s significantly better than most Fenders I’ve played at the same price point.
@Mr.Goldbar 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The fact Leo designed G&L guitars until his death (and maybe still would if he lived today) makes G&L more of an authentic Fender experience to me than Fender
@franktalarico689 4 жыл бұрын
I just learned about the timeline today and I kinda want a g&l now
@phihelix8777 4 жыл бұрын
Yep.
@dandisatya3727 4 жыл бұрын
mim fender is worse quality and overprice if u on the budget go for tokai guitar or gnl i think
@kame9 4 жыл бұрын
i have g&l because its not fender 😁😁 My g&l have pull in middel pot too.
@friedkin71 3 жыл бұрын
Just got a custom g&l Fullerton deluxe from reverb and words can’t describe how impressed I am. It’s an ssh which I’ve never really messed with, but seriously feels like a vintage strat + a 58 les Paul. The wide range of tones is baffling. Absolutely loving it.
@MrSomchiman 7 жыл бұрын
Like Fender, but in love with G&L. No need huge marketing and celebrities to influence or persuade my mind.
@natasvr508 7 жыл бұрын
Somchiman Jerry Cantrell has been with G&L for 20+ years.. His tone is very distinguished partly due to his choice of instrument.
@JRGilly6694 6 жыл бұрын
Mike Weaver that is the reason I'm looked into this video
@johnbernsen6145 5 жыл бұрын
Except Jerry Cantrell, who has played and endorsed G&L his entire career.
@dionwujcik4559 4 жыл бұрын
Gilbert Leyba a
@heyou429 3 жыл бұрын
Plus the name Leo Fender, goes a long way
@guydude6546 7 жыл бұрын
Im having the shittiest day but seeing one for Darrell's video's pop up on my subscriptions makes it a little more bearable, thanks for the great content, man.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Guy Dude Sorry for the rough day, I'm glad to help in a small way! Take care 😀
@danielholtxxl4936 6 жыл бұрын
Guy Dude ...yeah, he's a pleasure to watch/listen. Some guys are just born with it. And great smile, per my wife.
@faroukkane6244 7 жыл бұрын
i have a G&L Trib. Asat Classic Bluesboy since 4 years, terrific guitar , i'm now a big fan of G&L.
@scottmacdonald3661 7 жыл бұрын
Also a recent convert. ASAT Special Delux. Got it half price. Easily the best guitar I've ever owned.
@Southernguitar74 6 жыл бұрын
I've been eye balling the Bluesboy...I really want to try one out.
@hammerofgodminiatures 4 жыл бұрын
Dang....this is like trying to figure out which hot twin sister to date.
@finishin.my.coffee8780 3 жыл бұрын
Remember, if she smokes, she pokes! 😀
@WilhelmWilder 3 жыл бұрын
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@finishin.my.coffee8780 3 жыл бұрын
@@WilhelmWilder 😋🤙
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@gaoldias 7 жыл бұрын
More clarity on the G & L for sure. Great demo, Darrell!
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Galloway Thanks Andrew!
@gaoldias 7 жыл бұрын
As an aside, where did you get your G & L? It seems to be next to impossible to find a dealer in Canada.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Galloway It's true! I think it was called acclaim music or something. I'll have to look it up.
@sorrenblitz805 4 жыл бұрын
See now I'm starting to think something's wrong with my ears. I didn't like the tone of the G&L as much especially on the neck pickup it didn't sound as full to me as the Stratocaster did. I also heard the attack of each note clearer on the strat than I did on the G&L. I think I'd go with the Strat over all, but I'd love to see the G&L trem on the actual strat.
@joshuapray 4 жыл бұрын
@@sorrenblitz805 This G&L is made of Ash, which probably explains what you're hearing. Ash has a much denser, less resonant sound than Alder does. It tends to have less ring/clarity but more 'weight' behind each note. Certainly has less sparkle. Fender makes Ash Strats as well, and they sound almost identical to this G&L, with the same characteristics overall. Personally, I love them both. But I'm still all about the Stratocaster.
@bufferkiller 7 жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with either of these instruments, but that G&L is definitely the superior instrument in my ears.
