Thanks for including us in your Top 10! Merry Christmas everyone, from 304 Guitars!
@clipz76082 жыл бұрын
Can I have one of your guitars for Christmas? Or is that rude to ask of you all?
@johnnorris19832 жыл бұрын
Bootlegger spades are great travel axes!!!
@GVike2 жыл бұрын
When I think of innovation, I always go back to Steinberger. This was in the early 80s and it blew all the minds. It was almost indestructible.
@DarrellBraunGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas everyone!! Here are 10 of my favorite unusual/incredible guitars :)
@calebrudkewich63722 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you too!
@kennithh77442 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas and thank you so much . Keep safe .
@JDKingStratslinger2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas, Darrell!
@brennanpowell26012 жыл бұрын
Steinberger guitars and the steinberger transposing tremolo should be on this list. The ability to bend entire chords in tune and change tunings from 1 and 1/2 step up to 2 and 1/2 steps down was mind blowing. Its also the only floating bridge that you could do flutters with and then still treat like a hardtail bridge (doing unison/double stop bends, drop D, break a string and be in tune). Unfortunately they are very rare and expensive.
@cletusbeauregard19722 жыл бұрын
Ol' Ned's a stone genius.
@normbarrows2 жыл бұрын
You can get Steinberger type bridges on eBay for about $60 these days. I have two in kits (Steinberger Spirit and M series clone kits), one on a custom build, and one earmarked for a future custom build.
@brennanpowell26012 жыл бұрын
@@normbarrows I've seen many of them. These are, generally speaking, clones of the steinberger R-Trem or S-Trem. Neither of those, or any of those clones on ebay, are anywhere near being in the ballpark of what the transtrem can do. There are no clones of the transtrem that exist, and the last ones ever made would have been in the late 90s (not counting the type 3 from gibson). A single transtrem bridge can sell for over $1000. I've even seen one list for $3000.
@kenmasters0072 жыл бұрын
Parker fly, headless guitars and maybe the variax system would be on my list.. but those guitars look amazing too!
@mijaatin2 жыл бұрын
Your choice of guitars were quite traditional construction wise. You should try out Strandberg Boden 8 string true temperament for example! It’s headless, endure neck, true temperament fret, multi-scale, baritone, Strandberg bridge, Fishman Fluence pickup equipped guitar…. 😄 there is some innovation for you!
@rsmart43592 жыл бұрын
I love the designs and build of Teuffel Guitars. His guitars are absolute stunners!
@robertdonosobuchner31292 жыл бұрын
There are so many fantastic companies that produce fantastic guitars... It is an endless journey and so much to discover...
@zhishuten2 жыл бұрын
Hi Darrell, Fantastic video as always. Thank you really enjoy it. Few pieces I would recommend which are flying under the radar and most are hard to get anymore. But are fantastic. 1) Moog E1 M - The only guitar you can dial the sustain (increase or reduce) and play chords with infinite sustain without effects 2) Gibson Frebird X - Endless possibilities in guitar effects and tones in a guitar. 3) Line 6 Variax - any guitar and pickup from acoustic to electric in 1 and not bursting the bank 4) Ridgewing Guitar - ultimate travel guitar. Amazing piece of art. 5) Uli Jon Roth - Sky Guitar - unique piece for soloing 6) Vo-96 - Paul Vo invention for acoustic guitar 7) Parker Adrian Belew - another universe of tones If you get hold of any of above will be fantastic to see a review from you. I really enjoy your channel. Thank you and have a fantastic holidays
@dave103922 жыл бұрын
Be careful. This is a scamster. You haven't won anything.
@stevenpipes15552 жыл бұрын
That ormsby guitar just kills me! Its soooo beautiful. It was my vote in the contest, and i still cant believe the Jackson got all the votes. BOOORRIINNNG!,
@stevenpipes15552 жыл бұрын
@+❶ 26Ѳ ❻➂❸ ➆➁➈5 Wow is this true? How do i contact administrators?
