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Is a Fan Fret Guitar Right For You?

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MichaelWattsMichaelWatts Frets: 181
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Hello everyone,

I just uploaded this video taking a detailed look at fan frets which I hope you'll find useful if you're considering one of these rare beasts! BTW The guitar I'm playing is a Casimi C3 - it's pretty special...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOQSkgH5_ok

All the best

Michael 
www.michaelwattsguitar.com
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  • KeefyKeefy Frets: 2064
    edited October 2020
    One of my basses is (Dingwall PZ5) is a fanned fret design. It looks weird, but once in the hands the oddness is forgotten almost immediately. The only time I have to make any conscious adjustment to my playing is when going from a high-up fret on one string to the same fret on a higher-pitched string - it’s then possible to end up 1 fret too high.

    A major advantage of fanned frets on a bass is evenness of tone from one string to another.

    If anyone thinks fanned frets are a step too far towards weirdness, think again. You don’t even need a different string set.
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  • AidanspaghettiAidanspaghetti Frets: 806
    Great video! That's one expensive guitbox.. Sounds fantastic though - lovely playing, Thanks!
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  • TheMadMickTheMadMick Frets: 213
    Way beyond my technique and pocket. But interesting!
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  • EreforGuitarGearEreforGuitarGear Frets: 67
    I bought the Ibanez Fan Fret acoustic just to give it a try. Felt much more comfortable paying around £500 for a guitar to satisfy my curiosity.
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