If only they could make that same neck but with a satin texture! Ever since I went to satin, I just can't make myself play a glossy neck any more. But such a cool idea, and another great video!
Darrell, if you swap to the CF pickguard, consider a GFS Aluminum pickguard sheild. The eddy currents it creates in the pickup coils will somewhat counter the harder attack sound of the Stainless frets.
@@thecranium All you have to do is get a piece of Green Scotch Brite and rub the back of any Glossy Finished Neck with it. Don't tape the Neck straight across at the Nut and the base. I rub down any Neck stopping at the physical break points on the Neck. This looks much better than stopping abruptly at a Cheesey tape line. This looks nice and natural not awkward and abrupt like a a tape line. Use some talc like you use for pool cues or just regular Mennen bath, Baby Powder etc. Put the powder on the palm of your hand face up and rub this powder thoroughly into your neck everywhere you have dulled it down with your Scotch Brite. Do this as fast as you can while bearing down on the palm of your hand so you get some heat creating a friction this will help make the powder stick to the neck. This works on any guitar or bass Neck You will love this. Anybody I've showed this to loves it. It's easy, quick, simple and cheap. Anyone can do this.
Man, I am missing Darrell Braun!!! You have introduced me to guitars I would probably never know about and I miss your amazing playing while checking out clean to dirty tones and the specs and the special features that many have. Praying all is well with you and your family.
Hey Darrell. As one of my favourite UA-cam channels I am missing you. Love the guitar reviews and especially the builds. Has given me confidence in my own meager guitar aspirations. Hope you are well and just taking a break. An Aussie fan….
Finally something innovative -- not just another pedal, or something silly. This is very well done, and I respect the people that would use this instead of claiming they love the look of a roasted Maple because this is a superior quality neck that could take your musicianship to the next level because of the quality.
Darrell I really hope you're OK, and that you just have taken some time to relax and find new ways to make your great channel even better. Thank you for everything
Daryl, I hope everything is going okay for you haven't seen a whole lot of videos lately Miss watching your show all the time you got the best UA-cam guitar Channel
I was lucky enough to be in on the prototype run of these necks when Klos was designing them. I built a hardtail Strat around the Klos and it immediately became my #1 instrument. Phenomenal product, and everyone who sees it is amazed. Thanks for the excellent review!
@@edwindude9893 It's a glorious instrument! The body I used is mahogany finished in pure white with black hardware so it really has great contrast with the neck👍 I opted for the compound radius which is great also. The prototype run didn't have locking tuners, so I installed Hipshot open back locking machines, and pups are HSS with noiseless in the single coil positions...so it's as unconventional a Strat as you can find. I love it and it gets played every single day.
One thing to note: the Klos uses 'pinholes' for mounting tuning machines like Fender modern necks....except they do not match Fender spacing...so you cannot just 'drop in' Fender tuners if you choose not to use the included machines. As I mentioned above, the Hipshot locking tuners work as an option since they utilize a stabilization plate instead of pins.
I just checked their website and it shows all necks come with regular tunning machines, the locking tunners are an upgrade in all models, fyi. Great review, we thank you for your work and delivering quality informative content.
Decided to try this on my Jazzmaster. Got the locking tuners and compound radius options. All I can say is I am totally impressed. Fast delivery, super easy and quick install, and plays great. I don't have to worry about those pita Fender tuners. Never had a compound radius before, well worth the option. Only thing I had to do was buy a black pickguard off of Reverb.
Fantastic thanks for sharing, really good to see companies supplying top notch quality parts at realistic prices, and they fit, well done to them and to you for showing us
Still can't believe Daryl's not making UA-cam videos anymore. That was my favorite guitar Channel we sure do miss you Darryl. Hope you and your family are okay miss you buddy
Just checking you are OK Darrell. Long time since your last video post, which is unusual. If you're just taking a break then cool, if anything else, then I am sure I speak for all on your channel that we wish you nothing but the best.
After a little FB sleuthing it seems that Darrell and his Mrs have embarked on a homesteading project so it seems like theyre off the grid for the most part. Theres a video featuring darrell from sometime in August , talkinf about the dtuff they were doing to the house / property. So at least hes alive and well (and doing a cool thing)
Was looking at this neck a couple days ago for a possible partscaster build in the future and then you drop this video lol. Great to hear it feels as good as it looks. Thanks Darrell!
There has never been a better time to be a guitar player. I wish we had had all of these options back in the 60s. Now-a-days you can have an incredible ax for a very reasonable price.
I'm not sure about that, sir. Back then people focused on their craft and were not lost in endless technical dicussions on the internet, on forums. I think limitations sorta boost someone's creativity. And a great player can play on every guitar, but a poor player can even turn a high-end guitar into a poor sounding one. Don't get me wrong, it is nice to see what's out there, but it can be overwhelming and add to the "never satisfied" mindset.
Wow, your Strat sounds completely awesome! That replacement neck is amazing, no maintenance whatsoever ever again except for replacing strings. Incredible! I agree on the aesthetics, the graphite black looks very elegant! Personally, I really dig the maple blond-"ish" look, but this along with the cherry sunburst looks really hot! Total 🔥!
I think a zero fret would have been excellent on both these necks. Something about the look of the black nut and the perceived width of the first fret.
