Comparison between a Fender Stratocaster and a G&L Tribute S-500. Both guitars were made in Japan in the mid to late 1990s.

Both guitars recorded in Cakewalk with a Yamaha THR10II amp and interface. All amp settings are identical throughout the video ("Special" amp model with gain at 3:00, master at 2:00, all EQ at 12:00, and echo/reverb about halfway).

I used the guitar volume knobs to adjust the gain levels rather than adjusting the amp or using a boost or OD pedal.

Also, there is no post-production other than mixing the levels.

Here are the specs:

G&L Tribute S-500 (Made in Japan):

Mid-1990s Japan-made G&L with the USA MFD pickups in all positions. Maple fretboard. The neck feels a little flatter and thinner than the Fender and the frets feel medium jumbo to me. All original except for new saddles and a brass nut. I've had trouble finding info about who G&L contracted to build these in the 1990's. Please leave a comment if you have any info!

Intro at 0:08 - position 4 (neck/middle pickups) with the guitar volume rolled back about halfway

Position 4 (neck/middle pickups) solo at 1:30 - same amp settings (guitar volume dimed)

Position 1 (bridge pickup) solo at 1:57 - same amp settings (guitar volume dimed)

Fender Strat (Crafted in Japan):

This is the Hendrix-style 68 reissue model with the oversized headstock and bold Fender logo. Texas Special neck and middle pickups and a Duncan Hot Rails in the bridge. Floyd Rose Pro trem (which I currently have blocked). Maple fretboard. Neck is a little fatter than the G&L and the frets feel more vintage to medium sized. Based on the serial number, this guitar was likely built by Tokai between 1996-1999.

Intro at 3:10 (neck/middle pickups) with the guitar volume rolled back about halfway

Position 4 (neck/middle pickups) solo at 4:30 - same amp settings (guitar volume dimed)

Position 1 (bridge pickup) solo at 5:00 - same amp settings (guitar volume dimed)

Backing track courtesy of "How to play guitar" Youtube channel:
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