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  • @DarrellBraunGuitar
    @DarrellBraunGuitar  3 ปีที่แล้ว +901

    Thanks for tuning in 😁😁😁

    • @thomasferguson6726
      @thomasferguson6726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Part of me wants to press dislike on this comment.

    • @zylavormusic2616
      @zylavormusic2616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is our pleasure!

    • @Haunteed
      @Haunteed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of course Darrell

    • @johnsee7269
      @johnsee7269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL

    • @GregHilmes
      @GregHilmes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Happy to *drop* in, glad the door was *open*

  • @journeymanfrosty8895
    @journeymanfrosty8895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1692

    I feel like these are a solution to a problem no one has.

    • @Peasmouldia
      @Peasmouldia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      Plus, you're going to need a deeper guitar case...

    • @bodijisattva9333
      @bodijisattva9333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      That's what I was pondering, I just couldn't put it into words.
      Aesthetically they look nice.
      I could imagine they may help in not getting poked by cut string.
      Sometimes it can be difficult getting your fingers between the tuners without affecting another string.
      I could probably find a few more possible advantages. I think with the need to throw a wrench into the sprocket might not be worth the extra time and money to change out!

    • @paulthorn6437
      @paulthorn6437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      I would catch the tuners sticking off the back on so many things. Also I never needed an Allen key to string my guitar.

    • @electricgypsyblues4761
      @electricgypsyblues4761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      BINGO

    • @blazer6248
      @blazer6248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'd only use them on a Steinberger with gearless tuners

  • @haleyconant
    @haleyconant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +514

    The way Darrell can slip jabs in while still speaking like it's a compliment. He's approaching mother-in-law skill levels.

  • @grene1955
    @grene1955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    I love that companies are trying new stuff and thinking outside the box, but these seem like more trouble than they're worth...

    • @jacquesandre2565
      @jacquesandre2565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Actually, not so much outside the box as they are clearly inspired by the steinberger tuning machines (althought not a copy). If these look more sturdy than the steinberger, the later don't need an allen key.

    • @latinumbavariae
      @latinumbavariae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      They weren't thinking at all, let alone "outside" of any box. They just wanted to do it different at any price. Dragging the string over a 90 degree edge is such a bad idea.

    • @rogerrussian9750
      @rogerrussian9750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree completely, I only need my jewelers screwdriver set to slightly tighten the Gotoh tuners maybe once a year on my Epiphone & it stays in tune without any problem & my Fender tuners also do the job on my Partscaster. The "Riot" brand do look cool & different I must say though.

    • @oldrrocr
      @oldrrocr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just a point: Were these designed by Felix Wankel?

    • @marchangel7462
      @marchangel7462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No need changing something that works. These look hideous.

  • @patrickrouse7357
    @patrickrouse7357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I got a set of brass ones after watching this video and all I can say I'm filled with regret. One tuner had a bad bearing so I emailed them with the issue asking for a new bearing cause I'm handy and understanding. They offered a new tuner but never followed through. I ordered a single tuner to try and move forward on my build but they sent the wrong one. Another email back and forth resulting in an apology and a refund for the wrong tuner but no replacement so far. Stick with steinberger people!

  • @FLADAN-3848
    @FLADAN-3848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +654

    Break string on stage...”hold on guys can’t find my Allen wrench!”

    • @spiderfan1974
      @spiderfan1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      How's it any different from a guitar with a floyd?

    • @MrMusicfreak95
      @MrMusicfreak95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@spiderfan1974 yeah I get what you’re saying about the floyd, but guitarist that use a guitar with a Floyd usually compensate until the song is over and switch guitars, but imagine these are on Stevie ray Vaughn’s strat, then that amazing clip of him doing a live string change would never exist, I just feel like they’re over complicating things for something that is subjectively uglier, so there’s really no advantage to these for me. It’s not functionally convenient, and it not good looking

    • @spiderfan1974
      @spiderfan1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MrMusicfreak95 with those much like a Floyd you get your back up axe or #2 if you prefer. That is if you are lucky enough to be in a band with two or more guitarists. Your friend or tech can have your work horse back to you when your done with the song if they know what they are doing. I've been the "guitar tech" for the night many o' times. Get into the show for free see it from the side of the stage. Just hand your buddy a fresh guitar and be a combat medic if need be. Not much would change with these tuners or a floyd.