@leroyatleroys 5 жыл бұрын
The G&L’s are some of the most underrated guitars available. I pick them over original Fenders any day. I love how it isn’t quite a Fender nor is it quite a Music Man. It is it’s own beast.
@jdcsteelers498 10 ай бұрын
A lot of them are pretty affordable too!
@danielbrown8556 7 жыл бұрын
Just wanna say, I think your videos are some of the best on youtube: concise and detailed in such a balance as makes them as interesting, and more importantly useful, as any could possibly be. Also, would you consider doing a comparison video between the Nashville Tele (3 pickups) and the Roadhouse Strat (the equivalent price-wise to the Tele) - I'm interested in which is the more versatile of the two.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Daniel Brown Thanks! I appreciate the kind words! I'll add it to my list 😀
@MachOverspeedsPlace 7 жыл бұрын
Hey, Darrell! How about an old-school Ibanez 2619 vs modern AR420 shootout? They're bitchin' guitars in my humble opinion. But there's only a few videos out there for the type. And none of them are any good. You could fix that... MachOverspeed
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+MachOverspeedsPlace Doing a series on "Old vs New" for various brands could be a lot of fun ☺
@ezraperez4119 6 жыл бұрын
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@alphamilkrecordings8974 5 жыл бұрын
Okay I see now... The tributes are made in Indonesia.
@landonbailey 7 жыл бұрын
thanks for describing all the specs. I had no clue about the differences on a G&L, but I've always loved their models. and good tip on the headphones. don't use your little cellphone speakers to listen to comparison demos! :) I preferred the G&L in this demo
@bzbzob 5 жыл бұрын
Oh also, don't use your cell phone to listen to ANYTHING at all ever!! Well, except phone calls of course...
@phil36310 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Darell, the "definition" of the sounds on the G&L is so much higher and the range of tone is just amazing in the middles. I finaly found a second hand one to my likes here in France. Can't wait to "feel" this baby ! Thanks for your instructive, very well done and entertaining video. You convinced me. Thanks !!!
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
+Filip 36 Congratulations on the new G&L!
@phil36310 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Darell ! Now I have to check your tutorials and get inspired to play better. Happy playing !
@taufanmochamat7119 4 жыл бұрын
Try g&l superhawk Jerry Cantrell HH.... You can split the coil. It was best on playability and tone
@jasong546 6 жыл бұрын
I hope you continue to do videos like this and the ones you made after this one. I don’t know how to make videos at all. But up against the 2-3 most popular channels doing guitar stuff your lighting, audio quality and smart well thought out comments are simply better and so more fun. I like both guitars!
@mandioca3210 6 жыл бұрын
The nice thing about G&L's is that you can probably achieve Fender's warmer tone on it if you roll the treble down a little bit!
@jerbear1601 7 жыл бұрын
The G&L is a superior instrument in my opinion, I had a chance to play one a few years back and I loved the smooth tone compared to a Strat but I prefer a Les Paul as my favorite so what you said about the fretboard radius makes sense.
@Jtdubbzz 6 жыл бұрын
Both sound fantastic. Darrell you really do a great job with these videos, thanks!
@mrjohnp555 7 жыл бұрын
Leo Fender designed both, thought about the mistakes he made with the Strat, and then produced the Legacy. The Legacy is a "Strat 2.0," and it is the better axe, for me.
@ggh_-ts6pn 5 жыл бұрын
@kiki the gerbil hahaha fender fanboys dont want to accept that fender guitars could have mistakes
@ugosmith7529 5 жыл бұрын
@@ggh_-ts6pn one man's mistake is another man's perfect fit, guitars are extremely subjective, at the end of the day both are well made instruments and either model may suit any given person and that's fine. Hell I prefer the feel of my 600$modified gretsch beater to that of my former Les Paul, which was about 4 times the price and was a perfect fit to the gentleman I sold it to.
@jlucero2703 5 жыл бұрын
If you could play either, it's not even a question.
@crevcarrillo2687 5 жыл бұрын
I agree. it sounds awesome.
@Mr.Goldbar 5 жыл бұрын
@@ugosmith7529 why would anyone prefer the screw in system for the tren bar on a Fender over the pop in system for the trem bar on a G&L?