Glad to see you did the final tightening with a hand tool. I see so many people just stripping screw heads and overtorqueing things by letting the drill run all the way until it can't go any more.
Darrell Braun has at 847,000 subscribers, which means there are a lot of us who appreciate what he has been providing through his youtube channel. We deserve some kind of update on why Darrell is missing. We don't need any personal details. We just want to know that Darrell is OK. We don't just miss his content. Many of us really like him and appreciate him. If you're like me, you feel like he would be a great personal friend. Please provide some kind of update on Darrell. Again, it does not need to reveal anything personal and private.
If he wanted you to know his personal business he would post it. Have some respect. People on youtube, or television, or movies are NOT your friends. They are strangers playing a role for you to watch so they make $$$$$.
Looks like putting a Parker Fly neck on a Strat since it is carbon. Pretty clever idea, actually. Can you ask Klos which frets size you prefer are is it one size fits all?
Carbon Fiber necks are truly a gift for those of us living in climates that have wildly-swinging humidity levels throughout the year (northern US, Canada, etc.). I had a Modulus Quantum bass that had a carbon fiber neck, and it was super stable. I just saw that Klōs also is going to be doing replacement Fender bass necks!!!
So this is a game changer! I would strongly recommend that consumers have a bit of patience and skip the drill in favour of a screwdriver. All machine screws should be started and finished by hand in this application to avoid cross-threading or over tightening. The replacement neck doesn’t seem to mess with the tone. I am wondering if it is heavy? I have seen some players, especially blues players, burn though even stainless steel frets. Is this neck re-fretable? Great video Darryl! I am a fellow Canadian!
I like the look of the neck and materials. Does the fretboard have rolled edges? Could the back of the neck be lightly sanded to create a satin finish?
That neck upgrade to your MIM Fender looks like a better color match as well. You have to love the uograde ability of the Strat. It’s hard to not make a custom partscaster and I’d love to try carbon fiber out one day.
Darrell, loved this video. How exciting as the mod industry continues its expansion, and this is excellent example. This is definitely a fiuture project for me. Thank You!
Looks awesome would totally consider this!! One thing I might add is maybe open up to a higher f stop on your camera the focus is all over the place the video looks amazing but when watching it my brain is constantly bouncing back and forth on where to look. Love your stuff brother keep up the good work!!!
If you're interested in a carbon fiber guitar that's a quality guitar, the Enya one is $400 or so and has a built-in amp/speaker and effects/amp models. I've heard really good things about it, but it's not woven carbon fiber like this neck. I know you're probably wanting something to put on a strat or tele though, an upgrade to an existing guitar or a kit. I'm considering ordering the Enya this summer.
@@brians1793 Pretty sure guitars like that are made of some kind of carbon impregnated plastic. It's definitely not the same thing, but might be worth a try for the price.
@@brians1793 I'm not interested in a Carbon Fiber Guitar, just the neck. And I have absolutely no use for, or any interest in a guitar with a cheap sounding amp/speaker built in. They sound like crap due to the size of the speaker and the lack of mass for it to resonate. I did play a friends guitar back in the mid 1970s that had effects modules built in it that was nice, but due to the lack of space you could only have two in it at any one time. For that reason I prefer regular stand alone pedals.
Save your pennies, a little at a time and one day you will have either, the guitar neck of your dreams, or a pile of pennies that are no longer in circulation.
Another great video Darrel I'm definitely interested in getting one of these for one of my strats.. but,...keepin' it real,....these necks are not $599 with tuners. The site has locking tuners avail. but they are listed as options: - $40 more for locking tuners - $90 more for compound radius... - $40 more for narrow string spacing - $40 more for wide string spacing.....? No info or clarity on what is "standard" spacing that one of these necks come with..? It appears you have to choose which nut you want: narrow or wide and it will cost an additional $40 either way.... Neck w/compound radius, tuners and wide OR narrow string spacing - $769 ++ Neck w/ 9.5 or 12" radius- tuners and wide OR narrow spacing - $679 ++ * I wasn't aware of the fact there are apparently wide and narrow string spacing on strats & teles..?? .which is which?
I always found Darrell has an exquisite taste in guitar aesthetics. I like all of his guutars and all mods turn each guitar to a better and even more beautiful instrument. Like this one too! 👌👍😍
I’m just taking a fender player series and modding it into an Esquire. I was debating on the neck. Now I made a decision. Cool when the planets line up. As usual, another awesome video! Thanks!!
I bought one of these necks when they were on kickstarter, for my telecaster thinline, and it at least initially did not impress me. It took quite a while to set up and there were lots of issues buzzing. My guitar tech had to fight it for quite a while. Now it plays nicely, but mine wasn’t an easy bolt on neck. They also harassed me for a review, I didn’t have a lot of nice things to say, and they didn’t post the review or reach out to me to make things right.
Yeah it came across as lucky that his didn’t need any setup at all given each guitar body is different, and saddles are extremely likely to need to be adjusted to match the new neck. No one nut is the exact same after all- the prior necks nut and saddles are adjusted to match each other. Him saying that you can drop this neck in without adjustment, and then not mentioning that this might not be the case for everyone is at best ignorant and is at worst extremely disingenuous.
@@landenwaite522If the nuts were cut properly on each and the fretboard radius is the same, there should be absolutely no reason to have to adjust saddles.