@stevenpipes15552 жыл бұрын
@+❶ 26Ѳ ❻➂❸ ➆➁➈5 thank you Daryll. I dont have whatsapp, but ill get it.
@chrisdavies91972 жыл бұрын
I am more impressed by your enthusiasm than any of those guitars. Thanks for letting me see them
@damagecontrol602 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Darrell, I was super happy to find your channel, some time ago… you produce great contact, you are very thorough, you’re an excellent guitar player, and very fair in your reviews… you are such a positive dude and a great representative of Canada :-).
@mrotta60792 жыл бұрын
Fishman fluence pickups are probably one of the most innovative pickup designs in a while.
@normbarrows2 жыл бұрын
while their manufacturing method is innovative, they are currently only using it to reproduce traditional sounding pickups - hardly innovative.
@d3w4yn32 жыл бұрын
I just sat, and hugged my screen, and cried.... it was all so good!!!
@1Rockstok2 жыл бұрын
I have an Ibanez Montage. It’s an acoustic guitar with on board, tuning, reverb, chorus, EQ, AND overdrive! A five way switch moves you from acoustic to blended to overdriven. The sound hole resembles an exclamation point on an angle. The neck pickup is more like that of an electric. The hardware is good. Not only did Ibanez quickly discontinue the model, it’s not easy to find a picture of one.
@nalukeko2 жыл бұрын
1:46 some interesting string spacing... especially between A and D
@jessmess892 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing… the A sting must not be on the bridge correctly
@victorbrownlow54772 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too, looks horrible.
@86Sporty862 жыл бұрын
You have to set the string spacing every time you "unfold" the guitar.
@AbigailJoy11112 жыл бұрын
I've been in love with that Wreck guitar since I first saw it 😍🎸 One day...
@hammer98562 жыл бұрын
It's a wonderful time to be a guitar player... so much innovation in instrument design, function and features... and then there is all the electronic innovations that increase your pallet of sounds at affordable prices. One can only wonder what the future will hold for us.
@PunKtuRed_Jazz2 жыл бұрын
I have always loved that Ormsby, specially being an Aussie just a beautiful guitar, even down to the shark inlays it’s done so well.
@Joe-mz6dc2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Darrell! I wish you and your family the best!
@Jim-yc7zb2 жыл бұрын
I played a fender synth guitar for a while, 'till I got a fishman tripleplay. I love changing tunings, and now I play a USA line 6 JTV89. Changes tunings and guitars on the fly. Go from les paul, to acoustic, to metal body, to fender strat with the turn of a knob.
@1066wastrel2 жыл бұрын
Glaring omission are the Teuffel Guitars (Thanks to R Smart down below as I struggled to remember the name) but I think those guitars can out innovate just about anything!
@immanuelkuhrt85082 жыл бұрын
Bond guitars were extreme already 30+ years ago. Washburn Ec29, ec36 and I believe the acoustics were ec60 and ec80 and of course the stephens guitars that came before. Then there where those many stringed guitars that Pat Matheny played. And old school harp guitars.
@cletusbeauregard19722 жыл бұрын
Dude - Basslab and Gittler! They make just about every other manufacturer look like they're still in the Victorian era. While I'm at it, Fred Carlson and Claudio Pagelli absolutely rule when it comes to making guitars from wood.
@mickwells94312 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video on innovative guitars. Looking foeward to what 2022 brings to the table. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours Darrell!!!
@BryanMontford2 жыл бұрын
Steinberger, Parker, and Strandberg are three I think you might have overlooked. Some of the innovations you featured originated elswhere. The single most innovative thing I saw featured was Relish, which I had not previously looked at closely, but will be now. ^_^ The Evertune is a marvel, but I think the Sophia bridges might merit some comment as well. Nice video, thank you for sharing.
@kennithh77442 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to thank you for all your great videos. Really like the content , thanks for making guitar world a lot bigger .
