I've NEVER Seen ANYTHING Like This Before!!

There's "different" and then there's THIS!
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[DarrellBraunGuitar]

Would you guys ever rock a neck like this? Let me know!
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[dalgguitars]

I think a side by side comparison with sound samples would be a good idea. I didn't hear you say anything about it playing in tune much better. It seems like that's the whole point of the product. Thanks for all your videos!

[lokarrsboots]

This video would benefit from a part 2 where you actually show why this even exists. Especially in comparison with a normal guitar: The problematic chords, the fact that sweetened tunings work best in certain areas but can't fix the whole fretboard, and if this true temperament frets actually fix those problems completely.

[ThemFuzzyMonsters]

These have been around for ~10 years. I have three custom necks that went through the TT treatment (two maple Warmoth and a graphite neck) and they are fantastic.

[mr.smithgnrsmith]

Appreciate the honesty dude, most would’ve just said how great it was and fail to mention the buying experience, good man

[Dragonite]

It is a little wild how few people have been exposed to true temperament. I was first exposed to these in high school almost a decade ago, and it has really changed a lot about my perception of musical quality for stringed instruments. It seemed weird, but it makes a lot of logical sense and even more theoretical sense when you think about fretless strings like the violin and cello.

The more I listen to you playing, the better I can tell that your intonation is absolutely on point. Ngl, it is really convincing me that I'd prefer true temperament. The chords alone are out of this world just being 100% in tune with no pitch issues. It is so incredibly pleasing to the ear.

[robertnilsson]

Hi Darrell, as usual a very good video to watch! I am a self taught guitar builder (not a luthier) who came across those guys for about 5 or 6 years ago when i needed help with refretting and cleaning up the weldings on a Telecaster guitar that i've won in a pokergame. It's actually a very small operation Luthiers that began as workers on former Paul Guy Guitars. Man those guys are really skilled and innovative but, as it is a very small operation and no factory production of these necks i can surely understand why they take their time to make them as high quality level as possible. And by the way. They did an excellent job on my Telecaster guitar as i expected. I also heard a rumour that Steve Vai is one of their clients but i never got that confirmed but, that made me enough curious to look them up and ask for their help. I was blown away of the skill the luthier had who simply dismounted the neck and the pickguard just to inspect how bad my guitar needed those improvements. They were all the way through very professional and even gave me an estimated price there on the spot plus when i could come back and pick it up.
I am too used to traditional necks to be willing to test on of these necks i'm afraid. 54 years with the regular ones on a very large amount of guitars. Cheers! ~Rob Nilsson Musician from Sweden.

[aldersmoke]

It would seem that a huge potential downside to this would be that anyone you play with would also have to have a true tempered neck, or else they wouldn't be in tune with you. Guitars with straight frets don't have perfect intonation, but we're used to that. What's almost more crucial is that everybody's instrument has the same definition of what any given pitch is.

[cralvear]

Hey Darrell, great channel! I'm a big fan. Greeting from Santiago de Chile.

[rexrathtar]

This is really rather ingenious. I genuinely thought it was a novelty/joke when I first saw it and doubted how it would work even after you explained what it was for. Neat!

[carldbradley]

This feels like a perfect collection addition for a player whose true gift is rhythm playing. Take bends out of the equation and this could be amazing.

[jethro_bardot]

Thanks, I hate it. This is an acid flashback. Somebody built the guitar that my kid drew. My scoliosis is cured.

[deadrituals]

I knew I would find your video the moment I started to look up these necks!

[markkeen]

Probably already answered but, ... you forgot to show us the intonation/set-up at the bridge. Excellent info., merci.

[DARKLYLIT]

Wow. You can definitely hear that the intonation is better than a guitar with straight frets. Surprisingly cool. Thanks Darrell!

[johnmark]

Remember I sent you a picture of my Strat build with this neck about two or so years ago and said you should do a build on it? And yes, there was quite a delay in receiving it from the company, but it’s worth it.

I wish you would have illustrated exactly how it’s in tune all over the neck by playing various open chords high on the neck in different positions to show how all the strings remain in tune against a normal guitar where they aren’t so true.

The guitar neck is really designed for complex chords since playing lead on any guitar the intonation isn’t really an issue to the ear for the most part. But I’m glad to see this video of a guitar neck that’s my main ax now because my chord progressions that are played all over the neck are now in tune instead of one or two notes that shade flat.

[groverbaker]

Its still amazing to me how the greatest players inspire on just regular guitars...I'll be happy when I can play phenomenal on a regular guitar...

[BizGab]

Great review and you seem like a genuine nice person. I even like how you gave the negative feedback but in a respectful and understanding way (as opposed to the all too familiar rant). Have subscribed in the strength of this review and look forward to seeing more from you.

[DeepDiversion]

This sounds like a more accurate representation of how sound actually flows from instrument to ear

[loutang]

Really cool. Seems like a solution to a problem no one had, tho..especially if it needs to be tuned differently.