Why own more than one strat?

[EC Strat]

I enjoy doing partscasters - having a vision for what I’m after or what’s inspired me and setting about creating it.

Each one sounds different bc I like a variety of vintage style pickups my #1 is my do it all. Then I have one for 60’s tones (my Jimi strat) and a 50’s style (Derek and the Dominoes strat)

 

[WEHJR68]

"Because we fu&%ing can and if we can, we do!"

 

[WhiteWabbit]

Because they are cheap and I have a rosewood and a maple. One I keep in e flat. But yea I don’t have 2 Gibson Les Pauls because $$

 

[dbb541]

Free advice for you single people.
If you are dating someone and they ask,

Why own more than one strat?​

Break up with them immediately.

 

[thomquietwolf]

I have “My Perfect Strat,” but I wouldn’t mind having a second one—it would be quite a bit different, just to have some other options.

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Telecasters, on the other hand?
I have “My Perfect Tele”, but there’s about six other variations I would love to add to the Guitarsenal.

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NICE!¡!

 

[nadzab]

'Cause it would be weird to have fewer Strats than Les Pauls and Teles, duh.

 

[CirroStratus]

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[El Gobernador]

Why own multiple pairs of shoes?
Pants?
Shirts?

 

[elduderinoTF]

Why own multiple pairs of shoes?
Pants?
Shirts?

This is probably the best answer. Although I only have a pair of work boots and flip flops.

 

[Goesto11]

For me the only reason would be looks. I get that they are all different, but I am primarily a Tele player and use a Strat perhaps 10% of the time. I do own only one, and am lucky enough to own the finest non-vintage Strat I have ever played, a CS ‘56 (Pic 1)

That said, every time I look on the K-Line webpage, one particular Springfield makes me want one in this shade of green with a super-dark fretboard (Like pic 2).

 

[Camel73]

"but it would take strat time away from the custom shop.
So I'm a bit torn here."

In my world that's a good thing.
Split up the workload how you please. Enjoy noticing the different sounds as you change guitars with the same setup as you play different styles in different switch positions.
I have a bag of corn in the freezer specifically for when I finish a good round. Poor old hands.
As for me, out of 8 guitars (Well.. ... 7, and a bass. Cuz everyone needs a bass right?) 5 could be seen by the untrained eye to be a waste of money.
Nae Nae!
Much to the contrary.

I'll never forget when I was young hearing a guy say,
"It's all about the sound, maaan."

I still chuckle over that.

 

[Ramblin'man]

You at least need 2 at the very least 2. Well maybe 3, ya maybe 3. Wait, 4 yes you must have 4...........

 

[92 Fiesta Red 62]

NICE!¡!

¡Gracias!

 

[Fujigen Gakki]

Cause humans are polygamous by nature.

 

[joebtone]

Because I’m overcompensating for lack of a Tele.

 

[Johnnyg123]

I really tried to cut down from 5 Stratlike objects.

I got to 4 but when I tried to get to 3...... The best I could do was swap for another SLO.

Problem is it was so hard to figure out which one to sell. Now I am right back in the same boat.

I'm left with an SSS a HSS a HSH and a.....G&L Comanche. (Hard to know what to call those pickups.... Singlebucker?)

Ah well....

 

[Bladesg]

Here’s me thinking they’re all the same….

 

[Bane]

If you don't buy that Strat, somebody else will!

 

[Assault Bacon]

In my case, I'd rid myself of my Strats and recently built my first partscaster to get back into the platform. I found I had enough fun doing it and I enjoy playing it enough that I want to do it all again - this time with slightly different specs for a different tone.

I've owned a few Strats at a time over the years. I'll likely do it again.

 

[Exhead]

If you don't buy that Strat, somebody else will!

You get me...