Cheaper Than FENDER....and SO MUCH BETTER!

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  • @DarrellBraunGuitar
    @DarrellBraunGuitar  7 місяців тому +75

    High-end project guitars just got a LOT more affordable! Seriously great value
    Guitar neck info/link - bit.ly/4bvxuhJ
    Enjoy :)

    • @thecranium
      @thecranium 7 місяців тому +4

      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!

    • @TheDanification
      @TheDanification 7 місяців тому +2

      Hey bud, I bet when you look down there, all you see is a sticker saying “I am for sale”.

    • @GCKelloch
      @GCKelloch 7 місяців тому +2

      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.

    • @Aidames
      @Aidames 7 місяців тому +1

      @@TheDanification Show us on the doll where the big bad CF guitar neck hurt you!

    • @jamesreaves5534
      @jamesreaves5534 7 місяців тому

      ​@@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.

  • @ralee56
    @ralee56 5 місяців тому +59

    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.

    • @LucasdeFarias
      @LucasdeFarias 5 місяців тому +11

      Yeah Man. Were is he?

    • @eearts
      @eearts 3 місяці тому +2

      Is he still alive? Hope he wasn’t v…..

  • @meanermann5028
    @meanermann5028 5 місяців тому +73

    Darrell - we miss you… please come back to UA-cam!!!

  • @darkomtobia
    @darkomtobia 7 місяців тому +32

    I didn't expect that neck to look so awesome once installed. It really improves the guitar's character!

    • @martinafan64
      @martinafan64 6 місяців тому

      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.

  • @biggstile
    @biggstile 7 місяців тому +36

    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.

  • @Robbie63
    @Robbie63 5 місяців тому +110

    Hey Darrell, where are you man. I hope that all is well and that you'll be back with a new video soon.

    • @karoltarasiuk8939
      @karoltarasiuk8939 3 місяці тому

      Exactly why I came to his latest video...

    • @rickayres9049
      @rickayres9049 2 місяці тому +2

      Last time I saw Darrell, a couple of Fender executives were chasing him down the street 😊

  • @josephbyrne8638
    @josephbyrne8638 4 місяці тому +19

    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….

  • @FLOSPhotographer
    @FLOSPhotographer 7 місяців тому +17

    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!

    • @Justmario262
      @Justmario262 7 місяців тому +2

      Exactly what I was thinking about.

    • @edwindude9893
      @edwindude9893 7 місяців тому +3

      I’d love that strat my friend. A hard tail with a carbon neck…..what a beauty.

    • @david894
      @david894 7 місяців тому +1

      Are these necks solid carbon fiber, or do they have another material inside? Thank you in advance for the reply.

    • @FLOSPhotographer
      @FLOSPhotographer 7 місяців тому +2

      @@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.

    • @FLOSPhotographer
      @FLOSPhotographer 7 місяців тому

      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.

  • @ralee56
    @ralee56 5 місяців тому +44

    Where's Darrell?

  • @ralee56
    @ralee56 5 місяців тому +44

    Where's Darrell? Hope everything is OK with you Mr. Braun.

  • @ChrisBrown-oo4bf
    @ChrisBrown-oo4bf 7 місяців тому +6

    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.

    • @michaelmarchei8539
      @michaelmarchei8539 6 місяців тому

      Blasphemy. Jazzmastwr is supposed to play like crap. How’s the bridge supposed to radius for that flat a board

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 7 місяців тому +18

    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?

    • @GCKelloch
      @GCKelloch 7 місяців тому +2

      The Klos site states a gloss epoxy finish. You can sand that if you want, but it may feel pretty smooth as is.

    • @johncollins5552
      @johncollins5552 7 місяців тому

      I wouldnt, it will probably make it feel rougher! This neck is smooth out of the box. If not return it.

    • @robhellenius-lt7bk
      @robhellenius-lt7bk 7 місяців тому +2

      It isn't sticky at all. Though I love satin necks I don't feel the need with this one.

    • @picksalot1
      @picksalot1 7 місяців тому +3

      @@robhellenius-lt7bk Thanks, that's good information to pass along. Does the fretboard have "rolled" edges?

  • @ianrose5505
    @ianrose5505 7 місяців тому +21

    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

  • @victorslpk1
    @victorslpk1 7 місяців тому +24

    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.

