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[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

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

[@thecranium]

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]

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

[@GCKelloch]

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]

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

[@jamesreaves5534]

​@@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.

[@biggstile]

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.

[@darkomtobia]

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

[@martinafan64]

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.

[@ianrose5505]

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

[@InterSev]

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!

[@rocinblues]

Darrell, that looks real nice, thanks for sharing !

[@johnquevillon8753]

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!

[@rodneytod7141]

Now I want to build a Carbocaster!

[@bateman2112]

Caster carbonara

[@strumminronin]

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

[@luizfmartins4182]

Carsten baconara

[@IndyRockStar]

I'm totally doing this. Thank you for the video!

[@FLOSPhotographer]

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]

Exactly what I was thinking about.

[@edwindude9893]

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

[@david894]

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

[@FLOSPhotographer]

@@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]

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.

[@rcc3music]

LOOKS BEAUTIFUL & SOUNDS CLEAN - WOW!

[@victorslpk1]

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.

[@kelroundell6304]

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!

[@Klosguitarscarbonfiber]

Glad we could help!

[@russperry3000]

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

[@alanhean6504]

Thank you, your enthusiasm is contagious,😊

[@traineecanuck]

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.

[@ucantfixstupid7443]

Great. Now I want one. Thanks for the video.

[@ChrisBrown-oo4bf]

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]

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

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Looks Great and sounds wonderful ! Love it !

[@anthonyward8587]

Brilliant once again Darrell. ❤

[@dagoelius]

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]

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

[@cruddynever]

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]

G&L tribute series are great.

[@DavidJosephBoth]

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

[@cruddynever]

@@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.

[@d3w4yn3]

GLORIOUS!!!

[@jimcoppa6946]

Absolutely awesome upgrade Daryl

[@David_Ekko]

Wow, super cool upgrade!

[@wesboundmusic]

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]

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

[@dougbennett7881]

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

[@martinheath5947]

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.

[@v.k.7463]

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

[@dennyclosser8456]

That is gorgeous! I’ve got a couple guitars that I have built that I’ve just been unhappy with the next and haven’t pulled the trigger on a fender that’s for sure and I think this is gonna be the answer! That’s a beautiful sounding Strat! Appreciate that Daryl!

[@jimcoppa6946]

Very nicely made guitar thank you Darryl

[@supadupahilton6848]

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

[@picksalot1]

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]

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

[@johncollins5552]

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

[@robhellenius-lt7bk]

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

[@picksalot1]

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

[@kelroundell6304]

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!!

[@alangriff1]

Damn ...that looks superb!

[@cee128d]

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

[@brians1793]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

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.

[@David-mw8db]

Hand start those threads!

[@martyc4906]

Looks great and sounds great !

[@JenniLudes]

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

[@RevGerryRM]

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

[@GerryBlue]

Imagine ditching a perfectly good neck just because fileable fret ends

[@nuthinbutlove]

Same. Still in great condition.

[@Aidames]

@@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".

[@Dont_have_to_agree]

Hopefully you would pay for it as opposed to looking greedy

[@clifflong1203]

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

[@pejoka]

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

[@wallyedmonds8199]

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

[@Oodle-ox2vf]

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

[@FixNewsPlease]

@@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]

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

[@juffurey]

Wow this looks like my next project, thanks!

[@ShawnPGMaloy]

Thanks man, you've turned me on to some cool aftermarket replacement parts. I'm very interested in purchasing one.

[@puddleduckist]

Wow, that looks freakin fantastic!! Next u need an entire strat that's carbon fiber! Sounds sooo good!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Great price to!!! Win win!!!

[@theMochaFiend]

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]

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).

[@edwardthompson9981]

Looks and sounds great!

[@CA10Z]

DAMN....! That sounds different and much much better than other necks....Thanks s

[@adrianmatis3153]

Yeees. Please change the pickguard with the carbon fiber one. 😉

[@sidewaysrain7609]

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

[@paulmax9871]

Nice review on that neck. Thanks for sharing the information with us.

[@revvluvv]

Looks awesome!