@@doug1274Really? You expect the tilt angle of the neck to be absolutely spot-on, such that 1.5mm at the 12th fret is exactly the same for both necks? That's going some! I reckon Darryl was just lucky.
@@doug1274 That is assuming the previous neck was perfectly straight and that the saddles also happen to be perfectly set up- which likely isn’t the case unless you had brought the guitar in prior to switching the neck out. The chances of the previous nut being perfect are also not good considering a replacement neck is being ordered, no?
@@landenwaite522 the neck is much more likely to be straight than not. Warped necks on newer guitars are just not that common. And correctly setting saddle height is super easy for even a beginner. This guy 100% had his saddles set correctly for the radius of the previous neck, which happens to be the radius of the new neck. Saddles should in no way need adjustment. And he said he was swapping the neck due to the fretwork (and obviously to do review and hopefully make some money).
Looks great - My original neck has truss rod issues and a subtle but annoying slight twist. I'm gonna turn my Tele into a Fibercaster! Good job with this review Sir!
I moved from a much more stable climate to my dream home in Northern Arizona last year and the necks on all of my guitars went apeshit. The problem is that after years of benefiting from the luxury of having a guitar tech, I don’t possess the skills necessary to straighten them up and the one reliable luthier in town just closed and moved his shop to Yuma!
@@telecasterbear Other than this winter when it snowed more than it has in the past decade, we love it. The winters are generally mild and the summers are as well (especially compared to the mid to lower half of the state).
Darrell, a couple of Qs from a complete beginner. I have a Strat squire (box came with everything including amp strap, picks, etc.) 1.) What fretboard radius should I order (9.5" or 12")? Or 2.) The 10- 14" compound radius? Like, I've only been playing for a couple of years, basic open chord changes and scales, but I'm thinking this upgrade should last me a lifetime. What does that Strat come with and what would you recommend? Thanks
The fret sprout issue has been a problem on the Mexican fenders for a while. Idk if they corrected it, but the hypothesis was that the wood wasn't given enough time to dry. Had the sam issue on my J. Mascis tele
I have worked with graphite(yes, that's graphite/carbon fiber/carbon fiber reinforced plastic[CFRP], all the same thing) for over 20 years. I will tell you that is a BAD idea to have a graphite neck. 1)...it will delaminate eventually...2)...bump it and it will cause an air bubble/delaminated area you may or may not see, and it WILL expand....3)graphite has micro "splines" on every strand, all facing one direction...I got a 1/16 inch long sliver in my right index finger between the first knuckle and my palm and made the mistake of never having it lanced out by a doctor. I picked at it occasionally for months and it always just went in, then would come back to the surface hours later(and it always felt like being stuck with a needle there, just picking up something, holding/ squeezing something etc..) So one day I noticed it was gone, it was just a small bump and scar, the black sliver was gone, came out on it's own, or so I thought. SEVEN(7), yes seven YEARS later, I was walking and all of the sudden, it felt like the BOTTOM of my LEFT foot was being poked by a needle. I took off my shoe and sock and looked and there was a black spot. I was at home so I grabbed it with tweezers and it was the 1/16 inch long sliver of graphite, hand to God. The splines only let it travel one way, hence, needs to be lanced out. So it traveled for SEVEN years through my body and that's where it came out. Same exact thing happened to a friend of mine, he got a sliver in his finger, but it came out his stomach about 4 years later if I remember correctly. But imagine if it went into your heart. So just be aware of what CAN happen to you if that neck delaminates and you don't notice it before you play. As God as my witness that is a true story. So you can have graphite necks, me, no thank you, never.
That is gorgeous! I’ve got a couple guitars that I have built that I’ve just been unhappy with the next and haven’t pulled the trigger on a fender that’s for sure and I think this is gonna be the answer! That’s a beautiful sounding Strat! Appreciate that Daryl!
That was cool, I was really impressed with how well it played with no intonation adjustments. If I were to have any gripe about it , that would be the shape of the headstock; I know, I'm nit picking but it just doesnt have the lines of a strat and on a tele, to me would be even worse. I appreciate the fact that Fender are going to hold on tightly to their trade marks but come on, they could at least licence it out to trusted, high quality manufacturers and give Fender fans the option to procure quality replacement parts that Fender are not offering, even if it raised the price up in line with Fender, they would still benefit. Even better, Fender could go one further and give it the full Fender logo treatment and charge another $100, with KLOS being credited only on the back... its a total win / win. I may be ranting about a moot point but if God didn't want us to rant online, he wouldn't have given us keyboards or youtube: Instead he would have given us excellent critical thinking skills whilst under the influence of alcohol.
Nice. The way that the replacement screws slid through the body ... That's the way the original Strat/tele screws should function. I make sure my screws screw into the neck only.
Fantastic upgrade! The black looks great; much better than I expected. Would have been interesting to hear if there's a difference. The Klos neck certainly sounds very clean with a little snap to the tone. I don't have a Strat or Tele, so I may just need to build a kit guitar. I'm definitely sold on the carbon fibre!
Nice necks, but they do not come with locking tuners or a pleck job at $599. There is an extra charge for locking tuners. And an extra $250 if you want the plek job.. Just got off the website. Maybe they gave you those extras for free, but they definitely up charge for them.