  • @user-gs2nq3rs8l
    @user-gs2nq3rs8l 6 місяців тому +6

    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

  • @DrRussPhd
    @DrRussPhd 7 місяців тому +3

    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?

  • @rossettivictor
    @rossettivictor 2 місяці тому +3

    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

  • @InterSev
    @InterSev 7 місяців тому +8

    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!

  • @ralee56
    @ralee56 4 місяці тому +91

    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.

    • @strumminronin
      @strumminronin 4 місяці тому +9

      Indeed. Very strange that not even his students have stepped to say anything. Even a "vacationing" message would be good.

    • @RomainG6409
      @RomainG6409 4 місяці тому +9

      agree ... I truly hope he is ok. No matter where, no matter the reason is no longer posting, I just hope he is ok.

    • @mrsasshole
      @mrsasshole 4 місяці тому

      Indeed. I'm officially worried at this point.

    • @markde9904
      @markde9904 3 місяці тому +12

      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 $$$$$.

    • @LuísJoel-s7k
      @LuísJoel-s7k 3 місяці тому +14

      ​@@markde9904it's ok to worry about people you like, mate.

  • @russperry3000
    @russperry3000 7 місяців тому +10

    That does look really nice with the black board with black scratch guard - it really sets off the flame top :)

  • @eddybarker5072
    @eddybarker5072 6 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @realpool
    @realpool 4 місяці тому +16

    Where did you go Darrell? We all need just one more guitar and you usually create the "gas".

  • @theMochaFiend
    @theMochaFiend 7 місяців тому +4

    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.

    • @joermnyc
      @joermnyc 7 місяців тому

      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).

  • @calfaro1979
    @calfaro1979 3 місяці тому +17

    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)

    • @JunkfoodZombieGuns
      @JunkfoodZombieGuns 3 місяці тому +2

      He has a FB page? I'll have to look for it.

    • @ellesnyder942
      @ellesnyder942 3 місяці тому +3

      Post a link. I saw his fb page and the last posting was April 2016.

    • @ncf11
      @ncf11 3 місяці тому

      Why, what’s the matter with Darrell?

  • @JP.s_Underdog_Guitar_Repair
    @JP.s_Underdog_Guitar_Repair 4 місяці тому +1

    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!

  • @GaryBertolo
    @GaryBertolo 5 місяців тому +7

    It's been months since you did a new review. Is everything ok???

  • @Markarian4210
    @Markarian4210 7 місяців тому +1

    I would love to see a comparison vide, to notice if the change affects the "tone", but it sounds pretty neat to me.

  • @cee128d
    @cee128d 7 місяців тому +16

    I wish I could afford one of those necks. And I especially love the tone you are getting out of that Player Strat.

    • @brians1793
      @brians1793 7 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @GCKelloch
      @GCKelloch 7 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @cee128d
      @cee128d 7 місяців тому +1

      @@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.

    • @jemwand2530
      @jemwand2530 7 місяців тому

      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.

    • @eadghe
      @eadghe 7 місяців тому

      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.

  • @paull8678
    @paull8678 7 місяців тому +2

    I see that those KLOS necks are drilled for both standard and contoured heel joints. Super nice necks!

  • @user-gs2nq3rs8l
    @user-gs2nq3rs8l 5 місяців тому +9

    Does anybody know what happened to Daryl you've been missing an action here for a couple months

  • @tomfinn8076
    @tomfinn8076 7 місяців тому +1

    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

  • @traineecanuck
    @traineecanuck 7 місяців тому +5

    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.

    • @alcovitch
      @alcovitch 5 місяців тому

      You don't have climate control in your home?

  • @kevincase2141
    @kevincase2141 6 місяців тому +2

    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!!!

  • @duncananderson4984
    @duncananderson4984 7 місяців тому +7

    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.

    • @landenwaite522
      @landenwaite522 7 місяців тому +2

      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.

    • @doug1274
      @doug1274 7 місяців тому +1

      @@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.

    • @dogsbodyish8403
      @dogsbodyish8403 7 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @landenwaite522
      @landenwaite522 7 місяців тому

      @@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?

    • @doug1274
      @doug1274 7 місяців тому +2

      @@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).

  • @Maurice181
    @Maurice181 6 місяців тому +1

    Ummm.... wow. I was NOT expecting that beautiful tone from a carbon fiber neck. Very Impressed.