    • @toneseeker4968
      @toneseeker4968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@spiderfan1974 No difference! That's why I don't own a guitar with a floyd, either!

    • @spiderfan1974
      @spiderfan1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@toneseeker4968 your missing out if you set one up right you have to beat that guitar out of tune. I say this now and I'll do it. But I'm gonna tempt fate here. I haven't broken a string accidentally in years. Have I done it on porpoise yeah once or twice. If your competent at guitar string breaks don't happen that often. Unless it's not yours and your friend uses 8's and you use 10's. Then you owe your friend a set of strings but if it's your guitar you'll know when to stop bending.

  • @danielsgrunge
    @danielsgrunge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    I honestly can't see how this would be more pratical than any other kind of tuning machine lol

    • @Peasmouldia
      @Peasmouldia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Less practical. you'll need an extraordinarily deep guitar case....

    • @ToddTheJoker
      @ToddTheJoker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      yeah, to me they look like a step backwards in engineering...plus you know..they are ugly..lol

    • @the.Aruarian
      @the.Aruarian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      These would be great for custom headstocks, because they'd allow for designs with straight string pull in mind.

    • @je-2024_1
      @je-2024_1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      mostly for the clean look I think

    • @evilcowboy
      @evilcowboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They are way less practical. You are right. It requires that you "loop all the unwound string" hmmmmmmm so exactly like the Wilkinson tuners with their EZ lock design. Yeah I agree with the other guy too who said it was a step backwards in engineering, because it is, there is literally other tuning machines that do the same thing cheaper, more effective, more practical and more aesthetically pleasing.

  • @bigmac51290
    @bigmac51290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    One thing he didn't mention, but looks like a possible advantage is that the break angle of the strings may be sharper since the string practically goes straight into the headstock.

    • @TylrVncnt
      @TylrVncnt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Was thinking the same thing, definitely a better break angle overall. Also 40:1 gears really appeals to me personally

    • @jbbnbsmith
      @jbbnbsmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes, in fact I was wondering if it was enough to eliminate the need for the string trees.

    • @georgeboyer8158
      @georgeboyer8158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GuitarSquatch
      Agree.

    • @peachmelba1000
      @peachmelba1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      On the other hand, on a Strat for example, if the new break angle is significantly increased there may be a need to relieve the nut slots on the headstock side.
      These tuners have good reviews for their accuracy and tuning stability, but they are just a mess in terms of design.

    • @croftperkins
      @croftperkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what caught my interest, too.

  • @shibumi5210
    @shibumi5210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I was looking for something like this- a tuner that wasn't limited by having to go along the edge of the headstock! You can take a blank headstock, put the tuners EXACTLY in line with the strings, and make the headstock any shape you want to! 😎

  • @tasteapiana
    @tasteapiana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I'm picturing those bottoming out inside a lot of hard cases and fitting really weird inside of soft cases.

    • @Scottocaster6668
      @Scottocaster6668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good point.

    • @flipnospan7808
      @flipnospan7808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was about to say pretty much the same thing.

    • @ravenfn831
      @ravenfn831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed. That was my first thought. Do you want your headstock taking that kind of stress while in a hard case? Especially LP players. They're known for head stock breaks.

    • @fredkorkosz9370
      @fredkorkosz9370 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was my thought exactly; in a case with limited clearance under the headstock; they could put pressure on the headstock inside the case. I would need to see exactly how deep they are to be certain that I am correct about that.

    • @Scottocaster6668
      @Scottocaster6668 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fredkorkosz9370 those are not worth the effort

  • @scoutgirl7739
    @scoutgirl7739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Another refined gimmick. The Allen key is like mom reminding you to 'dont forget to take your little brother'

  • @alfeberlin
    @alfeberlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I would be afraid that the strings would break faster at the point where they are bent in a rather small radius around the entrance hole rim. On standard tuning machines that bend radius is way larger.

    • @deadinsidemcgee411
      @deadinsidemcgee411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, but at the same time that’s the price for the versatility of the system.

    • @mickavoidant4780
      @mickavoidant4780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I thought. It might help, if the holes wear with time.

    • @patricktaylor8657
      @patricktaylor8657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really, if you think about the hole where they go into the peg.

    • @alfeberlin
      @alfeberlin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@patricktaylor8657 There is a lot of friction involved _after_ the hole in the peg because normally strings are wound several times around the peg, and this reduces the tension _at_ the hole (and the sharp bend). But in this case of the entrance hole rim the whole tension of the string is lying on this hard bend.

