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.
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.
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….
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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
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?
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
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!
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 $$$$$.
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.
What was the finish like on the back of the neck? Any time I see a neck that shiny, I feel like I don't want to play it. Satin finishes are just smoother and don't get gummy on stage.
He mentioned it’s more like a painted high gloss finish like on a Les Paul. That’s not always bad… unless it feels sticky (that usually goes away if you play it for a while).
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)
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!
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.
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 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!!!
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).
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!!
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!!!
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!
Hello Darrell Ive purchased that neck it costs me 1250 Canadian dollars. It look perfect, finishing and frets are perfect. But ive not installed yet on my uselss 57 reissue Strat. Ive drill they've provided one but it needs chamferig hole ends. That's why I haven't installed it yet. I've not even try to see if it fit. According drawing dimensions it should. Good job Darrell.👍
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.
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.
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.
carbon necks are extremely durable and reliable and are not subject to temperature and weather changes They also don't warp but they are extremely hard to make, if you want to get a neck that will probably outlast 2-3 generations atleast, get a carbon neck
@MUSIC-CENTURY I do play outside in cafes and very very small gigs and where i live the weather is really unpredictable, it could be sunny in the morning, raining in the evening, and cold enough for the need of winter clothes at night. So yes I do experience that.
How does it compare in weight to the maple neck? I imagine it must me noticably lighter. The price is enticing. I replaced the maple neck on my EJ Strat with the bound rosewood, and i dropped $700 on that. I certainly wouldn't replace the neck on a vintage style like the EJ with one of these, but a copy, a new build or even a more contemporary model i would. Matter of fact i just finished routing out the pickup cavities on a body blank for a 25"scale Strat I'm building. My original plan was to just do a 60's spec'd Strat. Everything will look like a normal Strat, just with a shorter scale, but this has me thinking. How's it sound? I can't stand stainless frets. I refretted a Tele with them*. They last a long time and feel like glass to bend notes on, but i didn't like the sound. It was my favorite guitar at the time, but i barely play it. Say what you want about whether the wood the body is made of having an effect but changing the material for the neck definitely does. If i was running through a lot of gain, or even a clean but dark amp. Alas i was running it through a 50W SSS clone. They are not very forgiving amps and it sounded like the neck was made of granite or something; very plinky. I'm not quite sure what i think of the headstock rake. I like the fact that there are no string trees, but i imagine it just have at least some influence on the string tension. *If you plan on getting a neck refretted and are thinking of going with SS frets, be prepared to pay more for the work. They're a royal pain in the ass. They keep wanting to pop out at the end, sometimes they need to be glued to keep them there.
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).
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 😂
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!
It's mainly to allow players to get their ideal setup, rather than being stuck with ours from our shop! But the stability of the carbon fiber will keep that setup in place for a very very long time
Looking at the KLOS guitars website, it appears the locking tuners are a $40 upgrade. The $599 price for the neck includes standard tuners. Also, I see that the Fender neck version is regular $839 (as seen on the 'Carbon necks' tab of the site)so I'm not sure if the $599 price is the new price or is available for a limited time.
Please, please tell me it has neck profile options?!? I'm 72 and I don't gig much anymore. I do love building S and T type guitars for friends using premium parts. I build my own bodies out of very old wood that I search all over for! I gave up building necks, but, it's getting hard to find premium necks. I have 10-12 here that just didn't make the cut. I also need one for a David Gilmour replica "Black Strat" that I built and have a lot of $$$ into. It has to have the 63 Strat beefy (thick) neck shape. I have a Warmoth neck that I had built on it now. I'm still not 100% happy with it. The carbon fiber with a 63 profile may be the ticket!! I'll go have a look, and hope. I'm thinking it would make the guitar just what I wanted!! Thanks much!! 8) --gary
From what I could tell at their web site, in a spec diagram, the neck is 0.51 inches thick the entire length. That is a thin neck! For example, a 59 LesPaul profile is about .65 at the first and 1.00 at the 12th fret. .51 is more like an Ibanez Wizard neck. Those of us that want/like/prefer thicker necks are out of luck. 8( --gary
@gtr1952 I have similar questions. He did not mention the back of the neck, nor the weight. I wonder if the back of that neck feels "sticky"? BTW I have a Warmoth neck on my favorite Strat. It's my favorite neck. I ordered their standard Fender Strat neck profile and fretboard radius. It's a curly maple wood with a light lacquer finish.