Threaded inserts on a guitar! Welcome to the 20th century! I've been meaning to do this on everything right down to the pickguard. Thanks' for the vid, Darrell!
The best thing is you now have an even better travel; guitar since humidity changes has so little effect on the neck. Just take the neck off and place it and the body in you checked baggage. don't forget a screwdriver and you can put it back together at the hotel. $$$$ saved on buying a travel guitar. LEO Fender was so forward thinking. and these guys just took it to the next level material wise.
I’m definitely considering it. It’s makes more sense but I do miss the beauty of wood. Watching this again and screw the wood lol. I’ve been in touch with them. They responded fast. Really took the time to explain things. Great customer service. Thanks Darrell. Fantastic video!
Great video! I do have one "minor" quibble, though - the prices you quoted don't seem to match those on the site. Locking tuners are not included in the price, so it's really another 70 bucks (in the US, anyway!). Still, not a bad deal even if you add 90 bucks for the 10-14 compound, although given the heel to nut width ratio, a 12-14 may be best. Still, a straight 12" is probably going to be great too! Now...where can I find a used Tele body??? Hmmmmm 😂
High-end project guitars just got a LOT more affordable! Seriously great value
Guitar neck info/link - bit.ly/4bvxuhJ
Enjoy :)
If only they could make that same neck but with a satin texture! Ever since I went to satin, I just can't make myself play a glossy neck any more. But such a cool idea, and another great video!
Hey bud, I bet when you look down there, all you see is a sticker saying “I am for sale”.
Darrell, if you swap to the CF pickguard, consider a GFS Aluminum pickguard sheild. The eddy currents it creates in the pickup coils will somewhat counter the harder attack sound of the Stainless frets.
@@TheDanification Show us on the doll where the big bad CF guitar neck hurt you!
@@thecranium
All you have to do is get a piece of Green Scotch Brite and rub the back of any Glossy Finished Neck with it. Don't tape the Neck straight across at the Nut and the base. I rub down any Neck stopping at the physical break points on the Neck. This looks much better than stopping abruptly at a Cheesey tape line. This looks nice and natural not awkward and abrupt like a a tape line. Use some talc like you use for pool cues or just regular Mennen bath, Baby Powder etc. Put the powder on the palm of your hand face up and rub this powder thoroughly into your neck everywhere you have dulled it down with your Scotch Brite. Do this as fast as you can while bearing down on the palm of your hand so you get some heat creating a friction this will help make the powder stick to the neck. This works on any guitar or bass Neck You will love this. Anybody I've showed this to loves it. It's easy, quick, simple and cheap. Anyone can do this.
Darrell - we miss you… please come back to UA-cam!!!
Man, I am missing Darrell Braun!!! You have introduced me to guitars I would probably never know about and I miss your amazing playing while checking out clean to dirty tones and the specs and the special features that many have. Praying all is well with you and your family.
Yeah Man. Were is he?
Is he still alive? Hope he wasn’t v…..
Hey Darrell, where are you man. I hope that all is well and that you'll be back with a new video soon.
Exactly why I came to his latest video...
Last time I saw Darrell, a couple of Fender executives were chasing him down the street 😊
I didn't expect that neck to look so awesome once installed. It really improves the guitar's character!
Yep, looks good with the black pickguard. I'd definitely swap it out for the carbon fiber pickguard he showed at 12:06 to complete the look.
Hey Darrell. As one of my favourite UA-cam channels I am missing you. Love the guitar reviews and especially the builds. Has given me confidence in my own meager guitar aspirations. Hope you are well and just taking a break. An Aussie fan….
Finally something innovative -- not just another pedal, or something silly. This is very well done, and I respect the people that would use this instead of claiming they love the look of a roasted Maple because this is a superior quality neck that could take your musicianship to the next level because of the quality.
Where's Darrell? Hope everything is OK with you Mr. Braun.
Darrell I really hope you're OK, and that you just have taken some time to relax and find new ways to make your great channel even better. Thank you for everything
Where's Darrell?
Daryl, I hope everything is going okay for you haven't seen a whole lot of videos lately Miss watching your show all the time you got the best UA-cam guitar Channel
I was lucky enough to be in on the prototype run of these necks when Klos was designing them. I built a hardtail Strat around the Klos and it immediately became my #1 instrument. Phenomenal product, and everyone who sees it is amazed. Thanks for the excellent review!
Exactly what I was thinking about.
I’d love that strat my friend. A hard tail with a carbon neck…..what a beauty.
Are these necks solid carbon fiber, or do they have another material inside? Thank you in advance for the reply.
@@edwindude9893 It's a glorious instrument! The body I used is mahogany finished in pure white with black hardware so it really has great contrast with the neck👍 I opted for the compound radius which is great also. The prototype run didn't have locking tuners, so I installed Hipshot open back locking machines, and pups are HSS with noiseless in the single coil positions...so it's as unconventional a Strat as you can find. I love it and it gets played every single day.
One thing to note: the Klos uses 'pinholes' for mounting tuning machines like Fender modern necks....except they do not match Fender spacing...so you cannot just 'drop in' Fender tuners if you choose not to use the included machines. As I mentioned above, the Hipshot locking tuners work as an option since they utilize a stabilization plate instead of pins.
