Build your DREAM BARITONE/BASS VI (Pit Bull JZ-6 DIY guitar kit FULL BUILD)

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Have you ever wanted to build your own 30 inch scale baritone guitar or bass vi style guitar? The best option to build a custom guitar from a DIY kit is the Pit Bull Guitars JZ-6 kit, which will get you started in the right direction for your build. I obviously wanted to change some stuff about it, but the kit includes everything you need to build a functional guitar. You can watch my original review of this kit raw here:
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@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Hey guys, this guitar is for sale here: www.gunsandguitars.net/product-page/b-tone-vi

@vanshankguitars 2 года назад

Looks too good to be that price. You should add at least 500$

@misturchips 2 года назад

Trade ya for an '82 USA-made (Fullerton, CA) Strat Standard...

@brownsworthy7323 2 года назад

Any chance of you adding the wiring diagram to your shop? Looking to do this kit and as a guitarist and bass player I think this set-up would be perfect.

@BlueHavenStudios Год назад

I just got my very 1st Squire Bass VI (I’ve been playing bass for 42 years, and have been on Christian worship teams for most of 37 years), have you ever installed a “Fender Mute” plate? I have 3 “Bennerman’ signature models (2 guitars and 1 bass), and am thinking about building a Bass VI similar to what you’ve built here, wow, what a great job you’ve done on this!

@BlueHavenStudios Год назад

Have you sold this Bass VI yet?

@jordanfreeman4170 2 года назад

Bro, I have quoted you in collage papers with your saying "your circumstances do not define you(r means)". You are the last bastion of hope for the second greatest state in the union!

@RubyRoks 2 года назад

The 4 pickups remind me a lot of the weird and funky 60s and 70s budget guitars, and the fact that it's an extended range guitar adds to that "what am i looking at" vibe in a really cool way. The sounds are really cool, but i'm mostly interested in that Piezo bridge. I might be picking one up for my "Not an ES 335"

@JoeTheGuitarGuy96 2 года назад

Dan, you keep impressing me with every guitar/bass you build. You keep giving me ideas for how I can make my guitar arsenal more versatile, especially the wiring on this one. I cant wait to see what you have brewing next.

@meyersguitars2196 2 года назад

You need to keep making this guitar a model you offer. I also want to see this same finish on one of your current bass models. I think it would look so nice.

@therewasascene 2 года назад

That HB was a fantastic addition. Really bridges the gap between the tic tac sound and a truer bass tone. Overall a killer product there, mate.

@FrankTurk 2 года назад

You always make me covet, Dan. Also: there is no way you should charge less than $1200 for this guitar. You dropped real bank to build it.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Thanks for the encouragement!

@ConstrutorMusical 2 года назад

Don't call me Shirley 😂😂

@oneeyeddog6127 2 года назад

Cool build it's a shame the site doesn't have anymore available 🙀😾

@josefodium8888 2 года назад

Really disappointed it lacks a coffee machine and a full QWERTY keyboard.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

😂

@The_Fat_Turtle 2 года назад

I'm building my own 30" baritone from scratch, even with an offset body shape, but my own design. I was going to go with humbuckers, but those singles sound nice.

@normalwhiteguy1555 2 года назад

SICK, ARE U FINISHED 3 WEEKS LATER?

@JamieLamb 2 года назад

I'm glad the battery didn't fit. Batter should never be under the pickguard. Had that problem when an inexperienced guitar center tech installed my sustainiac (next time ill just do it)... batter changes should always be outside, or else you'd have to take the pickguard off everytime... and eventually the screw holes would strip.

@BaritoneOneFive 2 года назад

Sounds great!

@GuitarMAXMusic 2 года назад

Beautiful!!

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Thanks Max!

@matvejcupkiller9361 2 года назад

That looks like my "Аэлита 2", or "Урал 650". Thats USSR guitars, i think u will surprised about how meny guitars were in Soviet Union.

@HeavyInHawaii 2 года назад

Impressive wiring man! Instead of drilling the tuners, I've heard you can bend the string and then unravel one of the outer winds to lighten the gauge and then it should fit through the tuner. I haven't had to do it yet but just something I picked up from The Bunn.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

I’ve heard of that too, but if you break a string in a gig, who wants to be panicking fiddling with a string to modify it and install it on the spot? Drilling it out seems like the right choice so one can change strings without extra thought involved

@bronzesnake7004 2 года назад

I have the same kit from Pit Bull! I dig the finish Dan!! SAAMOKIN! Jack ~'()'~

@higgnbe 5 месяцев назад

Glad to see this vid I've done a bass vi but I've always used kluson tuners because of the string thickness im going to swap out for locking

@Skitchhiker Год назад

"what guitar do you get someone who has everything?" A Bass vi octave guitar with 4 pickups and a piezo will always be the answer.