@@MarkPeotter I think I read it's a modern C? Darrell said it may be sticky like a new poly finish? Some 800 paper, or fine steel wool may help that. Their web is easy to find. I just bought 3 Warmoth necks. All original construction, and thick D profile. The strat one is the most flame maple I ever saw! just beautiful, and just the right cut. The 2 Tele's are D to almost V, about .90 and very comfy! I have 4 Mighty Mites that are nice rosewood with vintage tint, but too thin for me, or the people I build for. Good Luck!! 8) --gary PS; The FB radius was 7.25 on all 3, 12.0 on the MM's. After 55 years playing you get real used to it. LOL 8)
Just a quick correction, in the middle part as you're getting started installing the new neck. Those are not bolts. They're screws, simple machine screws. To be more specific, Phillips oval head machine screws. One other thing. If you are putting something together for a first time like that, just seeing if things are going together as they should, putting a drill on it to see if things are starting properly is a really dumb idea. Thread the fasteners in to get them started by hand, with your fingers. There is no tool needed just to start threading in a fastener, if there is any kind of resistance that would make you want a tool, something is WRONG, something you want to discover by gently getting the thing started with fingers, seeing if things are properly aligned, threads are good (and matching threads, if you aren't sure about that for some reason). With that said... nice neck.
, the threads of a screw mate with the material it is turned through to make it's own threads while a bolt is meant to be used with a pre-threaded hole or fastened with a nut, Bolts require nuts or a threaded hole for them to fasten your project, and screws make their own threads (and you'd look ridiculous if you tried to put a bolt on them). However, we know that most people still want to call a lag screw a lag bolt, and a machine bolt a machine screw.
@@beanapalooza6614 Yep Cross Point Pan Head Machine Screws are technically bolts but at Honeywell from 1977 they were stored and listed under "Machine Screws" in parts catalogues and bolts, in general, had hex heads AF, BSF and BSW, UNF and UNC then Metric but screws it was though it is a "bolt on" neck.😆
@KevinHallSurfing yep I've called bolts screws and screws bolts lol I've even called bolt thingy-ma-bobs. LoL did industrial, and Construction electrical work for 30 years.. now I'm just a keyboard warrior 😁
Question about carbon fiber - a carbon fiber instrument actually withstand a 100 degree day, being inside of a black car that is parked in a zero-shade blacktop parking lot for 9 hours at a time? I ask because I need an instrument I can take to work (I described my car/parking situation) and want to practice on my break. What are the limits?
Do they offer this in a satin finish for the back of the neck? Seems it would be easy for them to take the gloss off an offer it as a satin version. I prefer satin finish.
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!
Something I noticed long ago was that the MIJ Tele I have and a MIM neck doesn't have the same width, I don't know if it is the 60s models or if they all have the same with modern 2000-after. But the MIM neck was narrower than my 67' Tele.
High-end project guitars just got a LOT more affordable! Seriously great value
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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.
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…..
Darrell - we miss you… please come back to UA-cam!!!
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.
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.
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 😊
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….
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.
Where's Darrell?
Where's Darrell? Hope everything is OK with you Mr. Braun.
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
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?
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
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.
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
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?
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
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!
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.
That does look really nice with the black board with black scratch guard - it really sets off the flame top :)
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.
Where did you go Darrell? We all need just one more guitar and you usually create the "gas".
What was the finish like on the back of the neck? Any time I see a neck that shiny, I feel like I don't want to play it. Satin finishes are just smoother and don't get gummy on stage.
He mentioned it’s more like a painted high gloss finish like on a Les Paul. That’s not always bad… unless it feels sticky (that usually goes away if you play it for a while).
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?
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!
It's been months since you did a new review. Is everything ok???
I would love to see a comparison vide, to notice if the change affects the "tone", but it sounds pretty neat to me.
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.
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
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
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?
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!!!
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).
Ummm.... wow. I was NOT expecting that beautiful tone from a carbon fiber neck. Very Impressed.
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?
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.
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.
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
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!
It looks like they're going to expand their offerings in the future as well. Looks amazing on that Stratocaster!
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
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.
Carbon fiber with inserts = instant travel guitar. I'm curious about the weight.
Wow, that is a gorgeous upgrade on that Strat. The colours are fantastic together. Man, I’m seriously tempted with this 🙏☘️☘️☘️
Hey Darrell! I hope everything is okay! We are missing your content, hope you come back soon!
Darrel is everything OK?
Haven’t hear about you for 2 months
I’ve been wondering why no new videos. I can’t help but be concerned. Hope all is well….wishing you the best!
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?
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.
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!!
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 😎
Honestly didn't think I would like the look on the strat but after it was put on, it looks incredible
Did these necks come from out of your own pocket or did Klōs send them to you on promotion?
My guess is promotion.
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'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'd sure love to have that "fender" maple neck. Did you have the frets leveled, crowned & polished?
That replacement neck looks like quality though.