I just checked their website and it shows all necks come with regular tunning machines, the locking tunners are an upgrade in all models, fyi. Great review, we thank you for your work and delivering quality informative content.
Decided to try this on my Jazzmaster. Got the locking tuners and compound radius options. All I can say is I am totally impressed. Fast delivery, super easy and quick install, and plays great. I don't have to worry about those pita Fender tuners. Never had a compound radius before, well worth the option. Only thing I had to do was buy a black pickguard off of Reverb.
Blasphemy. Jazzmastwr is supposed to play like crap. How’s the bridge supposed to radius for that flat a board
Fantastic thanks for sharing, really good to see companies supplying top notch quality parts at realistic prices, and they fit, well done to them and to you for showing us
Still can't believe Daryl's not making UA-cam videos anymore. That was my favorite guitar Channel we sure do miss you Darryl. Hope you and your family are okay miss you buddy
Did he say he was ending his channel? Where is that statement?
Wow, that is a gorgeous upgrade on that Strat. The colours are fantastic together. Man, I’m seriously tempted with this 🙏☘️☘️☘️
Where did you go Darrell? We all need just one more guitar and you usually create the "gas".
Just checking you are OK Darrell. Long time since your last video post, which is unusual. If you're just taking a break then cool, if anything else, then I am sure I speak for all on your channel that we wish you nothing but the best.
After a little FB sleuthing it seems that Darrell and his Mrs have embarked on a homesteading project so it seems like theyre off the grid for the most part. Theres a video featuring darrell from sometime in August , talkinf about the dtuff they were doing to the house / property.
So at least hes alive and well (and doing a cool thing)
He has a FB page? I'll have to look for it.
Post a link. I saw his fb page and the last posting was April 2016.
Why, what’s the matter with Darrell?
Was looking at this neck a couple days ago for a possible partscaster build in the future and then you drop this video lol. Great to hear it feels as good as it looks. Thanks Darrell!
Hey Darrell! I hope everything is okay! We are missing your content, hope you come back soon!
There has never been a better time to be a guitar player. I wish we had had all of these options back in the 60s. Now-a-days you can have an incredible ax for a very reasonable price.
I'm not sure about that, sir.
Back then people focused on their craft and were not lost in endless technical dicussions on the internet, on forums.
I think limitations sorta boost someone's creativity. And a great player can play on every guitar, but a poor player can even turn a high-end guitar into a poor sounding one. Don't get me wrong, it is nice to see what's out there, but it can be overwhelming and add to the "never satisfied" mindset.
That's what they'll be saying 50 years from now
Wow, your Strat sounds completely awesome! That replacement neck is amazing, no maintenance whatsoever ever again except for replacing strings. Incredible! I agree on the aesthetics, the graphite black looks very elegant! Personally, I really dig the maple blond-"ish" look, but this along with the cherry sunburst looks really hot! Total 🔥!
Do the Klos necks have truss rods or are truss rods not needed?
@@c5back9 The website says the neck has a standard truss rod (see featured specs section on the site).
I think a zero fret would have been excellent on both these necks. Something about the look of the black nut and the perceived width of the first fret.
Glad to see you did the final tightening with a hand tool. I see so many people just stripping screw heads and overtorqueing things by letting the drill run all the way until it can't go any more.
Fret sprout. One of the joys of the Canadian climate! Might look at one of these necks for my MIJ strat. Thanks for the review.
You don't have climate control in your home?
Ummm.... wow. I was NOT expecting that beautiful tone from a carbon fiber neck. Very Impressed.
Darrell, that looks real nice, thanks for sharing !
That does look really nice with the black board with black scratch guard - it really sets off the flame top :)
Darrell Braun has at 847,000 subscribers, which means there are a lot of us who appreciate what he has been providing through his youtube channel. We deserve some kind of update on why Darrell is missing. We don't need any personal details. We just want to know that Darrell is OK. We don't just miss his content. Many of us really like him and appreciate him. If you're like me, you feel like he would be a great personal friend. Please provide some kind of update on Darrell. Again, it does not need to reveal anything personal and private.
Indeed. Very strange that not even his students have stepped to say anything. Even a "vacationing" message would be good.
agree ... I truly hope he is ok. No matter where, no matter the reason is no longer posting, I just hope he is ok.
Indeed. I'm officially worried at this point.
If he wanted you to know his personal business he would post it. Have some respect. People on youtube, or television, or movies are NOT your friends. They are strangers playing a role for you to watch so they make $$$$$.
@@markde9904it's ok to worry about people you like, mate.
Looks like putting a Parker Fly neck on a Strat since it is carbon. Pretty clever idea, actually. Can you ask Klos which frets size you prefer are is it one size fits all?
Carbon Fiber necks are truly a gift for those of us living in climates that have wildly-swinging humidity levels throughout the year (northern US, Canada, etc.). I had a Modulus Quantum bass that had a carbon fiber neck, and it was super stable. I just saw that Klōs also is going to be doing replacement Fender bass necks!!!
