Does THE NECK change THE SOUND? | GUITAR MYTH-BUSTING

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Does wood affect the sound of electric guitars? Does the neck change the sound?
Let's go for a second round of guitar myth-busting. :)

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Timestamps:
Introduction 00:00
Today's guitar and necks 00:46
1st comparison | neck PU | 02:25
2nd comparison | position 4 | 03:06
3rd comparison | neck PU | 03:37
4th comparison | position 4 | 03:55
what are the differences 04:16
5th comparison | position 2 | 04:49
6th comparison | neck PU | 05:40
7th comparison | position 4 | 06:03
What's the theory on wood? 06:24
8th comparison | bridge PU | 08:25
Two more important things about necks 09:00
Last comparison round | neck PU | 09:29
My opinion and the results 10:12

Gear used in this video:

-Barocsi "Frankenstrat" (2000 Fender American Standard body + Warmoth neck)

Other gear I use in my videos:

-Fender Telecaster Custom Shop '53 reissue
-Gibson ES-335 Traditional
-Gibson Les Paul CM 2015 - heavily modified (thin nitro refin; Lollar Dog Ear P90; Emerson electronics)
-Barocsi Troublecaster - Custom built T-style guitar with Gretsch Filtertrons
(this is the current version; same sound, smaller housing)
-SIB Nick Nitro (discontinued, you'll find it used)

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Cheers,
Kris Barocsi

[oldmanzen]

Nothing but respect for anyone who'd go through this much trouble to educate. Thanks Kris.

[kirabarsmith]

I appreciate well done comparison videos, I'm sure they're not easy to do, but really provide a service. Nice work!

[mattstrat]

My opinion on the subject is the feel of the neck is more important . If you like the feel, you'll play better and therefore it will sound better . Frets are big variable because they affect the playability even more so .

[isaacs.]

I wasn't sure I was gonna be able to tell the difference, but it was surprisingly noticeable. 
Great video man.

[craiger]

I know some people will say that the audience can't hear the difference. Probably true. But it isn't always about the audience. If the guitarist can, or even just imagines they can hear differences, and it inspires them, then that is best reason to pick the one they want.

[isaacjohnson.]

What an excellent comparison video Kris! There was quite a bit of difference, which was cool to hear. For me, I've come to realize I just like the look and especially the FEEL of the rosewood boards on a neck.

[elibeachill]

in this video, the maple was the snappiest and more high end clarity, the thick rosewood was the warmest and the "thinner" rosewood was a nice blend in between
P.S this is all just my opinion and what i hear

[KPSMUSIK]

This was by far the best video on that topic I have seen (I've been researching videos like this since 3 years). Thank you for all the work and effort, finally, I have a video I can show to my musician friends so they have a chance to understand what I was talking about. The instant A/B did the trick, you don't have to skip to other parts in the video, so your hearing won't "reset" and your imagination doesn't take over. Very well done!

[Stefan-Van-der-Pulst]

This comparison is very convincing! I've swapped necks on Strats in the past and came to the same results, although others claimed they didn't hear the difference.

[lucasochoa]

Hello Kris.. This is the first time that I find a really good video to appreciate the real sound differences between necks different woods . Congratulations.

[DevBone]

I really liked the way you quickly A/B'd these guitar necks. Very revealing. Thanks for your trouble in putting this together! (You're a good player too!)

[Oilid]

💖 Guitar Tweaks!!!💖
It's a rabbit's hole I'll willingly dive in!!!

I bought a guitar with pickups I didn't like on another guitar... but on the guitar I just bought.... wow!
Wood and assembly of the instrument is key.
Thanks for having the courage to make videos despite the hotness!

[ab]

Best video I´ve seen on this topic - VERY consistent playing across neck changes, and nice editing!
And I love how you explain what you hear (and think), rather than just leave it up to me, and the youtube audio. That is a rare treat!

[RickDeNatale]

Kris, kudos for the best comparison video like this I’ve ever seen. Most have long passages on each different guitar/setup. I find it impossible to remember what the others sound like in order to hear differences if there are any. I love that for the most part you only played a measure or two for each sample. I could hear the differences albeit subtle.

[irf]

Hi. Thanks for your meticulous effort and time making this excellent video. Maple was best in summary for thickness and most importantly it radiated more energy sonically. Little story, I walked into my local music store in 2015/16 where I’ve spent 10s thousands of $, on the wall in their usual premier guitar location was a black Strat, I never buy black guitars. I said what is that, they said it’s The Edge signature Strat and suggested I play it, I said I love the Edge but don’t like black guitars or cars. I played it and after 30 seconds stopped to look at the amps setttings to make check what I’d done, played another 30 seconds, now my eyes and ears were at attention, asked how much, negotiated a price for 60 seconds, and bought it in 120 seconds from picking it up. I have a few more expensive guitars even so it is the best sounding Strat I’ve played. Maple neck too with 70s large headstock. Regards.

[gaborjaszfalvi]

This was ridiculously good. I wasn’t expecting to hear as clear differences exactly the way you’ve described. There is no clear winner here, personal preference would say which is the best I guess. Best comparison of this kind I’ve ever seen. Well done Kris! 🤘🏻

[ricardovilhena]

Great video! The first explanation that makes sense and we can ear the diference. Bestcregards from Portugal

[OGR-]

Rosewood fingerboard only if it’s a matching headstock. Otherwise it’s always maple for me

[kjneese]

Kris...YOU ARE THE MASTER OF TONE SEEKERS! Thx as always for your expertise and ear. Great video!

[jameswilson]

I like the sound of the first neck. Then the 3rd. Great video.