The BEST Guitar Ever Made? | Friday Fretworks
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Күн бұрын67 years after the Stratocaster was unveiled, I take a look at some of the reasons that it's considered by so many to be the greatest guitar ever made...
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Key Points:
0:00 Intro
0:09 JAM! (Highway 1 Strat w/ Radioshop ID:ChrisBuck Pickups)
1:34 The best guitar ever made...
2:28 The evolution of the Telecaster
4:26 JAM! (John Mayer Signature Strat)
5:37 The Stratocaster's Legacy
6:56 JAM! (50s Spec Vintera Strat)
7:53 The Stratocaster's Versatility
9:07 JAM! (Ultra Stratocaster - Fender Clinic @ Peach Guitars)
10:31 In conclusion: it's not perfect...
11:30 JAM! (62 Stratocaster)
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@ChrisBuckGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
So, what do we think? Is the Stratocaster the best guitar ever? 🤔
@switchbacksentence1244 3 жыл бұрын
Played like you did in the intro, no question about it!
@marcusl3828 3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on this Chris. Tele or a Strat. Leo was a genius.
@NikoLucario 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure about it yet, but almost all of my favourite guitar parts are played on strats, so it apparently is my personal favourite
@hammyjammies 3 жыл бұрын
Best is entirely up for debate, I'd say Tele personally! One thing that is for certain is the most important being 'The Log'!
@laurencewhiteley. 3 жыл бұрын
Strat...Les Paul? Rather not choose!
@LennyJohnson5 3 жыл бұрын
You're a virtuoso.... it's not up for debate. Truly one of the greatest around.
@jordandangelo180 3 жыл бұрын
Yes that is definitely a fact. The ability to mute/dampen strings, the articulation, the perfect pitch bends, the unique style, the slides and the tones, the dynamics, sense of melody, continuous improvement etc....all sign of a virtuoso. Especially accomplishing all of this at such a young age. Being humble is another trait. Jimi Hendrix, Allan Holdsworth, Stevie Ray Vaughan, three examples musicians with titanic gifts who were all extremely humble and always knew there was more to learn and never called themselves the best. That’s how they continued to grow and always seem to be improving and creating. * Tom Bukovac and Chris Buck make an all guitar album alà Jeff Beck 💿 imagine the possibilities.
@richat1691 3 жыл бұрын
And he is doing video s on youtube! 55years ago he would have been on top of the world.Its nuts.
@greenbrightly 3 жыл бұрын
Chill out guys, Chris is a great player but using the term virtuoso is bit much. Virtuoso like Mozart???
@LennyJohnson5 3 жыл бұрын
@@greenbrightly Everyone has their own preference Neil, and just because your's is Mozart doesn't mean the term 'virtuoso' can't be applied to other artists. It's not an exclusive term. And besides, Mozart was merely a pop star of his time....
@greenbrightly 3 жыл бұрын
@@LennyJohnson5 A very balanced reply thank you. Agreed, who wants to listen to Mozart anyway 😀
@dlux703 3 жыл бұрын
Consistently the best playing I can find online. There's precision, there's emotion, there's variety, melody, and all without "show-offy" shred bits.
@matthewcasey4795 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a tele/335 man myself. Use whatever guitar inspires you.
@r3shav 3 жыл бұрын
absolutely
@OnAir21 3 жыл бұрын
I’m almost right there with you. My two favorite axes in my arsenal are my old (early-90’s) Epiphone Sheraton Ⅱ with a pair of Duncan ‘59s and all hardware replaced to nickel, as well as my 2015 Fender American Special Telecaster. But my Shijie STE-Relic is winning me over quickly.
@joeschlicht 3 жыл бұрын
I have neither of those, but both are on my next guitar list, not sure which one comes first.
@OnAir21 3 жыл бұрын
@@joeschlicht Go with the semi-hollow, 335-style first. IMHO, I think it’s a hair more versatile than a T-style. And, for me, that’s a difficult statement to make. Of course, gotta go with T-style first if you’re seeking a little twang. Nothing beats a Tele’s smack.
@joeschlicht 3 жыл бұрын
@@OnAir21 It's a tough choice, owning both a Les Paul and a CS strat, both similar but different to the 335/tele. Money no object, I would probably choose the 335 first, but I do want a tele or thinline custom pretty badly too.
@stevesoldwedel 3 жыл бұрын
Just watching your picking hand work the selector switch and volume-besides the masterful playing-is mind-boggling.
@kungpuk5186 3 жыл бұрын
To me it is. Played strats for over 30 years now, could'nt live without one.
@PSAndersen 3 жыл бұрын
That ending solo is brilliant.
@RobertLandrum13 3 жыл бұрын
@@KARANARJUNMUSIC Great job dude. Checked it out. Good stuff.
