Playing the STUNNING Guitar That Nobody Knows About!! - Valiant Soothsayer

Discovering a unknown guitar brand is always exciting, and when their guitars are this good...well it's fantastic!
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[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Always exciting when a new player enters the market! Enjoy the demo!

[@samertaweel2042]

Give away? ... Please? :)

[@STAY-GOLD-VINYL]

Why do you alienate your viewers with guitars that 95% of us would only dream of owning. Sell out Darrell

[@mczensun8610]

333 🌈

[@VoloviaUk]

@@STAY-GOLD-VINYL Darrell does not need me to 'defend' him, but he does review lots of cheap guitars, from time to time is nice to see some outliers like this. He is rather critical too, which is great. I am sure he will soon review some Squires...

[@isaacmacinas]

Have you tried Tagima guitars?

[@valiantguitars9029]

Thank you, Darrell, for the video, we will address those issues!

[@slydogtom]

Good luck guys. Looks like you’re off to a great start. I love a good sounding guitar. It could look like a turf for all I care lol. Anyway, best wishes on what looks to be many great sounding and looking guitars.

[@dafook865]

Where can i browse your products?

[@torresalex]

Gorgeous piece of work. I wish you guys success!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Man I’d kill to own one of these…been my pops caretaker for the past year and a half so money is extremely tight….maybe one day…a man can dream. Gorgeous guitar guys.

[@EderHolguin]

Looks great. Would love to try one

[@brenandh77]

So Daryl I love your reviews. There is one exception and for me and I know a lot of guitar players feel the same way. The neck. If you could describe how the neck feels in relationship to say offender modern sea or perhaps a Les Paul it would be very helpful. I've played very expensive guitars and love the sound but hated the neck. If the neck isn't right I don't care how good the guitar sounds or plays or looks. Just my two cents cheers

[@guitaristus]

Yes!

[@dantefirman3849]

Thanks for the demo. I recently (2 weeks ago) purchased a soothsayer after viewing this video. I'm happy to announce that the frets, finish and playability issues you addressed have been rectified. I love this guitar. Top shelf quality. Thanks for your input and to Igor and crew at Valient for the totally professional buying experience. I highly recommend this company to any and all.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

At first I was like, "That's a nice looking guitar." Then I heard "Bareknuckle Pickups" and "Gotoh Locking Tuners and Bridge" and knew it was going to be over $2,000. Dang, Darrell, got me again! ;-)

[@beefnacos6258]

Lol two thousand

[@saxophool]

$2,350 US on their website. That's a lot of guitar. 😎

[@ThePenitentSquirrel]

yeah, you can find an Ibanez Axion Label RGA61AL that has all of that for under $1200

[@portwill]

@@ThePenitentSquirrel yeah, it’s not all that hard to produce a decent guitar for loads of money

[@ky9999]

It’s mostly in labor actually hahah

[@Matthew_Klepadlo]

Each and every guitar has a certain unique value, this one is no exception. It might be one of the most subtly unique we’ve seen in a while! Never skip the value on any guitar: it could be worth something special. Keep up the unique work, Darell!

[@markjacksonmusic21]

great review! Would consider getting one but $2350 is kinda steep!

[@zambufly1]

$2350 on their website, if you can get their website working...it has issues.

[@Madchris8828]

I like the name and that finish is killer. Also Soothesayer is a great buckethead song

[@edpetrikk2027]

It might ..just might …be worth $1200…maybe…😎🎸

[@valiantguitars9029]

Ouch.

[@RylanStorm]

@@valiantguitars9029 It feels like a burn but you have to remember that, in this price range, you're going up against some really big names and you need to stand out from them whilst matching their quality. Ultimately, the quality of the guitar that Darrell has does not look to be in that quality range. I appreciate that, in another comment, you've said that you'd fix these things and that shipping would be free but it should never have got to Darrell in this way in the first place. Buying a guitar at that price isn't just about the guitar, it's about the experience. Most people will only ever buy a guitar that costs that much once so when they spend that money they want to take it out of the box in a pristine state like they would with other guitars. If I buy this from you and it has a defect on it, I won't get it back for at least a month when you consider customs inspections and customs may even try to charge me a second time when it returns to the UK. So this needs to be right, first time, every time. The issues pointed out are the sort of thing that you'd see on $500 guitars and, expensive hardware or not, why should I buy a $2350 guitar with issues when I can pick up guitars at a third of the price that won't? That's the question you need to answer. You also need to put some effort into the localization on your website. You're selling a quality product so your marketing should be spot on. At the moment it seems plagued with grammatical issues (which I'd be happy to help you with) and broken links. Again, it just creates the perception that maybe you're not as bothered about perfection as the site claims and that's not a good look for a company asking for so much of my money. I'm sure you'll get this sorted in time. It's nice to see new manufacturers so keep on going. Take the feedback you're getting and hang in there. Good luck!

