novax fanned frets system

I have a Dingwall Z2 5-string. I find the fanned frets to be very ergonomic, I like the angle on the frets, as it gives me less stress in almost all the playing positions, especially in the upper register. The fanned frets follow the natural angling of my hand as I move up the fretboard. As for how long it took to adjust, I would say only minutes, it is really not that weird to play. I adjusted to it while I tried out a 6-string before I bought my 5. I like it so much I decided I "need" another one, a 6-string.

Geoff

 

Check out these two posts, there is quite a bit of info in them.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24472&highlight=Fanned+Frets

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26512&highlight=Fanned+Frets

Geoff

 

The fan frett system actually does relieve stain on your wrist. Many people are afaid becuase of the look of a fan fret system.
I had Acacia build two instruments with a slighter fan frett setup going from 34 to 35 inch. This allowed even string tension, and a smoother feel when playing cords. The tension on having to stack finngers on one frett is diminished.
I had two of these built by Acacia, one has sold and I still have one forsale.

Thanks

 

I wonder how a fanned fretless would feel/play?
(is that an oxymoron?)

 

it would work fine, just a matter of getting use to it. You could of course line it, but whether its straight fret-lines or fan fret-lines its all in listining to the note your playing and getting accustom to a fretless and where the notes are. No different then going from a 34 to a 35 or 36 inch scale.

 

The fanned frets on the Acacia are actually very easy to play because they are not as exaggerated as the frets on the Dingwall. You hardly notice them - unless you stair at them while playing.