@michaelbrooks5178 3 жыл бұрын
Good God. These intros are always spectacular. Congrats (in advance!) on 100k Chris
@jim-michellekelly6495 3 жыл бұрын
No doubt. I wish I could subscribe 300 more times.
@kurtisr2339 3 жыл бұрын
@@jim-michellekelly6495 there really ought to be a "my preferred channels" toggle, of which a user only gets so many, with the effect of amplifying channels that rack up the "preferreds".
@SirVicc 3 жыл бұрын
And they say there are no guitar gods anymore. They just aren't looking. My jaw drops every video.
@NagoyaHouseHead 3 жыл бұрын
Also, about your playing. I like how you've basically reached virtuoso level while never ( apparently ) stretching beyond a fret per finger, rarely even using the pinky to solo, and just emphasizing pitch perfect bends, soulful vibrato, beautiful phrasing, and rock solid feel. Very nice, I am inspired to practice more.
@maclean525 3 жыл бұрын
That intro was amazing but that outro? Just WOW man, wow.
@bradleyjenkins8715 3 жыл бұрын
That last jam on the 62 is incredible. A tutorial would be amazing!
@pavonotaturkey5834 3 жыл бұрын
damn the solo at the start was literally breathtaking
@Napoleon-Blownapart 3 жыл бұрын
I've heard ALOT of guitarists in my 50yrs on this planet but man, your tone, feel & control are something else 👍
@Po1itica11yNcorrect 3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at my Strats and telling them, "See? That's how you're supposed to sound!"
@SeaDrive300 3 жыл бұрын
I think your Strats are looking at you and telling you, "See? That's how you're supposed to make us sound!"
@bobboberts5183 3 жыл бұрын
Fellow groyper?
@rgvt5638 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, my strats showed themselves the door when they overheard the playing in this
@RiXFortuna 3 жыл бұрын
My strat replies asking to be played by a real guitar player
@soumyajitchowdhury2807 3 жыл бұрын
@SeaDrive300 I was going to write the same exact thing here, MAN!!!, how we musicians think the same way. Huge fan of Chris here! The man who claims to know only 4 notes out of the 5 of the pentatonic scale and then goes ahead and plays like that. Such a tease you are Chris!!
@DawidDoesTechStuff 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Gilmorie bits you threw in during that opening solo! Great stuff. :D *Edit* And the closing solo, holy crap!
@AlanJan_UK_49 3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous closing solo !!
@MajicFreeman 3 жыл бұрын
yah was gonna say heavy gilmour vibes, the last composition is very comfortably numb
@randy206 3 жыл бұрын
Hey. I watch Dawid’s channel too. Does Dawid play?
@DawidDoesTechStuff 3 жыл бұрын
@@randy206 I do! But not very well unfortunately. 😅
@filiperodrigues1452 3 жыл бұрын
@@DawidDoesTechStuff Like many of us :P What guitar do you play out of curiosity? Love the channel btw
@rjlong89 3 жыл бұрын
You play the guitar just like ringin a bell 🤘🎸🤘🎸
@CommentaryinSpace 3 жыл бұрын
Chris Buck playing That'll Be The Day... I didn't know I needed it
@mattdyck9931 3 жыл бұрын
I had to pause and check if I was seeing that right at 1:21. Switching the selector that precisely just by bumping it, amazing.
@DebbieBarrette 3 жыл бұрын
I had the same thought. At first I thought it was an accident but, no.
@samlee2562 3 жыл бұрын
If any of Chris' intro jams were played on a Pink Floyd album they'd be in the top 100 guitar solos of all time 🤖👍
@leonthompson8988 3 жыл бұрын
It's so refreshing to hear someone play tastefully and melodically. People remember MELODIES in a solo not a blur of fast scales which only impress 15 year old male guitar enthusiast LOL. We would tune in to your podcast in record numbers if all you did was play over a tasteful track for a 30 minutes.
@AngelA-xc7ne 3 жыл бұрын
The more I watch, the more I want to see you live!!!
@dylanrobinson6695 3 жыл бұрын
I already know it's gonna be an absolute killer video cause there's a strat on the thumbnail lol.
@LiukSL 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, I just cried over the last Jam! You are incredible!
@joreilly 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see David GIlmour borrowing Chris's jacket for the outro solo on the '62 strat. For the sake of all that is good, can somebody please make a tab for it?
@__Anton__ 3 жыл бұрын
I wish someone does👍
@joreilly 3 жыл бұрын
@@KARANARJUNMUSIC awesome, will check it out!!
@alexbooth4900 3 жыл бұрын
What a great topic to see in 100,000 subscribers with. Nicely done!!!
@JeremySmith23 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the feel you play with Chris. Top of the very top shelf.
@davidpepper442 3 жыл бұрын
Incredibly expressive playing Chris. I look forward to Friday Fretworks every week. Such a pleasure and a treat for all of us. Cheers!