[@RylanStorm]

I've emailed the address on your website with my details in case you want to take me up on my offer.

[@RylanStorm]

Yeah...I don't think Gibson is the best example. They've been trading on their name for years.

[@RylanStorm]

@Mark Seymour Yeah, and they shouldn't. However, it doesn't contradict the point here....the Valiant is a $2,350 guitar and should not have finish issues.

[@wilfriedringel6071]

Hi Darrell, I got a Valiant Soothsayer because of your video here. I ordered the version in antique green. As you decribed an incredibly good looing and sounding instrument. The delivery to Germany was easy and I got it after 1 week. Igor and the whole team do a nice job there in the Ukraine... I tried it out yesterdy, same opnion with you. Sound good, making and looking incredible, some little issues, the frets could have been polished a little bit better for my opinion, I will do that when I change the strings, the whammy bar is a little bit stiff, so I will remove one spring...the rest is amazing... Thanks Darrell, now I have a guitar more and a lot of money less.... ;-)

[@greekfreak1980]

Bottom Line: it´s another generic, overpriced bolt-on Superstrat. You could literally put together something similar, yourself with Warmoth parts for half the money.

[@lukaszskalikow2094]

I press PLAY and LIKE buttons almost at the same time, because I know it's Darell's video so it's gonna be great even before watching it.

[@chrisshaw2754]

The finish issues on this guitar are nothing compared to what was leaving the Gibson factory a few years ago.

[@goodgoat3096]

It looks as if the strings go over the nut, and unlike most "6 on one side" heads, perfectly straight to the tuning pegs. No string trees, woo hoo!

[@markdalton293]

But , if I'm going to spend 2300 dollars on a guitar am going to buy one of these or am I going to buy a Gibson or a PRS or even a fender , I don't know . I would have to play one of these guitars before I buy it .

[@whatskraken3886]

Lol, what? you really saw something and said "if im gonna spend that much money, i'd rather get something garbage"

[@jasonperry2385]

Hornbeam is a wood that's found in the northern hemisphere. It's also been called ironwood and musclewood although not necessarily interchangeable. Super hard wood when dried. Not a lot of folks like working with it. The wood makes for great tool handles and such.

[@drcks]

It's got a pretty cool name as well!

[@kyan226]

Pretty sure they also use it for drumsticks

[@achimdg6335]

They also made gears out of hornbeam. (we got a lake here, and they grow the trees of the year by the lakeside, there they tell about the gears)

[@dennispickard7743]

When it comes to electric hardbody guitars the type of wood does not make that much of a difference as some give it credit for . The price of the wood is based on the ease of difficulty in tooling and wear on the tools . Maple is expensive because of the sugars in wood - time and wear .

[@achimdg6335]

@@dennispickard7743 it is rather important, that the fretboard is made out of a hard wood, in order for little fretboard wear.

[@JimmyRadloff]

Sick! That purple flame top is gorgeous. I love the features on this guitar. Looks like a cross between a Strat and a pimped out Schecter C1 SLS Elite.

[@deanaf]

Nice! I don't like pickguards. If they aren't covering routing, why add one? I want to see that top.

[@beefnacos6258]

I'm with you. I hate pickguards on some guitars

[@garettturbettmusic]

The inlays are BEAUTIFUL!! Nothing outlandish like some guitars have, but something different than just the dots or the block looking ones in SGs and Les Pauls

[@KevinORourke25]

Here's the thing. Other than the aesthetics of the guitars that Darrell reviews, I can never hear much of a difference in any of the guitars. I am the first to admit that the first thing I look at when considering a guitar is how it looks. I love the looks of this guitar but I guess what I get most out of these reviews is how amazingly good of a musician Darrell is. Just a phenomenal player. Thanks Darrell. kevin O'Rourke

[@demoleramera]

I can hear a difference when he demonstrates the tone clean but as soon as he goes into his one minute solo on whatever guitar he's demoing they just sound the same to me. Would much prefer if he didn't use as many effects on his solos

[@konanarcher]

Pickguard's gotta go imho

[@TumbleweedTom]

$2350. for some pretty shabby finish work. No thanks. No pride of craftsmanship in that outfit.

