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Minnesota guitarist's "palmfrets" invention strikes a new chord

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Guitarists debate whether a bridge-side fret is a revolution or just another lever on the gimmick pile.

Clever but niche gimmick
Many experienced players think it buys little musically, has intonation compromises, and can be approximated with alternate tunings, so it likely won't catch on.
Useful for bass drones and voicings
Others see value in playing extra bass notes alongside higher treble voicings, essentially being your own bass player while fingerpicking.
Instrument mods are a personal choice
A long subthread argues that whether to modify an instrument or work within its limits is up to each player, though mods cost practice time and shape what you compose.

Consensus: Most agree it mainly helps bass strings played near open position and that intonation limits its broader use; few expect mass adoption.

Recommended in the comments

Steinberger TransTrem ↗ (product): Cited as a prior bridge-based pitch-changing system used by EVH and Buck Dharma.
Hipshot Doubleshot (product): Mentioned as an established way to switch tunings live.
Duesenberg Multibender (product): Given as an example of pedal-steel-style bends on guitar.
Chapman Stick (product): Already lets one play bass and melody simultaneously.

Summarised by Claude from the comment thread 5 hours ago.

Points: 130
Comments: 81
Best rank: #8
Posted: 2026-11-13 by bookofjoe
Category: Hardware

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