FENDER vs IBANEZ - Guitar Tone Comparison!

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@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 лет назад

New HSS STRAT vs IBANEZ PERSTIGE vid is live! Check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YnlFY421Xis.html

@Darthymerej 6 лет назад

Hi what Joe Statriani song is playing on the intro?

@jhaymarsalabat2161 6 лет назад

can you give me your fender stratocaster..i like it..please

@jhaymarsalabat2161 6 лет назад

or your ibanez guitar please..

@tomasotreasaigh111 5 лет назад

@@jhaymarsalabat2161 hello, can you give me your address? I have several guitars and loads of money and I want you to have it all.

@jhaymarsalabat2161 5 лет назад

@@tomasotreasaigh111 thank you

@astonmartin4360 7 лет назад

So happy to have found you.I lost my drive to play after my wife passed away.I hadn't touched any of my collection in years.Now I feel I want to play again.Thankyou.😊

@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 лет назад

+Aston Martin That is definitely the best thing I have heard in a long while!!! My condolences to you and your family on your incredible loss. It is so encouraging to hear you can start to enjoy playing music again!

@micheleallegretto6922 5 лет назад

Sorry for your loss wow this really is making me tear up I feel really bad

@Munch1289 5 лет назад

Awwww man bro bro🙏🙏🙏🙏😇Thats really tuff bro get back yo playing and prayers u heal exponentially

@toppiegaming5565 5 лет назад

Condolence

@MemoriesRR 5 лет назад

You are not alone in your journey. Blessings to you.

@AvroBellow 6 лет назад

- How does one get a yellow stratocaster? - Buy a white one and wait. heheheheheh

@ravenone6001 5 лет назад

True I bought a used white strat. It looks like a banana laffy taffy.

@dirkdigler595 5 лет назад

Avro Arrow true !!!!!

@patrickshannon5856 5 лет назад

There's a special color called Olympic white it's usually a little more just for the color

@tomasotreasaigh111 5 лет назад

@@likemikehd3560 thank you for correcting him. His 'correction' was apparently not really a correction, thank you for correctly correcting his incorrect supposition that he was correcting the original post correctly when in fact that was an incorrect use of the word CORRECT. Am I right?

@homefront3162 5 лет назад

lolololololololol

@Dark_Slayer733 5 лет назад

The fender sounds very clean while the ibanez has a smooth distortion sound

@kaelebbare7041 4 года назад

The Ibanez is very crisp, and is more diverse but a Fender is better at classic tunes and Bluesy type stuff

@happyhappy85 4 года назад

@@kaelebbare7041 Fender only isn't diverse if you have no imagination

@kaelebbare7041 4 года назад

@@happyhappy85 I wasnt saying that it's not diverse bc it is, i was saying that the Ibanez is a little more diverse

@NamelessGhoul0403 4 года назад

The ibanez is More like a rock guitar

@unity__3829 3 года назад

yeah, thats defenitley due to the humbuckers

@kc_lwk 4 года назад

i’m a new to electric guitars cuz i’ve only been play acoustic for a few years, but from what i can hear, stray goes “doung doung doung” and ibenez goes “ern ern ern” :))

@itzashl3y133 3 года назад

Definitely.

@tonycross4519 3 года назад

What????

@davisnorton4388 3 года назад

I've been playing both for roughly 12 years now, and that's still a very accurate statement.

@hassanchop7096 3 года назад

You are on glue!

@Norman-Bates 3 года назад

Cuz

@taxidermy8800 7 лет назад

My dad has a Strat, and I have an RG. Sometimes we play together, and it sounds so good, because of the 2 different sounds. Fun Fact: His strat is worth around 5730$, because the paintjob was made incorrectly. Fun Fact: My RG is worth less than it should, because I got it used, so it has some scratches. Fun Fact: Nobody cares about what I just said.

@HyperJGaming 7 лет назад

can i have it pls

@taxidermy8800 7 лет назад

HyperJ Gaming which one?

@taxidermy8800 7 лет назад

HyperJ Gaming 5730$ for a month, that's more like a year.

@taxidermy8800 7 лет назад

HyperJ Gaming Now we're talkin'

@seamusodwyer392 7 лет назад

remember, it's skill that counts not the price😉

@henry2179 7 лет назад

If you like bright warm tones for playing rock n roll and blues, Strat it is. If you like dark tones for hard rock and metal, get yourself a Ibanez

@joshstans 7 лет назад

Clinical Yes this! I own a 1986 fender strat and I'd totally agree with this.

@henry2179 7 лет назад

Energy Man Funny enough I don't own either. I have a shitty Walmart guitar to play. I just watch a lot of guitar videos and know a decent amount about guitar. Only started 7 months ago, I'm not too good but I know a good amount of stuff.