[@johnnygordon9311]

Thats cool ,i also like the 40 th anniversary squire ,but cool neak

[@Klosguitarscarbonfiber]

Our necks work on Squiers as well, if you are interested!

[@telecasterbear]

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]

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]

@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]

@@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]

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

[@LRHutch]

Another great video Darrell. Man that is super nice. I especially like the bolts in the neck joint instead of wood screws. I just might have to get one for one of my Teles. Again that for the very informative video. Have a good one man.

[@rbecker9679]

That looks so great.

[@bassnsax]

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]

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

[@MarkBarna1]

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

[@threepe0]

As opposed to a positive and productive comment wow

[@jasonjohnson4170]

​@@threepe0 hahaha 😆

[@threepe0]

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

[@user-zn6gz4ub7w]

That sounds awesome. You helped me choose my new guitar. I could not afford a Fender so I chose the Sire Larry Carlton S3. I am thrilled with it. Thanx !!!

[@Raouldip]

Seriously good sounding strat!

[@workdogwern4716]

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

[@angelonemo5551]

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

[@uncleremus64]

My guess is promotion.

[@MrCarlos1335]

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION, GOOD JOB, WELL DONE

[@guitarman6632]

Sounds awesome 👍

[@duncananderson4984]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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).

[@DesertRat332]

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]

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]

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

[@kylebaker8619]

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

[@ErikCIng]

That neck looks awesome! Great value too. Might need to get one for my Strat.

[@vs1146]

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

[@Klosguitarscarbonfiber]

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

[@ToastedToad]

Sold. Ordered. Thanks Darrell

[@Barry101er]

looks fab!

[@clintwilson6380]

Looks really good with the black pickguard

[@channel8888]

Maybe, maybe not. But I'll still take the Fender neck.

[@andrewgalloway7344]

hell yeah ... 30 mins work !

[@rbecker9679]

Threaded inserts on a guitar! Welcome to the 20th century! I've been meaning to do this on everything right down to the pickguard. Thanks' for the vid, Darrell!

[@ImYourOverlord]

Except that we're in the 21st Century 😉

[@manfredworner8528]

Great demo 😊

[@dukeofearl4117]

Wow it sounds awesome.

[@Guitar20m]

In case anyone missed it, it has stainless steel frets and it has been plek’d

[@jakemunns5185]

I wonder what kind of frets are on it. Think it's been Plek'd?

[@jhref]

Awaiting the tone wood gang whinging about how the lack of rosewood fretboard makes the guitar to "bright" and "Snappy"

[@falcongunner33]

For real 😂 those people are crazy. They have no idea what they’re saying at all

[@jcows12]

I agree. An acoustic guitar body wood is important but an electric guitar can be made of plastic, metal, wood, cardboard etc makes virtually no difference.

[@falcongunner33]

@@jcows12 100%

[@joesutherland225]

Yup its the speaker cab combo way more than guitar body harmonics

[@sumi_plays_games]

Wow what I cool upgrade it looks and sounds amazing.

[@Doobs77]

Awesome video! Even though the neck is still out of range for me you’re definitely getting a lot more for the money with that versus a fender neck. Definitely some nice to know information for a future project. 👍🏻

[@cwwisk]

I liked everything I saw except the drill on the bolts... that would scare me too much.

[@timducote5713]

Why? Are you afraid of using scissors, too?

[@cwwisk]

@@timducote5713 no, I'd be afraid of breaking the bolts... or worse... the threaded inserts in the neck... or the body...

[@biffelliotforpresident]

Just start them by hand then use a screwdriver. Cant mess that up.

[@jemwand2530]

@@cwwisk Quick Tip, dont drill the threaded inserts on the neck, they don't need drilling.

[@jemwand2530]

@@biffelliotforpresident Well, he can, if he is afraid of drilling out the threaded inserts. There are people in the world who don't quite understand basic mechanical processes and some of them are geniuses.

[@midnighttacomaman1088]

I rather have the wooden maple neck and preserve the vintage style and look. Wooden necks are classier much better looking in my opinion. This is taking your guitar to a Guitar Hero guitar look.

