Soloist vs Strat

[Hodgo]

Vacillating between these two double cuts for a superstrat build. The OG vs its slimmed down offspring - which shape do you prefer?

 

[Tretgeraet]

None of the above: 7/8 S-Style!

But given only the two choices, I'd choose the Soloist, because I don't have one yet.

They both have their charme, depends on what you're looking for I think.

 

[rockandroller]

I have a normal strat, a 7/8 strat and a Soloist, and the Soloist gets the win.
Strats have always been ' the ultimate ergonomic comfort guitar' for me, but my recently-acquired Warmoth soloist has a slight edge

 

[supertruper1988]

Soloist for sure

 

[PFDarkside]

So tough! I even own four Warmoth Soloist bodies! But the Strat is classic. My latest desire is a front routed, 510 equipped, vintage color HSS soloist. Kind of like Andy Timmons’ signature Ibanez but with a fat neck.

 

[NedRyerson]

I'm a metal guy. The Strat proportions are a little too common and plain. Even my Red Death guitar, the E. A. Poe-inspired design that was based on a Mighty Mite Strat body, I wish it was a little more extreme in proportions, but I just couldn't pass up that candy red finish.

 

[stratamania]

I did not vote, I like both of them. It would depend on what sort of guitar you are building.

 

[rauchman]

I like both, but as of late, on the unfinished Strat type body I picked up from "W", I modded the bouts to be recessed an additional 0.5-1.0", which helps me a lot for upper register access. Charvel does this on some of their models too. It's a subtle change that is not obvious to see if not using a pickguard, but still keeps the vintagey look.

The Soloist bodies seem sleeker and also provide excellent upper fret access.

I think ultimately, both are great, but will be dependent on the look your going for.

 

[Strat Avenger]

I love both, so cannot vote.

 

[JohnnyHardtail]

I recently tried a soloist and found it's surprisingly similar to a Strat. It feels a tiny bit smaller which could be a disadvantage when sitting if you are used to a Strat or larger size guitar. I'm happy with the Soloist overall and I like the style.

 

[Spud]

Strat for the win, unless you are into "Elf rock". There certainly are quite a few diminutive players (Lil' Fellas) out there needing a smaller bodied guitar.

 

[HumanisHappy]

Strat for the win, unless you are into "Elf rock". There certainly are quite a few diminutive players (Lil' Fellas) out there needing a smaller bodied guitar.

You have some wild guitars! Have you ever posted any wild ones on here? I saw a pic of that one with the I think it’s the snow mizer?

 

[Hodgo]

Strat for the win, unless you are into "Elf rock". There certainly are quite a few diminutive players (Lil' Fellas) out there needing a smaller bodied guitar.

It’s just an aesthetic thing for me, I don’t care how big a guitar is. I can play a dreadnought or an ES-175 just as poorly as I can a dinky or pacer.

 

[Spud]

You have some wild guitars! Have you ever posted any wild ones on here? I saw a pic of that one with the I think it’s the snow mizer?

Ya most are on here, folks are sick of old Spud!

 

[NedRyerson]

Strat for the win, unless you are into "Elf rock". There certainly are quite a few diminutive players (Lil' Fellas) out there needing a smaller bodied guitar.

My 5' 7" self would have words with you if I wasn't 5' 7".

(actually, I might even be shorter, as I haven't measured in quite a few years and I am over the age of 50 now)

 

[Scab Pickens]

No personal preference between the two, really. I recently built my "SuperStrat" with a, well, Strat body. Single bridge humbucker, Floyd Rose, volume/tone. I have dreamed about owning a real Jackson USA Soloist for as long as I have been playing guitar. I associate the soloist with a neck-through body design. If I ever go Soloist, I think it will have to be the real deal.

 

[Spud]

My 5' 7" self would have words with you if I wasn't 5' 7".

(actually, I might even be shorter, as I haven't measured in quite a few years and I am over the age of 50 now)

I was just being humorous! I am firmly in my 50’s and not looking for any trouble either!

 

[WrongPickguard]

If it's just shape, then I think the soloist wins for the fret access. But don't forget that you can chamber a strat body which is a huge bonus.