@Krom1hell 7 лет назад

And if you want it even darker get a SG :))..... I have an Gibson SG and an Ibanez RG...... My SG is way way hotter than the Ibanez, but the Ibanez is quite a shredding machine, something i can't do on the SG no matter how much I try :D...

@kristianmatthias1469 7 лет назад

thanks m8 straight to the point and concise .

@HeartCalcos 7 лет назад

Krom1hell Well you know a lot of a guitar's sound is in the pickups. I'd suggest putting some Seymour Duncans or Bareknuckles in that RG you got.

@angeldelvax7219 4 года назад

I actually preferred the sound of the Ibanez! But then again, when I first got to play on an Ibanez guitar I was immediately sold... They feel so great, are really responsive and that neck.... SOOO smooth and thin... A joy to even just hold it!

@victororo462 3 года назад

I have a Jem. And when I sat down, it was like creativity sparked and I was in a better feel to start writing my own tunes.

@table9818 3 года назад

Hey should I get a ibanez grx70qa gio

@rickeymathis2978 3 года назад

Iam the same way I have the Gio and the rg and they can play anything just matters who's behind it...

@jakeblair8876 2 года назад

I have the rg470ahm. For it being a standard RG model it's great and if that's Ibanez standard I'm definitely going to be investing in a premium or prestige eventually. It's finish is killer the quantom pickups sound great dialed in correctly. Very responsive to gain but also having decent cleans. Overall it's one great deal 500$ RG vs a 1000$ American or Mexican strat. I can always upgrade tremelo and pickups down the road but as of now don't see a reason to as they do the job well. To me I think mainstream guitar brands in America better do something to make american instruments more affordable. I mean the RG Is literaly a super strat. With so many great guitars being made outside of America for prices that are are half or a 1/3 of the American counterpart.

@ANRQAngel Год назад

Totally with you there, the Ibanez seems to have a richer tone, they are superlight, and just.. Awesome!! Was at a resort when I was 16 and they had a local artist "playing" for entertainment, and after heckling him a lot, he gave in and let me play his Ibanez for the restaurant for 30 minutes!! Such an amazing instrument!

@maulanaajiw6184 5 лет назад

My little bit opinion, if playing by genre Blues : Fender's win RockNRoll : Fender's win Heavy Metal : Ibanez win Underground : Ibanez win

@Max-dr6rz 5 лет назад

Agreed

@philpreston3072 5 лет назад

Agreed. It explains why lots of off brand electric guitars choose HB-Single-Single, to get the best of both. Humbucker at bridge for metal and solos. The singles for blues and rock. But real guitarists just want more guitars don't they :-D

@maulanaajiw6184 5 лет назад

@@philpreston3072 nice opinion 👍

@mv9787 5 лет назад

Disco: Fender wins

@drewglue1724 5 лет назад

@@mv9787 hahaha I'm biased forsure so I can't say much other than there's nothing like that single coil fender twang

@Gr0s3d 6 лет назад

This guitars are not worse or better just are different. both are fantastic!

@jakedecrem2386 5 лет назад

Correct if you want the performance of both just get a gibson Les Paul. The £600 one is very nice very deep rock like the Ibanez and a beautiful tone with warm essence for everything else it's an all round guitar. Unless your perticular but rather then spend £500-£600 on a strategy then £500-£600 on Ibanez get half price. But they are all beuitful and one day hope to own a bit of all.

@blurzz4747 5 лет назад

I just got an ibenz

@GraySerghey 4 года назад

@@jakedecrem2386 les paul is uncomfortable for the edges and it's very weightly

@davidwollpert5276 4 года назад

Jake De Crem Les Paul doesn’t sound like a Strat., is too heavy, and the shape is uncomfortable. Additionally they don’t stay in tune and with their short scale length they’re not really in tune when they are in tune.

@AirsoftAddicted 4 года назад

@@jakedecrem2386 I had Les Paul... Now I own Fender Strat and Ibanez foe heavy duty.

@mltndeal5120 5 лет назад

I am 47 y/o who just picked up my guitar again. I bought a used ibenez and a small peavy amp. My son who is 17 started learning to play guitar from you tube videos. Thank God for these tutorials. I am inspired once again at playing guitar. It's never too late to learn how to play guitar. So to all the viewers out there I like to shout out: if you make and effort to want to learn how to play, after awhile it seems like your fingers starts to become coordinated. its awesome learning guitar intros...its very satisfying. It's good for stress relief.

@user-uy3bq6lx2z 3 года назад

Excellent comment, thank you! And so, what model guitar do you have?

