UNBOXING A MASTERPIECE! - I Haven't Played a Guitar Like This Before!

This one is a head turner for sure!
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[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

This one is a unique, beautiful, and technical take on the classic single-cut guitar! Forgot to mention the flame maple binding on the neck too! 😍🎸 Tones at 4:57 Enjoy :)

[@tatebarrett7618]

it sounds amazing, and your skills are what I aim for in my playing

[@nalukeko]

I like how they substituted the plastic parts with metal. Great quality all around it seems. Although the 4 screws on the stop piece could have been bolts or allen heads or something less mundane and recessed or hidden..

[@nuthinbutlove]

O. M. G.... the SUSTAIN... both clean and dirty!!! Brilliant!

[@Gornflyin]

I just went to comment on how cool the nut idea was.....and up pops" The Telegram con scam" in almost every 2nd comment. I've reported every single one. I didn't count, but more than 50. Be careful people, scams everywhere. Your welcome :D

[@Gornflyin]

AND their all back. I've reported the account now. What I wouldn't give to be able to beat the crap out of these scammers :(

[@Matthew_Klepadlo]

A yes, a guitar that fades to white… What I like to call: the jizz burst.

[@ericgould435]

Man that guitar is unreal. Way more innovation than many other builders combined.

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

Where they placed the truss rod adjustment makes total sense and that nut is truly innovative!

[@WattchomanBrandySavage]

Valiant guitars are probably one of the most exciting new guitar companies to follow. They have their own unique spin on the classics AND original designs. I'm glad they're getting the recognition they so clearly deserve.

[@alpeterson]

Valiant has been crushing it this year, and under the storm of war with Russia to boot. They’re unbelievably kick ass.

[@andriealinsangao613]

By this guitar alone, you got that right, man!

[@RunningWild32]

In my opinion, their is close to no other thing more exciting than unboxing a new guitar. I remember looking out the window for the FedEx man like a little kid just beyond excited.... After getting the delivery I ran to my studio and unboxed my first PRS Silver Sky in the Nebula finish. Literally brought a tear to my eye

[@nicosteream]

I agree, it's a unique feeling... It's a bit like the delivery man is Santa Claus.

[@andriealinsangao613]

Man, you got that right! I had that same feeling when I received my first electric guitar!

[@kiezersosay49]

Thats just about how i felt yesterday when my ⅞ S-style warmoth build got here...the body is beautiful with the holoflake finish and i got super lucky with the amount of flame i got on the neck(if you dont order the heavy flame option its a gamble weather or not you get a good one)

[@joejohnson3988]

I've ordered 20 guitars since the pandemic hit. Addictive...

[@Astro_touches_children]

I still get that way even if it's just strings, picks and cables. It's an affliction.

[@Chammoose]

Wow what great instrument. At first I thought it was odd but the more I saw the more I loved it. Super glassy clean tone. Love it.

[@danstringer7610]

That is a stunner!! So beautiful and I love the design. Like you said “clever”.

[@thseed7]

Every single guitar they make is awesome. Everything has classic roots with unique customizations. Absolutely stunning workmanship in the construction and custom hardware. Very badly hope to own one someday.

[@vegasaxeman]

I can hear the brass nut & bridge right away! It really gives each and every string it's own distinct tone. I kind of think of it as "a HIGH DEF" sound! Aside from that, these guys REALLY thought out the entire layout of the guitar! EVERYTHING IS TOTALLY CUSTOM and has NO OFF THE SHELF COMPONENTS! REALLY GREAT REVIEW DARRELL! Keep em' comin' brother! God bless and take care...

[@pyratoothNL]

Yes I heard that too! I replaced a bridge on my Tele with brass saddles and it brought out a certain "zing" and brightness that I hear on this one too. This looks and sounds like lovely instrument.

[@Nick_LIFF]

Absolutely stunning! Always so many cool guitars on this channel. Bad part is, I'm gonna go broke 😅

[@TreenighetMaranata]

Gorgeous and wonderfully made! 😊❤ I love it!

[@nathanduff2728]

I have a 1963 Valiant EJ1 with a gold foil pickup. Im glad to see a came back in these guitars they need more love.

[@beautifulinstrumentals2866]

Love your channel, Darrell. So much good stuff. Thanks for sharing your talents and expertise with us. Love those first 5 chords your played at the start of the sounds.

[@ibji]

Darrell - "I wanna give you a look before I tell you who made this" Me - "Please be a Glarry"

[@krame99]

These guitars are top of the line! Congratulations on getting one of these I want one so bad.

[@goknicksgo13]

You look so happy in this video. I love it. I’d be stoked too. That guitar is beautiful.

[@jessebarrera159]

Very nice, great sounding in your hands as always and very unique colors.