[@averageguitarist3631]

Very objective review; so... this is a Suhr Standard Plus at 2/3rds the cost, basically...

[@ToxicCookiesHD]

Lots of cool design choices on this guitar! Loved the tones and inlay designs especially. Definitely would get the more traditional nut version. Great review!

[@dbspecials1200]

With this brass one, I would take a string and carefully run it back & forth like a saw blade to speed up that break in. Letting dive bombs do it would take forever and not be practical when my method would file it in the exact same way, but much quicker. certain "rat tail" files can do it as well.

[@musicismypassion86]

Beautiful guitar and the string-height adjustment on the nut is a very useful feature.

[@tolasolo368]

Very very cool guitar beautiful sound 👍👍

[@lolipoable]

What's the deal with the unnecessary ugly plastic pickguard?

[@montauta]

Unacceptable a U$2.000 guitar with that poor paint job and frets work.

[@texanfournow]

Nice guitar. 4:04 the truss rod adjustment dial looks nearly identical to what Peavey installed on their Firenza guitar series 30 years ago. I have several Firenzas with this dial. It is indeed a clever idea but not new by any stretch. Thank you for an honest and thorough review!

[@rebelcat420]

Speaking of peavey, look up pics of the odyssey guitar and compare the fretboard inlay markers. Granted peavey used solid triangles vs outlined, but I see peavey influence there as well on this guitar

[@WW-1995]

My brother's 60s italian guitar looks the same though it's under the neck not "inside".

[@texanfournow]

@@rebelcat420 Agreed. To push the comparison even further, I think the pups on the Soothsayer have at least a faint resemblance to my 1979 Peavey T-60 (and both guitars cool-split!). BTW, looked up the price on this guitar - $2,350. For that much, the frets and the binding should be MUCH better IMO.

[@texanfournow]

@@WW-1995 Interesting. Do you know the name of the brand? I would like to see that if possible.

[@edgeofeternity101]

Why put a pickguard on it if it is so well finished?, I think the pickguard will look tacky after a while.

[@dbspecials1200]

Yes as it scratches it will fog up. but it's bold using a clear one because you can't hide anything under it from fast build methods, you have to pay attention to detail if it all shows. changing the color of it would make a drastic change in appearance. maybe gold? none would look really good as well. options...

[@dannywilliams3516]

One of the most eye-catching beautiful colors I've ever seen on a guitar Daryl. And this sound is absolutely stunning. Now if we could just get glary to make it so I could afford it. LOL. Have yourself an awesome Labor Day weekend man. That is if you guys celebrate that in Canada I don't know. LOL.

[@oatnoid]

Cool. Expect perfection in this price range. Red alert $$$. A little mention of the neck joint carve would have been nice.

[@nefariouspreludev2.046]

Cool let me see if I can order one.. Checks price- Yeah but the fret ends tho. Guitar probably sucks.

[@marlonf.naranjo6102]

Me: That's a nice guitar Me 2 minutes later: That's not in my budget

[@RichardsGuitarshop]

Blessed to be now working with these guys - i am SO excited. They are truly wonderful on so many levels.

[@reedeux7818]

Really nice looker! Digging the clear pickup guard, and that purple looks slick Pickups sound fantastic as well 👍

[@bostonbesteats364]

Overpriced

[@momaatouk6294]

You missed a great opportunity to demo it by playing Buckethead’s song Soothsayer…

[@ipuya]

Nice to see new brands coming up with original designs rather than Tel, Strat or LP knock offs. Thanks Darrell 🙏

[@thejusticeization]

you realize that is a strat copy right?

[@LK-dn2ms]

@@thejusticeizationits a bit modified rather than just a straight up strat knockoff is what i think he was trying to say. it has a unique charm rather than the same boring copies

[@timothyriley2825]

id like to see a review on EART guitars, particularly the T style one they make

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

The plastic pickguard makes it look tacky.

