Gibson ES-135 vs Fender Am Del Strat

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Gibson ES-135 vs Fender Am Del Strat

Unread post by guitardmb » Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:39 am

In about a week I am going out and getting myself a new electric guitar. I have already played the Fender American Deluxe, and I fell in love. But since I would be spending close to 1100 dollars I wanted to make sure I looked at more than just one. I also saw the store had an ES-135. I didnt play it, I have heard demos on the internet. Sounds great.

I am looking to play a lot of blues and rock on it. So which one, or which one not mentioned, do you think would be the best?
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Unread post by Festivus » Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:35 am

I should say that acoustics are my specialty, so my knowledge of electrics is pretty limited BUT....
I've had great luck with my Squier Strat. It's a Standard Deluxe model and IMO it looks just as good as most strats. It's a quilted sunburst. It plays great too. It was around 300, and I'm glad that I was able to save that money and put it toward a nicer amp.
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Unread post by mangold » Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:34 pm

i dont think there is a comparison here, imo the gibson destroys the strat.

my main problem with the strat is its tone is so common because its so popular. if you want to sound like everyone else a strat will do you fine, but i think the gibson's tone is alot more dynamic, versatile, and gooder.

thats all i got
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Unread post by erikro » Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:44 pm

If it was the 335 I would say go for the Gibson. I am not familiar with the 135. You cant go wrong with the american strat. If you like that gibson you might want to look at the epiphone elite casino. Great guitar.

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Unread post by guitardmb » Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:52 pm

praisedave wrote:i dont think there is a comparison here, imo the gibson destroys the strat.

my main problem with the strat is its tone is so common because its so popular. if you want to sound like everyone else a strat will do you fine, but i think the gibson's tone is alot more dynamic, versatile, and gooder.

thats all i got
As for the American strat you are right. But the American Deluxe has a wider range of sound than the other strats do due to the S-1 Switching system.

And as for the 335 suggestion, I'll see if they have one and play it aswell.
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Unread post by briguy945 » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:49 am

Probably two great guitars. Although I have never heard anyone not liking a good strat. There's a reason they're so popular.
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Unread post by jeffro » Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:11 am

Well, if you like the strat, I'd suggest taking a look a G&L guitars.
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Unread post by Kahn » Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:25 am

jeffro wrote:Well, if you like the strat, I'd suggest taking a look a G&L guitars.
G&Ls rock man. You should definantley play a few of these.
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Unread post by jeffro » Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:37 pm

Kahn wrote:
jeffro wrote:Well, if you like the strat, I'd suggest taking a look a G&L guitars.
G&Ls rock man. You should definantley play a few of these.
A new store in my town just opened, Cornerstone music, and they carry G&L. I've been going there like crazy to play this awesome ASAT they have there, such a sweet tone.
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Unread post by mangold » Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:45 pm

jeffro wrote:
Kahn wrote:
jeffro wrote:Well, if you like the strat, I'd suggest taking a look a G&L guitars.
G&Ls rock man. You should definantley play a few of these.
A new store in my town just opened, Cornerstone music, and they carry G&L. I've been going there like crazy to play this awesome ASAT they have there, such a sweet tone.
arent they alot more expensive than fenders? ive seen semi hollow teles from g&l that look orgamic.
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Unread post by jeffro » Fri Feb 17, 2006 4:52 pm

praisedave wrote:
jeffro wrote:
Kahn wrote:
jeffro wrote:Well, if you like the strat, I'd suggest taking a look a G&L guitars.
G&Ls rock man. You should definantley play a few of these.
A new store in my town just opened, Cornerstone music, and they carry G&L. I've been going there like crazy to play this awesome ASAT they have there, such a sweet tone.
arent they alot more expensive than fenders? ive seen semi hollow teles from g&l that look orgamic.
Yeah, but they also make Tribute, which are like epi's. Just like the G&L guitars and about $1000 cheaper. I played a ASAT (tele) with rectangle single coils (basically p-90's) and it was $1750, but the tribute version of the same guitar was like $800.
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Unread post by guitardmb » Fri Feb 17, 2006 4:59 pm

Does G&L have a website that I can look at their products, and find dealers?
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Unread post by mangold » Fri Feb 17, 2006 5:02 pm

http://www.glguitars.com/

nice use of google
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Unread post by VoodooChile » Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:22 am

I own an American deluxe. It plays amazing and has a wide range of tonal possibilities. I am always wanting to buy a new acoustic, I never really have that problem with electrics :lol: Not to mention it is an american legend.
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Unread post by guitardmb » Mon Feb 20, 2006 1:47 pm

I eneded up buying the Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster. It is amazing. Thanks for all your help!
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