[@davidmoran4675]

I LOVE the growl on the neck pickup with the tone pulled back and the distortion turned up. I'd like to hear you play more on that pickup like that

[@joshuafreedman7703]

That finish is uber-fantastic! I love a guitar that will both look and sound equally respectable playing radioactive nuclear metal and super clean dark modern jazz

[@hangman960]

Some really clever ideas,the nut idea is good

[@markewing6780]

Very cool guitar! Absolutely love that color! Those custom designed bits are VERY refreshing, and that truss rod design is amazing!

[@jungdo99]

Wow! I am in love!

i love it when manufacturers go the extra mile to also design hardware or unique solution. This is an awesome guitar imo

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

Gorgeous, that's a lifetime keeper for sure!!!!!!!!!

[@aesoundforge]

One of the coolest looking guitars ive seen in a long time. Build quality looks top quality from the vid.

[@jefft275]

That is really nice! Never heard of that brand. I love the custom bridge and truss rod adjustment in the neck. They have some really nice guitars on their site, including some with exotic woods like wenge.

[@Mix3dbyMark]

Sounds beautiful too

[@duckyjp17]

That nut is AMAZING. I’m in love with that feature.

[@jimmyjames2022]

Valiant guitars are definitely a uniquely attractive take on the standard single cut, very beautiful and well crafted instrument. Glad you can show them off to us.

[@RsSquier51]

That is a gorgeous guitar. Love the white and blue burst.

[@jimruddell3265]

One of if not the best tone I've heard on your channel. Wow.

[@arustydodge2111]

Beautiful Guitar. Sounds phenomenal in your hands, DARRELL! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😇⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@herbiehill2215]

I'm with you on this one, Darrell is outstanding

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@brandoncurtis1636]

Wow super cool! Those burst-to-white finishes are growing more popular these days and they’re starting to grow on me. Super cool bridge and the brass not is really cool!

[@waynekieft4952]

That is one beautiful axe Darren!!!!

[@_patrikjay_]

Valiant guitars are killing it... Super sick looking and sounding guitars.. great demo D!

[@aaronhale1420]

That guitar is Amazing. Awesome tone

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Man I love that White Burst Finish!

[@John_2Much_Coffee]

Really beautiful guitar! Looks and sounds Amazing. Love the blue to white fade.

[@therewasascene]

Looks and sounds beautiful

[@daniellevstek1789]

Oh wow that’s gorgeous

[@rodgerbell810]

Hi Darrell, stunning guitar with solid appointments. Great to see other makers compete in the high end sphere. It sounded great too. Great review. Cheers ✌️🎸

[@retropuffer2986]

What a work of art!

[@corujoj]

The fretwork and the fingerboard binding looks amazing on this guitar.

[@stevemehan7276]

Oh man! What a guitar! Amazing tones

[@SeanDS89]

0:48 Oooh, I LOVE that back, it looks great and compliments the front quite nicely :)

[@alanpettibone]

I usually flinch at guitar prices over roughly $2500, but Valiant actually seems like you are getting something for the money. That’s a guitar I would save up for. Also, love the details like the bridge and tailpiece.

[@seanemmettfullerton]

Thanks for saying this out loud :) I completely agree with you! The adjustable nut hopefully will become a mainstream thing someday...

[@axegrindin]

@@seanemmettfullerton just an fyi, you can get the same adjustable brass nut on Amazon for $16 if you want to add it to an existing guitar.

[@seanemmettfullerton]

@@axegrindin cool... thanks, i just saw the Guyker brass one.

[@darylhudson777]

I don't know you so I don't know what you know but just trying to help I noticed that places have payment plans for guitars. I'll let you do the checking around.

[@axelrodriguez4327]

Probably the best guitar review concept in KZbin… keep doing this with guitars and you’ll be legendary

[@Gottaloveguitars427]

Wow that thing is gorgeous!

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Eye catching tone monster !

[@kevincothron5089]

Love the guitar. Thanks for the review Darrell.

[@Mix3dbyMark]

Its so beautiful

[@ChadwickRider]

Beautiful craftsmanship... would love to have one in solid surf green.

[@timweber7165]

Valiant builds some beautiful guitars, I hope to own one in the future.

[@scottbehl216]

A very beautiful guitar. Especially the laminated neck and back ! All nice features.

[@chrislathwell3653]

Oh man I’d love that guitar in a left handed configuration 😍valiant knocked it out of the park there

[@fingersmike]

Great looks, great specs, great sounds. Flys under my radar because it flys over my budget 😁

[@tatebarrett7618]

this is going to be interesting, it looks beautiful

[@Kik2nek]

Beautiful

[@Ivan.Vilches]

What a beauty!!!

[@48mastadon]

That mahogany back has incredible movement. Almost wish the back was the front.