Those bass necks are coming soon! We are going to be having a lot of happy P and J bass players 😎
So this is a game changer! I would strongly recommend that consumers have a bit of patience and skip the drill in favour of a screwdriver. All machine screws should be started and finished by hand in this application to avoid cross-threading or over tightening. The replacement neck doesn’t seem to mess with the tone. I am wondering if it is heavy? I have seen some players, especially blues players, burn though even stainless steel frets. Is this neck re-fretable? Great video Darryl! I am a fellow Canadian!
I like the look of the neck and materials. Does the fretboard have rolled edges? Could the back of the neck be lightly sanded to create a satin finish?
The Klos site states a gloss epoxy finish. You can sand that if you want, but it may feel pretty smooth as is.
I wouldnt, it will probably make it feel rougher! This neck is smooth out of the box. If not return it.
It isn't sticky at all. Though I love satin necks I don't feel the need with this one.
@@robhellenius-lt7bk Thanks, that's good information to pass along. Does the fretboard have "rolled" edges?
Now I want to build a Carbocaster!
Caster carbonara
@@bateman2112 YES! That needs to be on the headstock!
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Best guitar gear channel ever.
Darrell, where are you at?! We've been missing you!
Feel similarly. Hope you are well.
Hey, Darrell. Are you ok, man? Miss you
That neck upgrade to your MIM Fender looks like a better color match as well. You have to love the uograde ability of the Strat. It’s hard to not make a custom partscaster and I’d love to try carbon fiber out one day.
Darrell, loved this video. How exciting as the mod industry continues its expansion, and this is excellent example. This is definitely a fiuture project for me.
Thank You!
Honestly didn't think I would like the look on the strat but after it was put on, it looks incredible
I'll take that maple neck, if you want to find a new home for it.
Imagine ditching a perfectly good neck just because fileable fret ends
Same. Still in great condition.
@@GerryBlue That wasn't the only reason. Not that he really needs a reason, other than "I want to replace this neck I don't like with a neck I do".
I would love to see a comparison vide, to notice if the change affects the "tone", but it sounds pretty neat to me.
I’ve been wondering why no new videos. I can’t help but be concerned. Hope all is well….wishing you the best!
Darrel is everything OK?
Haven’t hear about you for 2 months
I hope everything's alright man, let us know if you are taking a break from youtube or something...
Looks awesome would totally consider this!!
One thing I might add is maybe open up to a higher f stop on your camera the focus is all over the place the video looks amazing but when watching it my brain is constantly bouncing back and forth on where to look. Love your stuff brother keep up the good work!!!
It's been months since you did a new review. Is everything ok???
Little tip: when installing a new neck, put a tiny bit of washup liquid on the screws, it helps them go in easily.
In this case, they were bolts. I have a great use for washing up liquid though, if you are interested... ; )
I hope youre ok. its been over a month since your last show
As someone who has had to put a lot of premade things together, I wish other companies put this much effort into their kits.
I wish I could afford one of those necks. And I especially love the tone you are getting out of that Player Strat.
If you're interested in a carbon fiber guitar that's a quality guitar, the Enya one is $400 or so and has a built-in amp/speaker and effects/amp models. I've heard really good things about it, but it's not woven carbon fiber like this neck.
I know you're probably wanting something to put on a strat or tele though, an upgrade to an existing guitar or a kit. I'm considering ordering the Enya this summer.
@@brians1793 Pretty sure guitars like that are made of some kind of carbon impregnated plastic. It's definitely not the same thing, but might be worth a try for the price.
@@brians1793 I'm not interested in a Carbon Fiber Guitar, just the neck. And I have absolutely no use for, or any interest in a guitar with a cheap sounding amp/speaker built in. They sound like crap due to the size of the speaker and the lack of mass for it to resonate.
I did play a friends guitar back in the mid 1970s that had effects modules built in it that was nice, but due to the lack of space you could only have two in it at any one time. For that reason I prefer regular stand alone pedals.
Save your pennies, a little at a time and one day you will have either, the guitar neck of your dreams, or a pile of pennies that are no longer in circulation.
Studio technics, man.
Mostly it's not the guitar. The pups play a part, but hardware and software outside of the guitar do the work.
Another great video Darrel I'm definitely interested in getting one of these for one of my strats..
but,...keepin' it real,....these necks are not $599 with tuners. The site has locking tuners avail. but they are listed as options:
- $40 more for locking tuners
- $90 more for compound radius...
- $40 more for narrow string spacing
- $40 more for wide string spacing.....?
No info or clarity on what is "standard" spacing that one of these necks come with..?
It appears you have to choose which nut you want: narrow or wide and it will cost an additional $40 either way....
Neck w/compound radius, tuners and wide OR narrow string spacing - $769 ++
Neck w/ 9.5 or 12" radius- tuners and wide OR narrow spacing - $679 ++
* I wasn't aware of the fact there are apparently wide and narrow string spacing on strats & teles..?? .which is which?
Darrell, are you doing ok? Just checking in 🙏🏼
I always found Darrell has an exquisite taste in guitar aesthetics. I like all of his guutars and all mods turn each guitar to a better and even more beautiful instrument.
Like this one too! 👌👍😍
It looks like they're going to expand their offerings in the future as well. Looks amazing on that Stratocaster!
I’m just taking a fender player series and modding it into an Esquire. I was debating on the neck. Now I made a decision. Cool when the planets line up. As usual, another awesome video! Thanks!!