  • @user-gs2nq3rs8l
    @user-gs2nq3rs8l 3 місяці тому +5

    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

    • @johnnyfuller1747
      @johnnyfuller1747 3 місяці тому

      Did he say he was ending his channel? Where is that statement?

  • @kimwestwood8840
    @kimwestwood8840 7 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @stevepelham
    @stevepelham 5 місяців тому +17

    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.

  • @billandmyraclarke2809
    @billandmyraclarke2809 7 місяців тому

    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

  • @johnquevillon8753
    @johnquevillon8753 7 місяців тому +4

    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!

  • @v.k.7463
    @v.k.7463 7 місяців тому +2

    It looks like they're going to expand their offerings in the future as well. Looks amazing on that Stratocaster!

  • @DesertRat332
    @DesertRat332 7 місяців тому +18

    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.

    • @eadghe
      @eadghe 7 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @toto6773
      @toto6773 7 місяців тому

      That's what they'll be saying 50 years from now

  • @robgreen4521
    @robgreen4521 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @workdogwern4716
    @workdogwern4716 7 місяців тому +6

    Carbon fiber with inserts = instant travel guitar. I'm curious about the weight.

  • @Tomtoms-tomtoms
    @Tomtoms-tomtoms 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow, that is a gorgeous upgrade on that Strat. The colours are fantastic together. Man, I’m seriously tempted with this 🙏☘️☘️☘️

  • @camgeiger
    @camgeiger 3 місяці тому +8

    Hey Darrell! I hope everything is okay! We are missing your content, hope you come back soon!

  • @Gogoku49
    @Gogoku49 5 місяців тому +8

    Darrel is everything OK?
    Haven’t hear about you for 2 months

  • @RobertVeasquez
    @RobertVeasquez 4 місяці тому +10

    I’ve been wondering why no new videos. I can’t help but be concerned. Hope all is well….wishing you the best!

  • @RaptorV1USA
    @RaptorV1USA 7 місяців тому

    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?

  • @wesboundmusic
    @wesboundmusic 7 місяців тому +11

    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 🔥!

    • @c5back9
      @c5back9 7 місяців тому +1

      Do the Klos necks have truss rods or are truss rods not needed?

    • @dougbennett7881
      @dougbennett7881 7 місяців тому

      @@c5back9 The website says the neck has a standard truss rod (see featured specs section on the site).

    • @martinheath5947
      @martinheath5947 7 місяців тому

      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.

  • @kelroundell6304
    @kelroundell6304 7 місяців тому +2

    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!!

  • @bassnsax
    @bassnsax 7 місяців тому +8

    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!!!

    • @Klosguitarscarbonfiber
      @Klosguitarscarbonfiber 7 місяців тому +2

      Those bass necks are coming soon! We are going to be having a lot of happy P and J bass players 😎

  • @kylebaker8619
    @kylebaker8619 7 місяців тому +2

    Honestly didn't think I would like the look on the strat but after it was put on, it looks incredible

  • @angelonemo5551
    @angelonemo5551 7 місяців тому +10

    Did these necks come from out of your own pocket or did Klōs send them to you on promotion?

    • @uncleremus64
      @uncleremus64 7 місяців тому +7

      My guess is promotion.

  • @rickroche8860
    @rickroche8860 7 місяців тому +1

    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!

  • @RevGerryRM
    @RevGerryRM 7 місяців тому +91

    I'll take that maple neck, if you want to find a new home for it.

    • @GerryBlue
      @GerryBlue 7 місяців тому +20

      Imagine ditching a perfectly good neck just because fileable fret ends

    • @nuthinbutlove
      @nuthinbutlove 7 місяців тому +3

      Same. Still in great condition.

    • @Aidames
      @Aidames 7 місяців тому +6

      @@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".

  • @thebluesrockers
    @thebluesrockers 9 годин тому

    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.

  • @DaveGill-j5v
    @DaveGill-j5v 4 місяці тому +6

    Hi Darrell, missing your posts in the UK, hope all is well.

    • @apogeedata
      @apogeedata 4 місяці тому +3

      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.