@drothberg3 6 жыл бұрын
I have a Fender strat and a G&L asat classic and love both, so I'm a fan of both companies. It was interesting that these two sounded similar in the bridge position, but the G&L was much brighter and clearer in the middle and neck positions. If the trem on the G&L stays in tune better, that may be the most important difference though.
@SnoOpDoGGfan100 7 жыл бұрын
Great comparison! Beautiful playing as always man.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+SnoOpDoGGfan100 Thanks! ☺
@davidgbsn 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Darrell, Thank you so much for this comparison. Very well done, and a great representation of both Leo Fender-designed instruments!
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
+David Gibson No problem! I'm glad you enjoyed the comparison! They are such great guitars ☺
@MrTPF1 6 жыл бұрын
Another great comparo! Man, that G&L sounded AMAZING! The pickups are so clear and articulate!
@texrex4580 7 жыл бұрын
The G&L had much better low end clarity, single note definition was very impressive. Would love to see and hear the same comparison with Tele's. Great job as usual Darrell !!
@Chris-yq7xv 6 жыл бұрын
Never thought I would like the G&L better. I guess Leo was the master in knowing how to take the strat to the next level. Another great demo by Darrell. Chris
@hericbagley8286 6 жыл бұрын
great pink panther adman , just purchased my first gnl can't believe I have lived without this guitar all these years i love love love this guitar thank you Leo fender your strats shaped the first half of my life and you just made something to pull me through the last half seriously I have been so blessed by your work
@LarryMar 5 жыл бұрын
Another great comparison video (not to mention your great cover song lessons). Your vids have help me tremendously in purchasing my second guitar. Keep up the great work, Darrell. Rock On!
@NenadK86 4 жыл бұрын
Cant decide definitively. Sometimes the G&L clarity is really nice like on the 1,3,5 positions. But middle positions are a lot better on a strat where G&L brightness seems to work against it. I would love a demo video that showcases what you can do with the PTB system. How effective is it at taming the brightness without making it sound dull compared to a strat.
@joshualessore7652 7 жыл бұрын
now please please do the tele version. This channel is just too good
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Joshua Lessore Thanks! It's on my list 👍☺
@Foofer23 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Darrell. Another awesome video!
@louischauvin9147 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome playing and as usual very enlightening. You provide an excellent opportunity for those of us in remote areas without the chance to do side-by-side comparisons. Thanks for that! I feel that the G&L is a bit clearer and more articulate, but most situations would be suitable for either.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
Louis Chauvin Thanks! I'm glad you are finding the channel helpful :)
@miikamessi 7 жыл бұрын
Final verdict: I like the colour on that G&L so i'll go for that!
@doogieball2464 7 жыл бұрын
Went to my first Namm show in 95 with music store I was teaching at. The owner was trying to get a Fender dealership. I didn't really like any of the Standards or Customs. I decided to wander around and check out the G&L booth. Every G&L I picked up played awesome and felt great in my hands. Owner got a G&L dealership and I ended up buy 3 of them in a couple months. Have 4 now.
@williamkrausejr2149 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Have been going back and forth between the Strat and Legacy for a while now and couldn't decide. This video has definitely helped.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
Anytime! ☺ Glad to help
@SamB-fv6su 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Darrell Very good comparison Your new haircut looks great
@ricardorodriguez5549 Жыл бұрын
The G&L bridge and trem are far better for tuning stability and more comfortable on the palm of your picking hand. I’ve got both and it’s hard to say which is “better,” they’re their own individual things. That said, in terms of clarity, power, and out of the box build quality, G&L is damn good.
@Infinighost 7 жыл бұрын
For some reason, I never considered G&L until this video. I love the tone and clarity. It seems like slightly less output in the pickups, which I like. Also, it looks SO badass in that finish. *reaches for wallet*
@mv9787 4 жыл бұрын
Good comparison! Thanks for the video
@D-8-Tone2 Жыл бұрын
Gr8 thorough introduction and impartial comparison! Many thanks!
@tya8182 2 жыл бұрын
So I have a Mexican strat from the 90's as well as a tribute series G&L Legacy. They are both excellent guitars. They are very high quality in my opinion.