@zoso9243 4 года назад

It's really hard to compare two guitars with such different pickups, single coil for Strato, humbucker for Ibanez. They simply sound different first for that reason. I believe the main difference between the two gears is in how they are built. The flat neck in the Ibanez affect the action which can be very low and allow more speed in execution, especially in genres like metal.

@trollface407 9 месяцев назад

The exact response I was looking for thanks !

@bovas47 6 лет назад

this is how a comparison should be made

@danielday7033 5 лет назад

Sir Snek: I absolutely agree

@samsonurbano930 9 месяцев назад

Agreed 👍

@brookeunhinged 7 лет назад

First time viewer, but aside from the comparison, can we just talk about how talented this guy is??

@fcoogajardo 6 лет назад

Lets talk

@mrselizabethharvey 5 лет назад

Sure is

@tomasotreasaigh111 5 лет назад

I agree his playing is really good, he gets a beautiful sound with great feel.

@mltndeal5120 5 лет назад

crying in the cafeteria I'm 47 y/o I self taught myself when I was 21 years old. Then I quit learning thinking it was difficult to learn. I was wrong. I just bought me an ibenez... I been learning from you tube videos. It's awesome!!!! I know I could become as good as this guy with putting in my effort everyday.

@kevinrollman3101 4 года назад

Milton Deal this dude is your studio musician. Learned pentatonic scales and all but one thing is missing!! What is missing is feeling and emotion coming through!! Nothing there but the notes picked and played correctly!! A player like this is great for studio sessions and I am not knocking his excellent guitar playing at all!! I am just saying he would not make it in a famous group because that takes extreme emotion and a connection that comes from the spirit within!! Check out keebonk shower curtain jam. You will see what playing with the spirit is without ever learning any legitimate scales at all, this is me!!

@mariamurillo9219 4 года назад

When i heard the ibanez i was filled with happiness and warmth literally the most beautiful thing ive ever heard

@D-Man_Jam 4 года назад

The Strat has a more natural, traditional sound, and is a bit twangier.. While the Ibanez has a more modern, metallic sound to it, and more of droney sound. Both great instruments.

@DarrellBraunGuitar 8 лет назад

Let me know which guitar you think sounded best, and which you felt was most versatile!

@Tic45544 8 лет назад

I owned an Ibanez RG-2550 prestige with edge zero floyd : awesone build quality as you said, awesone design, but flat sound, no personality. Since 2012 I play a Strat MIM Classic player 60, and it's my favorite guitar, best feelings and sound. I tried american models (standard, deluxe, vintage) which are good instruments but not convincing (for me and my guitar level) regarding the price gap.

@torrid94 8 лет назад

Hmmm..the Ibanez in my opinion..but thatt is not to say anything bad about strats, love em but I just think that the Ibanez is more versatile all round.

@l.d 8 лет назад

Hi Darrel, from which tune is the slow blues lick at 4:11?

@DarrellBraunGuitar 8 лет назад

+Luuk Davidsz No, that's one that I made up for the video, but it definitely had some classic blues licks incorporated into it :)

@l.d 8 лет назад

Haha Ok thanks for the quick reply, i'm happy to hear it is made up. I am currently in the process of publishing a track that has similar feel en exactly the same first notes haha.

@shellydrew100 7 лет назад

I wonder what Jimi Hendrix would have done with an Ibanez with a Floyd Rose set up ?

@ronaldhenry9824 4 года назад

We would have built temples and statues in his honor.

@souloftheage 4 года назад

I always say Hendrix would LOVE a F.R. bridge. He constantly was tuning even during songs as he used(abused) that Strat of his. Hendrix of all people would love a F.R.

@aricschannel1 4 года назад

Melt your face.

@mikecullen6488 3 года назад

Whatever he wanted to do.

@johnnyhiggins4957 4 года назад

Ibanez does have one advantage over the fender and that is it is easier to play at the bottom of the neck

@victororo462 3 года назад

I think the Jem's neck that I have is easier to play the whole board. Harmonics are cleaner. The trem system is rocket fuel for creativity.

@carltonrangemeister9610 3 года назад

2 ADVANTAGES IT HAS 2 MORE FRETS & IN MY EXPERIENCE THE UPPER REGISTER IS WAY BETTER ON THE RG!

@PaulSter 3 года назад

It has several advantages actually. For one, if you get an Ibanez made in Japan (like Darrell's), the quality will be better than the MIA Strat. If you're into heavy trem use, the Ibanez far exceeds the Strat. Tuning stability - Ibanez Versatility - Ibanez. Though it's very easy to add humbuckers to a Strat. Having said that, I love my Strats. Five hanging on the wall, and I think 4 in the closet.