@ianstringer66182 жыл бұрын
Hi Darren .been watching u all yr ,on your shows I've just received the spark peach and the Larry Carlton super strat in black flame top Your reviews now using your advice and far from disappointed both are fantastic . Thank you and a merry Christmas to all
@arustydodge21112 жыл бұрын
ThNk you and Merry Christmas DARRELL🎄🎁⭐️🙏
@hawkeyesplace74422 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see an explorer guitar some time. Many great players have used one. Thank you for your videos!
@yetimatzenightcat87022 жыл бұрын
Thank you Darrell, great video 👍 Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones 🎅☃️🥳😄 You Rock 👍
@derekfromtauranga60122 жыл бұрын
Hi Darrell, I recently did a service on a Cole Clark little lady acoustic. When I work on acoustics I like to put a mirror inside the guitar to look at what’s under the hood (soundboard) I was surprised how different and innovative the soundboard and bracing are on this guitar. This particular guitar had a redwood top and Aus Blackwood back and sides and sounded very punchy for a small bodied guitar. The bracing is not an x brace but a double v brace that runs the whole length of the guitar so one v starts at the tail block and runs out into the smaller bout and the opposite v starts each side of the neck block and runs down to the larger bout and the vees intersect each other below the sound hole. The other interesting design is the soundboard is 6 mm thick but has been cnc carved away btween all the braces and the top to side connection has a cnc cut recess design that means no kerfling is needed to attach the top to the sides. Apparently the neck is integral with the sound board. This all means less labour requirements to build up a guitar. Quite amazing and innovative. 👍👍👍
@mancub15892 жыл бұрын
Mind blowing stuff. Merry Christmas Darrell, thanks for enlightening us in 2021. Look forward to watching more next year.
@benpowersguitar2 жыл бұрын
You show off some incredible instruments man. Best wishes in the new year.
@fateesbakings2 жыл бұрын
congratulations you have been selected amongst our shortlisted winners contact Admin What's App only.
@rayschoch58822 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, Darrell. Happy Holidays!
@alanhean65042 жыл бұрын
Your videos are perfect, thanks there, looking forward to next positive input!
@GuitarBassCigar2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great year - Merry Christmas!
@johndemko40512 жыл бұрын
My vote for most fun, engaging gizmo-cast of the Season! Cheers front Detroit
@paulapplewhite61352 жыл бұрын
1:17 That A-string saddle placement looks, er... "innovative" 😀
@stevefreeman7302 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Darrell!!!!!
@immanuelkuhrt85082 жыл бұрын
Klein did some interesting ergonomic body shapes for both electric and acoustic guitars.
@thomasdundon40932 жыл бұрын
As some others have mentioned, please review a Strandberg guitar, particularly a model with the True Temperament frets. Lots of innovation with a purpose.
@jeremylove65942 жыл бұрын
Line 6 Variax was and still is quite innovative in my opinion. Changing the tuning or even the instrument with a simple know twist is pretty fantastic
@tedstieghorst71132 жыл бұрын
Truly innovative guitars and that bridge. I have really enjoyed following you this year and look forward to doing so next year. Have yourself a Merry Christmas.
@miriam1202 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Darrell
@r.harissudrajat15312 жыл бұрын
Thank you Darrel...good job.
@stuckinchaselandia64272 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your videos. Rock on🤘
@josephkovalovsky30502 жыл бұрын
Happy Christmas Darrell to you and your family thank you for showing me a lot of strange things and thank you for teaching me a lot of things love the channel can't wait to see what you have planned for the new year
@TonyObermeit2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, an innovative guitar that belongs right up there is the Lava M3
@Music.is.my.Fuel.2 жыл бұрын
The Freeway 10-ways Strat switch is pretty clever too for a piece of hardware!
@Goldsteinphoto11 ай бұрын
The 304 Guitar stainless steel fretboard seems like the way to go. Ovation used to make a less expensive model called "Matrix" that had an aluminum fret board. But I think they had to top coat the frets with a harder metal. It seems to me that a metal fretboard can be precisely made on a machine eliminating many steps and variations.
