These pickups were specifically designed by Fender for the Stratocaster and for the Telecaster, which means that there is a noticeable tone difference between the two instruments.
It has a very round, polished, bell-like tone. However, the bridge pickup tone on the Telecaster was equally as breathtaking; when I was clean, I received a smooth twang from the guitar, but when I was dirty, there was gravel to the voice of my Telecaster. Read our full guide on how to find the best Strat pickups.
In all honesty, the bridge is what makes the biggest difference between the Telecaster and the Stratocaster. Both of the bridges that are installed on these guitars have six adjustable saddles, but the Tele bridge has one piece that extends right below the bridge pickup. On the other hand, we have the Strat bridge that has a two-point tremolo system. This creates a vibrato effect. This effect does affect the Stratocaster negatively, as it makes this guitar a bit harder to consistently keep in tune.
However, if you properly set up your instrument when you first get your hands on your new guitar, you are going to have an easier time maintaining the overall tuning stability of both the Tele and the Strat. If you are someone who is interested in playing heavier genres of music such as hard rock or even some metal, there are some musicians who take their Stratocasters and install a Floyd Rose tremolo system.
Both the Tele and the Strat have master volume controls, but the Telecaster only has one tone control. In the electronics department of these two guitars, the Stratocaster provides musicians with a bit more control and flexibility when it comes to controlling and experimenting with their overall tone.
Combine this with the 5-way versus 3-way switches makes the Stratocaster more versatile when it comes to adjusting and controlling the overall sound, as well as all of the different sounds that these instruments can provide you with. In case that was just too much reading for you to do, here is a quick glance at the differences between the Stratocaster and the Telecaster:.
With any guitar, no matter the brand, I highly recommend trying it before you buy it. However, the sound and the feel of a Stratocaster versus a Telecaster is extremely different. On most standard Strat models, the control knobs come in a subtle eggshell white, along with a matching eggshell pickguard. The pickup selector is a retro barrel style, in comparison to the much smaller eggshell selector of the Strat. The pickup selector itself has a supporting metal plate, along with the open metal bridge pickup casing.
All control knobs are also consistent with the chrome styling, and we think they look awesome. At a glance, the necks on both the Tele and Strat seem the same. And yes, they do share similarities. Both necks have a 9. The difference in neck types comes with the profile of the neck, namely the neck shape, of which Fender has 6 common varieties. Choosing the right neck shape out of the two comes down to your playing style, and the size of your hands.
The slimmer neck profile of a Strat helps for speed and those tricky chords, and is more suited for fans of lead playing. The Stratocaster commonly comes with an alder body, whereas Telecasters are usually made out of ash. Stratocaster — Popular Players. Check out these popular review videos of both the Strat and the Tele below:. The switching, however, is another story. The Telecaster typically has two single-coil pickups, with the bridge pickup being wider and longer than its Strat counterpart.
Fender also makes Stratocaster and Telecaster models with humbucking pickup options. The bridge is probably the most glaring distinction here. Whether a Tele or a Strat is right for you is a matter of personal opinion. Both guitars have a rich history and countless devotees, but the feel and sound can differ greatly. That's not to mention the variations on each that have come out over the years, such as the new American Performer Series or Player Series , with assorted specs like pickup configurations, neck profiles and tonewoods.
Throughout the ages, guitarists have gravitated towards either the Strat or the Tele. And oftentimes, players sit somewhere in between. The best thing to do is refuse to let the stereotypes themselves lead you down a certain path. The Stratocaster was born and like its older brother has never been out of production. Often typecast as the go-to guitar for soul and country music, the Telecaster can also rock with the best of them.
Bruce Springsteen loves them too. For years, we all assumed he'd used a Les Paul. They might have come off the same drawing board but the Tele and Strat have very distinct tonal palettes. Telecasters are sonic chameleons. A Tele can mimic a big-bodied jazz guitar, a country pedal steel, and a Les Paul. A great Stratocaster will pump out what guitar connoisseurs describe as "glassy" tones. Strat pickups should sound warm and woody with a hint of 'plink', like flicking the rim of a wine glass with your fingernail.
Arguably the most iconic Strat tones are combinations of bridge or neck pickup with the middle pup. While there have been many exceptions over the years, the classic Tele and Strat share a few family traits.
The two biggest: bolt-on maple necks and single coil pickups. Models with translucent finishes will generally have an ash body as it has a prettier grain pattern. Solid colours usually conceal an alder, poplar and basswood carcass. Up to all Fenders had a maple fingerboard. Rosewood has been an option ever since, on Japanese and American Fender models. Mexican made Fenders now feature Pau Ferro fingerboards to give the increasingly endangered rosewood a much needed rest.
Oh, and don't assume that you need to buy a Strat just because you need a vibrato. Better still, it looks seriously cool. Don't judge a guitar by its price tag. Many Strat and Tele junkies can bore you rigid with tales of those times they picked up a cheap guitar that knocked their socks off.
The brilliant thing about the Vintera Series, aside from the ace build quality and sensible price tags, are the spec options. Vintage buffs will go a bundle on the old school 7. Those of you looking for cool Strat looks combined with more modern performance will likely prefer the Modified edition. You get a flatter 9. It's everything a modern Strat should be. Unlike the many, many, signature model recipients out there, Ed didn't want his guitar to come across as a vanity project.
You won't find his name etched on this guitar. Aside from a brilliant V shape neck profile, one of the best you'll ever play, the EOB has a Sustainer system. This allows you to play a note or chord and have it sustain, keyboard like, for as long as you like - or at least until the onboard battery runs out. It's an addictive feature on one of the best Strats we've ever reviewed.
While the new Vintera Series Strats and Teles are the bee's patellas, they still cost the business end of a grand. Like its Tele-shaped brethren, the Player Strat offers killer old school looks and modern playability in a more affordable package.
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