I bought one of these necks when they were on kickstarter, for my telecaster thinline, and it at least initially did not impress me. It took quite a while to set up and there were lots of issues buzzing. My guitar tech had to fight it for quite a while. Now it plays nicely, but mine wasn’t an easy bolt on neck. They also harassed me for a review, I didn’t have a lot of nice things to say, and they didn’t post the review or reach out to me to make things right.
Yeah it came across as lucky that his didn’t need any setup at all given each guitar body is different, and saddles are extremely likely to need to be adjusted to match the new neck. No one nut is the exact same after all- the prior necks nut and saddles are adjusted to match each other.
Him saying that you can drop this neck in without adjustment, and then not mentioning that this might not be the case for everyone is at best ignorant and is at worst extremely disingenuous.
@@landenwaite522If the nuts were cut properly on each and the fretboard radius is the same, there should be absolutely no reason to have to adjust saddles.
@@doug1274Really? You expect the tilt angle of the neck to be absolutely spot-on, such that 1.5mm at the 12th fret is exactly the same for both necks? That's going some! I reckon Darryl was just lucky.
@@doug1274 That is assuming the previous neck was perfectly straight and that the saddles also happen to be perfectly set up- which likely isn’t the case unless you had brought the guitar in prior to switching the neck out.
The chances of the previous nut being perfect are also not good considering a replacement neck is being ordered, no?
@@landenwaite522 the neck is much more likely to be straight than not. Warped necks on newer guitars are just not that common. And correctly setting saddle height is super easy for even a beginner. This guy 100% had his saddles set correctly for the radius of the previous neck, which happens to be the radius of the new neck. Saddles should in no way need adjustment. And he said he was swapping the neck due to the fretwork (and obviously to do review and hopefully make some money).
Looks great - My original neck has truss rod issues and a subtle but annoying slight twist. I'm gonna turn my Tele into a Fibercaster! Good job with this review Sir!
Carbon fiber with inserts = instant travel guitar. I'm curious about the weight.
I see that those KLOS necks are drilled for both standard and contoured heel joints. Super nice necks!
Does anybody know what happened to Daryl you've been missing an action here for a couple months
Products that save trees! Amazing, we should all support this company. Cheers
Lol
🙏🏻🙏🏻please come back🙏🏻🙏🏻
Looking forward to seeing your next video.
Everything gets fret sprout here in Arizona. Our humidity was 8% yesterday. I dress them here, and anywhere else I go will be no issue.
I moved from a much more stable climate to my dream home in Northern Arizona last year and the necks on all of my guitars went apeshit. The problem is that after years of benefiting from the luxury of having a guitar tech, I don’t possess the skills necessary to straighten them up and the one reliable luthier in town just closed and moved his shop to Yuma!
@denniswilliams2385 How do you like it up there? Summer here is not easy for this new England bear. I think I need to move a bit north of here
@@telecasterbear Other than this winter when it snowed more than it has in the past decade, we love it. The winters are generally mild and the summers are as well (especially compared to the mid to lower half of the state).
@@telecasterbear We are two hours north of Phoenix and about that distance south of Flagstaff,,, Perfect
Darrell, a couple of Qs from a complete beginner. I have a Strat squire (box came with everything including amp strap, picks, etc.)
1.) What fretboard radius should I order (9.5" or 12")? Or
2.) The 10- 14" compound radius?
Like, I've only been playing for a couple of years, basic open chord changes and scales, but I'm thinking this upgrade should last me a lifetime.
What does that Strat come with and what would you recommend? Thanks
I love the opening for the truss rod. Let me just give it half a turn.. CRACK.
dingbat ?
Brilliant once again Darrell. ❤
Hand start those threads!
The fret sprout issue has been a problem on the Mexican fenders for a while. Idk if they corrected it, but the hypothesis was that the wood wasn't given enough time to dry. Had the sam issue on my J. Mascis tele
LOOKS BEAUTIFUL & SOUNDS CLEAN - WOW!
Very nice. I have a 90's Mexican Strat, solid body with Maple neck. If I could afford it, I would use this carbon fiber neck. Impressive.
Sold. Ordered. Thanks Darrell
I expect fender has to drop their prices or upgrade their game !! Great video as always thanks Darrell and best regards from England 🏴
Thank you, your enthusiasm is contagious,😊
I have worked with graphite(yes, that's graphite/carbon fiber/carbon fiber reinforced plastic[CFRP], all the same thing) for over 20 years. I will tell you that is a BAD idea to have a graphite neck. 1)...it will delaminate eventually...2)...bump it and it will cause an air bubble/delaminated area you may or may not see, and it WILL expand....3)graphite has micro "splines" on every strand, all facing one direction...I got a 1/16 inch long sliver in my right index finger between the first knuckle and my palm and made the mistake of never having it lanced out by a doctor. I picked at it occasionally for months and it always just went in, then would come back to the surface hours later(and it always felt like being stuck with a needle there, just picking up something, holding/ squeezing something etc..) So one day I noticed it was gone, it was just a small bump and scar, the black sliver was gone, came out on it's own, or so I thought. SEVEN(7), yes seven YEARS later, I was walking and all of the sudden, it felt like the BOTTOM of my LEFT foot was being poked by a needle. I took off my shoe and sock and looked and there was a black spot. I was at home so I grabbed it with tweezers and it was the 1/16 inch long sliver of graphite, hand to God. The splines only let it travel one way, hence, needs to be lanced out. So it traveled for SEVEN years through my body and that's where it came out. Same exact thing happened to a friend of mine, he got a sliver in his finger, but it came out his stomach about 4 years later if I remember correctly. But imagine if it went into your heart. So just be aware of what CAN happen to you if that neck delaminates and you don't notice it before you play. As God as my witness that is a true story. So you can have graphite necks, me, no thank you, never.