    • @An_inquisitive_thinker
      @An_inquisitive_thinker 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@apogeedata☠️? 🤔

  • @momcilopucar8749
    @momcilopucar8749 29 днів тому

    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.👍

  • @paulscushschofield1288
    @paulscushschofield1288 5 місяців тому +12

    I hope youre ok. its been over a month since your last show

  • @howardmaryon
    @howardmaryon 7 місяців тому +2

    Little tip: when installing a new neck, put a tiny bit of washup liquid on the screws, it helps them go in easily.

    • @jemwand2530
      @jemwand2530 7 місяців тому +1

      In this case, they were bolts. I have a great use for washing up liquid though, if you are interested... ; )

  • @noblegas-t4i
    @noblegas-t4i 3 місяці тому +8

    I hope everything's alright man, let us know if you are taking a break from youtube or something...

  • @ErikCIng
    @ErikCIng 7 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @deeray2957
    @deeray2957 5 місяців тому +11

    Darrell, where are you at?! We've been missing you!

    • @StevenKahn-j1e
      @StevenKahn-j1e 5 місяців тому +4

      Feel similarly. Hope you are well.

  • @bradconklin2878
    @bradconklin2878 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @lunkercarp
    @lunkercarp 4 місяці тому +3

    Can someone please tell me what happened with Darrel Braun the guitarist from UA-cam

  • @eearts
    @eearts 4 місяці тому +6

    Darrell, are you doing ok? Just checking in 🙏🏼

  • @ericbriansmith887
    @ericbriansmith887 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @tysiudamasceno
    @tysiudamasceno 4 місяці тому +15

    Hey, Darrell. Are you ok, man? Miss you

  • @JD-nq4vb
    @JD-nq4vb 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @rodneytod7141
    @rodneytod7141 7 місяців тому +46

    Now I want to build a Carbocaster!

    • @bateman2112
      @bateman2112 6 місяців тому +3

      Caster carbonara

    • @strumminronin
      @strumminronin 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@bateman2112 YES! That needs to be on the headstock!

    • @luizfmartins4182
      @luizfmartins4182 6 місяців тому +1

      Carsten baconara

  • @thatguy9057
    @thatguy9057 5 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @dagoelius
    @dagoelius 7 місяців тому +142

    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.

    • @FluxedState
      @FluxedState 7 місяців тому +63

      Because G&L isn’t paying him to promote their product.

    • @cruddynever
      @cruddynever 7 місяців тому +25

      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

    • @byrongolby
      @byrongolby 6 місяців тому +8

      G&L tribute series are great.

    • @DavidJosephBoth
      @DavidJosephBoth 6 місяців тому +12

      it has stainless frets and is made of carbon. G&L tributes are normal import guitars.

    • @cruddynever
      @cruddynever 6 місяців тому +7

      @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.

  • @timwhite5562
    @timwhite5562 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @telecasterbear
    @telecasterbear 7 місяців тому +3

    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.

    • @denniswilliams2385
      @denniswilliams2385 7 місяців тому +1

      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
      @telecasterbear 7 місяців тому

      @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

    • @denniswilliams2385
      @denniswilliams2385 7 місяців тому +1

      @@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).

    • @denniswilliams2385
      @denniswilliams2385 7 місяців тому +1

      @@telecasterbear We are two hours north of Phoenix and about that distance south of Flagstaff,,, Perfect

  • @srinip
    @srinip 7 місяців тому +1

    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
    😂

  • @richardhardaker2212
    @richardhardaker2212 3 місяці тому +6

    Hey Darrell, where are you? 4 months since your last video

  • @UnitedEffect
    @UnitedEffect 6 місяців тому

    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!

  • @vs1146
    @vs1146 7 місяців тому +4

    What is the point of a truss rod in a carbon fiber neck?

    • @Klosguitarscarbonfiber
      @Klosguitarscarbonfiber 7 місяців тому +3

      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

  • @dougbennett7881
    @dougbennett7881 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @rocinblues
    @rocinblues 7 місяців тому +15

    Darrell, that looks real nice, thanks for sharing !

  • @gtr1952
    @gtr1952 7 місяців тому +1

    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

    • @gtr1952
      @gtr1952 7 місяців тому +1

      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

    • @MarkPeotter
      @MarkPeotter 7 місяців тому

      @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.

    • @gtr1952
      @gtr1952 7 місяців тому

      @@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)

  • @sidewaysrain7609
    @sidewaysrain7609 7 місяців тому +2

    Fender Strat replacement neck in 1977 $70 right from the fender factory in Corona California

  • @jimmyjames2022
    @jimmyjames2022 7 місяців тому +1

    Interesting KLOS neck swap. Seems to increase bass in the tones? Should have kept my Japan Squier body afterall, oh well.

