4:28 Some key Strat questions to ask yourself: modern vs vintage feel/specs (standard/professional vs american original or custom shop). 50s vs 60s sound? 60s is hotter/fatter for lack of better words. 50s is (very) plinky/chimey. ...and most importantly: large vs small headstock ;)
I love this Fender sound! So different from the Gibson and really brings out a different side that is equally expressive but a very bright yet warm tone. Also thanks for the great lesson!
Thanks again for sharing your great insight. As for which Fender Stratocaster if it’s for the smooth jazz type style with classic bell like clean tone you can’t go wrong with with low output single coils like the original vintage guitars. However we all know now better neck playability may mean going with a flatter radius fretboards as opposed to vintage spec 7.5inch. You seem to play a lot of open pore unfinished fretboards too so that option would be a specific factor if available. Cost wise well that is the final factor if it ticks all the boxes you’re after then enjoyment will surpass the initial price. If it’s necessary to pay that little more than you planned to get what really want in life so be it as there is nothing worse than trying just to save and not be happy. Realistically it’s more beneficial these days to shop for something that ticks all boxes not necessarily by brand. As the Stratocaster is the most copied and produced style of guitar options are vast. Good luck thanks again.
Play *any* Strat you see around, that's my suggestion. Once you're set with an impossible action Strat (and they're out there by the thousands!) or a badly installed bridge, you're going to look for a cure for years. BUT you can always change color to a guitar you love to play, and you know the time and price of the deal. [I agree that the Vintera can be nice]
For a strat depends on your price point and how modern you want it to be or reissue. There is actually some cool Mexican made ones like the vintera series. Crazy thing is there is so many available options it kind of goes on what you want. kind of a gear head here. I would recommend checking out the vintera 50s and start from there and work up according to your budget to maybe the American performer for a base American strat or if you want I go more modern go American professional 2 which has the body carved at the neck for better access to the upper frets and push /pullpot to add the bridge pickup to any position on the basic 5 way switch. So you can get bridge neck combo and so on. I used to constantly trade in gear and have played them all pretty much. Just be cautious of the noiseless pickups they use in some models. Some people like them but for me they just don’t sound right. I’ll throw you a curve ball and say to try the am pro tele deluxe with the wide range humbuckers push pull so you could get single coil sounds also but no trem lol
Hey brother I love your playing and I always think of you when I think of the line tension and release. If you have a moment would you pop over to my channel I do original improv blues with a lot of pentatonic and I’m wondering what you would think of it. Peace and love
Hello Rotem …. Strats.. there are strats and there are strats.. the older style US and Japan made by Fender strats are the best. I have owned and still own many strats and strat style guitars. They all need setting up right.. not just setup.. Considering you like to use MIDI look at Godin.. I have few Godins and love them.. Godin XTSA is HSH style strat with MIDI is built in. They are extremely well made Canadian guitars at a reasonable price. New Fender strats are way too costly for the quality that is coming out of their factories. The new MIJ strats are really well made and $1000 cheaper than new USA made and the quality is much better.
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@@RotemSivanGuitarawesome you and Paul davids are awesome I think your videos are a little more complex then his so it's better for me now keep on doing your vids there helpful
the New course is OUT!! (im too excited) please check it fretsfordays.com/p/unlocking-the-fretboard
Working on this and until now it's awesome!!
4:28 Some key Strat questions to ask yourself: modern vs vintage feel/specs (standard/professional vs american original or custom shop). 50s vs 60s sound? 60s is hotter/fatter for lack of better words. 50s is (very) plinky/chimey. ...and most importantly: large vs small headstock ;)
I imagine by Christmas time your channel will be well over 250k, this stuff is 100% solid gold ❤️ thank you sir ! 🍻
I am typing this after having watched 17 seconds of the video. This is out of this world!
❤️❤️🙏🙏 thanks man!
I love this Fender sound! So different from the Gibson and really brings out a different side that is equally expressive but a very bright yet warm tone. Also thanks for the great lesson!
Thanks!! 🎸🎸🎸
This is very valuable material to me at this stage in my musical journey. I have been playing almost 50 years!
Thanks again for sharing your great insight. As for which Fender Stratocaster if it’s for the smooth jazz type style with classic bell like clean tone you can’t go wrong with with low output single coils like the original vintage guitars. However we all know now better neck playability may mean going with a flatter radius fretboards as opposed to vintage spec 7.5inch. You seem to play a lot of open pore unfinished fretboards too so that option would be a specific factor if available. Cost wise well that is the final factor if it ticks all the boxes you’re after then enjoyment will surpass the initial price. If it’s necessary to pay that little more than you planned to get what really want in life so be it as there is nothing worse than trying just to save and not be happy. Realistically it’s more beneficial these days to shop for something that ticks all boxes not necessarily by brand. As the Stratocaster is the most copied and produced style of guitar options are vast. Good luck thanks again.