  • @FreedomIsntFree-gd2hg
    @FreedomIsntFree-gd2hg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    If you turn your volume really low on this you’ll end up with a “Quiet Riot”

    • @RodNesser
      @RodNesser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dad joke dude 😂

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@RodNesser there you go again with the anti father rhetoric!

    • @RodNesser
      @RodNesser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DMSProduktions yes I know 😔 I never used to be this way... It all changed when I found out my real daddy was a donor 😢

    • @relevantinformation6655
      @relevantinformation6655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🥁

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RodNesser OUCH! Sorry! BUT you have the RIGHT to know your origins!

  • @markandesme9284
    @markandesme9284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Man does that actually fit back in the case? They stick out so far!

    • @metalguru01
      @metalguru01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      thats what I was thinking

    • @teiltje
      @teiltje 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@metalguru01 They probably sell compatible guitar cases as well, with 6 holes drilled where the headstock sits.

    • @metalguru01
      @metalguru01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@teiltje I bet anything to fool us into thinking we need another gadget lol

    • @mrobinson1255
      @mrobinson1255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      they probably dont protrude any further than the body of the guitar

    • @thisguy2973
      @thisguy2973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      From the looks in the video, this guitar hangs on the wall, so it doesn’t matter at the moment.

  • @mrpendent
    @mrpendent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I cannot imagine any time these would be a good idea, except a serious dedication to an industrial aesthetic.

  • @cw-on-yt
    @cw-on-yt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Interesting, but I agree with other commenters here:
    - they don't look as nice as a good set of normal locking tuners
    - they don't fit in guitar cases as easily as normal locking tuners
    - they require a hex key, unlike normal locking tuners
    - they require an extra looping of the unwound strings, which is a hassle compared to normal locking tuners
    Against all those inconveniences, the only advantage appears to be that they're slightly lighter than the tuners they replaced, and maybe that the position on the back of the headstock is a bit more convenient to your hand while you're tuning them.
    That's just not enough of a benefit to overcome the drawbacks.
    Not dissing the video, of course! Darrell, your stuff is always fun and informative; this vid is no exception.
    But when I say it's "informative," well...the information I'm taking away is that I'll pass on these tuners.

  • @danielsutterfield835
    @danielsutterfield835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    The way you call out Gibson all the time is AMAZING!!!!!!

    • @ZitherBeast
      @ZitherBeast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      IT's freaking HILARIOUS

    • @Ottophil
      @Ottophil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ZitherBeast is it though? Its a pretty played out joke. Low hanging fruit. Plus they are nice guitars. People only make fun of it cause they can’t afford a real les paul.

    • @ZitherBeast
      @ZitherBeast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Ottophil Gotta learn to laugh my man, I like what I have, but funny is funny. Gibson has their big boy pants on, and if they don't they should. It's funny.

    • @wjfowler
      @wjfowler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Ottophil lots of us have had numerous Gibson's. The precision and craftsmanship is a joke. 50 years of trading on a name. Acoustics fine. Known design flaws on numerous electrics.

    • @bigmac51290
      @bigmac51290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ottophil A real Les Paul has more QC issues than a chinese copy these days.

  • @jerryreichelderfer747
    @jerryreichelderfer747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    The need for the Allen key is a deal breaker. Really cool other that that though. Maybe if they were to add a small thumbwheel and ditch the allen key I would be willing to try them.

    • @wenjacklow
      @wenjacklow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yeah just a horrible design IMO

    • @je-2024_1
      @je-2024_1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      stick on back of head stock with 2 sided tape like Eddie would ???? lol

    • @KazeAkiyama
      @KazeAkiyama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@je-2024_1 Still a hassle.

    • @ravenfn831
      @ravenfn831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Anyone with a Floyd already has to have allens in their case.

    • @giordanorivolta4012
      @giordanorivolta4012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And anyone with vintage tuners has to have string cutter in their case

  • @LGuitarB
    @LGuitarB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    "...or Gibson without pissing off the entire guitar community at least once a year" :-D

    • @croftperkins
      @croftperkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd have missed it if I weren't listening close enough. Lol

    • @leom7
      @leom7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i don't get it, what's up with Gibson?

