Anders Nicklasson of True Temperament
Ian sits down with Anders Nicklasson of True Temperament to trace the 20-year arc behind the squiggly frets — how the temperament was developed by ear, what luthiers can buy today, and why three-chord players hear the difference first.
Aired on Looth Group Live, Friday, April 10th, 2026.
Chapters
00:00:00 — Introduction & The 20-Year Journey to True Temperament Frets
00:02:14 — How the Temperament Was Developed & Dialed In by Ear
00:04:23 — Nut & Bridge: Straight Lines With All Compensation in the Frets
00:05:53 — What Luthiers Can Buy: Fretboards, Necks & Custom Options
00:08:02 — Serviceability: Leveling, Crowning & Replacing Frets
00:11:07 — Q&A — Playing in All Keys, String Gauge & Acoustic Guitars
00:14:17 — Cort Collaboration & How True Temperament Raises Guitar Value
00:19:53 — Steve Vai, Strandberg & How Artist Relationships Began
00:22:20 — Player Learning Curve, Bending & Playing With Other Musicians
00:25:13 — Conversions, Service Points & Peterson Tuner Integration
00:30:12 — Factory Tour & How Guitar Production Came About
00:38:18 — What Temperament Is It? Just Intonation vs Equal Temperament
00:41:46 — Historical Context: Gut Frets, Piano & Why We Forgot Just Intonation
00:47:55 — Who Benefits Most: Three-Chord Players & Distorted Sounds