Which Electric Guitar Body Shape is Right for You? Superstrat, Single Cut, Explorer, Flying V?

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  • This video discusses several electric guitar body shapes with visual examples. Covered in this video is the strat/superstrat, single cut, explorer, flying V, and modern Abasi Larada shapes. Which one is right for you? Are you looking for something more traditional or something that will make a statement?
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    When choosing an electric guitar body shape, be sure to pick one that will suit your playing style and needs. For example, if you always play guitar sitting down standard style, a flying V may not be the best choice. If you want to have an aggressive guitar but do like playing sitting down, an explorer style may be a better choice. A strat/superstrat style of guitar will suit any occasion. Every body shape has its advantages and drawbacks.
    00:00 Intro and not sponsored
    Strat/Superstrat
    00:48 The most common body shape
    01:09 Very versatile with many configurations
    01:23 Can handle many styles and genres
    02:00 Can play sitting down or standing up
    02:13 Suitable for appearing in any genre band or video
    02:24 Things to look out for
    Single Cut
    02:50 Suitable for many styles
    03:25 Less room for the fretting hand thumb up high
    03:39 Balances differently than a double cut strat
    Explorer
    03:52 Body description and strap button location
    04:04 Advantages and typical pickup voicing
    04:26 Can play sitting down or standing up but there’s a sharp edge usually
    05:07 Balance and neck dive
    Flying V
    05:34 Typical pickup voicing
    06:15 How to play with it sitting down
    06:49 What to look out for
    07:23 Strap button location and balance
    07:33 V tips are commonly damaged
    07:42 Overall
    08:12 X style guitars
    Modern/Abasi Larada
    08:35 Characteristics and neck profile
    09:11 Many tonal options
    09:34 Why choose this guitar
    09:47 Alternative option
    10:03 Outro
    10:33 Cat
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  • @ehsanhaq155
    @ehsanhaq155 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    guy on the internet who liked guitars. Been looking for you my whole life dude.
    Always thought we needed someone like that for us "casuals"
    Keep up the content my guy.

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Thank you! I'll do my best to keep making content for people like us!

    • @bunnyGIRLS143
      @bunnyGIRLS143 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@HighZ wow this is so amazing well done my frend great job cool video

  • @shameekd9192
    @shameekd9192 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Flying V for me. All guitars are comfortable while standing, but while sitting, flying V is the most, if you hold your guitar in classical position.

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's the best body shape for sitting in that position for sure

    • @ELITE815
      @ELITE815 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Flying V shapes are great but the Rhoads specifically is my favorite. So long as the output jack is on the top wing

    • @chrisgnineil15
      @chrisgnineil15 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So it is. Don't hear to people who say Vees are only comfortable in standing position.

  • @Consolous
    @Consolous 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is what I'm talking about. Electric guitars have so many beautiful shapes and if one has a collection, it's good to have a variety. I personally love to play in my Les Paul shaped guitars and love the aesthetic, as well as the comfort. But my metal heart has always loved Flying V guitars and I do dream of having one someday. Flying Vs just scream metal. Another shape I love is the Warlock shape of some BC Rich guitars like the one I have. Great video brotha

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The flying V is a terrific and in many ways functional shape if you can get around it's shortcomings! And les paul style guitars are absolutely classic. I'll always fall into the tele camp of si gle cut styles but the les paul design is both classy and timeless. And I think we've all wanted a warlock at some point, they definitely have a certain appeal

  • @Pianomusicwithiuliia
    @Pianomusicwithiuliia 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Absolutely great comparison, my friend, - listened with a big pleasure !!❤🎸

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @DarthCalculus
    @DarthCalculus 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I always loved that strat shape.

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's timeless! The perfect union of style and function

  • @alice_piano
    @alice_piano 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent sharing, as always! 🙌😁 Have a pleasant week 🍷

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you and you too 🍻

  • @retrodrummer
    @retrodrummer 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm enjoying a lot this videos, good work man 👍🏻 I always liked the Explorer.