@vierkp 3 года назад

For me the 24th fret of the strat is too difficult to reach 🤪

@yata8185 2 года назад

If y’all can get your hands on a Yamaha rgx211 or rgx series mines is mid 80s my uncle has a 62 strat he let me play it for a good 3 months and it was butter smooth felt like a 20k guitar but this Yamaha I picked up for 75 bucks gives me that smooth butter feeling highly recommend

@SpartanLaserCanon 5 лет назад

Fender = Classic tones Ibanez = More diverse and can get more modern tones Both = different and are good guitars to my ears in this video

@funlovingvoyeur 4 года назад

I thought the Ibanez had a fuller sound. Which I prefer. I have an Ibanez, although way cheaper and I really like the flat fret board. It's a double humbucker with fixed bridge. This red one is on my shortlist. Because of the HSH and the tremolo. I wouldn't mind a Jem either :)

@kaelebbare7041 4 года назад

I agree, Ibanez is a good all rounder bc it has a crisp sound, and can sound rather good in all category of guitar played music whereas a Fender is better than the Ibanez at only classic tunes and maybe some "bluesier" stuff

@sorrenblitz805 4 года назад

The humbuckers do make the Ibanez have more output but I love the sound of the strat so much more.

@dustinalecxander8647 4 года назад

As long as you get to play i don't see any problems

@maripacin7110 4 года назад

Fender strat forever!!!

@farflebfarfle 8 лет назад

Position 4 and 5 on the strat are so distinctive and iconic. Not many other guitars can emulate those tones.

@jameschambers7688 8 лет назад

That's exactly it..And you can go from so much treble end to such a warm low end. So many guitars there is barely a difference.

@giggythore 5 лет назад

I swear to God the neck pickup of a strat is the most heavenly tone I've ever heard on a guitar.

@drewglue1724 5 лет назад

Have to agree hands down my go to position unless I'm playing something that needs proper position

@Monomonmamon 5 лет назад

specially when toned little bit down with gain on it, adding some little reverb for smooth

@SeemsLikeSomething 4 года назад

Strat neck is and always will be the greatest guitar tone ever. Nothing quite reaches the same level to my ear.

@SeemsLikeSomething 4 года назад

Blackstone I used to dislike strats mostly for ergonomic reasons. But I played one exclusively for a few months to force myself to adapt and now I’m digging it. Takes time.

@KevyNova 4 года назад

Absolutely.

@stevennomena2384 3 года назад

As a beginner, these are my observations which might affect your decision as a beginner reading this: I think the Strat sounds better for stuff like Blues and Jazz and all the clean stuff. The Ibanez on the other hand sounds great and cleaner with rock and metal sounds.

@savedbyJesusgirl93 2 года назад

I’m a beginner who is currently learning on mostly acoustic, but I’m also looking at both of these models for my first electric. I’m definitely more into the hard rock & metal side of playing when it comes to electric guitars, so this was great to know. Thanks.

@spooksvranken4090 2 года назад

@@savedbyJesusgirl93 I've started half a year ago on an acoustic guitar from my dad's friend. A few months ago I decided to buy a squier (from Fender) they're nice to start with! I'm also considering buying one of the Ibanez because I'm more into metal & rock. Out of my experience my fender(/squier) doesn't really fit with that kind of music as i wanted it.. If you see this and your Ibanez is with u, how is he to play rock & metal? Thanks!

@rakermastertim6222 2 года назад

I have an Ibanez GIO and yeah it plays better for rock music. The tone for it is better. But in my opinion you need the right amp for it or a pedal.

@hieromalo4147 4 года назад

First time watching this in 2020 lol. And wow has Darrell progressed and expanded in impressive ways! Always be proud of yourself!

@chelfyn 7 лет назад

One thing That doesn't come across is just how fast those ibanez necks are to play on. You can also bend quite a bit more before choking the note out due to the flatter radius. I have owned a few strats in my time (though not as good as this US one) and currently own the same RG as tested here, and I find the RG by far the most versatile, for all genres. They're defintely not just for metal. They could really do with coil taps for for the front and back though, just to get that single coil sound, but thats not too hard a mod. Obviously guitar choice is a very personal and often emotional choice, so if all your heroes play strats and you simple love how they look and sound, then thats the guitar for you. Me, I'm stoked with my RG, it's the best instrument I've ever owned.

@royjlp8769 4 года назад

Tradition - fender Innovation - ibanez

@smokingtoinkyoinky 3 года назад

How is Ibanezw innovation this guitar is just a superstrat nothing new about it

@theguynamedgio 3 года назад

@@smokingtoinkyoinky to be fair the strat design will be pushing 80 years soon where the superstrat is pushing 40, the guitar companies really innovating these days arent really the big brands. keisel and strandburg are killing it in innovation though.

