• Registered: 2009-11-23
  • Posts: 3

Topic: fan frets

have seen fan frets mentioned lately what are they and what is their role ?

  • From: Bellevue, WA
  • Registered: 2006-06-15
  • Posts: 3,336

Re: fan frets

The frets aren't parallel to each other, but are splayed, like a fan's fingers.  It's supposed to help with intonation.

http://www.beneteauguitars.com/guitr_pics/7string_fan/7string_fan_frnt_full.jpg

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  • Registered: 2008-04-11
  • Posts: 10

Re: fan frets

I played one recently. Rosewood body , Spruce top. Sounded fantastic! Surprisingly the fanned frets feel very natural. There is no learning curve to readjusting your fingers for chords or leads. I was really surprised. Pleasantly so.

  • Registered: 2009-11-23
  • Posts: 3

Re: fan frets

I see now thanks for that danzigi. just out of interest i went to a gig in my home town ofNorwich ( England) with my beloved to watchthe  'Fingerstyle Collective'  4 guys a mix of Americans Canadians and a Brit all played acoustics in various styles one from New Jersey i believe Dan Lavoie played a harpguitar a beautifull sounding instrument! catch em if you can.