[@rdds4108]

Looks great and has quality parts but overpriced for what it is. Should be around $900 IMO

[@RylanStorm]

The hardware probably pushes it over that price but I know exactly what you mean.

[@apogeedata]

Jimmy page is like where was this guitar when I was using a violin bow🙄🙄😂😂😂😂

[@sunangel-rivka]

I hope they use more care in building their guitars than their website. That website is full of broken links, spelling and grammatical errors, blank and unfinished text boxes and other boo-boos. That kind of thing bothers me at any time but especially when they are selling $2350.00 items. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@flogginga_dead_horse4022]

yeah, A quick way to look unprofessional.

[@ascgazz]

You sound so excited I thought this was an affordable guitar but then I saw the prices.. NOPE.

[@ridebecauseucan1944]

I agree it’s just a NOPE from me too.

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

nahhh that thing sucks Darrell. Try again.

[@williammolina9792]

He never answer's any questions....

[@pinktacoluvr]

Beautiful guitar but the 12th fret inlay is triggering my OCD. The logo on the first fret is a nice nod to Petrucci. 👍🏼

[@paulburton5150]

And the clear pick guard is a nod to the Music Man Steve Morse. Lots of Music Man influences all round. Nice guitar though.

[@BritishBeachcomber]

So many innovations and such a sweet sound. Fender and Gibson could learn from this.

[@justice100forwin2]

But how much does it cost?

[@drg5352]

@@justice100forwin2 On Reverb, they're about $2,700. So not a budget guitar for sure.

[@Clintthecoolguy]

Wow, that’s a beautiful one. Nice playing Darrell, also!

[@mrmr314]

Whoah! Damage already Darrell near that output jack! Nearly as good as when I fell on my Tele after drinking a bottle of JD and scratched the back up severe. Why do we need an exposed truss rod dial on the 22nd fret? How often are punters changing their truss rod FFS? And it would affect the 22nd fret output, thereby negating it wouldn't it?

[@Cerberus4982]

Nice ding near the output jack lol

[@timothyvaher2421]

Note: Valiant site shows the Soothsayer with a Tusq nut (thank GOD) and An upgraded GoToh tremolo!

[@valiantguitars9029]

We do have Soothsayer with straight headstock and it comes with TUSQ nut, but both options have Gotoh 510 trem.

[@EversonBernardes]

At this price range, I expect nicely rolled fretboard edges, too.

[@dbspecials1200]

It will be a good brand to come back later and check out. reviews like this will promt action. you may very well see things cleaned up in short order. the brand has a lot of competition out there now. they have to stand out for those price ranges. time may allow development of more affordable models. improving and streamlining build techniques accomplishes that.

[@alementary4065]

In this price range, it better be FLAWLESS.

[@OkayyyIGetIt]

Looks neat but not for the price.

[@sergioghiotto]

Toooo expensive... no way

[@kma6881]

The top is gorgeous but for that price I can get a guitar custom built to the specs I want.

[@batphink2655]

What a fine looking axe and it sounds excellent too! Then agian you make everything you play sound fantastic!

[@juliansmode4537]

review a reverend guitar next

[@pops71]

That’s a cool guitar. Maximum Guitar Works had been using the recessed spoke wheel for some time now. I find it interesting that Peavey is building the new line of guitars HP (Wolfgang 2.0) in Eastern Europe and now we have a product launch from there as well…

[@markusfinkler9625]

I immidiately fell in Love with this guitar seeing the adjustable Nut and then the Grover highend tuners. Actually the basic for tuning stability and I think the most comen issue to complain about. Can't wait to watch the rest of this vid. As it goes on there comes the fear - price 😭. Okay was already afraid about the digging in the nut. There are a few things they should clear. Frets, binding and the nut. So now going to see the price. Uuuh ... For this price they should be perfect to really standout in all the other brands. Not only high quality hardware, more also high quality craftsmanship. Thanks for the review Darrell.

[@OmgWtfTsuji]

They're not grover tuners. He said they're Gotoh

[@erikj2104]

One other thing....while I love your reviews....please tell us the price AND the country of manufacture IN THE VIDEO.