    • @LGuitarB
      @LGuitarB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@leom7 I think he refers to the times when they would come up with strange ideas like the robotuners

  • @MichaelD8393
    @MichaelD8393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    3:05 I checked the website; the thickest gauge you can use with these is a 56!

  • @nicolamontoro
    @nicolamontoro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    Gibson jokes never get old!

    • @Wells306
      @Wells306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hope you don’t get a subpoena in the mail now

    • @meespeeters826
      @meespeeters826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      But Gibson itself does

    • @NeptuneCheeseCake
      @NeptuneCheeseCake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Unlike Gibson players

    • @harry_mair
      @harry_mair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Unlike their guitar designs, marketing ideas and their fanatics

    • @jamesm2785
      @jamesm2785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@harry_mair idk why you guys are hating on Gibson. Their guitars are classics. They do have their problems but that doesn’t mean their bad instruments...

  • @zylavormusic2616
    @zylavormusic2616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I guess you can call it a “Frankenstrat” now!

  • @Jakfilm
    @Jakfilm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Third disadvantage, the back fo the headstock looks like hell.

  • @squirelova1815
    @squirelova1815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    EPIC! This is the kind of cutting edge "wish I had thought of that" wonderful reviews this channel is well known for. I only hope Darrell never ever runs out of material, Amen.

  • @chrisggoodwin777
    @chrisggoodwin777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    It wouldn't be a Fender-based video without a Gibson jab 😂😂😂

    • @MarkGarbettLlanigan
      @MarkGarbettLlanigan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have had my first Gibson jab. I have to go for my second in a month or so

    • @je-2024_1
      @je-2024_1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      makes me fuzzy inside lol

  • @adfury
    @adfury 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Really like this idea as a firebird tuner .

    • @zyxwfish
      @zyxwfish 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah that would look good!

    • @jackkay4310
      @jackkay4310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Someone should also put them onto a Roswell Rhoads. They would really streamline the headstock more!

    • @1dswylde
      @1dswylde 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I was thinking

    • @Rainyman63
      @Rainyman63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually the only guitar that would be improved by these tuners. They are probably a lot lighter than the original banjo tuners.

    • @ltsmash1200
      @ltsmash1200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’d rather have the Steinberger gearless tuners on a Firebird. No Allen key required to change the strings and the knobs on the back don’t stick out as far on the back.

  • @BlaziNTrades
    @BlaziNTrades 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your reviews. Always so refreshing and BS free!

  • @hyphen2612
    @hyphen2612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thought of this before since I'm a small custom guitar tuner maker called Perona. It wasn't new either, same concept had been marketed by Steinberg and another company I can't recall the brand name. Did a concept design and nah, decided it really didn't offer any advantage over a standard 18:1 worm gear design. But it's always inspiring to see new concepts being brought to market. 😀

  • @MoonshineSazerac
    @MoonshineSazerac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Had these for months now. They've exhibited some of the best tuning stability I've ever experienced.

    • @audimaster5000
      @audimaster5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah? So you dig em? How’s tight are the tolerances? Is there any backlash or play or are they fairly solid feeling?

    • @bernieorbust6104
      @bernieorbust6104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How easy is it to accidentally bump the tuners out of tune? He said they move easily with no resistance. Isnt this bad if you want it to stay put?

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    It was a pleasure to "tune" in to this one man!

  • @vspatmx7458
    @vspatmx7458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a good idea work-in-progress marred by the Allen key and hopefully the future evolutions will make things alot faster and better

  • @scottt9382
    @scottt9382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good luck with that little Allen wrench on stage. ;)

  • @0987__
    @0987__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    That “not sure that’s the best slogan considering our political climate” cracked me up man. Great vid

    • @kenz2756
      @kenz2756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not sure why he had to worry about that since he's Canadian

    • @willcresson8776
      @willcresson8776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kenz2756 they're rioting all over Canada right now, far more justifiably than in the USA, as their government just extended and expanded the couf19 lockdown and relevant restrictions AGAIN. Ontario is on fire right now, from what my friends across the north border tell me.

    • @th0tp0lice666
      @th0tp0lice666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@willcresson8776 yeah you’re right, COVID lockdowns are WAY worse than police killing people.

    • @cuteasxtreme
      @cuteasxtreme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@th0tp0lice666 ok

    • @colinhoban8660
      @colinhoban8660 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cancel Darrell Braun 🤣🤣🤣

  • @davedee6339
    @davedee6339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Needing to keep track of a hex key makes it a non-starter for me. Looks *sorta* cool from the front I guess, but really seems to be trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. I can think of lots of better stuff to spend $100 bucks on.