@ACWraith2 жыл бұрын
I rather like the Virtual Jeff Pro. More specifically, I like the faux tremolo arm attachment as an interface instead of an expression pedal. I'd like to see general purpose versions with more pedals taking advantage of the optional wireless connection.
@cameraz992 жыл бұрын
Maybe not as unique as the one's you showed, but I would include the Fender Classic Player Triple Telecaster. It's a limited edition, Custom Shop designed Tele with three Nocaster pickups and a five-way switcher. It's a Strat and Tele built into one. But since it's discontinued, it didn't make your list.
@truckercowboyed26382 жыл бұрын
It's actually called the Nashville Tele.....
@cameraz992 жыл бұрын
@@truckercowboyed2638 -- No, it's called the Fender Classic Player Triple Telecaster. All black, three angled Nocaster pickups, vintage tuners and ashtray bridge with three brass saddles.
@gabrielshelwood30722 ай бұрын
I’m most definitely gonna have to figure out a way to show you my customs to see what you think 🔥
@jamesmarchetti32862 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you Darrell! I didn't expect you to give me an early Christmas gift thank you!
@Seven7Pain1 Жыл бұрын
The Ornsby is a 29 fret design first done by ola england when he was with Washburn
@darrell33682 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and God’s blessings for you all and Merry Christmas
@whatskraken38862 жыл бұрын
To be honest, I've never understood the vintage craze in the guitar community. I play the most innovative instruments I can afford
@frodeleirvik2 жыл бұрын
When you pulled out the carbon fiber guitar I was hoping to see the Emerald, which in addition to being made from carbon fiber also has a few very neat and ergonomic features. Other people here have mentioned Strandberg and I fully support that. I also fully support the True Temperament system, which - to me - is the best solution to the never ending intonation problem for basically any guitar. When I first obtained a True Temperament neck after some 30 years of playing, it felt like coming home. And there's just no turning back!
@sc0repio6622 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of Emeralds on order (should be delivered sometime in Feb) - a Virtuo & an X20 with the HyVibe.
@sc0repio6622 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of Emeralds on order (should be delivered sometime in Feb) - a Virtuo & an X20 with the HyVibe.
@ravelitschimo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Daryl. I gonna stay with my mustang :-)
@vanshankguitars2 жыл бұрын
The Ray Ross bass bridge is up there as well.
@mariohristov79092 жыл бұрын
Since you include both acoustic and electric guitars, how about a hybrid. Not sure if you have heard of the Ibanez Montage? It is a semi-hollow hybrid guitar with a build-in chorus and reverb. It produces acoustic, electric, distortion and hybrid acoustic/electric/distortion sounds as well. They are not in production any longer, but if you can get your hands on one of them a demo would be nice. Thanks
@TheTCClark2 жыл бұрын
Another week I’m holding off deciding between a player or a sire T7. Come with it, with a tear down please!
@audiomonster3032 жыл бұрын
the log should have been the #1 in this video lol
@bostonbesteats3642 жыл бұрын
I don't think you've ever covered the Line 6 (Yamaha) James Tyler Variax, or the new Mooer Audio GTRS S800.
@bostonbesteats3642 жыл бұрын
@+❶ 26Ѳ ❻➂❸ ➆➁➈5 I don't like free stuff
@sergebasque84602 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you from a fellow guitare player totally cool guitare awesome.🎄
@roballen57182 жыл бұрын
merry Christmas and a happy new year to you. love your video, as usual. could you take a look at the ElectroPhonic guitar, sometime?
What about midi capable guitars? I know they’re not the same type of physical innovations but they allow players to basically play/control any instrument. Just thought those would be worth a mention along with all of these other truly unique instruments.
@Skyunai Жыл бұрын
Funfact the Framus Stormbender (Devin Townsend signature) comes with an ever tune
@raino612 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you didn't highlight the Line 6 Variax! Most innovative guitar ever!
@drewjohnson47942 жыл бұрын
He only says things if you give him money, obviously. He's a hack.
