Gear Guide
Best Stratocaster Players — Tone Guides & Rig Breakdowns
From Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic wail to John Mayer's buttery neck-pickup tone, the Stratocaster has shaped more iconic sounds than any other guitar. Its three single-coil pickups produce everything from glassy cleans to singing lead tones. If you want to nail blues-inflected rock, a Strat is where most players start.
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Famous Stratocaster Players — Budget Rig Guides
Jimi Hendrix
Rock · Blues
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Blues · Blues-Rock
John Mayer
Blues-Rock · Rock
David Gilmour
Rock · Progressive
John Frusciante
Rock · Funk
Eric Clapton
Blues-Rock · Blues
Gary Clark Jr
Blues · Blues-Rock
Yngwie Malmsteen
Metal · Shred
Joe Satriani
Rock · Shred
Steve Vai
Rock · Shred
Brad Paisley
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Stratocaster Rigs by Budget
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