@electron7373 2 года назад

Amazing build - especially as I got to see what it was originally. Very impressive. The material almost reminds me of those paisley guitar designs from the late 90's. Not as loud though :)

@teedub127 2 года назад

Honestly, are Pitbull guitars any better other kit guitars? I've had terrible luck with the quality of kit guitars to a point that I had to teach myself how to make my own bodies and buy the necks from reputable licensed part manufacturers.

@octopusdicks 2 года назад

Ouch! I was a couple days too late seeing this. Would have gladly bought this baritone. Since finding your channel a few years ago I've wanted an instrument you built. The attention to detail and passion you put into your work is so impressive. I'll bet your guitars/basses play like butter. You have all the best tools (and knowledge) to put together really nice instruments. I love the way you did the routing on the body and added all those extra electronics. You did such a great job on that pickguard too, wow! I really hope you will sell another couple of these later on. Personally I would prefer one with a blonde/natural finished body with the designs only on the pickguard. Having the designs on both is just a bit much for my taste but it still looks freakin' incredible!! Thanks for sharing, awesome job!!!

@TravisJLee 10 месяцев назад

I've got so many questions! I've had this kit and sat on it for a while - but I've got a Seymour Duncan Texas special and a fernendes sustainer pickup I want to try to put in - and have no ideas how to~

@gri7 Год назад

i have a spare rosewood fender bass fretboard slotted but not cut yet. im thinking a 30" bass 6 design. i have a flying V body of black limba i made with no neck yet..

@brittboyette461 Год назад

I just added the Musiclily Ultra locking tuners to an Ibanez hollowbody guitar and they are great. A direct replacement that made string changes quick and easy.

@dumptodreamhome2630 Год назад

Watched a few videos and the La Bella's VI seem to be the go to strings other than the new Fender 24's for the vI, but would locking guitar tuners work?

@danielenourry3577 2 года назад

Great video, thanks! I went to the site to buy a kit but couldn't find one. Any chance you know where I can get a 6 string Bass DIY kit?

@Blackswamper 2 года назад

Man, I love every set of DragonFire's I've installed and now I can get 10% off? Thanks buddy!

@rjbrando9616 10 месяцев назад

This is the embodiment of option paralysis 😅😅 Sounds fantastic though!

@dashifusheffield2568 2 года назад

I've been learning to build using kits from people like you the Canadian dude that everybody says his shirts are too small I cannot remember his name right now but and scarred My guitar you guys have been a tremendous help but I also want to build myself a baritone one day I want to move into making fiddles I got one I have to repair at the house one day and banjos mandolins dobros I want to make a that one day for myself too I sell a lot of it when I build it I have two for sale right now nobody's pulled the trigger on it yet but I've had a lot of fun and learned a lot of things thanks again

@ThePonDePon 6 месяцев назад

I just clicked on this out of curiosity and fun, but it gave me a lot of information I was actively looking for in regards to a piezo tune o matic for my jaguar

@spiritzweispirit1st638 6 месяцев назад

Sweet guitar build!🎸 and Excellent video!🎼 Thank you

@wesmitchem825 2 года назад

except the bass VI kits from pitbull have been outta stock forever Harley Benton is the only place I can find a bass VI for a decent price and it costs more to ship it then the guitar costs

@zephyr1600 2 года назад

I remember starting this builder journey years ago , you’ve progressed so much man, keep on rocking and building!!

@matthewdameron8746 Год назад

Crazy question, are the pickups just electric guitar pickups? Like F spaced?

@mistergoat7357 2 года назад

Way too many knobs and dealy bobs for me. But I like the platform and appreciate the finished product

@norawrxD 2 года назад

I just keep wondering if it would work if you'd combine a bass pickup with single coils

@jeffreyeagen4896 2 года назад

Man, that thing not only looks awesome it sounds awesome! I loved the sound of the first one you built, but this one is unbelievable!! Of course it helps when someone skillful is playing it! I really gotta try one of those.

@bucketofham8470 2 года назад

You have to make a behemoth model thats a 6 string, and available in bass vi or traditional 6 string bass (4 string with low b and high c)

@WilliamBannier Год назад

What is that song you are playing at the beginning? I know I should know what it is but it's escaping me.

@BrandonMobley614 2 года назад

That thing sounds super clean, and downright nasty at the same time. Mission accomplished. 👏

@s2mle.100lesh Год назад

man you're awesome. i can't believe that i haven't discovered you earlier

@MrDaveKC 2 года назад

That sounds great Dan, and yes, I LOVE the piezo, and I know we've talked some about tune-o-matic piezo's. That's a seriously rad instrument! So would the active/passive preamp work on guitars?

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

It would, but the frequencies of most preamps are tuned to compliment basses.