@nathang1184 3 года назад

@@theguynamedgio what about manson ? :p Love their kaos pad

@theguynamedgio 3 года назад

@@nathang1184 i think it's neat but they're not the first guitar company to put a synth pad onto a guitar and as far as the actual guitars go, they aren't using new bridge and fret designs that improve tuning stability and intonation. Ergonomics is also a more consistent factor these new companies are bringing up. Right now a huge aspect with guitars and what people are asking for is something built like a rock that is easy to lug around.

@aliin8763 3 года назад

@@smokingtoinkyoinky i mean a price like that for such a decent sounding guitar is really an innovation

@FroL_Onn 2 года назад

What a great review type! back to back tone followed by 1min solos with great guitar shots! Thank you for you work! Please keep up!

@boxfan6656 3 года назад

LOL, been watching your channel recently and decided to look at this older one - I can see the evolution. Thanks for the channel.

@jamieofalltrades536 6 лет назад

Great comparison, I own an Ibanez and a strat, I love both. Great chops man! Loved every moment :)

@fortj3 7 лет назад

If you watch more of DBG's videos, you will find that electric guitars are much more versatile then you ever thought-regardless of make/model. He showed the versatility of the Tele in one of his videos, and it blew me away.

@JJ-iu5hl 5 лет назад

Which video?

@bryanespino6882 3 года назад

I'm watching this 4 years later and holy the channel change since then is insane

@jameskoren1266 3 года назад

When I heard the slow blues riff on the fender it sent shivers down my spine. It was so warm.

@burakgencer65 7 лет назад

as an 1990 rg550 owner, I really like the sound of strat. But it is very subjective to pick one of them as good or satisfiying. To me both guitars should be owned.

@tonymelendez9295 3 года назад

Both guitars sounded great to me. Darrel your playing was excellent. I enjoyed this clip immensely. I wouldn't choose one guitar over the other. I already have a Strat and a PRS double cut away. Now, I'm really considering getting an RG. Don't know why. Can only play one at a time. And I barely get that done.

@humaizy 4 года назад

Thanks for the video .. appreciate it , opened up my eyes . Keep on making videos Darrell , enjoyed watching it. Keep on rocking.

@SolCrown80 4 года назад

Really great comparison -- in your solos they both sound amazing but the Fender is clearly overall brighter with more pronounced treble, while the Ibanez has a slightly thicker, darker tone with very smooth distortion. During the comparison that difference was especially noticeable in the #5 position, but they actually sound almost identical when both in the #3 position. The Ibanez never attains that jangly, twangy sound the Fender can do, but IMO distortion sounds much richer on the Ibanez. Lastly, I just wanted to compliment your great playing in the solos. Really masterful stuff, and the type of music that I dream of playing someday.

@nazirnajarin3014 2 года назад

Fender is sucks

@sathira_anuk5179 Год назад

@@nazirnajarin3014 what 🤡🤡

@KarVen02 7 лет назад

I really love your comparisons! Thank you! Now I've decided, I'm taking RG for my first guitar.

@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 лет назад

+Jean Steven Damatan I'm glad you are enjoying the channel :)

@daraygun9193 6 лет назад

Jean Steven Damatan great starter it was my first guitar

@stefaneduard8169 6 лет назад

Same... one year later, when i will have the necessary amount of money.. :'(

@thstdshop7260 6 лет назад

me tooooo RG is my first guitar nice sound but now i love strat more than RG hahahaha

@erichlewis960 6 лет назад

Stefan Edward any luck in saving up for it?

@jerd5182 6 лет назад

I used to have an Ibanez RG, but someone broke into my home and Stole all my instruments... =,( Great playing Darrel, Love your Videos, keep it up.

@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 лет назад

+joel renteria So sorry! Some people just suck! 😔 Glad to have you on the channel ☺👍

@ethamajin 5 лет назад

Nice inclusion of Virtuality. Love hearing Rush in the wild! Nice guitars, too!

@LadySialeeds 5 лет назад

The masterpiece starts at 9:13, i cried listening to this

@professored7169 3 года назад

I danced

@shieldedit3723 3 года назад

😂

@denisetiawan5423 3 года назад

Sotoy lu ahh

@kateon120fps 2 года назад

What song is this

@ASJerrell 7 лет назад

Slow Blues with that Ibanez was one of the most vocal guitar sounds I have ever heard. SO rad.

@wa1ufo 8 лет назад

They sound different and they are both nice but the Fender gets my vote.

@BluesCat1980 8 лет назад

Amen. There's a reason why all my guitars are Fenders.

@robcobi 8 лет назад

Good thing they haven't made anything worth a shit in 25+ years. Lmao at the Iron Maiden/Clapton arguments. I'm a fan of both BTW, but this is a hilariously weak argument.

