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rsm said:
I don't really notice it when playing, supposedly makes the low strings tighter, high strings looser or vice versa, I haven't noticed, I just dig how it plays, sounds and the comfort.
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Fan frets are cool man. It isn’t really noticeable while playing except for the fact that it is just awesome to play
 
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Aynirar27 said:
Fan frets are cool man. It isn’t really noticeable while playing except for the fact that it is just awesome to play
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my first fan fret guitar, really didn't notice a difference. I figured if I could play my Gittler (frets and no fretboard) this wouldn't be much harder.

my first stainless steel frets too, very slippery, I like that too.

The guitar model is compact, lightweight, comfortable and sounds great to me, whatever the neck shape it's the most comfortable I've played as far as I can remember. I'm sticking with 6 strings, not sure if fanned frets matter as much for these as 7+ strings.
 
PLX said:
What's the deal with fanned frets ?

:unsure:
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Lot of little things. String tension, slightly more precise intonation. Better (for me) muting ability. Some of them can be more comfortable on my wrists depending on where the zero fret is located and whether I'm standing or sitting or playing lead stuff vs riffs. For me it's mostly about being able maintain even string feel throughout dropped tunings and 8+ strings without having overkill sized strings on one side of the guitar or the other, if that makes sense?

It's definitely a rabbit hole in itself as I've found that certain fan layouts help increase my speed in some areas of the fingerboard, but can sometimes have the opposite effect on other areas. I'll tell you though, I have a couple of this one model called the Spectre that's the most comfortable guitar I have owned sitting or standing (headless ML style). Not sure I would bother with FF on a "regular-ish scale" six string, but I wouldn't discount it either. 7 strings aren't super necessary either, but once you "add the bass guitar" to the guitar fingerboard, it becomes more apparent. It takes a little getting used to, so it's probably not something everyone is going to play at the shop and be like "I'm taking this thing home!" But once you know what tuning, strings, rhythm, lead, etc... you want the scale lengths and zero fret location help make the decision for you about which model someone would want.

IMO/IME:
7-9th zero fret location= good all around, recommend for first or just recommend in general, good for cowboy chords and normal shredding.

1-3rd zero fret location= super shred machine, awkward chords all around.

12th zero fret location= good for most chords, harder at cowboy, can be a stretch for quick sweeping. Not as common, but may be a good alternative to a 7-9 zero fret for those with bigger hands?
 
Funk'n Metal said:
Lot of little things. String tension, slightly more precise intonation. Better (for me) muting ability. Some of them can be more comfortable on my wrists depending on where the zero fret is located and whether I'm standing or sitting or playing lead stuff vs riffs. For me it's mostly about being able maintain even string feel throughout dropped tunings and 8+ strings without having overkill sized strings on one side of the guitar or the other, if that makes sense?

It's definitely a rabbit hole in itself as I've found that certain fan layouts help increase my speed in some areas of the fingerboard, but can sometimes have the opposite effect on other areas. I'll tell you though, I have a couple of this one model called the Spectre that's the most comfortable guitar I have owned sitting or standing (headless ML style). Not sure I would bother with FF on a "regular-ish scale" six string, but I wouldn't discount it either. 7 strings aren't super necessary either, but once you "add the bass guitar" to the guitar fingerboard, it becomes more apparent. It takes a little getting used to, so it's probably not something everyone is going to play at the shop and be like "I'm taking this thing home!" But once you know what tuning, strings, rhythm, lead, etc... you want the scale lengths and zero fret location help make the decision for you about which model someone would want.

IMO/IME:
7-9th zero fret location= good all around, recommend for first or just recommend in general, good for cowboy chords and normal shredding.

1-3rd zero fret location= super shred machine, awkward chords all around.

12th zero fret location= good for most chords, harder at cowboy, can be a stretch for quick sweeping. Not as common, but may be a good alternative to a 7-9 zero fret for those with bigger hands?
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They still scare me.......
 
Have you played any of the Abasi brand guitars?

I love the look of their Emi model
 
That's awesome dude!

I think next year I'm going to get one of these or a Majesty 7 string. I haven't had a 7 in almost a decade.
 
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Congrats! I absolutely loved the look of these since they were first announced.
 
japetus said:
I am trigged by oceanburst, I am going to have one someday soon...
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Are you hinting at a NGD? Oceanburst generally means extended range.
Are you going Djent on us? Djapetus?
Prog? Xapetus?
Suppose it could be a PRS or Dean, though... :unsure:
 
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