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☠️? 🤔
Hello Darrell Ive purchased that neck it costs me 1250 Canadian dollars. It look perfect, finishing and frets are perfect. But ive not installed yet on my uselss 57 reissue Strat. Ive drill they've provided one but it needs chamferig hole ends. That's why I haven't installed it yet. I've not even try to see if it fit. According drawing dimensions it should. Good job Darrell.👍
I hope youre ok. its been over a month since your last show
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 everything's alright man, let us know if you are taking a break from youtube or something...
Looking at their website, looks like the locking tuners are an add-on. Only $70, so very reasonable, but not included in the 599 base price.
Darrell, where are you at?! We've been missing you!
Feel similarly. Hope you are well.
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.
Can someone please tell me what happened with Darrel Braun the guitarist from UA-cam
Darrell, are you doing ok? Just checking in 🙏🏼
Cool neck but I would love to hear about the pickups and amp setup for this beautiful, rich, clean sound! I always get some sort of noise in my chain.
Hey, Darrell. Are you ok, man? Miss you
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.
Now I want to build a Carbocaster!
Caster carbonara
@@bateman2112 YES! That needs to be on the headstock!
Carsten baconara
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.
why pay $600 for a neck, when you can buy a complete better built guitar for around the same price - G&L tribute Legacy series.
Because G&L isn’t paying him to promote their product.
carbon necks are extremely durable and reliable and are not subject to temperature and weather changes
They also don't warp but they are extremely hard to make, if you want to get a neck that will probably outlast 2-3 generations atleast, get a carbon neck
G&L tribute series are great.
it has stainless frets and is made of carbon. G&L tributes are normal import guitars.
@MUSIC-CENTURY I do play outside in cafes and very very small gigs and where i live the weather is really unpredictable, it could be sunny in the morning, raining in the evening, and cold enough for the need of winter clothes at night.
So yes I do experience that.
How does it compare in weight to the maple neck? I imagine it must me noticably lighter. The price is enticing. I replaced the maple neck on my EJ Strat with the bound rosewood, and i dropped $700 on that. I certainly wouldn't replace the neck on a vintage style like the EJ with one of these, but a copy, a new build or even a more contemporary model i would. Matter of fact i just finished routing out the pickup cavities on a body blank for a 25"scale Strat I'm building. My original plan was to just do a 60's spec'd Strat. Everything will look like a normal Strat, just with a shorter scale, but this has me thinking.
How's it sound? I can't stand stainless frets. I refretted a Tele with them*. They last a long time and feel like glass to bend notes on, but i didn't like the sound. It was my favorite guitar at the time, but i barely play it. Say what you want about whether the wood the body is made of having an effect but changing the material for the neck definitely does. If i was running through a lot of gain, or even a clean but dark amp. Alas i was running it through a 50W SSS clone. They are not very forgiving amps and it sounded like the neck was made of granite or something; very plinky. I'm not quite sure what i think of the headstock rake. I like the fact that there are no string trees, but i imagine it just have at least some influence on the string tension.
*If you plan on getting a neck refretted and are thinking of going with SS frets, be prepared to pay more for the work. They're a royal pain in the ass. They keep wanting to pop out at the end, sometimes they need to be glued to keep them there.
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
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
😂
Hey Darrell, where are you? 4 months since your last video
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!
What is the point of a truss rod in a carbon fiber neck?
It's mainly to allow players to get their ideal setup, rather than being stuck with ours from our shop! But the stability of the carbon fiber will keep that setup in place for a very very long time
Looking at the KLOS guitars website, it appears the locking tuners are a $40 upgrade. The $599 price for the neck includes standard tuners. Also, I see that the Fender neck version is regular $839 (as seen on the 'Carbon necks' tab of the site)so I'm not sure if the $599 price is the new price or is available for a limited time.
Darrell, that looks real nice, thanks for sharing !
Please, please tell me it has neck profile options?!? I'm 72 and I don't gig much anymore. I do love building S and T type guitars for friends using premium parts. I build my own bodies out of very old wood that I search all over for! I gave up building necks, but, it's getting hard to find premium necks. I have 10-12 here that just didn't make the cut. I also need one for a David Gilmour replica "Black Strat" that I built and have a lot of $$$ into. It has to have the 63 Strat beefy (thick) neck shape. I have a Warmoth neck that I had built on it now. I'm still not 100% happy with it. The carbon fiber with a 63 profile may be the ticket!! I'll go have a look, and hope. I'm thinking it would make the guitar just what I wanted!! Thanks much!! 8) --gary
From what I could tell at their web site, in a spec diagram, the neck is 0.51 inches thick the entire length. That is a thin neck! For example, a 59 LesPaul profile is about .65 at the first and 1.00 at the 12th fret. .51 is more like an Ibanez Wizard neck. Those of us that want/like/prefer thicker necks are out of luck. 8( --gary
@gtr1952 I have similar questions. He did not mention the back of the neck, nor the weight. I wonder if the back of that neck feels "sticky"? BTW I have a Warmoth neck on my favorite Strat. It's my favorite neck. I ordered their standard Fender Strat neck profile and fretboard radius. It's a curly maple wood with a light lacquer finish.
