Can YOU Hear the Difference?
Most guitarists fail the Strat vs Les Paul test
Here's what we discovered:
We tested 175 guitarists with a blind tone challenge.
Only 39% identified the guitar model correctly.
Yes you read it right, most guitarists cannot tell a Strat from a Les Paul.
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Take our blind test below. Listen to the clip and make your guess.
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Listen to this clip and guess: Stratocaster or Les Paul?
Choose your answer above, then click "Reveal the Answer" to see if you're right
🎸 The Answer
Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop R0, neck pickup
This was a Les Paul, not a Stratocaster. The majority of guitarists who took this test guessed Stratocaster.
Why most people got it wrong:
Marketing myths pollute our ears. We often "hear" with our eyes and brains, not our actual ears. The guitar's voice is where every tone begins, but most players cannot identify it.
What to listen for:
Les Pauls typically have a warmer, thicker tone with more sustain due to the mahogany body and set neck construction. The neck pickup position adds even more warmth and bass response.
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