@dw77042 жыл бұрын
Some cool ideas & guitars I would like to try out, but most are out of my price range Still is cool to see people trying different things
@calebscrazyamazinglife17952 жыл бұрын
Another cool innovative guitar is the rob O’Reilly guitar it’s a midi guitar but it’s also a normal guitar and the Heal joint is super cool
@adrianjones79132 жыл бұрын
For innovative guitars have you come across Emerald guitars from Ireland, I'd love to see a review on their electric capability, they are stunning carbon designs blended with beautiful wood tops, I am tempted but they are pretty expensive.
@bolland832 жыл бұрын
My first thoughts were the Parker Fly and the original Stienberger guitars.
@sc0repio6622 жыл бұрын
You could have covered 2 of those specialties in one guitar. I've got a couple of custom carbon fiber Emeralds on order, one of them is an X20 acoustic with the HyVibe smart guitar system.
@sc0repio6622 жыл бұрын
@+❶ 26Ѳ ❻➂❸ ➆➁➈5 Say what now?
@jamesbagshaw82512 жыл бұрын
Interesting list...sound samples would be good
@paradiswest43952 жыл бұрын
Love the video Darrell. I absolutely love the Wreck guitar. I really love the glass guitar from Morningstar and the metal neck guitar from 304. Ooh, imagine the metal neck with the glass body. That would be awesome!
@304Guitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@WW-19952 жыл бұрын
Was expecting to see Line6 variax
@kylesnyder94522 жыл бұрын
You should check out EGC’s they’re phenomenal
@eyeofamon2 жыл бұрын
3:19 - "Proprietary way to do tilt-back on a solid piece of Maple, which is pretty much unheard of." ??? Kiesel does this all the time, as do other builders. Unless I'm missing something.
@FrankDoorhof2 жыл бұрын
Great videos always love to watch. But why does the travel guitar have the E/A on a different spacing than the rest.
@huginstarkstrom2 жыл бұрын
there was the Gibson Dusk Tiger robot guitar and the Musicman Game changer.Guess nothing came out of those ideas, right?
@larryrobinson76992 жыл бұрын
Hey Darrell, wanted to say thanks for all the reviews you do on guitars. I bought a Firefly Classic FFLPS , not sure if you have seen it in Transparent Black, looks pretty awesome on line, just waiting for Guitar Garden to ship it. I have checked on KZfaq and can not find a review in the Firefly FFLX have you seen it or reviewed it and or reviewed it? Maybe I missed it. Not sure if you know, on their website they have your review of the FFLPS , that's pretty cool kind of an honor.. Larry
@_____NICK_____2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Check out the Godin Xtsa electronic/acoustic/synth guitar. Great guitar fun to play. Has a electric HSH pickup plus piezo pickup and 13 pin output. Pair this with a tremolo and a excellent fretboard and craftsmanship and you got yourself a great guitar. Maybe put a review of this on your channel. 🍻
@Coldbeard65712 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! was suprised no godins were on the list, the xtsa is a beast for sure with the midi on top of it all, and they also perfected the 'simple' integration of acoustic/electric with tons of other models (A6 ect), as well both nylon and steel strings. They even started a montreal premiere with piedzos... if you can't find your own sound with a godin the problem is not with the guitar
@johnro66592 жыл бұрын
I have never been into the gimmicky guitars as far as electronics and materials go. Back in the day I did own a few Travis Bean aluminum neck guitars. A few plexi glass guitars a BC Rich and a couple old Dan Armstrong guitars. I had a Switch "vibracell" it wasn't bad but I swapped pick ups and it was much better. I did like the old Electra brand with the on board effects has several of those over the years. For me today I prefer mahogany body guitars I do like the out of the box designs over traditional LP and Strat shapes. IMO the best of all the guitars in your list was the Ormsby, Never owned one and regret not buying a pre owned one from Guitar Center over the summer. It was priced pretty low for an Ormsby it was a 7 string I prefer a traditional 6 myself why I passed and later decided I wanted it but it was gone of course!