@@MarkPeotter I think I read it's a modern C? Darrell said it may be sticky like a new poly finish? Some 800 paper, or fine steel wool may help that. Their web is easy to find. I just bought 3 Warmoth necks. All original construction, and thick D profile. The strat one is the most flame maple I ever saw! just beautiful, and just the right cut. The 2 Tele's are D to almost V, about .90 and very comfy! I have 4 Mighty Mites that are nice rosewood with vintage tint, but too thin for me, or the people I build for. Good Luck!! 8) --gary PS; The FB radius was 7.25 on all 3, 12.0 on the MM's. After 55 years playing you get real used to it. LOL 8)
Fender Strat replacement neck in 1977 $70 right from the fender factory in Corona California
Interesting KLOS neck swap. Seems to increase bass in the tones? Should have kept my Japan Squier body afterall, oh well.
🙏🏻🙏🏻please come back🙏🏻🙏🏻
Nice looking neck but wouldn't filing down the fret sprout on the original be an easy fix?
Just a quick correction, in the middle part as you're getting started installing the new neck.
Those are not bolts. They're screws, simple machine screws. To be more specific, Phillips oval head machine screws.
One other thing. If you are putting something together for a first time like that, just seeing if things are going together as they should, putting a drill on it to see if things are starting properly is a really dumb idea. Thread the fasteners in to get them started by hand, with your fingers. There is no tool needed just to start threading in a fastener, if there is any kind of resistance that would make you want a tool, something is WRONG, something you want to discover by gently getting the thing started with fingers, seeing if things are properly aligned, threads are good (and matching threads, if you aren't sure about that for some reason).
With that said... nice neck.
He seemed to do ok doing it his way.
, the threads of a screw mate with the material it is turned through to make it's own threads while a bolt is meant to be used with a pre-threaded hole or fastened with a nut,
Bolts require nuts or a threaded hole for them to fasten your project, and screws make their own threads (and you'd look ridiculous if you tried to put a bolt on them). However, we know that most people still want to call a lag screw a lag bolt, and a machine bolt a machine screw.
@@timducote5713This time…
@@beanapalooza6614 Yep Cross Point Pan Head Machine Screws are technically bolts but at Honeywell from 1977 they were stored and listed under "Machine Screws" in parts catalogues and bolts, in general, had hex heads AF, BSF and BSW, UNF and UNC then Metric but screws it was though it is a "bolt on" neck.😆
@KevinHallSurfing yep I've called bolts screws and screws bolts lol
I've even called bolt thingy-ma-bobs.
LoL did industrial, and Construction electrical work for 30 years.. now I'm just a keyboard warrior 😁
I'm curious about the inclusion of the truss rod--how often would you think you'd need to adjust it given the nature of the carbon fiber strength.
Not often at all! The stability of the neck will negate most needs to make adjustments. It's really there to adjust your setup to your liking!
That neck looks really good on that guitar and wow, easy drop-in install!
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 love the opening for the truss rod. Let me just give it half a turn.. CRACK.
dingbat ?
Question about carbon fiber - a carbon fiber instrument actually withstand a 100 degree day, being inside of a black car that is parked in a zero-shade blacktop parking lot for 9 hours at a time? I ask because I need an instrument I can take to work (I described my car/parking situation) and want to practice on my break. What are the limits?
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
Black pickups and dials would give it a nice look.
Being so shiny, does the hand slide well ?
MISSING YOU AND YOUR CONTENT..... I HOPE ALL IS WELL IN THE "GREAT WHITE NORTH", EH? EAGERLY AWAITING NEW CONTENT... STAY WELL!!
Do they offer this in a satin finish for the back of the neck? Seems it would be easy for them to take the gloss off an offer it as a satin version. I prefer satin finish.
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!
How sticky/slippery is the back of the neck? Is it easy to slide up and down the neck?
Despite the gloss finish, there's no stickiness and sliding and shifting is a breeze!
Sounds like a straight-up commercial for them. Congrats.
As opposed to a positive and productive comment wow
@@threepe0 hahaha 😆
@@jasonjohnson4170 🤡 there are enough of you in the comments section. Your takes are not interesting or original
Something I noticed long ago was that the MIJ Tele I have and a MIM neck doesn't have the same width, I don't know if it is the 60s models or if they all have the same with modern 2000-after. But the MIM neck was narrower than my 67' Tele.