[@erickunderwood3425]

Dovydas sent me

[@facurojas4477]

I feel kinda bad pointing out corrections but I think the pots are actually Fender made instead of CTS, no quality difference but a different name haha

[@Jester-Riddle]

What Country are these manufactured/assembled in ... ? Seems that it's quite high-priced, so it's got a lot of established competition ... I'm a little unsure about the point of a transparent pickguard (with a shape that doesn't mirror the lines of the guitar aswell) ... Maybe it might have been better to have done without the pickguard to show off the timber/finish ... especially as the perspex is likely to 'cloud' with age and scratching ...

[@alienlovetunes]

I recently sold my Jackson Soloist MII because it was more pretty than useful. Pickups had issues and it kept going out of tune constantly! Was a nightmare. Have you tested the Indonesian guitars? Makes me wonder about other models out there.

[@Jester-Riddle]

'Trinity' Markers ... Don't you just love Marketing Spiel ... 'Triangles' to normal people !!! 😂

[@BradColemanisHere]

Those pickups are dynamic. I was surprised at the different tones. Impressive.

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Sweet Expensive Guitar, I Installed My Own Brass Height Adjustable Nut' 'Amazon', Took a FineEdge Cheap Jewlers Type File To It' Super Easy, Dont Ham Fist It' Just Gently Work The Edges Of String Drag, Took Me Less Than 30 Minutes To Do All 6 Slots _ Great Nuts! Really Cleaned Up The Tone Also! 🎼👍

[@DonSambrook]

Can anyone who bought a Valiant bass vouch for the quality after a few months? I'm really interested in the TNT-MINI 5 BURLESQUE BLACK but haven't been able to find any player reviews for any of their basses.

[@normbarrows]

Do you think filing the nut slots a bit would have helped with that nut break-in issue? At over $2000, it seems awfully expensive for a guitar without polished fret ends, properly scraped binding, or stainless steel frets, despite the high dollar hardware, pickups, woods, and construction (5 piece neck w/ titanium rods). Looks like they skimped on the hand labor intensive stuff.

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

You never heard of hornbeam?.. read Lord of the Rings and get to Isengaärd dude! Meet the Ents! 😅 like i can afford this beast! Awesome though! Don't read LOTR, you loose your cool! Hahaha!

[@Ndlanding]

"a unknown guitar" is about as correct as "a ugly bird". Or "a (awful) Apple laptop". And PLEASE stop saying "You guys" so often! The "friends" series finished some time ago.

[@russellharris5072]

For that money I'd expect the fret board markers to be abalone at the very least and metal on metal is a bad idea.The idea can still work,but requires a different material like maybe a carbon composite or even ceramic.........................................

[@genegarneau3822]

Man, nice guitar. I bet you are so glad you started making videos. Today you get all these beautiful guitar and make a nice income. I bet your wife was pissed off when you stared doing videos, but today is happy.. lol, just a joke. Just kidding.🤣🤣Great video...👍🎸. Thx...

[@chancemiller9340]

I do like the look of the fretboard and the triangles. The nut is really interesting. (I agree and I'm using your words.) I'm glad that you didn't try to modify "unique". (Things are either "unique" or they are not. They can't be "kind of unique", "really unique", "pretty unique", "somewhat unique"... You absolutely nailed it. That's probably because you're Canadian. Americans are constantly modifying "unique" and it is always wrong.) EDIT: After praising you for your use of "unique", I restarted the video and after describing the fretboard, you unfortunately said "another 'really unique'...". I spoke too soon. You were doing so well. Okay, now back to the video. The back of that neck is stunning. "A very very custom look" I think is okay, and that truss rod adjust meant in between fret numbers 21 & 22 is something that I've never seen before... though I'm not sure whether or not it is unique. ;-) Once again, I nice review. You know, you're pretty good at this whole guitar reviewing thing. :-D

[@mddg1515]

Hi Darrell, why don't you be totally honest and give the price on this guitar? I found out online and for $2,300 this Valiant guitar SHOULD NOT have the cosmetic issues that you described or the nut hang up problem. $2,300 and these problems? That is total BS!

[@shanesanko1408]

2300.00 you'd think those frets would be polished and the taping would be perfect , overall beautiful sounds

[@ashwolf1977]

Valiant Soothsayer..buckethead fans might like it. 😁😁😁

[@BigMateo24]

I have the same pickups in an Ibanez Prestige with a super switch, they are incredible and quack like strat/tele pickups split. I was really surprised by them.