  • @kdrc
    @kdrc 3 місяці тому +12

    🙏🏻🙏🏻please come back🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @kamranahmad4592
    @kamranahmad4592 7 місяців тому

    Nice looking neck but wouldn't filing down the fret sprout on the original be an easy fix?

  • @JohnEaganMedia
    @JohnEaganMedia 7 місяців тому +12

    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.

    • @timducote5713
      @timducote5713 7 місяців тому +1

      He seemed to do ok doing it his way.

    • @beanapalooza6614
      @beanapalooza6614 7 місяців тому +4

      , 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.

    • @ronwilcox7716
      @ronwilcox7716 7 місяців тому

      @@timducote5713This time…

    • @KevinHallSurfing
      @KevinHallSurfing 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@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.😆

    • @beanapalooza6614
      @beanapalooza6614 7 місяців тому +1

      @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 😁

  • @rhendrickson886
    @rhendrickson886 7 місяців тому

    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.

    • @Klosguitarscarbonfiber
      @Klosguitarscarbonfiber 7 місяців тому

      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!

  • @JenniLudes
    @JenniLudes 7 місяців тому +3

    That neck looks really good on that guitar and wow, easy drop-in install!

  • @Gnome_with_no_name
    @Gnome_with_no_name 5 місяців тому +1

    As someone who has had to put a lot of premade things together, I wish other companies put this much effort into their kits.

  • @supadupahilton6848
    @supadupahilton6848 7 місяців тому +6

    I love the opening for the truss rod. Let me just give it half a turn.. CRACK.

  • @namelesswanderer9315
    @namelesswanderer9315 7 місяців тому

    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?

  • @clifflong1203
    @clifflong1203 7 місяців тому +27

    Bro, never start screws with a gun! Nice video!💪👌

    • @pejoka
      @pejoka 7 місяців тому +7

      My reaction too!!! Can’t believe Darell did that! Also, why start with reverb to test sound? Straight, no effects please!!!

    • @wallyedmonds8199
      @wallyedmonds8199 7 місяців тому

      How you think the factory does it lol even mod shop .

    • @Oodle-ox2vf
      @Oodle-ox2vf 7 місяців тому

      Nonsense..... The gun is fine if you know what you are doing..

    • @FixNewsPlease
      @FixNewsPlease 7 місяців тому +5

      @@wallyedmonds8199 They make a few turns by hand to engage the threads. Anyone who has ever installed a bolt or machine screw knows this.

    • @FixNewsPlease
      @FixNewsPlease 7 місяців тому +2

      People arguing with you that it's okay to engage threads with a power driver. LOL

  • @nvjohansson9741
    @nvjohansson9741 7 місяців тому

    Black pickups and dials would give it a nice look.
    Being so shiny, does the hand slide well ?

  • @danoliver2817
    @danoliver2817 4 місяці тому +9

    MISSING YOU AND YOUR CONTENT..... I HOPE ALL IS WELL IN THE "GREAT WHITE NORTH", EH? EAGERLY AWAITING NEW CONTENT... STAY WELL!!

  • @sonicd57
    @sonicd57 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @kelroundell6304
    @kelroundell6304 7 місяців тому +8

    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!

  • @SteveHindman
    @SteveHindman 7 місяців тому +1

    How sticky/slippery is the back of the neck? Is it easy to slide up and down the neck?

    • @Klosguitarscarbonfiber
      @Klosguitarscarbonfiber 7 місяців тому

      Despite the gloss finish, there's no stickiness and sliding and shifting is a breeze!

  • @MarkBarna1
    @MarkBarna1 7 місяців тому +18

    Sounds like a straight-up commercial for them. Congrats.

    • @threepe0
      @threepe0 7 місяців тому +1

      As opposed to a positive and productive comment wow

    • @jasonjohnson4170
      @jasonjohnson4170 7 місяців тому

      ​@@threepe0 hahaha 😆

    • @threepe0
      @threepe0 7 місяців тому

      @@jasonjohnson4170 🤡 there are enough of you in the comments section. Your takes are not interesting or original

  • @nissehult6768
    @nissehult6768 7 місяців тому

    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.