A Strat Like No Other! - No, it's NOT a Fender!

150 year-old body wood, brass and copper hardware, and hand-wound pickups! - This is one unbelievable guitar!
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[@hNsGregrz]

You got the best job in the world. Amazing guitar and an excellent demonstration of it's features and sound.

[@dougmcmullen4634]

The shotgun shell brass is Fiocchi, the Italian ammunition maker like Winchester or Remington to us. 👍

[@HundredDollarVideo]

I am lucky to own one of their Wine Series guitars, and hands down, the most musical and expressive pickups I have ever heard. The combo of the chestnut and their pickups is where the magic is... even using OD, the character of each position of the pickup switch comes thru. An AMAZING piece of playable art!

[@thelickpolice1210]

11:18 - Sultans of Copyright

[@rayschoch5882]

Well done, as usual, Darrell. It's an amazing-looking guitar - not the shape, particularly, but as a certified old person myself, I love the idea of recycling old wood, and the case-hardened look of the pickguard, back plate, etc., is gorgeous. Coupled with a few modern touches and your usual thorough and enjoyable demo, it's a great video. Nice work all around!

[@robrusso7982]

I have never seen you smile so much playing a strat. Must be amazing.

[@evilcowboy]

150 year old barrel. I made my strat body from a couple of headboards from a 145 year old boarding house that closed down. It looks pretty unique, I left the lightly rounded edges when I edge glued it so the lines would be visible from where I joined them it gives a rustic look similar to an old general store floor.

[@arpannaskar7462]

Everybody is talking about that beautiful souding beast...but no one is talking about that talented man...I just love your playing Darrel....It inspires me a lot...Thank you...

[@CsykKrit]

.................... Cool.... ................ ................

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks man!

[@padywac1970]

That’s one of the best sounding strats ever heard. Really rings! Love it.

[@scottywhittaker287]

Mr. Braun I am 100% jealous of you. That has to be the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen. Then I was blown away by the way it sounds. Absolutely beautiful

[@Kelley_Guitar11]

Nice guitar and great playing. Keep it up and this is why I subbed 😆

[@GuitarBassCigar]

that thing is awesome! very cool to have a small piece of history turned into something else and end up as beautiful as that

[@PianoCinematix]

i don't know what shines more, the guitar or your teeth. i'm very impressed with both! one of my favourite channels on KZbin great upload once again !

[@ak_7293]

The way you solo is so mesmerizing that I could watch it all day.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks man!

[@thedondeluxe6941]

Like the shape of the pickguard! Looks like a mix between a MusicMan and a Fender. Best of Leo :-)

[@albaal7035]

This guy gives the best reviews and specs descriptions ever. I wish there was someone like this who talked more about basses.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Today I'm checking out a true work of art! - This thing is amazing!

[@oscaraguilar4681]

Buy a new one or change my pickups? Smithfire Stratocaster

[@laughingdaffodils5450]

It's a matter of taste I suppose, but the fake aging really turns me off. And I don't see anything even vaguely new or innovative. A very old design, done with some interesting raw materials for sure, nice appointments (if they weren't fake aged at least) and it sounds very nice of course. But it's still a strat copy. It's not like the world has any shortage of those, eh? Anyhow, thanks for the video, it really does sound great.

[@stkbkr1]

It's basically like getting a Fender custom shop done by Cruz for half the price with equal construction.

[@patrickperez3881]

Darrell Braun Guitar hi there darrell.question about this awesome strat. Is there no truss rod on this guitar at all? I have a guitar with a roasted maple neck but still it has a truss rod.won't the neck bend if you use a 10 gauge? Or will it not warp in the long run.i mean that is why they put truss rods right.I like using 10 gauges on my strats.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Hi! It is likely like vintage strats with the truss rod adjuster on the base of the neck (Neck removal is needed) I'll have to take a look in the morning :)

[@shaunw9270]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful guitar with us ! Sounds as good as it looks and great playing mate 👍

[@joshuatreat8106]

That's pretty cool. Sounds good, looks good, Italian right down to the Fiocchi shot shells. Can't help but think it looks a little like someone's random partscaster, though. That's not a knock, my love for partscasters is what brought me to this channel!

[@randywhitaker8828]

What a great looking guitar, all pick-ups are amazing. I love the sound. Great job buddy.

[@lesegoshibambo1994]

👌🏽 this channel is so refreshing. Thank you Darrell!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks!

[@tim7of717]

Darrell you sound flippin awesome. I didn't watch the video. I went to the website and just listen to you riff. Good job

[@ahjeezrick]

Heard some sultans of swing in there... pleasant surprise

[@YousifAlsharqi]

@161_Maqache to avoid copyrights

[@jasonlewis6216]

Oi sassy

[@ClamGaming-th2wt]

TBLS is da best

[@anjandutta1409]

And he smiled when he changed it up too😍... sweet!

