So I am purchasing my first strat in a few days. Should I go with the Standard Strat Sunburst with Maple fretboard or with the HSS Standard Strat same color and fretboard. Also Does anyone have input on G&L I was looking at a G&L too. Any response would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

Thats funny i am having the same dilema dont know if i want the hss never play one ?

HSS.... i have one and its never the same when i try a regular, they still sound awesome but i like the sound of the HSS

I have 4 Strats,all single coil models,I'm a traditionalist as far as Strats go and I find that SSS Strats just sound more like a Strat should.The only way I would ever consider an HSS Strat is if it had a coil tap to turn the humbucker to a single coil as in the 2nd pickup position I really love the sound that only a single coil can get.

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'65 Strat,65 Mustang,65 Jaguar,4 more Strats,3 vintage Vox guitars,5 Vox amps,'69 Bassman with a '68 2-15 Bassman cab,36 guitars total-15asst'd amps total,2 vintage '60s Hammond organs & a myriad of effects-with a few rare vintage ones.

Well what is the verdict?

I have a HSS Strat but I agree with Guitslinger that the SSS is obviously the true Strat sound. You personally have to like the sound of your guitar so that's the only advice I can give. If it gives you the sound that you like then get it. I do wish I could coil tap my HSS for the single coil sound at times but I love my baby just teh way she is.

since its ur first strat like me! i would go with a traditional strat! but try both out first and see what u like

HSS. My 2009 highway one has SSS and the only thing I miss on that guitar is a Humbucker, but I'm keeping the SC because that's the reason I bought the guitar in the first place.

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