@LennyJohnson5 3 жыл бұрын
100,000 subscribers!! Congratulations Chris 🎸
@forester057 3 жыл бұрын
100K! Congratulations on your consistent great videos. I’m sure you’re glad you put the work into this. I am!
@DrDjones7 3 жыл бұрын
OMG ! What an intro ! Eargasm with those mics switch while playing on the E string...You've made my day so much better ; thanks a lot Msiter Buck and best regards from France !
@jntrzo 3 жыл бұрын
Your sound is ... celestial! The harmonies, and that mix of different sounds and techniques that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats, one of a kind.
@brianholm1404 3 жыл бұрын
Just going to pause after that intro and catch my breath... jesus. That was amazing.
@davidritter7867 3 жыл бұрын
Seriously emotive solo at the end. Tears weld up. That was so incredibly epic, words cannot describe. Thank you!
@tamarmolerick3814 3 жыл бұрын
As always a great video. I do love the musicality of your playing.
@brianschwartz5673 3 жыл бұрын
Great , great playing and video, thank you
@davidwollpert5276 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I always love your playing. It's inspirational! There's so much nuance and subtlety in the way you play. I also love Strats! So I certainly enjoyed this video!
@bensprenger9835 3 жыл бұрын
Every note played in this video is incredible... but that intro jam just blew me away. Wow! Please make that into a song :-)
@__Anton__ 3 жыл бұрын
That playing, that tone..............awesome.🥇
@johnhurtt977 3 жыл бұрын
Great episode, Chris...and some super melodic playing! Thanks!
@saltonmyskin 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, congrats for just having reached the level of 100.000 subscribers! Well deserved, and I'm happy to be one of them. Keep it up!
@tarasmuravskiy7809 3 жыл бұрын
The jam solos are so underrated!
@leeder92 3 жыл бұрын
Love your style of playing. You're the man.
@catsven1973 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris for this delicious moment of art and knowledge!! I love the way you make a guitar sing !!
@DerekCastillo 3 жыл бұрын
You inspire me, young man. Well done you.
@filiperodrigues1452 3 жыл бұрын
You jam so well, awesome informative vid as usual :D
@willgoodfellow3144 3 жыл бұрын
Love the little music history lessons mate. Impeccably researched and presented.
@kennbart 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, whats your opinion on the "strat sounds best tuned in Eb" debate?
@davidmhuey 3 жыл бұрын
Dude. If I watch your right hand in these videos, I get hypnotized. Top notch!
@karlythomas7404 3 жыл бұрын
I love my strat - I just wish I could play it as beautifully as you! Amazing outro 😍 just. Ugh - WOW!
@svetoslavslavov7215 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the interesting info you always gave to people! Thank you Chris!
@snekmeseht 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I really love the way you play.
@stephendixon8575 3 жыл бұрын
Epic playing there Chris. Wow!
@tassosthegreat 3 жыл бұрын
Yes Chris, But you are the best too ! Bravo for showing every Friday the way !
@colinkhan2936 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid Chris, and FANTASTIC playing! The Strat is the one for me! The in-between position 4 sound is the tone for me and no other guitar can quite match it! Your outro on that '62 was brilliant!
@AlOKaneMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning bit of playing at the end there Chris! Nice to see an authentic version of That'll be the Day in there too. Rock on x
@asmundlunde7762 3 жыл бұрын
Superb playing as always!
@meriam4109 3 жыл бұрын
Watching your hands squeeze heavenly tones out of some strings on a plank of wood there seems to be no relation between your moves and what I hear. It still puzzles me. Your tone and passion in playing puts you among the greats. What a joy to watch and listen, love you man!!
@AndyInTheUK 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant piece of research.
@andrewbanner7165 3 жыл бұрын
When it's played by you, absolutely! 😆
@ericwells4787 3 жыл бұрын
Chris!!! You just might be a true freak of nature!!! Your knowledge is as impressive as your playing... I've been playing 58 years and have a owned my 64 Strat for most of that time... I always always learn something from you and reminded every time I watch your presentations - it's all in your hands. And you got that gift!! Thanks for all you do!!
@KeithShelley1 3 жыл бұрын
I'll say this: nothing has improved my technique more than getting a real Strat. I found it required a level of focus and precision I usually wouldn't have to make sure wrong notes and sounds didn't ring out. I find my Strat to be my most expressive guitar.
@BERRYHILLDO75 3 жыл бұрын
Insane playing! Your tone is beautiful as well! Props from Lubbock, Texas on the Buddy Holly tune!