@robcobi 8 лет назад

Real guitarists branch out. I've got Les Pauls, Strats, Telecasters, Ibanez across 6-7 ranges. They're all fantastic guitars which produce dramatically different tones. But hey, keep playing that same old crap and never branching out.

@20GuitarZero07 8 лет назад

IMO real guitarists play because they love to play. who gives a shit what they use. I've got a collection too, but I have 2 stage guitars. A Mayer custom strat and a PRS custom 22, between those and the rest of my rig, I can literally play everything from Kieth Urban to Dream Theater. But yeah, buy a ton of guitars so someone can call you a real guitar player. lol

@larrytate1657 7 лет назад

How do u like the les Paul?

@affordable-art9501 5 лет назад

Super-interesting review! And the song at the end, that was beautiful! I missed one thing: your discussion of the characteristics.

@joetimilty221 3 года назад

That was just absolutely incredible to watch!

@del5.0 7 лет назад

To each his own....I'm so impressed with Darrell's skills. You make it look easy, lol.

@lexburen5932 4 года назад

For blues pop and jazz, the fender is the one to choose. For modern rock, metal and instrumental soloing improvisation, the ibanez is definitely the one to have. I have an Ibanez RG 1120 prestige, i play everything with it. The kind of amp does also a lot to the impression of the sound. Ibanez sound is more sharp and edgy, while the fender has a more darker deeper with more bass tone to it. Comes down to your preference. Both makes make great quality products

@lynrajahmusician 2 года назад

So inspiring and what a fantastic guitarist you are! Thank you for this video. :-)

@rolferbismann4379 3 года назад

Your videos are alwas great Darrel, and this one shows how lucky we are that there are great guitars with great and different sounds. In my opinion, a traditional strat has its own distinct sound which you can only get with traditional 3 x single coils, how ever, the new Ibanez Quantum pickups did infact surprise me, in position 2 (mid single coil + bridge humbucker coilsplit) you get a much better single coil and strat reminding sound that with the old INF serie pickups. Would be nice to have a blind folded comparison with a Fender Strat and Ibanez RG with Quantum pickups.

@Propnut48 6 лет назад

I love ❤ the look and then sound of the Ibenez over the Strat. I like the flatter neck profile also. Both have their place but for me…. The RG!

@roxxysjoy 3 года назад

Hi Darrell, first off I really enjoyed your playing. ⭐⭐. envious, because I'm a newer player still learning.. Thank you for demonstrating and educating me on these two guitars. I love both. I was curious what model # is the fender American and the Ibanez RG? I'm trying to decide which electric guitar to get after playing accoustic for a couple years. I'm willing to spend up to $400'ish. Thanks, Roxan

@rawman34 3 года назад

I've been playing a lot of Mayhem and Megadeath lately and maaaan I want an Ibanez!!! My Jaguar and Telecaster sounds great, but I think an Ibanez will hit that sweet spot haha. Keep rocking my man and looking forward to more videos!

@khairulsuhaimi6207 3 года назад

Thank you for the great review. This is the best guitar explaination i have ever seen.

@onee-chan7688 7 лет назад

I like the fender the most, it's sounds so sharp and awesome.

@hermanjansen6622 3 года назад

For me...its the matter of the look and the feel, both sound fantastic as their own character ❤️🔥

@jamesriameigmp 5 лет назад

Very clear review huge thanks 🙏🙇

@trooperodst6880 5 лет назад

yupp :D Ibanez rocks! :D

@dennistjr.4749 4 года назад

Thanks for awesome video! Really helped this beginner understand my squire strat

@kasianvh 5 лет назад

All guitars sound beautiful when you play Couldn’t Stand The Weather on it

@jazzboy 7 лет назад

Thanks for a great comparison!

@DarrellBraunGuitar 7 лет назад

+Andy Horka 😀👍

@Roundbeadadvocate Год назад

Another great video. Fenders are just plain cool and always will be, but that Ibanez with the floyd rose is so sweet! Thanks for the vid.

@zadtrax 4 года назад

You sir get extra props simply because you played riffs from “ Virtuality“ by Rush as well as a great riff from Dream Theater! 👍🏻😎

@cgr88m 5 лет назад

Also depends on playing style, i was taught classical guitar growing up so my thumb never sees the front of a fret board, i have a strat and the neck profile makes it more challenging than my les paul. Ive been wanting a custom neck for a while to make my strat fit my style.

@olafweinzer5746 4 года назад

My older brother always preferred to play heavy metal with Ibanez, I don't feel any difference because I'm a layman, but he was a professional musician.

@WowzaGuy 3 года назад

Both guitars are really great! And wonderful video :) I have both guitars and the Ibanez has been in its case for a few years - but after hearing this I’m inspired to grab the Ibanez because I loved it so much!