    • @rogerrussian9750
      @rogerrussian9750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, too much mucking around, although they seem to be top quality.
      I'd say we're looking at about $200 AUD by the time we get them shipped down to Aussie which makes them reasonably expensive. Great video as usual, thanks.

  • @kevinjokipii4260
    @kevinjokipii4260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I could see these being useful on the lower neck of a double-neck, where the buttons of standard tuners might be too close to the other headstock. I don't think I want to pay a hundred bucks for that convenience though.

  • @MatthewGalloway
    @MatthewGalloway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    They look neat but as soon as I'm required to have have a hex key to change my strings, I'm out

  • @john_pryce9855
    @john_pryce9855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Are these gonna cause my strat to rest on it’s headstock in the case? Like they seem much taller than the Klusons

    • @joermnyc
      @joermnyc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely put your guitar in the case and measure the gap from the bottom of the case to the back of the tuners before buying these. If you have a case that is designed for angled headstocks it might work since it drops away from the higher string tuners.

    • @David-uq2uk
      @David-uq2uk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Doubt it there the same depth as fender locking tuners I checked .

    • @martinkrauser4029
      @martinkrauser4029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@David-uq2uk thanks for clearing that up. I was worried they might be too long and pose a risk to a guitar falling backwards, hitting the floor tuner-first and the headstock absorbing the impact.

  • @SixStringflyboy
    @SixStringflyboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    So....giveaway coming up on the channel soon, slightly-used set of Riot tuners. 😂

  • @cheapskate8656
    @cheapskate8656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for reviewing this product. These are a similar concept to Steinberger tuners which I installed on my last build. Steinberger's are slightly lighter at 29.5 grams and much faster to change strings. These riot tuners look great from the front (very neat). They look industrial from the back. The Steinbergers are neat at the back but more industrial from the front ..... but .... thats what enables the faster string change.

  • @robertbuilder8001
    @robertbuilder8001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    They look like they've been put together from that bucket of junk every bloke has in his garage :)

    • @evilcowboy
      @evilcowboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Goddamnit.......my bucket is gone........guess I know where it went now lmfao.
      Seriously, you are 100% right, they look pretty meh and not very impressive at all. Maybe they look like a junk bolt because thats where you are gonna put them eventually. I can see someone trying them out and then getting frustrated loosing an allen key and just throw them out and revert. It is also a pointless product as I am pretty sure most people who would put these on a Fender would rather keep the original tuners because they work fine, even the non-locking type from Fender.
      It a solution to a problem nobody had.

    • @kennethchou4384
      @kennethchou4384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, the Les Paul and all the 50s fender stuff was made from junk in a garage.

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol!

    • @TheRamblingMan69
      @TheRamblingMan69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can't believe they all match, I'd have a wing nut on at least one of mine.

  • @danstringer7610
    @danstringer7610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Cool, weird, funky....but I like the ones you took off better.

    • @MetallicA29
      @MetallicA29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. Fender lockers seem more practical.

  • @gilbertotoledo1421
    @gilbertotoledo1421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Pokiness is a word I didn't know I needed.

    • @rayrobinson2074
      @rayrobinson2074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You'd probably discover a few other new words if you didn't have a good set of flush trim cutters with these. They do seem like they'd be more comfortable to tune with than the standard tuners though.

    • @michaeltaylors2456
      @michaeltaylors2456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is a entire world of videos devoted to pokies and pokiness. Or so I’ve been told

  • @terpgomer
    @terpgomer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "... or Gibson not pissing off..." You, sir, have won the internet!

  • @elducko1951
    @elducko1951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cool!
    I appreciate the concept
    at first look, they are almost like a "Space Age Banjo Tuner!"
    They should sell the tuners with a bracket to hold the Allen key on the back of the headstock like the guitars with a Floyd Rose trem

  • @krystalmesh
    @krystalmesh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Based on the thumbnail I assumed I wouldn’t dig these tuners, but after the vid, I really like em. I hope you do a long term review. Thanks for sharing these.

  • @hpdown6398
    @hpdown6398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You have such an infectious happy attitude!

  • @d3w4yn3
    @d3w4yn3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was a little nervous that you were doing this to a real American Strat. But yet this is so cool, even as a purist, I'm in!!!