[@germanemigrant5844]

ye, its fackin skitz mate

[@RichardsGuitarshop]

HI Darrell! I just want to say I LOVE your signature model - I think they did you proud. We have taken on Paoletti and my biggest fear is letting go of them when I try them!! Wonderful. Thank you for raising awareness of these incredible guitars.

[@christopherowens9593]

That is beautiful! Never seen you smile so much!

[@ricksundstrom4232]

STUNNING! Love my strat to pieces but this thing is a real work of art.

[@Ken-wg4zy]

Great playing....awesome guitar.... that smirkish grin says it all - you bought it :)

[@grungeman86]

Wow, this guitar just got me drooling all over it. What a piece of art!!

[@caseyking8394]

Absolutely stunning, love the wood!

[@peterdebad1]

A nice modern take on such a classic axe. Thanks DB!!

[@BlueCollarLogic]

Does it smell like wine?

[@aldito7586]

I hope so !

[@aldito7586]

I hope so for that price. You know how this sale could get better ? Give me a bottle of wine that the guitar was made from !!!

[@hoangnguyennguyen1032]

@Al DiTo lol they should actually offer that

[@jomyrnicoalfaro1842]

i love that looks and sounds!!

[@dangreving1094]

Im really starting to love guitars like this, and also relic guitars.

[@DMSProduktions]

Finally! A guitar that actually IS for cork sniffers!

[@Baker.Matthew]

Ill give you a cork to sniff.

[@mikeh2450]

How about CORK SOAKERS??!!??

[@jameswright5572]

Stratocaster was never ever meant to be for "cork sniffers"

[@egads2]

Don't tell us you're a.....corksniffer!?

[@tyshred9251]

Cork soakers for sure

[@gustavocanuto6463]

Awesome, video and guitar!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

I am enjoying your videos man, you have a definite talent for description, fair assessment, congratulations

[@electroKrunch]

Beautiful looking/sounding ax! Thanks Darrell!!

[@shawnreed9016]

Looks and sounds wonderful. Another great video.

[@M3RRIH3W13]

$2,894 USD on the current currency rate. That is a bargain to most Custom Shops

[@theshotgunscientists]

More than I can afford, but that’s not bad at all when you think of like Gibson, Jackson, some Fender, and dear god ESP and PRS can get very pricey.

[@aldito7586]

I believe that Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck would approve !!!

[@CsykKrit]

Had a Strat once, the selection of tones is pretty nice. This axe rocks properly. Very clean.

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

Man that guitar sounds awesome!! Definitely one of the the best sounding strat guitars out there!

[@cooltunesmadeeasy]

My favourite guitar you tuber thanks Darrel...for all your demos you rock and love your playing..!

You tried hard not to hit that copyrighted riff.

[@charlesmoore1307]

I've noticed that too, got right next to it tho!

[@ShiroKami1337]

Sultans of Desmonetization

[@JeffWagen]

@@ShiroKami1337 isn't he talking about the beginning? Yellow Ledbetter from Pearl Jam?

[@JeffWagen]

now I saw the hole video, actually he avoids a lot of riffs lol

[@EdKidgell]

Looks amazing, love the tonal range. I want it!

[@BenDover-uy9zg]

A real live "Stratoghetti"!,,,or,,"Spaghettocaster"!

[@nehemiahzo_]

Ben Dover You: Spaghettocaster Me, an Italian: Paoletti Spaghetti stringed Saucecastsr

[@SaiRam-nz9sy]

Lol . Now Ben dover

[@JohnFoley1701]

Ennio marricone approved

[@jefreyes3229]

Awesome review as always! Stunning guitar!😎🎸👍🏼

[@gastondeveaux3783]

This is definitely one of the best videos I've seen, ever, and it looks like you had a blast making it. And is that a playoff beard you're sporting ?

[@ivanwesley8182]

This is one of the coolest guitars you’ve shown and maybe the best sounding

[@joosman17]

Dudeeeee your tone is some other level 😱 God bless you!

[@rmarriott2]

gorgeous guitar, gorgeous tones, and that's the most fun I've seen you have while demoing a guitar to date. honestly, it sounds more like a vintage strat than any reissue. while expensive, it is still hovering around that custom shop price tag. are you going to be doing a giveaway for this beauty? (please say, "yes!")

[@sensettione2205]

Beautiful guitar and the tone is outstanding

[@TheZooropaBaby]

Oh man I haven’t seen them since Phil X was endorsing back in the day

[@JazzStrat781]

Just a killer guitar, thanks for sharing! Best to you man!!