@bbeenn 4 года назад

Did not even know or care about these guitars until this video. Now obsessed with them. Thanks

@Mordecai06 7 лет назад

The Strat sound is so tasty, I like the percusivness of it in the melodic section, the Ibanez has a smoother transition from note to note, in the clean section the Strat destroys everything maybe except for hollow Gretsch guitars.

@Shad0wC0mpany2 6 лет назад

Israel D Well said!

@955rocket 6 лет назад

The Strat is a little stiffer and fights back a little, the Ibanez plays like butter , very forgiving , it practically plays itself.

@johnfleming1911 5 лет назад

I agree as to ya ace! groove on each guitar

@anthonyking4512 3 года назад

Extremely interesting. Have always wanted to see this exact comparison. Many "discussions" over the years have been had as to the shredding ability of a Fender vs. Ibanez Thanks for sharing!!!!

@jacobkrebs5026 4 года назад

Late to the party but incredible detail and comparison. Thank you. Subscribed and liked this was perfect.

@herculeesrockerfelow 4 года назад

Great video mate ! Really good positive vibes on this channel & in the comments 👌 keep rockin 🎸🤟👉

@markpell8979 2 года назад

Both these guitars are good and worth considering, and would do most jobs well. The tone differences are almost night and day; everybody knows subjectively what sounds better through their own ears for one's favorite style or genre. I suppose the 2 and 4 switch positions on the RG help you get closer to a Strat tone when you want. Going super fast on a Strat neck is a challenge for many players but obviously possible. However I noticed the Ibanez was not holding you back when you wanted to go on fast runs or tap. Newer players will probably develop speed and mobility for lines quicker on the RG due to the neck's slim/wide profile and flatter radius. IMO you also generally get more for your money with Ibanez given this choice today. Definitely works a bit better for my favorite music too. Good job sir, nice demo.

@glennhecker4422 6 месяцев назад

The Ibanez RG-series guitars are tough to beat for "bang for your buck" and overall tonal versatility. I'm partial to the MIJ RG550's and RG570's.

@billcarson7548 4 года назад

I agree with others who say, both guitars are fine, they are just different. Overall the Strat has a brighter, more robust treble sparkle, in every position. The Ibanez has a warmer sound, less treble, less sparkle, which in some music sounds better. Because I love the brilliant treble or sparkling treble much like a Telecaster, I would probably opt for the Strat, but hey, it's obvious the Ibanez is beautifully built, and probably more technically engineered overall, especially their tremolo system. Both are wonderful guitars, which brings us back to the beginning, they are both great, just a slightly different presentation. If they were played on stage, no one would have anything bad to say about either one. Personally I have never given Ibanez a second thought, and after this demo, I think I was VERY WRONG, it's a beautifully designed instrument. My compliments on this particular RU-vid presentation, it was perfectly executed, a truly GREAT comparison, perfectly volume matched levels, a very, very good comparison video indeed.

@OPquaver 4 года назад

Could you perhaps tell me what one I should use for classic rock like queen?

@unknownisomain 3 года назад

@@OPquaver definetely strat....the ibanez is more for like an AC/DC or Metallica kind of guitar

@OPquaver 3 года назад

@@unknownisomain you're a bit late mate I ended up buying a bass guitar! :)

@cianoleary8485 3 года назад

Awesome video brilliant playing 👏👍 I love them both 🤷‍♂️

@Ndlanding 4 года назад

Excellent video! No mention of hum, but covers most tones. I was truly surprised and impressed by the Ibanez.

@robertduckyyt4367 5 лет назад

Both are alright guitars, keep on rocking bro \m/

@stephenm.1988 6 лет назад

You really nailed the endless sacrifice intro

@dragan4658 2 года назад

I sub to DBG and just found this older video. Excellent channel! I plan on getting a fender like this one, or possibly a black one with black pick guard. Thanks for sharing!

@majorwheelock974 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video. Love the sound of both guitars, do you own both and does one sit in its case or do you play both ?

@955rocket 6 лет назад

Great video Darrell. I was reading through the comments and it got me thinking. If I could have only one guitar it would a six steel string acoustic. Most any style can be played on it.

@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 лет назад

+955rocket Thanks man! ☺

@patrickteto 7 лет назад

The Strat seemed to be better to my ear on my surround computer speakers,or I'm just a Strat kinda guy so my ears might be biased? LOL

@saint3211 7 лет назад

I liked your comment because you acknowledged that you might be biased.As might I be, I preferred the ibanez, though i do have an RG from the 2016 range sat right next to me :') I'm not a fan of single coils really :')

@homedogoli 7 лет назад

I love the sound of both but I definitely prefer the strat when it comes to blues and clean tones. The Ibanez excels in more melodic solos for me, it is has an amazing bright tone! This is coming from someone who only owns a telecaster, looking into adding an Ibanez into the mix though as the telecaster can be a bit limiting with shredding and solos using the top frets.