  • @robpaige4122
    @robpaige4122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I see the tuners hitting the wall when I hang up the guitar.

  • @thedaver8
    @thedaver8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Always love your videos, Braun. 😁

  • @jackp8583
    @jackp8583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really like your more obscure gear reviews! 👍

  • @GusMonkey13
    @GusMonkey13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm gonna need an update on those just to ensure that stay in tune, sir. I was hopping for a demo there, nice job putinng gibson on tune too.

  • @ChristianFS1
    @ChristianFS1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! 2 thoughts:
    - An advantage of this design that I didn't hear you cover is that the break angle will basically be as low as possible (barring slotted designs), so on non-angled headstocks this should help out immensely with regards to break angles and such.
    - I think Firebird enthusiasts would really enjoy these tuners! They would probably mean less neck-diving, for sure, as they are lighter, and also fit the general aesthetic, as the buttons themselves aren't visible from the front, just like on banjo tuners.

  • @jeffsza3875
    @jeffsza3875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    "Using mah full strength there..." How many guitar strings have you hand pulled out of locking tuners?

    • @evilcowboy
      @evilcowboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmfao good point.

  • @stevesorrell9835
    @stevesorrell9835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've had these on my Rooster "Firebasterd" build, for about 6 years. That's my headstock, on their website! They are perfect! Unbeatable quality.

  • @davidfrank2824
    @davidfrank2824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    After making my comment I went over to the website and I'm placing an order right now. I'm going to try the black ones. I like the dark look

  • @SphincterKnuckleBuster
    @SphincterKnuckleBuster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show! Those look kinda neat/different on a strat.

  • @demogorgonn
    @demogorgonn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    It would be kinda cool if you taped yourself tuning it up filming your tuner to see just how precise they are.

    • @abrahama2643
      @abrahama2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats what I thought
      I'm not sure if it would be easier or not turning a knob in stead of a tuner key.

    • @evilcowboy
      @evilcowboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@abrahama2643 Harder that normal tuners. The reason why is because the hole the string goes through has a break angle of 90 degrees, while a normal tuner only has to deal with the break angle coming off from the string tree which has a less drastic break angle of around 10 to 20 degrees depending on string. So it creates more friction over the extra angle.
      However I will say that the difference should be small and would likely need a side by side comparison to feel that difference. But just because its not "that" noticeable doesn't mean its a good design, this is still a bad design because cheaper ones work on the same principal.
      No reason to reinvent the wheel on this one.

    • @abrahama2643
      @abrahama2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@evilcowboy Good points. I agree.
      One of the first things I noticed is the sharp angle going into the hole. It seems like if you do lots of fine tuning, the edge will chew away at the string.

    • @jodybasham5351
      @jodybasham5351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@abrahama2643 I would think just the opposite, the strings will wear a groove in the tuner.

  • @wildesage4172
    @wildesage4172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    40:1 ratio brings a tear to my eye.
    Also, right as I begin to wonder about the weight, Darrell busts out the scale. As expected! You're the man.

    • @wildesage4172
      @wildesage4172 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dave Stevens I upgraded to a strobe tuner for the first time last year. I want to make that wheel stop spinning so bad... I'd happily take 4 full turns per semitone, lol.

    • @virginia7125
      @virginia7125 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like the ratio for my Bolens leaf blower...

  • @timcastle165
    @timcastle165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A Fender Stratocaster is like a “Honda Civic” or a “Jeep Wrangler”!! That was a Great comparison, Loved it!! Lol Always enjoy your video’s!!!

  • @jean-pierrecharbit5934
    @jean-pierrecharbit5934 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enfin quelque chose de nouveau sur les guitares...

  • @bednar23
    @bednar23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I spat my drink out when you made the "incite a riot comment" 😂😂

  • @konanarcher
    @konanarcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I would have loved to hear a demonstration of how they tune :(

    • @cooper9287
      @cooper9287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He didn't even demonstrate them. Disappointed

    • @Hadakles
      @Hadakles 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cooper9287 He does at 9.20

    • @konanarcher
      @konanarcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Hadakles he just spins them you can't hear anything...

    • @neur303
      @neur303 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      demonstrations are not allowed depending on where you are

  • @redram5150
    @redram5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Needing a tool seems like inviting the hassle of losing it. I’m not even crazy about locking a guitar nut

  • @rockingbuddah
    @rockingbuddah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, I appreciate how you are not trying to be funny like most people on YT.