[@becknader2337]

Looks beautiful and sounds great!

[@Furtheronmusic]

Beautiful guitar. They make remarkably great guitars. The Smith I love except (for me) the headstock shape I wish it was more like a PRS look more streamlined and straighter string pull. The other most amazing thing is these guys are making these guitars still in Kyiv despite the invasion and the other hardships.

[@martinclayton7260]

I really want a Valiant guitar! I think they just look stunning, and sound amazing.

[@martinmartin8871]

awesome guitar! Many design features. ROCK IT!

[@Gene_Cali]

An adjustable nut would sure make changing/testing string gauges much easier. Nice. Finish is beautiful, and sounds excellent in your capable hands. Thank you for your reviews.

[@brianmurdock7428]

Beautiful!

[@d3w4yn3]

Might be the smoothest sounding guitar I've ever heard!!! Of course, Darrell could smack a stick on a rock and it would sing, but still, this really is a masterpiece!!!

[@kenstaten476]

Great video. Beautiful guitar. A true work of 🎨.

[@anthonyjohnson4734]

Gorgeous

[@gereonH]

Man, as an "always clean" Jazz Player it comes every time as a shock when your first sound is "a little overdrive" and to my ears every guitar goes "BRRRRRRAAAAAAA". Glad, you do real clean sounds tooo

[@surfrby8876]

That is a unique and beautiful guitar, with some clever build innovations , sounds great also, I just checked out their site , I think I would consider a build from them, guitars are unique

[@maxkelter3561]

I like their website. It says" built to order", now how cool is that. Superb in all ways.

[@SpiderStratagemVI]

Christmas morning..Darrell's turn to open a gift. Family sitting on couch behind him and he turns..(cue this video at point guitar case is opened)..starts going over the specs....LOL. Great video as usual Darrell- your excitement and enthusiasm furing the box opening is unmatched! I've always gotten great tips for modding and especially for underrated affordable guitars from your channel!

[@SpiderStratagemVI]

Hey Darrell- did I need to download the telegram app?

[@RJW14]

yooo congratulations man, this is an amazing looking piece of kit. Those are some THICC maple strips in the neck man, the ones on my mayones are like, 2-3mm a piece just to create tension with the counter grain. whoa the trussrod spoke wheel is in the actual fret.

[@lincolnfish4021]

Sweet guitar and amazing playing job too dude!!!!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I bet it is a guitar in the box. Those special touches in the hardware are very nice. Easy to tune and adjust.

[@rivalworkshopandguitars5851]

Beautiful guitar in looks and sound!

[@jhardy0786]

That sounds great

[@Terry3Gs]

[@rodgerbell810]

Thanks Darrell for showcasing a guitar that is out of the MainStage, it is reminiscent of any modern guitar out there but with it’s own voice. I loved your review. Cheers ✌️🎸

[@MattsAquatics]

Awesome

[@papasteve7376]

Hope that didn't come out wrong. Long time follower. I realize companies supply their product to many popular channels. Thanks for the content

[@JH-ks9oi]

I seen you do a Valiant once before and I love their thought process, honestly you can take their ingenuity and apply it to a more plain instrument you'd have somethin, I love their forward thinkin I mean that's how Les Paul and Tele changed music forever

[@terrypussypower]

Considering just how many Gibsons snap at the headstock/neck joint, I’d always wondered why they cut so much wood away in that area just for truss rod access. It’s like they’re asking for it!

[@hakancarlsson2881]

Someone in the 50s weren't really a skilled builder and us consumers in the future somehow decided that's the only way for it to be "authentic".

[@StratsRUs]

Sounded and looked great !

[@mahbodgorji5076]

Fantastic👌

[@ReverendBow]

Great looking, and sounding guitar. Very cool stop tail piece design

[@f5mando]

What killer guitar design features! Wow....Totally bostin.

[@ianjeffery4730]

glad to see bare knuckle pickups getting some appreciation, best pickup manufacturer ever

[@benzakonium]

That neck and truss road design is just genius.

[@Coempi73]

Holy sh@t that sounds awesome!

[@douglashall2141]

It would appear that this guitar while beautiful seems to be well constructed as well. Waiting to hear it.

[@773knut]

That is just a beautiful guitar Darrell :)

[@eandjroch]

Guitar looks sweet!!

[@gregoriodecker2692]

That guitar is beautiful.. it looks like a blue ice storm.. super interesting guitar from some really resilient ballsy people.

[@lesterksi4521]

I tend to stay to traditional makers, but this is something else. Loved it!

[@davidkastin4240]

Very impressive hardware on this guitar

[@alijankhan3330]

Colours are great

[@psychological6707]

I have 2 Valiant guitars and waiting for a 3rd! I absolutely love them! The best guitars in the world!