[@dooley9621]

Thanks mate that neck looks and sounds awesome and no doubt a lot lighter than the original.

[@funnierwater]

That looks really good. I always wanted to build a guitar and now i might

[@donknotts3548]

Oh yeah no prob, lemme just slap a 1k neck on my $500 guitar. Cool stuff, for wealthy people.

[@metalhead7181]

Dude you're comment just made me crack up. I have to agree. Lol

[@Klosguitarscarbonfiber]

​@@metalhead7181 You could always go to Walmart for your guitar

[@Newwaver2007]

Lol, true 🤣 some guitars are way above my price range.

[@WithStringedInstruments]

That neck cost as much as the player series guitar cost about two years ago. Great upgrade but it will not double the value of your guitar if you sell it.

[@thiccchungus588]

I see a glossy neck, I click out

[@someoneelse6934]

Good

[@curlzwalk]

Nice! Never seen these before!

[@danstringer7610]

I love it!

[@howardmaryon]

It seems to be a trend that both major American guitar brands are being thrashed by other brands at a much lower price. The brand name on the headstock is becoming just like a vanity plate on a cheap car.

[@Viper-dz2kw]

It’s not like they both don’t have lower end offerings that are great though, epiphone and squier, and then on top of that fender owns like 5 other guitar brands including Jackson and Gretsch that are generally cheaper

[@Belegnole]

FYI, Fender does not own Gretsch.

[@JohnEaganMedia]

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]

He seemed to do ok doing it his way.

[@beanapalooza6614]

, 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]

@@timducote5713This time…

[@KevinHallSurfing]

​@@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]

@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 😁

[@edwindude9893]

Now I want one. Your a good influence. I’ve just finished a carbon chambered body.

[@slawaschwed]

So, cool, man! Thanks for pointing to those fine necks. 👍

[@jritechnology]

$90 just to have them NOT put on their logo? I'm sure there has to be a better option than that much greed. Flaxwood is also very nice for about half that price. $689 w/o logo I really cannot justify at this time, but a flaxwood w/ jumbos and w/o their logo comes in at about $250 USD.

[@jcugnoni]

I work frequently with composites and to be honest, the price they ask is perfectly reasonable in my opinion. Producing high quality carbon fiber parts with textile/ long fibers is really time consuming and requires expensive tooling. Such a neck will consist of approximatelly 20+ pieces of preimpregnated carbon-epoxy pieces that need to be placed carefully and preciselly one by one on a CNC machined mold. Then you have all the work to finish to high gloss, install and finish the frets and cut the nut.. It cannot be cheap, even if done in China. And there is little automation to that process. In comparison, Flaxwood necks are a totally different construction: it is made by resin casting with a mixture of short spruce fibers and probably some limited amount of carbon fibers (probably less than 5%). This is very simple to produce once you have the recipe correct. You can vacuuum cast the whole neck without much preparation work because you don't need to lay down several pieces of textile. It is thus much cheaper but also much weaker than a real carbon prepreg neck. But both are interesting nonetheless and they probably sound very different.

[@jritechnology]

@@jcugnoni I really wasn't implying anything about the difference in construction of materials, but thanks? If it takes 19 hours to put a logo on a neck....ok fine, $90.00 is reasonable lol...but not for me to not put a logo on. Dunno what materials you work with, but to NOT have a logo should not cost more money. I love it when people only read what they want to read out of someones post.

[@kenarmstrong3842]

@@jritechnology Or you could look at it like thay are giving an extra $90 off of full price for advertising there product. ;) LOL!!

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I can appreciate how cool this is but I don't know that I'd want to replace an American-made (or custom shop) Fender neck with a neck that only has the Klos logo. I mean, you're spending all that money to own a Fender. If you don't care about that sort of thing then buy another brand (Schecter, Vola, etc.) since they're likely better made anyway. It would be really cool for a partscaster, though. Thanks, Darrell.

[@Aidames]

I think Darrell explained it well why he was replacing the Fender neck. Why would he buy another Fender neck that's more expensive, comes with less features (and no tuners), and has the risk of having the same issues as the original neck?

