Fanned frets are not harder to play despite how different they may look.
Many guitarists prefer these Multi-scale model instruments based on their ergonomics, comfort and playability.
If you play with alternate lower tunings or want an extended-range guitar, these guitars are worth owning.
Generally, for anything over a 7-string, owning a fanned-fret guitar is essential.
Yes, some Multi-scale guitars do sport a Zero fret.
This is a fret placed at the headstock end of the neck of a guitar and serves one of the functions of a nut, along with holding the strings the correct distance above the other frets on the fretboard.
Instead of the strings resting against the nut, they rest against the fret.
Zero frets can improve Intonation and Action as the strings are held in the lowest possible position.