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you! The explorer is very cool! It has interesting features and you can still sit down with it

  • @VeronikaWen
    @VeronikaWen 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thr style is amazing, I like your collections👍❤️

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you very much!

  • @LordOfSweden
    @LordOfSweden 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I know all of this already. But for new guitar-players, this is great. Background music is great as well. Parts reminds me of diablo tristram for some reason hehe. That mellow guitar.

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks, yeah this is definitely geared more towards beginners or even people who have never tried a certain body style. Glad you like the music too, I made it myself!

    • @LordOfSweden
      @LordOfSweden 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@HighZ Yeah it's great man.

  • @JoeFiumara
    @JoeFiumara 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome collection 😎 thanks for taking the time and sharing 👍

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks, happy to share and provide some information!

  • @Nachtmahr616
    @Nachtmahr616 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Always the ones without Turd-O-Matic bridge, the rest is a matter of getting used to. All shapes are beautiful😎

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hahaha yeah I'm not the biggest fan of the tune o matic either, this is my only guitar with one currently.

  • @l0rd_breeigo-sama954
    @l0rd_breeigo-sama954 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Love Vs, explorers and firebirds the most. Just really like when theres not much body between your arm and the strings

  • @Tatted-ne7tu
    @Tatted-ne7tu 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I really appreciate your content and delivery.
    Subbed.

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll continue to work on delivering organized and informative content

  • @SmarteeeSteve
    @SmarteeeSteve 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great info.
    I have a squier strat and small peavey amp given to be by my cousin. He's older, so I think of him as an uncle.
    My other one is a Daisy with humbuckers. bought it because it is lighter weight and more comfortable to play standing.
    don't play it right now, but it's nice to have in case I want to

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Sounds like a fun setup. Always great to have options even if you're not playing it at the moment

  • @katsugi183
    @katsugi183 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good guide ❤❤❤ thanks for sharing

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, glad to share it!

  • @BINE.P
    @BINE.P 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome video!
    Well done dear friend!👌👌😉😉

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks

  • @metaldiakos
    @metaldiakos 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome guide. I was looking to buy an explorer style guitar soon and that's a shape I have never tried. Thans for the insight. Keep it going!

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks, glad I could help!

  • @ChangoGuitarras
    @ChangoGuitarras 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Que hermosas guitarras amigo, great review, big like

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you and I'm glad you like them!

  • @synchosis9209
    @synchosis9209 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    you literally gave ALL of the guitars I want lol. Where do you work, man?)

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I guess working a day job and then making music and videos at night means there's no chance to spend money on anything else 😆

  • @Olek283
    @Olek283 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Strandberg type - probably I will buy prog nx 7 or original nx 8. It still looks kinda cool for a guitar designed to be as ergonomic and versatile as possible, I would say it looks modern, and also - weight is something incredible

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      There are a lot of benefits to those headless types of guitars. They personally don't appeal to me but I understand that they do have an audience, and if you like them that's great! I've never played one so I can't speak to them

    • @Olek283
      @Olek283 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@HighZ When it comes to guitar designs, I also love Mayones Guitars and Skervesen Guitars. They are made in the city where I live, but I'm trying to make my whole gear as light as possible, also Strandbergs are cheaper and they have endurneck, which I really want to try, so that's why Strandberg wins to me.

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That makes sense. I've never tried a mayones or a skerv but that's because they're so rare. Hopefully you can get your strandberg soon! Let us know how you like it

  • @AshieTheVersatileBeautic-kl6yn
    @AshieTheVersatileBeautic-kl6yn 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have a wonderful beautiful day watching from ksa full support new friend ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤wow thats my.boy..thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤

  • @littlemusic717
    @littlemusic717 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Very useful information, and your other music videos are so relaxing that it relieves my stress so much.😊😊
    Thank you my new friend, support!!❤❤like+sub

    • @HighZ
      @HighZ  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you so much! I'm glad the information helps and the songs are soothing. That's the goal of making music!

    • @littlemusic717
      @littlemusic717 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@HighZ welcome my friend