Do you any views on the Buzz Feiten vs. even temperament scale length systems?
Byrd: It’s something I’m curious about actually. I know that there are some other variations on the concept. I intend to look into it because it’s sound in theory and should address a known problem. DRG: The Super Avianti comes in whatever frets the customer wants, but how do you view Jumbo frets vs small frets and how do they effect playability? Byrd: Customers can have any fret they want. Personally, I like big frets. Of course all of my guitars are scalloped as well, but if you put #6000 frets on a guitar, it’s moving the same direction as scallops. If you’re heavy handed with the left hand, you should probably use small frets or you’ll play out of tune. I’m using #6000 frets with my UDC ™ scalloped finger board, so I’m doing a high wire act when I play. It doesn’t make you any faster, but it definitely reduces drag when you vibrato. If a player doesn’t have an even vibrato and refined sense of touch, playing on frets this big with scallops isn’t going to sound good, it’s gonna soun