@jackstrap82 4 жыл бұрын
I think G&L wins this shootout by a mile, but I love the candy red finish, one of the rare interesting colors in Fender's palette. Considering that the tone control can remove the brightness that some find excessive, the G&L simply has more to offer.
@maximilianl4453 2 жыл бұрын
I own a mexican fender in candy apple red... The color is absolutly beautiful. Especially with a darker wood for the fretboard. The best thing about the color is, that it is a very tiny bit sparkly. You only see it in bright light... But that makes the color look way deeper und more interesting
@jackstrap82 2 жыл бұрын
@@maximilianl4453 It is beautiful, isn't it? My old strat was electron blue. It had the same effect. A closer look revealed a subtle sparkle. It was a beautiful guitar.
@ronaldzeoli7528 6 жыл бұрын
I ALSO have come upon your comparison video's and as a older new player they have been very helpful. Thaks
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear! ☺
@victorygah 6 жыл бұрын
So cool and useful videos you make. Thanks!
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
Anytime! ☺
@barrywuthrich8530 4 жыл бұрын
G&L was Leo's final design. (improvement). I own both and plan to keep both. In this demo, the strat is muddy. Especially the middle pickup. This happens when the pickups are too high, or over wound. Then you have to roll off the volume too much to clean it up. Fender 57/62 pickups are inexpensive and my favorites for cleaning up your cleans on a strat. I put the tops of the pickup covers a fraction above the scratch guard, with the neck and bridge a fraction higher to balance them out. The legacy has hotter Seymore Duncan pickups, so they are lowered as well. It's amazing how good these 1950's designed Fenders are. There is no better mouse trap in my opinion. If you asked me which one is better, I couldn't choose.
@antonioj4746 7 жыл бұрын
I clearly prefer Fender when it sounds alone (riffs and chords), except the neck position: I find it more "alive".But in the mix G&L sounds way better : more presence, more definition , more "pro" sound. Very interesting...!
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Antonio jnj Great observation! ☺
@jeremyv4636 7 жыл бұрын
Enjoying your vids and sub'd, sir. Other than slight difference in looks at a glance I NEVER would've thought there was that big of difference in these two. Enjoyed! Cheers!
@TheApprentice007 7 жыл бұрын
You make amazing videos man.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+TheApprentice007 Thanks! ☺
@gersonfernandez5879 7 жыл бұрын
I had never clicked a video so fast in my life
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+GERSON Fernández 😄😄😄
@phil36310 7 жыл бұрын
The G&L sounds so bright and clear - very close to the Fender but a degree superior without "polution" my ears. Thanks very much for this tutorial Darell !!
@MasterPiece-rg7ed 6 жыл бұрын
Filip 36 could just be the different pickups?
@GL_Guitars 9 ай бұрын
Thanks again, Darrell, and hello from our new channel! 🙏
@rockybalboa2526 Жыл бұрын
Hey Darrell. Very Thorough, concise and entertaining review! I gave you a thumbs up!
@ArtDonna84 5 жыл бұрын
You’ve had a ton of responses already but here is mine. I’ve owned 4 G&L’s; 2 ASAT and a Legacy and S500. I got into them because the store I initially took lessons sold G&L’s. I found them to be very well made. I had problems however with the customer service department when I wanted to have them replace the “baseball” thick neck on the S500. They refused. I wound of trading in for a Fender American Standard Strat 7 yrs ago. I sold all the G&L’s and went to Fenders a lot due to all my hero’s playing them. But I also love their warmer sound and neck feel much more. That said, G&L has a much better Trem design IMHO. G&L also sounded more “glassy” in their tone. Also one has a lot more offerings to changing the pickups in a Fender. Thank you Darrell for this comparison.
@StratMatt777 5 жыл бұрын
If you need a trem upgrade to eliminate all tuning issues get a Super-Vee Bladerunner
@TheGrimjerk 6 жыл бұрын
The Comanche is my favorite Leo design of all time.
@tophergonzales6778 6 жыл бұрын
Your demo playing is perfect for covering the tone differences. Well done!
