Comments on: Gibson vs Fender [Who Makes the Better Guitar?]

By: Rod

Rod — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 23:37:14 +0000

Fender Tele… the work horse…

By: Steve B.

Steve B. — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:12:36 +0000

In reply to Ronald Aldred. Right you are Ronald, there are tons of great pickups made by both brands mentioned. But in order to keep the article more concise, I chose to keep the focus on two major instruments from a historical viewpoint.

By: Steve B.

Steve B. — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:07:43 +0000

In reply to wil.

Excellent points Wil.
I’d like to add that if you take the time to look at products and brands objectively, you’ll notice that many of them are successful because of good marketing. Their products may not be “the best”, but they’ve been able to convince many that they are.

By: Brett

Brett — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:59:18 +0000

There is no “better” guitar in this case,it’s down to application and style to determine which one is best for the job. I like the bolt on aspect of Fender’s designs and the ergonomic bodies,esp the Stratocaster but not the single coil pups…so I have an HH Strat. Gibson’s cost too much for what they are,imho.

By: wil

wil — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:54:50 +0000

The debate is as subjective as the instruments themselves.
What wasn’t mentioned is the inferior build of both , that hide behind there “Brands”.
I believe people are no longer paying for quality,they are paying only for the label which becomes very apparent – with many of the builds coming into the North America market from the Far East..
There are many High quality guitar builders that compete at a fraction of North American costs while delivering a superior product like it or not..the likes of which Fender & Gibson cannot compete, resulting in the “Cut corner” junk they are throwing on the market…Sad State..

By: Ronald Aldred

Ronald Aldred — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 23:10:28 +0000

I like the sound of the original Gibson pickup, the p90. The slightly hotter and very slightly thicker sounding single coil. Why no mention in your article? The mini humbucker was also forgotten. Aren’t these 2 standard Gibson sounds?

By: Steve B.

Steve B. — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 22:22:42 +0000

In reply to Pete. Interesting, and a good idea. We may have to have a tone showdown.

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:06:56 +0000

In reply to Steve B.. It would be interesting to post recorded clips of worthy examples of the two models in question with everything else being equal and allow people to comment on which they thought was the Les Paul and which the HSS or HSH Strat.

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 20:58:00 +0000

In reply to Steve B.. Not exactly of course (unless you've managed to find a Strat with a mahogany body and maple top), but the bucker's going to sound thicker and warmer than a single coil PU which will get you closer to the characteristic LP sound.

By: Steve B.

Steve B. — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 19:16:22 +0000

In reply to Pete. But will it sound like a Les Paul?...