Which Electric Guitar Body Shape is Right for You? Superstrat, Single Cut, Explorer, Flying V?

This video discusses several electric guitar body shapes with visual examples. Covered in this video is the strat/superstrat, single cut, explorer, flying V, and modern Abasi Larada shapes. Which one is right for you? Are you looking for something more traditional or something that will make a statement?

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When choosing an electric guitar body shape, be sure to pick one that will suit your playing style and needs. For example, if you always play guitar sitting down standard style, a flying V may not be the best choice. If you want to have an aggressive guitar but do like playing sitting down, an explorer style may be a better choice. A strat/superstrat style of guitar will suit any occasion. Every body shape has its advantages and drawbacks.

00:00 Intro and not sponsored

Strat/Superstrat
00:48 The most common body shape
01:09 Very versatile with many configurations
01:23 Can handle many styles and genres
02:00 Can play sitting down or standing up
02:13 Suitable for appearing in any genre band or video
02:24 Things to look out for

Single Cut
02:50 Suitable for many styles
03:25 Less room for the fretting hand thumb up high
03:39 Balances differently than a double cut strat

Explorer
03:52 Body description and strap button location
04:04 Advantages and typical pickup voicing
04:26 Can play sitting down or standing up but there’s a sharp edge usually
05:07 Balance and neck dive

Flying V
05:34 Typical pickup voicing
06:15 How to play with it sitting down
06:49 What to look out for
07:23 Strap button location and balance
07:33 V tips are commonly damaged
07:42 Overall

08:12 X style guitars
Modern/Abasi Larada
08:35 Characteristics and neck profile
09:11 Many tonal options
09:34 Why choose this guitar
09:47 Alternative option

10:03 Outro
10:33 Cat