SRV KWS Strat Comparison

stevierayDOM18 Says:

Aug 26, 2011 - I saw Kenny last night in Foxboro, Mass. He signed my strat and after the meet and great, he pulled out this strat and it sounded awesome. What pickups did you use in your KWS strat?

claus433 Says:

Sep 7, 2011 - Amp in this video? Thank U. Have a great sound!!

cambruoso Says:

Sep 15, 2011 - SRV strat sounds much smooother!And more balanced without harshness.Also better harmonics. The KWS sounds too harsh and shrill or sharp.

roundaboutwrongway Says:

Sep 28, 2011 - Almost Boogie Chillin' at the start

Gfonzarelli3rd Says:

Oct 13, 2011 - Prefer the sound of the pickups in the KWS over the Texas specials in the SRV. I like the punch!

sirgaryo Says:

Dec 5, 2011 - i think you're spot on dude, both guitars are awesome , just like the players themselves , but , to my ears anyway , the Stevie Ray model is like Stevie Ray himself , simply the best !!! ;-))

Strat10100 Says:

Dec 18, 2011 - can guitar pickups be changed from one guitar to another. anybody?

megamicron Says:

Jan 1, 2012 - Man, I want to buy your poster

JThundered Says:

Jan 5, 2012 - what kind of tuners are on the SRV headstock?

gr8bluesgtr Says:

Jan 23, 2012 - Yes, but you need to know how to solder.

stbreal Says:

Feb 12, 2012 - what pickups are in the kws strat i need to know so i can get some

Pollutens Says:

Feb 29, 2012 - I really like the tone at 4:45 from the KWS one, it's dirty and noisy but i guess in overall the SRV one wins :\

indysgolds Says:

Mar 25, 2012 - In my opinion KWS sounds better !

KhaarJoon Says:

Apr 11, 2012 - KWS strat sounded very muddy and harsh whilst the SRV strat was a lot cleaner and more of a balanced tone

blacklasagna Says:

Apr 16, 2012 - It doesn't matter what pups you put in the KWS it can't touch the tone of your SRV. I'm more of a metal fan but you have to acknowledge good tone when you hear it.

TommyKJr Says:

Apr 18, 2012 - I got the Bell Tone pickups in my guitar, I love them and I think they are far better than TX Specials. Check out this video for the sound. youtube.com/watch?v=oOEX3kBEHcM

KhaarJoon Says:

Apr 18, 2012 - link not working mate

carlmacedo Says:

Apr 18, 2012 - I found it.You tube recently blocked links from comments. Search for this in YouTube: "Tommy Katona Live at the Caddy I". Awesome video and great tone with the Bell Tones!

carlmacedo Says:

Apr 18, 2012 - I swapped out my Texas Specials from my SRV strat in favor of the Bell Tone pickups. Setting up the proper string and pickup height is important to get the just right tone with the Bell Tones. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a full bodied tone with tons of sustain. I have tried a lot of different pickups (Texas Specials, Stock fender, Fralins, Duncans, etc.) and the Bell Tone pickups really kick their butt in my opinion. My search for perfect pickups is over. Mojo found!

bytedildo Says:

Apr 23, 2012 - Can you do a comparison of KWS and American special deluxe ?

DanielGrozier Says:

Apr 28, 2012 - love your vids but have to pull you up,I've had graph tec because of the breakage.no way do you need them just go up,i cant play 11's now they feel and sound crap.12,15,18,28,38,52,only way to go.i promise you.no offence to you or KWS,love the guy,but it it is as you say,a slight trade off for tone.i encouraging people try the 12s,you get used to it so quick,you'll never go back

lastnameinline Says:

May 13, 2012 - KWS now sounds better hands down. Jazz cats and mell-o blues guys will prefer the SRV ... but the KWS now is a snarling monster of a blues guitar (for my mind). Obviously you played a few in the store before purchasing the KWS, and then improved the pickups. If you were selling one of them, I would be the buyer on the KWS...