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@richardfinney8617 3 жыл бұрын
I have both , love my fender for straight warm blues, love my gnl for bluesy rock and tone and general feel. Great comparison Darrell
@MitchRossMusician 6 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration. The G&L really caught my ears.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
+Mitch Ross Thanks Mitch!
@neilderemer7388 6 жыл бұрын
I love fender, I've had American standards and now a deluxe players. But whoa, the g&l sounds phenomenal.
@mattludlam2194 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome riff at 6:39! Great work and great demo
@cybernautsterranautsandast2151 7 жыл бұрын
You're a damn fine player. You made both of those bottom of the import versions of American icons sound spectacular. Great chops.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Cybernauts, Terranauts and Astronauts Thanks! I appreciate the kind words! ☺
@barnaclerusty 6 жыл бұрын
I was back and forth for months. Thanks to your vid I swayed more towards G&L. I got a better deal with G&L legacy and the quality is awesome. Everyone has a strat I thinks it's cool have something a little different. So happy with my G&L... I stare it all the time lol Thanks!
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
+Rusty Barnacle Congratulations!! I agree; it's nice to have guitars that are a little different 😀
@paulweyer4339 6 жыл бұрын
Great depth of review, great presentation. Subscribed. Also, I prefer the G&L personally. Love rolling a bit more bass response
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
+Paul Weyer Thanks Paul! Welcome Aboard! ☺
@FoundryStreetJason 6 жыл бұрын
I like the clarity of the G&L Legacy. Thanks for the video.
@NA-oo4ls 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I'm surprised at just how different they sound. That G&L sounds so clean and full. I think the Fender neck pickup sounds fantastic though.
@kendickinson8307 7 жыл бұрын
I've owned a Strat and a Legacy. I still own the Legacy (I guess that says it all). I've also played a lot of Strats through the years. I have found very few Strats that I like. On your video the Strat was warmer but I have typically found that not to be the case. All in all, though, I find the two biggest things that make the G&L a better instrument for me are the sustain (of which the G&L tends to have loads more) and the neck. The neck is the biggest thing. I find Strats to be very difficult to play for my smaller hands. The G&L, on the other hand, is a joy to play. So, it's G&L all the way for me.
@filipkostovski873 3 жыл бұрын
Guess it depends on your hands. For me, I think I never played best until I picked up my first Stratocaster. It has the C profile and the flat 12 radius which to some is a pain in the ass. But since I have huge fingers (long, not fat) that neck was the first time i felt no problem to play. But then again, my strat is basically what the G&L is here, two-point trem, 12 radius, so I might be better of with a G&L 😂 The only problem is I can't find them in my country
@williedeuel 6 жыл бұрын
I have two Legacies: a USA and a Tribute. I love them both. The Tribute is a terrific guitar that requires zero mods, which is amazing at its price point. The USA G&L is my favorite guitar in the world because it has everything just the way I want it: two-tone sunburst over a 2-piece alder body, maple neck and board with a deep V neck profile and 12" radius, G&L's wonderful pickups and PTB controls, that super-stable trem, bone nut, and high quality frets (PLEK'd at the factory). I can't say that the G&L is objectively better than a Fender, but I will say it's the better guitar for me.
@brandonboggs2656 5 жыл бұрын
It was the improvement over the strats and even Leo Fender said so himself and I've owned both and...not even close in my opinion
@lrmars 6 жыл бұрын
This was great to view...informative and entertaining! I'm glad I found and subscribed to your channel.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel!
@gtbmjb1 6 жыл бұрын
King Comparo! Well Done. Salute
@drewb9995 5 жыл бұрын
I just bought g&l legacy pickups to put in my strat....the clarity is king for me playing in a larger worship band
@sn95_mustang_garage 7 жыл бұрын
I'm not a natural finish strat kind of guy but you've changed my mind, the G&L looks incredible in it's natural wood. I think you're correct that the G&L tone is a bit warmer which I thought was surprising since they both are maple necks. I also like flatter radius and I'll take the extra fret, G&L FTW (and I own a Strat).