[@Norseman_Spike_Reads]

I hope, and I mean really hope that you play in a band. You never cease to surprise me. Outstanding

[@nidhilok]

Great work man, I am an huge fan of your work, pls make a video on your collection of guitars

[@scottstubbs9913]

Beautiful Strat. Great review!

[@sergioserramusic]

good lord that piece of wood looks amazing! And yeah, I agree, the tone is spectacular!

[@johnsimms3957]

Like a real strat the volume knob is in the way of heavy riffing. Could you play this alongside an ash and alder strat?

[@thiagobaraujo]

A friend of mine owns a couple of them. One is a HSS, the other SSS. They are probably the best stats I've ever played. Their pickups are insanely good.

[@bluelane]

That wall of Teles is lovely

[@elevenAD]

looks wild! sounds amazing!

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: Thanks for the test. It is always good to see other brands than FMIC or Epiphone products. I like the idea of recycled vintage wood, especially when the product is well executed. Does your finger get irritated when neck picking by the gap in the pick guard under the neck pickup? PS: You can always check for ferrous metals with a magnet. Some things may be copper plated steel. Especially since one of the steps before chrome plating leaves a copper look. Keep up the good work.

[@aldito7586]

That's the best Strat sound I've ever heard !!!

[@argocat99]

Bellissima!!! Gorgeous!!! what a masterpiece made by specialized hands that sounds wonderful that releases, live must be magical !!!

[@philipboug]

What a totally awesome sounding Axe!! :-) Helped of course with Dazza's amazing picking skills.

[@FingerBob]

That is one of the most beautiful guitars I've ever seen

[@ibji]

My first ever electric guitar came from a pawn shop and had a metal pick guard. If I tapped or rolled my fingers on it, it went straight through the amp, and am curious if this guitar does that also (I'm guessing not).

[@AlejandroLopez-xw5iv]

Hi, Darrell. I just watched your videos on ceramic vs alnico pickups, and rosewood vs maple fretboards and thought they were great. I think it would be interesting if you did a similar video on strings, so we can compare to what degree the sound output isaffected. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.

[@andre.1984]

One thing to consider about bone nuts: I was watching a video of a guy taking his guitar to the Plek machine at Thomann (Germany), to dress the frets and carve new nut slots. The Plek technician mentioned that he preferred to work with bone nuts, because it is self-lubricating while it's being milled by the Plek machine. Plastic nuts, on the other hand, overheat and melt. So perhaps the same self-lubricating effect is what's helping your tuning stability with this strat.

[@amyhmc5496]

Hope you had a great weekend 😀

[@ErGoyoTV]

Great review DBG really enjoying that beauty. That sound is amazing. You said everything about the construction, not much about the pickups which are outstanding... What was your setup ? Effects and amp?

[@David__]

Amazing guitar! Thanks for sharing :)

[@malcolmwindust3888]

Lovely guitar but to be picky I would have preferred bent steel saddles! Was surprised by pos 2 which sounds like pos 4 on my ´57 Strat. How have they wired the tone pots?

[@josephgrant757]

Those shotgun shell volume and tone knobs reallymade it standout, definetly looks like a true cowboy would have if he played a Strat. My man you always put on a great show and another great video😎🤟🏻

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks man!

[@josephgrant757]

Darrell Braun Guitar your welcome!

[@frednicolet8991]

I wanted to hear the Bonanza theme song or something from the ''Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

[@jayadams681]

Seeing a few guitars lately with that same painted open grain finish. Kinda like it.

[@edgarpatlan5719]

Sweet water has those sandblasted models that has the same effect

[@paolocaridi5356]

That guitar...wow awesome sound in any compartment....so lovely 😀😀😀

[@dappawap]

In all the videos so far in this you have the biggest smile

[@bahusofriends5467]

gorgeus guitar. absolutely lovely sounding.

[@deezee8508]

Yes, but how does it stack up against the affinity strat??? 😆 😆 😆

[@MarcCoteMusic]

Probably quite well. Which, at over $4K Can., you should hope would be the case. :-)

[@alede]

Marc Coté he’s joking smartass

[@jacopomarazzato841]

@@MarcCoteMusic actually it's listed for under 3k. Well, it still is a lot o money

[@MarcCoteMusic]

@@alede - Obviously, smartass, hence the smiley face at the end of my comment.

[@MarcCoteMusic]

@@jacopomarazzato841 - The price I saw was 2800 Euros or around $4100 Canadian ($3100 US).

[@andyfulton9603]

Hey Darrell. Is there a way to wire the Seymour Duncan P-rails so I can have the Neck P-90 wired to one push-pull pot, neck single coil rail to another push-pull pot and so on? Essentially one coil to one push-pull pot?

