Slant 27-frets

[Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame]

One of the reasons for my Cali lust is that I thought they quite unique: a humbucker in the bridge w/ a slant single coil in the neck.

I now realize that was actually a late-80s common theme.

I first noticed it on the Peavey Vandenberg...but then started seeing late 80s Fernandes guitars (Japanese models, not USA imports) with 'em, Samicks...even a Hohner.

But one thing I haven't seen anywhere else: the slant-edge 27 fret fretboard. There's room for it on all these slant-single coil guitars. Why doesn't anyone else do it? Heck, why doesn't even Hamer use 'em anymore?

Live Update: I just found out that Ibanez has a 27-fret guitar. But not slant-edge.

Update 2: The Rand Guitar.

So now I'm confused. Are they not popular because they are too closely-associated w/ shredding?

[edgar_allan_poe]

Are they not popular because they are too closely-associated w/ shredding?

They aren't popular because they are useless. How many songs do you know that use those frets? I am sure they can be used for original music, but they have a very limited use.

[ZR]

Are they not popular because they are too closely-associated w/ shredding?

They aren't popular because they are useless. How many songs do you know that use those frets? I am sure they can be used for original music, but they have a very limited use.

I never saw that 29 fret slant edge Washburn someone posted this week before...pretty cool. Not necessary but cool nevertheless!

[Jeff R]

Washburn also made a 36-fret version ...

[Jem]

Are they not popular because they are too closely-associated w/ shredding?

They aren't popular because they are useless. How many songs do you know that use those frets? I am sure they can be used for original music, but they have a very limited use.

So, never play anything in 'G' then

[edgar_allan_poe]

So, never play anything in 'G' then

Not that high. LOL!!!

[atquinn]

Are they not popular because they are too closely-associated w/ shredding?

They aren't popular because they are useless. How many songs do you know that use those frets? I am sure they can be used for original music, but they have a very limited use.

Such a small worldview Poe! I've composed several songs that use frets 25-27 on my Cali. Of course I have to get my daughter to fret the notes because my fingers are too big, but the family that plays together stays together.

-Austin

[Devnor]

There's an ESP with slanted fretboard...not quite the same thing.

[Jem]

And the Horus is at a slight slant as well.

[e-isle rock]

Here's one:

http://soulmateguitars.com/Custom%20Builds.htm

Scroll down the page a little ways.

[Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame]

There's an ESP with slanted fretboard...not quite the same thing.

Holy crap that's a beautiful guitar!

Huh. I'm learning bunches in this thread...which was the point.

[Guest JackButler]

I'll use that 27th fret.. a lot.. and that ESP is a Kiko Louerio Model. He's an incredible Brasilian guitarist/instrumentalist and the lead player in a progressive metal band called Angra. He's a great pianist as well.

[DarrenD]

I've used this modified Washburn EC-36's three octaves countless times for recording. The third octave 36 fret guitars give you the versatility to hit the high notes which a violin can.

[Mr Fuzzy]

I like to summon the dogs with my cheesetastic 31 fret Hondo.

[zorrow]

I thought Uli Jon Roth's Sky Guitar had slant 30-something frets, but it's just the finish, as pictured here:

Some Caparisons do have the slant frets though:

The Orbit:

The Horus:

[Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame]

Okay, so Hamer doesn't have a patent on the slant-edge.

So why don't they use it more often? There's room for it on, say, a Diablo, and that would have helped make the Diablo stand out a little more...

Or why don't they use it on the XT Calis?

[Guest JackButler]

Somewhere at the end of the 90s.. Hamer lost its way and forgot to drop breadcrumbs to remember where it came from.

teehee.