  • @garyrose5211
    @garyrose5211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think I can also see a potential issue where the strings pass over the metal edge of the tuner front string insertion hole, as the string at this point Is having to bend 90 degrees where it enters the hole to the tuner; thus potentially creating a friction point/sticking point.

  • @j_music_8779
    @j_music_8779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very cool product, but being tethered to an allen wrench is a deal breaker for me. Nice video though Darrell!

  • @tommyking207
    @tommyking207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This type of solution opens up more options for headstock shapes 👍but admittedly I think they need to be shallower

  • @ampeguy
    @ampeguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I heard about these a few months ago but was a bit skeptical. But your vid convinced me. Figured I’d give em a try and I’m now in love lol. I put em on my Gibson Firebird.

  • @dtrude000
    @dtrude000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Darrell, the only thing missing on this episode is your incredible playing , I know that it should not drastically change or alter the tone or Sustain , still love to hear you play.

  • @Timinator62
    @Timinator62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yep, this solves those tuning questions that nobody asked, like..."could you make a Tuning Machine where you have to have a little tool to change out the string, because I like looking for a small item while I'm onstage when I break a string." , "I would like a Tuning Machine that will make my String Trees completely useless, oh yeah and make them cost twice as much as everything else on the market."

  • @darkmaster450
    @darkmaster450 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That looks so clean 😮🤯

  • @akronstreetbum
    @akronstreetbum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hard pass from this builder. Esthetically speaking, cool concept. The break angle is slightly improved on a flat headstock design, but might be too much on an angled design. And as you pointed out... Changing strings in a hurry on the side of the stage would be impossible. They are an interesting concept though.

  • @yetimatzenightcat8702
    @yetimatzenightcat8702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Things that the world don't need. I'm still looking for the meaning 🦧ööööö🤔😄

  • @zheil9152
    @zheil9152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Glad to see some company bringing back the Steinberger tuners now that Gibson has locked them down for purchase

    • @jeffscarff1655
      @jeffscarff1655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was thinking that too. Straight string pull is a definite plus compared to wrapping around a shaft.

    • @mos6507
      @mos6507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Steinberger tuners have been available again on Stewmac for years now.

  • @georgek659
    @georgek659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is scary Darrell :D this is plain scary hahaha Very interesting tuners btw.

  • @jacquesd5781
    @jacquesd5781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    1:15 "Not sure we're on a last name basis, yet, but anyway..." LOl, I think "Chris" mistook your last name as your first name. Good quip, tough!

  • @richarddwjensen
    @richarddwjensen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How does the lower break angle against the nut affect things? Could you do away with the string tree?

    • @pedromusic4209
      @pedromusic4209 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what she said 🤣

    • @TylrVncnt
      @TylrVncnt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It looks like it would def help compared to typical staggered tuners, but a good low friction string tree (or 2...) is still a good idea no matter *what* for the flat/6-in-line/Fender-style headstocks. Staggered tuners alone don’t help *enough* for a proper break angle over the nut to where there’s no maddening side effects
      Just my opinion

  • @brianmckenzie1318
    @brianmckenzie1318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    On a Gibson 3 + 3 headstock would probably make the tuning stability worse since you can't wind the D & G strings "up" the post to alleviate some of that break angle.

  • @hankgesmag9650
    @hankgesmag9650 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, interesting idea for tuners! Maybe worth trying...

  • @brianschwartz5673
    @brianschwartz5673 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Darrell, very good video, I won't be installing these any time soon:)
    The holes remaining would freak me out.
    And I like my rabbits with ears.

  • @juzzie
    @juzzie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lol.. I literally turned around and looked at my Kiesel 5 secs before u said it .. 🤣

  • @keefjunior5886
    @keefjunior5886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think with these, aesthetics are probably the last thing that'd come to mind. Seems like they'd go well with certain headless guitar designs, and I do appreciate the 40:1 ratio.

  • @andythompson554
    @andythompson554 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watched this until the end, I'm not a guitar player but found this very interesting!

  • @LTColZero
    @LTColZero 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice of you to play the bar and let us judge the tuning aspect

  • @gmac9667
    @gmac9667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Usually locking tuners make stringing easier. They definitely found their niche with people that want to make stringing more difficult and uglier.

