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[DGWVI]

I DON'T NEED A BASS VI, I DON'T NEED A BASS VI......(gotta keep saying that........ )

Shortest scale length is 29.75 (the Dano) longest is the explorer thing at 30.3. most of em tuned to drop A. One at drop F1, and the Mustang at drop D1

 

[finebyfine]

already started the DIY SG bass vi spreadsheet not 24 hours after saying again I shouldn't even consider it

 

[DGWVI]

already started the DIY SG bass vi spreadsheet not 24 hours after saying again I shouldn't even consider it

I'd like to formally request a progress thread

 

[benny_profane]

already started the DIY SG bass vi spreadsheet not 24 hours after saying again I shouldn't even consider it

If SG’s are already neck-heavy…will the longer scale length be manageable?

 

[DGWVI]

If SG’s are already neck-heavy…will the longer scale length be manageable?

The one I posted previously had no issues with neck dive. We even used the slipperiest seat belt strapnwe had to demonstrate it's balance

 

[almondcity]

Warmoth is sick. Roasted maple with rosewood, 10-16, 59 roundback, 6150 stainless frets. It fits like a glove in my body so should be a nice build

 

[Feral Feline]

The soldering iron is the easy part! How do I cart around all my parts?

No fear, I am sure someone will find me on the beach, iron in hand, tinning wires..

I built a SHO for a friend a couple Gristmasses ago; sorted out what I needed ahead of time, packed it all up — however, I cheated a little as I'd previously bought a small soldering kit and left it at my Mom's knowing I'd have some projects with me to work on during future visits.

It was that holiday-build (working with a hand-held magnifying glass in a coffee can with pens/pencils for ballast and a small desklamp for feeble light), that I had everything lined up to solder, didn't dare breath for fear of moving the magnifying glass or some part and keeping my eye on the prize and with peripheral vision reached out and grabbed the soldering iron kinda like this:

Funnily enough, that didn't work so well. In fact, the SHO didn't either and I had to finish it later... much later, when bandages came off.

The one I posted previously had no issues with neck dive. We even used the slipperiest seat belt strapnwe had to demonstrate it's balanceView attachment 37735

Cool guitar, even cooler car!

More deets on the T, please, looks like trans-tunnel fab is coming along nicely, notched out wheel-well looks like its going to ride low. Chopping top or keeping it Tall?


Oh, and what fenders are those on the left — Corvair?

 

[jimilee]

I built a SHO for a friend a couple Gristmasses ago; sorted out what I needed ahead of time, packed it all up — however, I cheated a little as I'd previously bought a small soldering kit and left it at my Mom's knowing I'd have some projects with me to work on during future visits.

It was that holiday-build (working with a hand-held magnifying glass in a coffee can with pens/pencils for ballast and a small desklamp for feeble light), that I had everything lined up to solder, didn't dare breath for fear of moving the magnifying glass or some part and keeping my eye on the prize and with peripheral vision reached out and grabbed the soldering iron kinda like this:

Funnily enough, that didn't work so well. In fact, the SHO didn't either and I had to finish it later... much later, when bandages came off.











Cool guitar, even cooler car!

More deets on the T, please, looks like trans-tunnel fab is coming along nicely, notched out wheel-well looks like its going to ride low. Chopping top or keeping it Tall?


Oh, and what fenders are those on the left — Corvair?

Oh dammit!!!

 

[bowanderror]

30 inch scale; this is the way. I have a Squier Jazzmaster Baritone with a 30 inch scale, tuned A-A. For me that's a lot more usable than a Bass VI tuned an octave below standard. I'm looking at a local retailer that's coming out with a cheapo bari, but it will have a 27 inch scale, which would be good for B-B tuning.

I've got the JM Baritone as well, but haven't been able to get it playing & sounding right. What string gauge do you use and where did you end up setting the pickup heights?

I've got a Strat baritone (B-B) that I absolutely love, and it plays amazing with pretty heavy strings and low action. I play mostly clean, so maybe that's why the Strat works and the JM struggles.

 

[Feral Feline]

I bought one a few months ago when @Bricksnbeatles posted his in this thread.

I think it was that what got me going in the first place, but seems more like a year ago than a few months...

[Edit] Hmm so yeah, that was mid-summer. Seems so much longer ago... [/Edit]

 

[DAJE]

I've got the JM Baritone as well, but haven't been able to get it playing & sounding right. What string gauge do you use and where did you end up setting the pickup heights?

I've got a Strat baritone (B-B) that I absolutely love, and it plays amazing with pretty heavy strings and low action. I play mostly clean, so maybe that's why the Strat works and the JM struggles.

Ernie Ball baritone strings work well for me.

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Tuned A-A, halfway between guitar and bass.
My bari needs some work, the frets are a bit uneven, but it sounds nice even if it could play a bit easier.

Here's a demo I recorded for a drummer friend, who was having difficulty grasping what a baritone is.

 

[DGWVI]

Cool guitar, even cooler car!

More deets on the T, please, looks like trans-tunnel fab is coming along nicely, notched out wheel-well looks like its going to ride low. Chopping top or keeping it Tall?


Oh, and what fenders are those on the left — Corvair?

I'm not a car guy, can't really answer your questions, that's my buddies shop.
The fenders are from a falcon, if I recall

 

[Feral Feline]

Thanks. They seemed familiar but couldn't place them. I love Falcons, both the N.American and Australian versions.

 

[MichaelW]

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Shortest scale length is 29.75 (the Dano) longest is the explorer thing at 30.3. most of em tuned to drop A. One at drop F1, and the Mustang at drop D1

Which pickup combo's do you find the most useful in a Bari? I'm think about just building a Bari Tele, but not sure about pickups yet.....

 

[MichaelW]

Warmoth is sick. Roasted maple with rosewood, 10-16, 59 roundback, 6150 stainless frets. It fits like a glove in my body so should be a nice build

I really love their 59 roundback profile. It's pretty close to a PRS Pattern regular.

 

[music6000]

The one I posted previously had no issues with neck dive. We even used the slipperiest seat belt strapnwe had to demonstrate it's balanceView attachment 37735

The first Picture of this was Right Handed!???

 

[DGWVI]

Which pickup combo's do you find the most useful in a Bari? I'm think about just building a Bari Tele, but not sure about pickups yet.....

My fave is the Alumitone in the bridge with lipstick in the neck. The Alumitones are huge, clear and loud

 

[Mentaltossflycoon]

It begins.

 

[DGWVI]

Which pickup combo's do you find the most useful in a Bari? I'm think about just building a Bari Tele, but not sure about pickups yet.....

I'd like to add - basically any single coil is amazing in a bari. Lipsticks, Tele bridge, and Jag pickups being my favorites. I've been on a huge Lace kick lately, so still recommend the Alumitones, but their Sensors are also rad and also noiseless

 

[UtilityBeltFX]

Next build just landed! Red LED on the eye obviously.