@xucaen2 жыл бұрын
You should put the names of the guitars in the manufacturer is underneath the guitar when you unveil each one. Was that a Jyrock, girok, djiroaq?
@johnsee72692 жыл бұрын
Oops Mr. B... Those three are all you need; well almost... A good D-18, d-28, or D-35 would round out the three to four. Just my opinion. Love to hear you play. Merry Christmas! Rock on! 🤘 (Touch pad selectors... LOL Complete El Toro Poo Poo but ya gotta have something to do new videos about. I usually delete my whole comment but not this time for some reason...)
@zorbathegeek2 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your opinion on the new Lava Me 3. A carbon fibre body with some great features.
@carlor.s.47422 жыл бұрын
No wonder we are all addicted to gear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Leopold---13202 жыл бұрын
#6. Then #2. Then #9. All are really cool. As long as it's not another Gibson or fender I'm happy. Support your local builders/artist and ditch the mainstream!
@Leopold---13202 жыл бұрын
@Philthy Casual I agree with you on the financial part. No one can compete with china. As far as quality and versatility I would disagree. After playing high end guitars from a local builder here it makes fender look and feel like a kids toy. Plus I personally think fender has an awful design. Cheap. If you can afford a 1500$ fender you can afford a 3000$ custom from local builders. It all depends if your a cheapskate or not. In this day in age everyone can afford anything. It all depends on what you want to spend.
@Leopold---13202 жыл бұрын
@Philthy Casual correct me if I'm wrong but I think all fenders other then custom shop are made in china but "assembled" in US. As long as 51% of it is made in the US it's concidered American made. What determines the percentage??? Your guess is as good as mine. I just find it hard to believe your buying an"American" made guitsr for 1500$. Consider retail takes anywhere from 25-35% off the bat. Then you have materials. Then you have labor which is probably 15$ an hour + in America and a case and sanding and paint and Polish. How much does fender make per "American made" guitsr if it's made in America? 50$? 100$? I work in the manufacturing industry and it's a tough business. High overhead low profits. I've also read that Ibanez , fender , Gibson , prs etc..all get thier guitsrs made from the same supplier somewhere in Asia. They might do some fretwork , cleaning , polishing basic setup in America but that's it. Don't quote me on this I'm not 100% sure. I'm just pretty sure that's what's going on.
@Leopold---13202 жыл бұрын
@Philthy Casual I agree 100%. Never disagreed with you. It all depends who you want to support. I'm a strong believer in support local small business even if it costs more. North America and probably the rest of the world sent all manufacturing to Asia and now they have us by the balls. China has become one of if not the most powerful country in the world. To political. Support local that's all I'm saying.
@Fahrenheit14072 жыл бұрын
What happened to the Sire T7 review?
@DarrellBraunGuitar2 жыл бұрын
It's coming after Christmas along with the L7 🎸🤘
@Fahrenheit14072 жыл бұрын
@@DarrellBraunGuitar Great stuff
@AlbertoFumagalli232 жыл бұрын
I'm in the first ten comments! You made my Christmas Darrel! 🤣
@Baimeboxx2 жыл бұрын
Whawwwww...futursitic Guitars..👍🎸🤟🤟
@KainzMusic2 жыл бұрын
Everything but the Evertune. I'm not saying it's crap hardware, I just have no use for one. No, I don't go around out of tune. Yes, I keep my guitars in tune at all times; hardtail, Floyd Rose, Strat trem.
@rockdaddy21682 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff, thanks.
@ronanfrancismarino2832 жыл бұрын
Darrell, I would like you to rate the Aerodyne Fender Stratocaster made in Japan. The HSS Stratocaster Blue model is suggested.
@adamfindlay70917 ай бұрын
You may check out Jack White's axe in It Mt Get Loud...
@wystock26922 жыл бұрын
I miss the guitars on the wall behind you
@dave103922 жыл бұрын
Morning Darryl. Could you perhaps do a review of the Cort Z-42?? Thanks