Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
So apparently the internet hates Fender now…
Or at least that’s what guitar YouTube would have you believe.
But instead of turning this into another rant video, I wanted to ask a more interesting question:
What’s YOUR favorite non-Fender Strat-style guitar?
Do you play an Ibanez, Yamaha, PRS Guitars, Charvel, Schecter, partscaster, pawn shop hidden gem, or something completely random?
Did you mod it?
Did it outperform an expensive Strat?
Did you build it yourself?
Did you accidentally discover the greatest budget guitar ever made?
There are SO many Strat-style guitars now that some players have never even owned a real Fender Stratocaster.
And honestly… some of these alternatives are really good.
So let’s talk about it.
Drop your favorite non-Fender Strat-style guitar in the comments and tell everyone WHY you love it.
This should be interesting.
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So apparently the internet hates Fender now…
Or at least that’s what guitar YouTube would have you believe.
But instead of turning this into another rant video, I wanted to ask a more interesting question:
What’s YOUR favorite non-Fender Strat-style guitar?
Do you play an Ibanez, Yamaha, PRS Guitars, Charvel, Schecter, partscaster, pawn shop hidden gem, or something completely random?
Did you mod it?
Did it outperform an expensive Strat?
Did you build it yourself?
Did you accidentally discover the greatest budget guitar ever made?
There are SO many Strat-style guitars now that some players have never even owned a real Fender Stratocaster.
And honestly… some of these alternatives are really good.
So let’s talk about it.
Drop your favorite non-Fender Strat-style guitar in the comments and tell everyone WHY you love it.
This should be interesting.
Watch Next ➤ youtu.be/7_BST6HjbNg?si=moQWQTYynKUekz0G
youtu.be/S3ifVPkxYC0?si=Znk7P6on1FweR10U
LINKS
* SoundGym 20% discount coupon: ➤ gregkocis.com/sgym20
* Deals on Plugin Boutique – gregkocis.com/ypki
* Save Big on Waves Plugins – gregkocis.com/pnw2
* Native Instruments LIMITED TIME – nativeinstruments.sjv.io/55P6G2
The links to iZotope, Plugin Boutique, Mastering The Mix, SoundGym, Native Instruments, iZotope, and Waves are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use or believe bring real value to producers and songwriters.
* youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fMAPsCTU24DT-qGH0wrP1yAou1rDoT&si=ek5NeRtiPZuYYWb2
* youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fMAPsCTU13SMz9PDciPsmbB-uMFXZa&si=LeYW_23B9fX17jfO
* youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fMAPsCTU2WSQda_vyw6JPPXDMTNKk6&si=U_EjPdWpi0HJ3MfN
* https://x.com/gregkocis
* instagram.com/greg.kocis
* threads.com/@greg.kocis
*COOL STUFF*
* LATEST DEALS ➥ gregkocis.com/deals
* FREE Plugins ➥ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq1fMAPsCTU3Mx3NkH6RI1wZcDV-Leqpr&si=ZIsDoVBZ1U0tDj7v
* 240 Mac Apps Set App Invites ➥ youtu.be/vMcBlfj_iMo?si=SNOd1_cYe69qG_A1
* Producing a Song Using ONLY STOCK PLUGINS youtu.be/5_P4xuesHls?si=1BmUQg5jmADxf-zT
SOCIAL NETWORKS:
* INSTAGRAM gregkocis.com/instagram
* TWITTER / X https://x.com/gregkocis
* SOUNDCLOUD gregkocis.com/soundcloud
* Reddit gregkocis.com/reddit
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Greg Kocis is a New York City-based producer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Check out his music channels here:
Stars in June | Americana, Rock & more ➥ youtube.com/channel/UCy2ByGdgJb5kQtsXwsIUgAg
Map Of Reality | Electronic & Experimental music ➥ youtube.com/channel/UC69nYsRr4YHomOvm-o_oQiA
⬆️ Music that takes you through multiple dimensions and gets stuck in your head for days
On this YouTube channel, you will find Music, music backing tracks for musicians to jam along with, drum loops, music production tutorials, software demos/reviews, & other music-related things.
#howtomakemusicnow