@andrecelsovl 7 жыл бұрын
in this comparisons videos I came just to see you playing... you're awesome guitar player! 🤘
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+André Celso Thanks André! 😀
@keithrinehart5700 5 жыл бұрын
A bubba this vid was vary "instrmental" in my decision on my next guitar purchase. Then ur hhs vid sold me. Thanks big dogg. Keep on a rocking! 🎸
@HBSuccess 7 жыл бұрын
Never played a Legacy but I have played probably 2500 4-hr gigs on a G&L F-100e I bought new in '81... Great "parrot" guitar for bar gigs - no particular unique voice but good at dialing in humbuckers / single coil sounds etc. - but the main thing for me is the usable 2-pt trem that actually stays in tune. I never used the trems on my Strats - too much hassle but the G&L trem has always worked perfectly and stayed in tune.
@trebleboost7 7 жыл бұрын
I am really really curious about the Fallout and want to try that design. But - want the trem....
@o_krush67 7 жыл бұрын
Take a look at some of the G&L SC-2 ...not exactly Humbucker - P90 but same body and MFD's...and the fulcrum
@peterzuehlke 7 жыл бұрын
if you order a USA Fallout I think you can get it with trem. G&L trems are great very stable. they are semi-custom that way. like the p90s on my Fallout
@GazMoz78 7 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly different tonal flavors of the same thing. Thought the Fender sounded slightly better clean while the G&L sounded better with drive. Great work
@sooparticular 5 жыл бұрын
ash and alder
@charliebrown3082 5 жыл бұрын
I own this guitar. i was shocked at how good the g&l single coils sound with high gain but clean they were slightly disappointing.
@davidshowalter37 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have had several G&L’s over the years including the Comanche and an ASAT Z3 semi hollow body. I now have the exact G&L you were playing and I love it. The only strat I had that I liked almost as well as my G&L was a 1988 Fender Strat Deluxe Plus with the red, blue and white lac sensor pickups. Unfortunately, if you go to trade the G&L in at one of the box stores you’ll loose you butt. That is the only downside. Kept up the great videos.
@lulahugo4208 6 жыл бұрын
This is really cool, thanks for the video
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
Anytime! ☺
@radiohead102 7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the comparison! Any chance you could do one of the tele vs. asat? Thanks!
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Karns I'll add it to my list :)
@phantomlord91 7 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can throw in a Squier as well if that makes any sense. I really wonder how these G&L guitars will keep up with Squier guitars. These G&L Legacy Tribute ones could be taken in consideration when comparing them to Classic Vibes or Vintage Modified Squiers.
@JasonCone 7 жыл бұрын
I'd be very interested in a tele vs asat comparison. I mostly play teles.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Sean O'Connor I'll see what I can do!
@tdunster2011 7 жыл бұрын
IV-I-XIV-XIV - The Tribute ASATS do not sound like a telecaster. Completely different sound. If you want a cheap tele grab a Classic Vibe or a Vintage Modified. IF you don't mind the weight and the neck profile on the Mexican then they make a great choice as well - although I think the CV Tele sounds more traditional. The ASATS are good guitars but they have their own sound - they don't quack like a telecaster and you don't get the notorious ice-pick highs either.
@MatthewWenzel31 5 жыл бұрын
Way late to the game here, but I'd argue that the S-500 or the Comanche is an even further improvement upon the Strat, thanks to the MFD pickups. Same goes for the ASAT Special/Tele comparison. G&Ls are great.
@scm1716 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent channel. Nice work.
@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@stratotele12 7 жыл бұрын
What you said about the neck feel makes sense. I've been a long time Gibson/Epiphone player but I wanted a guitar to get Strat/Tele sounds. When I tried both brands out, I loved the G&L and thought the Fender was lacking. I guess that explains why!
@robertclarkguitar 6 жыл бұрын
I like the g n l. But I'm not sure if my mild bias or my ears or both but prefer the Mexican milder tones. It's really amazing the results MIM has lately. I actually happily went with MIM over American ..had choice of Lightly used either with 250 price diff. I also got a pro fender case that tied my buy to the gilmour looking MIM special edition. So far I'm over the top happy I jumped on it. Warm and strat sound is there. Just how I like it. Not to mention mint. In the case it goes each night. I almost still, went with the USA. It may have been better but even though the price was one most wouldn't pass on I am still happy I went MIM...Again great video production.