@BladeDoomer86 4 года назад

Man you're made for RU-vid bud. Your videos are A1 and you're quite the charismatic character. You deserve a wider audience!

@AnnaJackson50 4 года назад

Thank you for the video! Now I definitely know that I will choose the fender!! 😍

@ricrz2100 5 лет назад

Well, I got both, and I'm very happy

@955rocket 6 лет назад

I love guitars that disappear when you start to play them . Thanks for the video

@kenrussell1093 4 года назад

Man, you've come a long way!

@squirelova1815 6 месяцев назад

Seven Years later...and this is still super informative and enjoyable. Watch Darrell's Superb videos on the best aftermarket 'improvements' for your Vibrato / Tremolo if you need to up your tuning stability to another level. Some of us love vintage trems, I get it, and so does David Gilmour.

@drumcrazy72 3 года назад

You're a very entertaining musician. Great review. The Fender is for making love. The Ibanez is for making trouble. Both are great at what they do. It's good to hear the comparisons in this format. Thank you.

@tonidupont-mora1572 5 лет назад

Overall, I liked the sound of the Fender Stratacaster best. It had that full, robust sound that appeals to my ears. The Ibanez sounded nice too, but it wasn’t my favorite.

@rccarsandmusic2641 5 лет назад

Good comparisons. I have both a 1973 Strat and Ibanez gs450 from 1999-2000. I will say the Strat body is fantastic solid maple blonde finished. I will say the Ibanez neck is an excellent, precision, expanse of goodness.

@Newwaver2007 4 года назад

wow, it's fun seeing you from years back :) you really gotten surrounded with guitars nowadays. Have a good one.

@beachcomber4141 6 лет назад

They both sound awesome. But it is no mystery the hum's vs. the single coils!! It is the pickups more than the guitars most of the time. Both sounded great with your playing.

@tonidupont-mora1572 5 лет назад

I am buying a guitar for sure this week. You have been so helpful in my decision. I could just listen to your playing for hours. It’s so beautiful! I liked the sound of the Ibanez sound best in this video.

@victororo462 5 лет назад

Research the Ibanez Steve Vai Jem! If not the Jem, shoot for a Jem Jr.

@cscooper2000 3 года назад

You make BOTH sound amazing!

@masunurrahman227 5 лет назад

Hey Darrel Came across this vdo today and it blew me away! Rush! Didn’t recognise the solo at the end although I liked it very much.

@novarocker247 5 лет назад

An RG was one of my first guitars. It was the first I bought. I was never super impressed by the tone. I bought a cheaper Jackson that sounded much better with the SD pickups and I later switch the bridge to a Dimebucker. It was excellent at that nasty Metal, high gain, shredding tone but also still had a nice set of warm single coils. I have never touched the RG. It was a friends that died and just never had the heart. I bought it from his Mom knowing it was his favorite but if I had to change anything it would be the pickups.

@dr123hall 6 лет назад

Super comparison proving the RG is a fantastic value for any level of player.

@timothyvaher2421 4 года назад

Great guitar match! Well made video that flows well. Really liked the Mesa Boogie by comparison as well. Bet the Ibanez beats the Fender on price, yet I can hear the Strats bigger sound as well. Thanks.

@TB-vf6dx 5 лет назад

Great video , I like both guitars and would be happy with either , but I have to lean more towards the Ibanez on this one , I bought my first guitar many years ago and didn't really know what I wanted but on a spur of the moment buy I bought a brand new Ibanez rg550 , well it turns out it was an Ibanez rg550mxx 20th anniversary edition in black

@paullee3660 6 лет назад

The guitar playing is fantastic. So many people on youtube are just noodling or trying to play un-melodic notes strung together as quickly as they can. There is beautiful melody in your playing and I love the groove in the rythmic chops. I am going to re-watch this to pick up some playing tips. (Oh by the way I liked the Strat tones better, though I admit the Ibanez might have better playability)

@DarrellBraunGuitar 6 лет назад

+Paul Lee Thanks! I appreciate the kind words ☺

@wraith1117 5 лет назад

I have both. IMHO, both are great. To me it's a "pick the right tool for the job" kind of thing. Can't beat the Strat for blues. And can't beat those wizard necks for shredding, and or heavy metal.

@drewglue1724 5 лет назад

I appreciate going through all the pickup positions man just gotta ask if the tone positions are either cranked or at the same position for each guitar/ pickup