What is better a Les Paul Or a Strat?

Question

I'm gonna learn how to play the guitar and there's 2 value paks i was lookin at. either an Epiphone Les Paul Special 2 or a Start pak with the Frontman 15G Strat. Please tell me which one is better.

Thanks

Answer 1

Apples are definately different than oranges!
Les Paul and the Strat have diffent accoustics. They are both so close to being peerless that there's little difference in quality. You'll find that the music you play sounds better on one or the other, try both and decide for yourself.

Answer 2

I have been playing for 27 years and own
2 strats and a gibson les paul classic.
The main difference you should be aware of is the "fatness" of the tone your looking for.
A strat is probably a more versatile instrument but a les paul will sound thicker and will distort
easier so if you want to play the pop punk tunes of today a les paul works a little better,
if you are more blues based a strat may be a better choice.

Answer 3

I love les pauls. i love the shape of them and i love the way the neck feels. i also have a strat though. i like my les paul for playing mostly heavy stuff, but that doesn't mean that thats all i use it for. the strat i play with when i want a cleaner and less threatening tone. for just starting out, i recomend sticking with the Strat. it is a great starter package and honestly, the les paul special II just isn't the same as a real les paul. when the time comes for a new axe, sit around a store for a few hours and find a guitar that feels great to play and sounds great to you. you may also want to check out the ibanez starter pack.

Answer 4

If you want quiet I mean super clean tone, a gibson is the best bet. With either guitars, you can play any style of music. It's just a matter of properly adjusting your tone controls according to your tastes. A strat seems to sound buzzy from the 60 hz hum, especially, when you use distortion box. You should try them out first, before you buy them.

Answer 5

Les Paul is a better guitar

Answer 6

What do your favorite guitarists play?
FENDER STRATOCASTER USERS
http://www.fender-guitars.com/fender-strats-famous.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Stratocaster
Jeff Beck /Richie Blackmore/Eric Clapton/Kurt Cobain/Billy Corgan/Robert Cray/Dick Dale/The Edge/David Gilmour/Rory Gallagher/Buddy Guy/Jimi Hendrix/Buddy Holly/ Eric Johnson/Mark Knopfler/Yngwie Malmsteen/John Mayer/Bonnie Raitt/Richie Sambora/Marty Stuart/Robin Trower/Stevie Ray Vaughn/ Jimmie Vaughan Tommy Bolin, Bob Dylan, John Frusciante, Janick Gers, Mick Green, Albert Hammond Jr., George Harrison, Mary Kaye, Terry Kath, Ed King, Mike McCready, Dave Murray, Mike Oldfield, Uli Jon Roth, Steve Rothery, Mike Rutherford, Adrian Smith, Richard Thompson, Joe Walsh, Dean Ween, Yan, and Frank Zappa.
GIBSON LES PAUL USERS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_Les_Paul
Duane Allman, Martin Barre, Marc Bolan, Buckethead, Al Di Meola, The Edge, Peter Frampton, Ace Frehley, Robert Fripp, Steve Gaines, Billy Gibbons, Scott Gorham, Peter Green, Steve Hackett, Kirk Hammett, George Harrison, Warren Haynes, James Hetfield, Adam Jones, Steve Jones, Mick Jones, Phil Keaggy, Mark Knopfler, Paul Kossoff, Alex Lifeson, Bob Marley, Gary Moore, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Randy Rhoads, Brian Robertson, Mick Ronson, Gary Rossington, Tom Scholz, Neal Schon, Slash, Adrian Smith, Mick Taylor, Pete Townshend, Zakk Wylde,Snowy White, Neil Young and Frank Zappa.

Answer 7

Les Paul is a great instument and good for a lot of sounds. Try both and see if that is the sound that fits you. They all have there unique sounds.

Answer 8

personally Les Paul's are better

Answer 9

Since your just learning pick the cheapest guitar. As your ability increases you can pick another guitar that feels and sounds right for you. a good player can make any guitar sound good!

Answer 10

Les Paul is better...no question about it.