@markdignam3525 4 жыл бұрын
Funny, I must have missed this clip three years ago. Maybe now in C-19 lockdown, spending more time with my guitars and with youtube. I have owned and played Fender Strats for 43 years. I have always liked playing them and like the sound. However, this clip has got me checking the online merchants for a deal on the G&L. I think it sounded a little richer and clearer, and that surprised me. The current Strat I have (also have a few others) has the noiseless pickups and that was a mistake. They do remove much of the noise but also mute the sound too much. Having said that, the real decision may come down to which guitar suits you better, and I like the smaller radius on the "real" Strat.
@bigredracingteam9642 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah-I agree on the neck radius. Never liked the flat "shredder" necks.
@EzyoMusic 7 жыл бұрын
I already sorta liked G&L. I bought a Tribute L-2000 bass and I'm so impressed by how good they are. I'm looking forward to owning more G&L instruments some day. Great sounds.
@hafstrat 6 жыл бұрын
Perfect comparison. Thankyou for sharing.
@5urg3x 6 жыл бұрын
"A quality musical instrument should be easily repairable" - Leo Fender
@0000song0000 3 жыл бұрын
3:35 moment to change the wiring of my first guitar to that G&L circuit
@dutchi15 Жыл бұрын
A very nice comparison with great detail and info to think about. Excellent presentation with great guitar angles and images. Thanks for that. I’ve always been a Fender Strat user but may check out a G & L. Maybe the flat fretboard could be a small challenge.
@williamdemars956 7 жыл бұрын
I liked em both. Saw I G&L on sail at the "Music's Friend" Didn't know what it was thanks for enlightening me.
@talkychris 2 жыл бұрын
The G&L Comanche was Leo's best guitar IMHO. So versatile and no 60 cycle hum. Genius.
@chriseddy7992 7 жыл бұрын
Can you do a comparison between a tele and a g & l asat tele. I got a g & l for Christmas and hoping I got the right guitar. Thanks, great vid
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+Chris Eddy It's already on my list ☺👍
@imgonnagetbanned 7 жыл бұрын
DARRELL you are giving away the secrets of G&L!!!! Great video as always, love my G&Ls!!
@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 жыл бұрын
+imgonnagetbanned 😄👍👍👍
@UriRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Solid review! I had no idea the G&L tone pots worked that way, so awesome. I have a G&L tele and its true, the neck is a lot flatter than my Fender strat. Thanks for your review, I'm looking in buying a Legacy myself. Now to find an actual dealer in Texas lol
@joshuabland143 7 жыл бұрын
Dude that's a huge difference in sound I really like the G&L sound thanks for the vid
@georgebentley-ricardo9445 5 жыл бұрын
For me the G&L was certainly brighter sounding. I'm merely a bedroom player and I would say the G&L provides much more value for money. Darrell you're a real inspiration man keep up the great work 😀🎸
@adrian_V99 6 жыл бұрын
well-done and very informative!
@smalltownblackouts 4 жыл бұрын
You are so educational. Recently I started a new career that is giving me more free time and financial capital so I have been working on crappy guitars and making nice purchases and you are one of the people I have found that really knows what they're talking about and can explain things in a way that make amateur players with a passion and decent knowledge base easy to understand. It has directed me to enjoying music a lot more, so thank you
@barchetta3 7 жыл бұрын
While both are great guitars, I'm partial to the G&L...have two of them. The tremolo was a big part of my choice...just a truly great design! And while I went in to this video open to liking either tone wise, for the most part I preferred the clarity if the G&L. Thanks for a great comparison!
@CountrySixStringer 6 жыл бұрын
I have both Fender and G&L and I find the G&L just sounds better. Also...I find that hybrid picking on the G&L is a lot better and that must be due to the bigger radius.
@caleshtcincredibles 6 жыл бұрын
I really prefer the G&L, just not a fan of MIM Strats pickups and tone. If I had one I would definitely swap out those ceramic pickups. I do love that red finish with the maple neck, it is really an eye catcher! Just don't care for the tone.
@aipsong 7 жыл бұрын
thanks - very instructive and nice ear candy
@keithrinehart5700 5 жыл бұрын
N most def the best guitar comparing vids on KZfaq for sure🤘
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