@BrianOboylemusic 2 жыл бұрын
Jesus that jam in the beginning.. you make great choices, beautiful
@flatpickinpete 3 жыл бұрын
Not much to say other than that was some amazing playing. You blow me away every Friday! Oh and the Strat is the #2 guitar of all in my opinion behind its older and brother
@andersonbpm 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect Chris... Awesome 👏👏👏👏
@TheExpendables4 3 жыл бұрын
Good Lord!!!😮...this intro is mind blowing🙏💪👍
@SSRT_JubyDuby8742 3 жыл бұрын
That was great, nice one, tidy. 😎🎙🎸✅
@Eskimogunslinger 3 жыл бұрын
@12:50 is incredible. So much skill involved to get that perfect sound. Truly astounding stuff 🤘
@JaOzrenRadovanovic 3 жыл бұрын
Your playing is simply beautyful.
@aligrundy812 3 жыл бұрын
Your control of the volume switch with those bends is so satisfying
@chsand 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, your skills are amazing!
@telecomex 3 жыл бұрын
Real Nice Chris! Always a pleasure. Best 2021 regards from the west coast of Canada. - ss
@TenFourEh 3 жыл бұрын
i am mesmerized by your talent. The sound and style you've developed sounds like a mix of Hendrix, Gilmour and Clapton with a touch of Rory Gallagher thrown in.
@Andrea-fc3xb 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Strat, always loved, always played. Great playing as usual.
@the_Googie 3 жыл бұрын
Your playing technique is absolutely INSANE. You mastered the blues, man... If I were your level, I would just write songs all day...
@Louis_Velliotes 3 жыл бұрын
In the first few seconds of your video, before the music intro is over I will say a resounding "YES"!
@steventhomas231 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic playing.
@wally_g5192 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like I should be buying a ticket to watch and listen to your videos! Well done, Chris. Masterful!
@fattone1011 3 жыл бұрын
9.15 ... I was there for this performance and afterwards Chris played my Customshop 65 Strat that I'd just bought. Top bloke too. Btw, I LOVE my strat!!
@ravenslaves 3 жыл бұрын
I can normally correct a guitar video (or book), especially when it comes to vintage instruments. Point out some major point that was overlooked or correct a glaring error... ...But not this time. And I can't honestly think of any of your videos when I could. You consistently provide spot-on analysis and information that can _only_ come from a deep passion and experience.
@3cardmonty602 3 жыл бұрын
What timing! I was never into my Strat that much, but recently I picked it up again and it truly has a distinct sound, and many of them. I may play it more, although I love my guitar builds - P90 LP Jr & a Jazzmaster with 2 P90’s (not Fender-style Jazzmaster pups).
@RodneyXheals 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, your videos are amazing. Not only do you craft amazing performances, but also you tell a story behind it. Your deep undestanding about the instrument and passionate musical soul give us something special for us guitar enthusiats. Also shout out to dave simpson.
@almogvarshavski9226 3 жыл бұрын
Can't belive you played that'll be the day, sure made my own day chris :) More 50's rocknroll please ! Rock on man
@giuseppedemarco8310 3 жыл бұрын
Your playing is pure poetry Chris, no matter what guitar. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@chriscole9098 3 жыл бұрын
Chris that intro jam😍😍
@chestnut8741 3 жыл бұрын
Your playing is just insanely beautiful
@wjewell63 3 жыл бұрын
Dude I am a big fan of Mathew scott.,I just discovered you and your solos are top notch man unfrigginbelievable so I guess I have two favorites now...rock on brother
@rythmys 3 жыл бұрын
from all the guitarists in the world I just want play with you and meet you! you are inspiration for me and I want to thank you for that.
@Billywagner22 3 жыл бұрын
You have such a cool style Chris.
@isaktullin9838 3 жыл бұрын
I just LOVE that intro!😍
@lindseysimmons42 3 жыл бұрын
Friday Fretworks. The best part of Friday!
@ek2thehands 3 жыл бұрын
Dude! I don't know if it is the best guitar ever made, but your style is one of the best I ever heard. I just love your style. I wish I could play like you.
@marosgoguitar958 3 жыл бұрын
Your playing is unreal👌🏻
@jeremygard9661 2 жыл бұрын
I like your strat very much. Such as your playing. Well done.
@Ukuleleal 3 жыл бұрын
Watching the way you were playing in that clip at the start. The first strat player that imediately came to mind was Rory Gallagher. Great video as always Chris. :)
@cortmiller 3 жыл бұрын
The outro had a lot of tasty influences there. Heard some definite jeff beck cause we ended as lovers mixed with some Gilmore. You have a great tone as well man
@chucklambert7283 3 жыл бұрын
damn good playing!!!!!
@NielsvanderPerk 3 жыл бұрын
That ‘62 strat piece at the end.. wow. Amazing!!
@andrewmooney3523 3 жыл бұрын
Love listening to your playing. Puts a big smile on my face. If I could play like you I would be so insufferably smug and annoying! Keep up the good work, ya great big show aff!
@wallyg3 3 жыл бұрын
I think the HSS strat is as close to perfect as you can get.
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