[@mikeanthony5684]

Dang so my take would be all the parts made by tried and true companies like Gotoh, and Bareknuckle were solid and the issue being the quality control - Frets , binding , nut.. 🤦🏻‍♂️ think I’ll just buy them pickups and throw em in My PT Pro

[@adrianmatis3153]

Hello Darrell! I think the black paint inside the cavity of pots and springs is conductive. In the cavity of springs is covered with transparent varnish for not wear out. try with a multimeter. I am curious 😁

[@marvinmahana2372]

Trying to get a recomendaton for an elect guitar for my two grandkids to begin on I know you test a ton OF LOWER PRICE GUITARS. Would love some advice on what to get to get them started.Also need instructinals, to help them learn chords,, scales ect. Please help me

[@RJ-mz3co]

I came across Big Lou Guitar which sells wide neck guitars for people with big fingers. Nut widths are 1.875" and 2"! It would be great if you could review a 2" nut model like the island blue El Dorado model. I am an old newbie with problems like muting neighboring strings, not getting my fingers placed right, etc., and would like to know if this guitar would help me learn. Thanks!

[@Buffrt66]

For $2300.00 that thing should have never been shipped out of the factory with that mess on the binding. Companies making guitars in the $200.00 range wouldn't have.

[@Xzvsc]

Wow looks super cool and modern. I love how the detail aspect that company give for the guitar like the body cut for jack input. I just don't like the spoke wheel on the neck

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

Beautiful and it has some twang and rocking pickups !! but should of been plek'ed...

[@ak1969]

Ever tested Framus guitars? I got one "Teambuilt" Panthera II, which is not a "Custom shop", but made in Germany. Top quality, i must say. I'm interested, if you could test their "cheaper" versions? I have heard only good things about those, but would like to hear your take on their quality etc.

[@darlenemcmillan5802]

Graphite lube can help with your nut issue. Beautiful gitfiddle. Love that color! Great review👍👍👍

[@beefnacos6258]

Ah, you get a like for honest reviewing

[@bluematrix5001]

LOOKS LIKE A VOLA

[@doctoremil2678]

If you want something amazing, you should try to find a Vigier Excalibur Custom.

[@XlouietheflyX]

Gotoh trem, Gotoh tuners, Bare Knuckle Impulse pickups, this guitar is killer

[@joseandresgalarza531]

Very nice guitar, and maybe 2350 for that kind of specs are worthy, but still a pricy guitar...

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

The dings here wete significant. Totally unacceptable at this price point. Makes me feel even better about buying the upper tier SE's and lately the top tier Epiphones. Get them from Sweetwater, make sure you get a perfect one (not difficult lately), and be stoked for 1/3 the price. If they address the finish issues, then yeah, some unique appointments there and certainly cool looking and those pups sounded wicked good. The big boys should pay attention on those cavity covers. Easy upgrade.

[@sjazzp]

It looks very nice and sounds even better, colours are fantastic and it has great features that makes it very contemporary although It would be good they would choose a different body design to give it its own identity, however the website directly mentions that this model is a proper tribute to the 1954 classic from Leo Fender, with the Jupiter model resembling a Jaguar and the Smith, a PRS. Hopefully they fix those QC issues for a guitar in that price range from a company that says it has 30+ years of experience

[@director2bob]

I bought a guitar today that I never heard until I saw a video with Pete Thorn playing it. I immediately went online iand bought one 10 minutes later. Found a slamming deal on an open box. Its the Boss Euros. I love weird sounding guitars, MIDI guitars etc and that Boss guitar tripped me out especially as I am a busker and do not use a pedalboard as my busking amp has channel switching and effects. I wonder what Darrell thought of the Boss Euros. I will have to search his videos. I have a Strat, Tele, Suhr so I don't buy guitars anymore unless there is something very unique about it.

[@randooser]

Sorry Darrell, but I'm not hearing Strat quack at 2 or 4. It all sounds like variations on a Tele mid position. Imho. But, nice guitar man. Keep posting!

[@Philc231]

BS that is as sloppy as it gets . High end ? Terrible finish work . I hope this is a preproduction. Bad frets, bad finish . The build sucks .