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

​@@Aidames As he said, it will feel like a painted neck, but it will get stickier. That's the party he didn't explain. These are like the original carbon fiber pool cue shafts. After a period, you need to wipe them down with a cleaner or alcohol. You also will get half the price for this when you sell it and half the value of the strat. A typical used pro 2 is about 1400 USD and an ultra is about 1550 USD. You will get that with a genuine fender neck. You will be lucky to get 1000 for this Frankenstein concoction. As for fender necks going bad... I have 8 USA dating from 73 to 2024. Never had one issue that couldn't be worked on by any weekend hobbyist. If they ever fret sprout, I spend about 40 minutes correcting it and it should be good for another 20 years. You don't get rid of a neck because of fret sprout. You get rid of it because klos paid you to make a video 😂😂 I've always loved Darryl, but he has to make a living... No offense, Darryl

[@Aidames]

@@everythingbobbywolfe Oh no, the horror! I have to wipe it down with alcohol?! No! Why would I perform maintenance on an instrument! Impossible! And I sell it for less? Wow, then I guess I'll just keep it and play on it for years to come, then when I get bored with it (gasp!) I will actually give it to my children or a close friend so they can also enjoy it for years to come! I know, what a terrible thing to do to a guitar :( Oh, I know! Maybe when I sell it, I take the five minutes it takes to put the original neck back, which I kept all along!

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

@@Aidames bruh, take your meds. You're either having an autistic meltdown or a stroke. Not sure which, but hope you sort it out. I have to go list some fenders on marketplace now. 😂😂😂

[@wbertie2604]

​@@everythingbobbywolfe he'll still have the original neck, surely. Unless it's a very cold winter in Canada.

[@paull8678]

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

[@mr.sestari5325]

Looks sick

[@PipeCat1965]

Darrell, you are costing me another $600 PER STRAT now. It is with great reluctance that I must say, I wish I had not seen this video. And that cherry-burst Strat of yours is an absolute doll.

[@gibson8300]

What’s in the boooox???

[@clintwilson6380]

Good1!

[@Wells306]

He has the box!

[@georgederiziotis9518]

Thats the 2nd time I've heard that reference in the past month...great movie.

[@leathersandals]

I'm the maaaaaaaan in the box

[@r.b.rozier9692]

Nice!

[@commonsensehill372]

Great tone.

[@rickroche8860]

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!

[@sco9301]

This seems pretty incredible, but unfortunately the polished finish on the back of the neck is a massive turn off, if you could get them in satin finish this would be perfect, because personally Id be terrified to take some steel wool to carbon fiber

[@bradrehn1007]

I get your preferences, but really, until you touch it, how could you (or me) know? I have not played a carbon fiber neck, let alone this product. ✌️

[@sco9301]

@@bradrehn1007 Thats definitely true, but my main issue with high gloss finishes is not the feel of the finish, but how my skin sticks to it in humid and sweaty environments (like a stage) and the only materials where a high gloss finish isnt sticky to me is aluminum. Also unfortunately I dont think this company sells necks at stores so its Impossible to try out the neck without buying it :/

[@Lomoholga2]

He knows- but he’s doing infomercials, so legitimate criticisms don’t fly

[@FransJCMartins]

I play a Rainsong. Similar neck finish. Never any issues with touch. Actually extremely well playable.

[@enutrofdude]

@@sco9301 This company doesn't need to sell necks at stores for you to test them -- as long as the store has ANY carbon fiber guitars with a glossy "polished" finish, you can try those instead. Also: even if you were to "take some steel wool to carbon fiber", you'd have to spend a lot of time and effort scrubbing through a thick layer of acrylic gloss coating to even make contact with the actual carbon fiber.

[@eglide73]

Because there’s nothing quite like the warm, smooth, organic feel of carbon fiber🤣🤣

[@BornLoveandEnergy]

Beautiful guitar 🎸

[@petewhitten3778]

Very cool that it just goes on to a fender perfectly 😎🎸👍Luv it

[@Klosguitarscarbonfiber]

It took a lot of effort to get those specs, right, so we're glad it paid off!