    • @5000rgb
      @5000rgb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How can I make my hardtail as hard to restring as my Floyd?

    • @giordanorivolta4012
      @giordanorivolta4012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but stringing guitars is question of minutes, playing guitars before restringing is question of days, weeks, even months, so why "people that want to make stringing more difficult and uglier" and not people who look at performance?

  • @lexzbuddy
    @lexzbuddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have Steinberger tunes that work in a similar way. Interesting.

  • @rickhill6277
    @rickhill6277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Review Darrell! I can see a real problem at a Show. You would definitely HAVE to bring a backup Guitar in case a String broke. Two, if you lost or misplaced the Allen Key you’d be sunk altogether! Thanks, please keep up the Good Work! Love your Channel and Content! Cheers from Salem, Ohio US.

  • @rodshop5897
    @rodshop5897 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I've got a set of those that I have yet to install. I purchased mine back before Riot tuners had that name. He was only using them on his travel guitar builds at that time. Surprised you didn't show tuning up process to demonstrate how the low-ratio tuners work. Either way, nice video, "Braun!"

  • @gyro1488
    @gyro1488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This style reminds me a lot of classical guitar tuners, easier to tune because its from the back, instead of side

  • @pigfender
    @pigfender 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If you’d just started the video with “you need an Allen key to change strings” you could have saved me 15 minutes of my life.

  • @syko0225
    @syko0225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These look slick! 🔥

  • @deeplyable
    @deeplyable ปีที่แล้ว

    I made some out of parts from lowes for bout 15 bucks and a few extra additional holes pretty cool lil inexpensive experiment. Im still not that great at playing guitar but i really get into the mods and setups

  • @greggoso600
    @greggoso600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    omg that gibson roast ahahaha

  • @DominicAzadYT
    @DominicAzadYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Never been this early but oh man a little Darrell Braun is just what I needed rn

    • @UmVtCg
      @UmVtCg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's odd, your woman told me you're always early

    • @DominicAzadYT
      @DominicAzadYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UmVtCg sike I've been alone for well over a year now

  • @allyemeraart
    @allyemeraart 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2021 and you still got a windows movie maker intro. respect!

  • @277southtombob
    @277southtombob 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These remind me of Steinberger tuners. I’ve seen a few people put them on Strats for a similar look. I personally don’t have much experience with the Steinberger tuners but I believe they work similarly as well.

  • @Jydmd
    @Jydmd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's innovative for sure! I'm pretty impressed by the weight, they looked way heavier than the standard locking tuners.
    Maybe I'm wrong but it feels like it might me too easy to accidentally turn the barrel and put your guitar out of tube? It kinda looked like it needed way less than a regular tuning key to turn.

    • @thebarondisco7741
      @thebarondisco7741 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't figure out what they are trying to solve with this design. Seems like it just makes things more complicated.

    • @audimaster5000
      @audimaster5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebarondisco7741 I think it’s more of another approach to the wheel. Not necessarily better or worse, but different. That’s my take

    • @TylrVncnt
      @TylrVncnt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are apparently 40:1 gear ratio, so more than twice as precise (takes *more* movement to get the same given pitch “distance”) than typical tuners. So it takes more turns to get it up to tune but with advantage of having control and precision, tho I’ve never tried these specific tuners

  • @raydowley1038
    @raydowley1038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    an optional cover plate for the existing tuner holes would be nice touch

    • @rogerrussian9750
      @rogerrussian9750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah it wouldn't eat into their profit margin too much if a cover plate were supplied.

    • @TylrVncnt
      @TylrVncnt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rogerrussian9750 not everyone has a 6 in line headstock and with same tuner holes, but I agree it should be an option and prob shouldn’t cost much

    • @rogerrussian9750
      @rogerrussian9750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylrVncnt Yes, you are absolutely right mate. Cheers, all the best.

    • @rogerrussian9750
      @rogerrussian9750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saintnash1 Yes, I see your point, but if you live down here in Aussie & you've just spent over $200 for them I'm thinking they might be sort of permanent. Cheers, all the best.

  • @jeffmartineau8479
    @jeffmartineau8479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The niche market for these is individuality and uniqueness more than functionality.. But they do that quite nicely.

  • @Sammywhat
    @Sammywhat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Darrell! Always a blessing to watch your show!! Quick question, did the tuner eliminate the need for a string tree?