[@Divlnorum]

Darrell, I really enjoy watching your videos. In your opinion which is the better guitar the Paoletti or the Relish?

[@wsmith1213]

Beautiful Guitar!!!!! Sounds incredible too!!!!

[@eduardogarciapujol9591]

Great video as always Darrell! Carry on with your content and attitude it's really nice I wanted to ask you something non related with this video but since you are a telecaster lover you may be able to help me : I have a 99 Fender telecaster , it's not my favourite guitar but it was sold to me at a great price , because I'm more a humbucker Guy I did the 4 way switch mod to operate both pickups in series , but now I'm thinking that maybe changing the neck pickup for a p90 could be a great option , due to the fact that I want to keep more or less the original tele sound but make It a bit fatter ... Do you think this would work ? I have no experience with p90's Will i be able to use both pickups in series ?? Thank you very much Greetings from Spain

[@oneofthefew1777]

I'll admit it, my eyes were drawn to this video bc of the shotgun shell volume and tone knobs, not to mention the guitar. Great video btw... KEEP IT UP!! 👌🤘

[@trentontowe8503]

I'm wanting to upgrade My squier classic vibe telecaster 50's butterscotch blone guiter when I buy it. Is it worth the money of getting higher quality pickups? If it is what are the best affordable?

[@collintheplonker4809]

Sounds great.

[@MrMusic469]

i’m 16 and i’m lucky enough to have played a paoletti and easily it is the coolest thing i’ve ever played, a mixture of an excellent instrument as well as an absoloute piece of art.

[@JimmyRadloff]

That's a super sick strat!

[@kerigregory7664]

I'm suprized you never mentioned what fret material is being used. Now that stainless is taking over that would be a definite addition to consider. Thanks for your awsome rips.

[@lowpricedpaint]

Best sounding so far.

[@kangtheconqueror]

Even if you don't play... this handcrafted guitar is a thing of great beauty. Worth buying just to hang on the wall as a piece of art. As it is... it sounds as great as it looks. Fabulous.

[@poodlenme]

Best sounding strat style guitar I've ever heard!

[@michaelc2528]

As always, just love your playing Darrell... very cool guitar! Curious... do you play in any bands? You definitely should!

[@seanrosedotcom]

Wow. That really does sound great... nice!

[@peyotepete4903]

Frikking gorgeous instrument!

[@PeterDad60]

Lately, in the last 10 months I have been making an effort to spend less for new gear. In November 2018 I purchased the Monoprice Stageright 15 watt tube amp for only -$127.99 (not kidding),. Then I purchased the Acoustic G35FX SS amp for-$89 (new). Then I purchased an Indonesian made and Endorsed by Fender Squire Bullet Stratocaster guitar (new) for $109! It arrived with a repaired crack in the neck-I did apply some steel wool to make it so I could not feel the repair) it plays normally. The string gauge is just a little too thin for me and that's my only complaint. I have 15 new string sets in a box just waiting their turn! You reviewed the 15 watt tube amp and I really like it. The Accustic G35FX is a sleeper Guitar Amp for sure, loud, tone full,with reverb, chorus and delay available on both channels as well as the normal channel having a mid-scoup button. The other channel has a gain knob as well as a volume knob (Chicken Heads Knobs too!) What a great 12" speaker/35 watt amp! Ol' cracked neck as I affectionate call her is a Strat in every way, as in it sounds like, feels like, play's like and looks like a Fender Stratocaster. Put some heavier gauge strings on her and dim the lights, hand her to anyone and let them play her. They shall like it and get as good a tone and playability as the Italian Strat in this video. And, no, I can't feel the repaired crack as I play. The neck is even made with birds-eye maple wood! Very nice to look at. It makes me happy that for only $326 in Total I was able to obtain two solid guitar amplifiers and a solid Stratocaster. I'm getting smarter in my old age (69). -Peter Oh and I have 5 quality violins from when I was a violinist, a neck injury destroyed those aspirations though. One of those violins and it's several hundred years old was made in Italy. So yes, I like the good stuff just like we all do. Yet, I made from kits another two violins and people say they sound very good. One kit cost $79 and the second kit only $49. Yes I had to purchase many special tools and also stains/varnishes/lacquer and it took me many hours of work to finish my kits but they play very well. Ha, I even put my name inside each of them and the year and place where I made them. -Peter

[@shauncarter924]

Great work, DB. If I wasn’t jealous before, then I totally am now.

[@davidkastin4240]

That's a very awesome Strat

[@swingset1969]

I dig it. Very cool.

[@littlerhodyguitar2169]

That was awesome 👍 thanks!