🙏✨🎸❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH! I started your course 2 days ago. Pure GOLD! I can highly recommend it! 🎸
I'm a newer self taught guitarist, your videos are beyond my reach currently but the notes and breakdowns of neo soul by you are so beautiful
definitly check out Fender Strat + from the 80's / 90's, they look and sound amazing :)
Love your mastery of dynamic control and soft touch. It adds so much musically to your phrasing.
Thanks Tad!!
Awesome lesson. Saved to study it further.
Play *any* Strat you see around, that's my suggestion. Once you're set with an impossible action Strat (and they're out there by the thousands!) or a badly installed bridge, you're going to look for a cure for years.
BUT you can always change color to a guitar you love to play, and you know the time and price of the deal. [I agree that the Vintera can be nice]
3:43 Really Nice Exercise to see the Conexion between the "Pentatonic boxes"!!
Hello many thanks for your beautiful videos. Second hand fender is best and specially a strat plus. (The best one done in the 90"s)
To be honest this morning I just started thinking to practice this same routine. And I get a confirmation from you.!!
What guitar are you playing here? I thought it was a Fender strat… Thank you for the wonderful lesson.
Go with the Fender Player Series or PRS Silver Sky SE, both with great quality for the price!
The pentatonic is the scale that won't die . It's in every mode except locrian . Just know what 2 notes to add and you're golden .
I've tried some sire by Larry Carlton and they're amazing
For a strat depends on your price point and how modern you want it to be or reissue. There is actually some cool Mexican made ones like the vintera series. Crazy thing is there is so many available options it kind of goes on what you want. kind of a gear head here. I would recommend checking out the vintera 50s and start from there and work up according to your budget to maybe the American performer for a base American strat or if you want I go more modern go American professional 2 which has the body carved at the neck for better access to the upper frets and push /pullpot to add the bridge pickup to any position on the basic 5 way switch. So you can get bridge neck combo and so on. I used to constantly trade in gear and have played them all pretty much. Just be cautious of the noiseless pickups they use in some models. Some people like them but for me they just don’t sound right. I’ll throw you a curve ball and say to try the am pro tele deluxe with the wide range humbuckers push pull so you could get single coil sounds also but no trem lol
Great stuff thanks for sharing
Great video. Try the Strat Ultra. Small improvements made that make it more playable than it's predecessors.
3:10
Derek Trucks is amazing at these with a slide.
3:02
You answered the most important question that is related to guitars. My personal opinion ☺️
So wonderful video😊♪🎹
Thanks for sharing!
Hey Rotem, great video as always! Try to get your hands on a japanese Tokai springy sound fromm the late 70s-early 80s.
Great lesson!
Yaaay, thank you!
Hey your video's are great is it possible you can explain what you're doing a little slower
Always something to inspire.
Thank you
❤️🙏
Hey Rotem,
youre doing great work on your channel.
May I ask what the name of that meditational/eternaly sounding pedal is?
5:17 ;D
That's the freeze pedal
@@RotemSivanGuitar thank you very much for that quick answer 👍🏼
Not just learn music, but also memorization of muscle memory and ear training at the same time. thank you.
Thank you!!
Great Rotem
What's a nice strat (not too expensive) I should try to get??
Read/Saw a lot of good stuff about the PRS Silver Sky SE
am pro ii
@@thomdebom I'll check it out!
Can I build you a strat? I've heard a lot of great things about the PRS silver sky SE.
@@monstroguitars4550 Woooow - let's talk about it!
Ahhh 😯 you can use a good Squier, I promise. With your abilities your Squier will sing.
Rotem, I really like your playing style.would love to check out your original music and arrangements.
Please do!!
Wait a second. What amp are you using on the video? It's excellent 👍
The fender deluxe
Hey brother I love your playing and I always think of you when I think of the line tension and release. If you have a moment would you pop over to my channel I do original improv blues with a lot of pentatonic and I’m wondering what you would think of it. Peace and love
Hello Rotem …. Strats.. there are strats and there are strats.. the older style US and Japan made by Fender strats are the best. I have owned and still own many strats and strat style guitars. They all need setting up right.. not just setup.. Considering you like to use MIDI look at Godin.. I have few Godins and love them.. Godin XTSA is HSH style strat with MIDI is built in. They are extremely well made Canadian guitars at a reasonable price. New Fender strats are way too costly for the quality that is coming out of their factories. The new MIJ strats are really well made and $1000 cheaper than new USA made and the quality is much better.
Chinese mood scales.
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Buy a K line instead. Way better for the price, support a 1 man shop.
Howdy, your spam polls are clogging my subs list, so will have to unsub. Your videos are very good please consider your approach, for instance Paul Davis who you mirror on ( mean that as compliment) does not spam his subscribers.
David
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My friend has a Fender. Has no clue how to use it. I think you will negotiate the price well.) Joke of course, however, it's true.(((
Lol
STOP 🛑 SLAPPING YOUR STRINGS!
Besides it being annoying, you’ll sound so much better...
Are you Israeli
I am!
@@RotemSivanGuitarawesome you and Paul davids are awesome I think your videos are a little more complex then his so it's better for me now keep on doing your vids there helpful
@@RotemSivanGuitar any chance you do a video on how to figure out the chords of a song