Home› Musicians and Gearheads

satin strat vs. standard strat

evenflow1010evenflow1010 Posts: 48
edited December 2005 in Musicians and Gearheads
Does anyone know if theres any difference b/t the satin strat and the standard strat other than the finish and the pickguard color. My friend is considering buying one of them, and he heard there was some other differences. Can someone clarify this?
Post edited by Unknown User on

Comments

  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,135
    my friend had a Satin strat....this was about 2-3 years ago...i played it, the neck and feel of it is a tiny bit different....from what i recall the sound is a little more "ballsy" but not much....again i dont remember that well so dont take my word for it
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore
  • evenflow1010evenflow1010 Posts: 48
    thanks for the info.
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    the tone control is now "no load" greasebucket, so you can roll off and not lose the treble.

    The satin finish may or may not be thinner than the urethane, yeilding a little different tone I can't vouch for that. I can tell you thinner nitro finishes, let you hear the sound of the wood in the guitar more.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
Sign In or Register to comment.