MISSING YOU AND YOUR CONTENT..... I HOPE ALL IS WELL IN THE "GREAT WHITE NORTH", EH? EAGERLY AWAITING NEW CONTENT... STAY WELL!!
That is gorgeous! I’ve got a couple guitars that I have built that I’ve just been unhappy with the next and haven’t pulled the trigger on a fender that’s for sure and I think this is gonna be the answer! That’s a beautiful sounding Strat! Appreciate that Daryl!
Did these necks come from out of your own pocket or did Klōs send them to you on promotion?
My guess is promotion.
Now I want one. Your a good influence. I’ve just finished a carbon chambered body.
Yeees. Please change the pickguard with the carbon fiber one. 😉
That was cool, I was really impressed with how well it played with no intonation adjustments. If I were to have any gripe about it , that would be the shape of the headstock; I know, I'm nit picking but it just doesnt have the lines of a strat and on a tele, to me would be even worse.
I appreciate the fact that Fender are going to hold on tightly to their trade marks but come on, they could at least licence it out to trusted, high quality manufacturers and give Fender fans the option to procure quality replacement parts that Fender are not offering, even if it raised the price up in line with Fender, they would still benefit. Even better, Fender could go one further and give it the full Fender logo treatment and charge another $100, with KLOS being credited only on the back... its a total win / win.
I may be ranting about a moot point but if God didn't want us to rant online, he wouldn't have given us keyboards or youtube: Instead he would have given us excellent critical thinking skills whilst under the influence of alcohol.
That neck looks really good on that guitar and wow, easy drop-in install!
Nice. The way that the replacement screws slid through the body ... That's the way the original Strat/tele screws should function. I make sure my screws screw into the neck only.
Fantastic upgrade! The black looks great; much better than I expected. Would have been interesting to hear if there's a difference. The Klos neck certainly sounds very clean with a little snap to the tone. I don't have a Strat or Tele, so I may just need to build a kit guitar. I'm definitely sold on the carbon fibre!
Bro, never start screws with a gun! Nice video!💪👌
My reaction too!!! Can’t believe Darell did that! Also, why start with reverb to test sound? Straight, no effects please!!!
How you think the factory does it lol even mod shop .
Nonsense..... The gun is fine if you know what you are doing..
@@wallyedmonds8199 They make a few turns by hand to engage the threads. Anyone who has ever installed a bolt or machine screw knows this.
People arguing with you that it's okay to engage threads with a power driver. LOL
Nice necks, but they do not come with locking tuners or a pleck job at $599. There is an extra charge for locking tuners. And an extra $250 if you want the plek job.. Just got off the website. Maybe they gave you those extras for free, but they definitely up charge for them.
Threaded inserts on a guitar! Welcome to the 20th century! I've been meaning to do this on everything right down to the pickguard.
Thanks' for the vid, Darrell!
Except that we're in the 21st Century 😉
That neck was jacked! Bye Bye for sure. Sounds good and looks like it's playing nice.
Hi Darrell, missing your posts in the UK, hope all is well.
I tried googling his information to see if he has another social media outlet, but there’s no updates. Somethings not right. I’m bummed.
@@apogeedata☠️? 🤔
The best thing is you now have an even better travel; guitar since humidity changes has so little effect on the neck. Just take the neck off and place it and the body in you checked baggage. don't forget a screwdriver and you can put it back together at the hotel. $$$$ saved on buying a travel guitar. LEO Fender was so forward thinking. and these guys just took it to the next level material wise.
I’m definitely considering it. It’s makes more sense but I do miss the beauty of wood. Watching this again and screw the wood lol. I’ve been in touch with them. They responded fast. Really took the time to explain things. Great customer service. Thanks Darrell. Fantastic video!
Glad we could help!
Very cool that it just goes on to a fender perfectly 😎🎸👍Luv it
It took a lot of effort to get those specs, right, so we're glad it paid off!
Fender Strat replacement neck in 1977 $70 right from the fender factory in Corona California
Thanks mate that neck looks and sounds awesome and no doubt a lot lighter than the original.
Should we do a wellness check for Darrell?
It starts getting scarely close to starting checking obituaries, actually... 🤔
Great video! I do have one "minor" quibble, though - the prices you quoted don't seem to match those on the site. Locking tuners are not included in the price, so it's really another 70 bucks (in the US, anyway!). Still, not a bad deal even if you add 90 bucks for the 10-14 compound, although given the heel to nut width ratio, a 12-14 may be best. Still, a straight 12" is probably going to be great too!
Now...where can I find a used Tele body??? Hmmmmm
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Wow, that looks freakin fantastic!! Next u need an entire strat that's carbon fiber! Sounds sooo good!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Great price to!!! Win win!!!
whoaa do you know if they offer reversed headstocks too ?