@johnruddjr.2511 2 года назад

If you’re able or whoever buys it is able, I’d like to know how the tuners hold up after a few weeks of play.

@Return2TheLiving 2 года назад

It looks like they currently aren’t selling this kit anymore / out of stock.

@ConstrutorMusical 2 года назад

Great work as always!

@katelynseng8341 7 месяцев назад

Can you make a electric guitar change into a bass guitar, maybe try les paul or SG

@moorishalkhemist 6 месяцев назад

love how you drilled the tuner and didn't say anything about the mod working or not. lol

@REVMP Год назад

please build more!! i will gladly buy this ASAP!!!

@joemurray2523 2 года назад

You have outdone yourself sir! Absolutely gorgeous instrument

@michaelhood8529 2 года назад

Even though I'm subscribed to the channel I don't think I've seen one of your videos in a long time. Go figure I'm building an AR10 upper at my desk and one of your videos is finally on my homepage.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Perfect timing!

@mrfatbobrider1969 2 года назад

Cool Video, Cool Bass,most times I've used Purple Heart it sometimes turns a bit of a brownish color and at times changes back to purple... But yea very cool video and Bass ✌😎 Watching from New Zealand 🇬🇸

@mrfatbobrider1969 2 года назад

Funny this comment was for another video dont know how it ended up here but your videos are great Dan and I have always liked what you build

@sonijam Месяц назад

I'd prefer something simpler but this is great.

@BobJones-bh9qz 2 года назад

PLEASE STOP USING THE SAME SONGS IN THE BACKGROUND OF EVERY SINGLE VIDEO

@ferdberfle5069 2 года назад

Dude! As if you didn't already have 12 pounds of stuff in a 10 pound sack, you went with the piezo bridge AND an active preamp! How the heck do you remember which control does what? Beautiful build though!

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

I guess I remember because I’m the one who wired it? Haha it’s actually quite simple and makes sense in the order of electronics to controls.

@Furiora 2 года назад

Slight word of warning about Dragonfire Pickups. They are great for the price, but the compony is kinda iffy on their business ethic. I know a youtuber who recived a faulty set and politely asked to return them. While he did get his money back, he was subsuquently banned from purchasing from them again. Refusing to do business with someone because they rightfully asked to return a faulty product is a bit of a red flag in my eyes. Dragonfire's morals aside, great looking guitar, sounds great too!

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

That’s crazy! I’ve never heard about that. Thanks for informing me. I’ve only ever had great interactions with them, but they know who I am and take good care of me, so thank you for the insight.

@Furtheronmusic 2 года назад

Stunning results so much better than the base (bass? 😉) kit.

@jasonarmstrong5750 2 года назад

6:01 the finish isn’t my cup of tea but I definitely respect the craft and skill that goes into it

@toxictophat711 2 года назад

if only these were made for sale time to build myself one because this looks amazing man

@jefgirdler7232 2 года назад

Best choice is to unwind the string that won't fit through the tuner - learned that the hard way.

@rondelio8562 2 года назад

Great video, Dan!! As to the optional nut, bone is my weapon of choice! It's natural, resilient, and transmits the the sound from string to wood flawlessly. My 2nd choice is usually Graphtec, and I have an awesome Les Paul that came in a kit with the Graphtec, so I stayed with it. I have another LP that came with plastic and it now has bone. Great stuff!! Again, great video and good work!! I'm in SE AZ. Maybe someday we could meet.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

I agree on the bone nut arguement. Bone sounds the best, but I like graphtech for tuning stability on guitars with tremolos. The graphtech tone is next best. I use bone nuts on my custom line of basses.

@moogoomoogoo5990 Год назад

The top looks much better than I would have guessed.

@kristiehughes6466 2 года назад

Can I buy that from you, my husband is going nuts over that he says he can't live without one . He is going completely crazy watching you play that how much would you charge to build one ?

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

This one is for sale here: www.gunsandguitars.net/product-page/b-tone-vi

@foresthowland8397 2 года назад

What kind of amp would you use for something like this. Wouldn't you want a bass amp for the bass aspect but an acoustic Amp for the piezo.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Piezo sounds best direct into recording interface or sound board. Guitar sounds good in both a guitar or bass amp. Bass amps of course have more bass

@metaldemonseanknels 2 года назад

I’d love to hear this guitar playing death metal.

@neurocosm 2 года назад

Is the neck width mostly that of a 6-string guitar or a 4-string bass with 6 strings? LOL What is the string spacing ?

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

I don’t know the string spacing, but I will say that the neck is a bit chunky, it feels more like a P bass neck than a guitar neck.

@pdland4936 2 года назад

Some groovy tracks , neat job on the instrument .

@briansimpson8116 2 года назад

Another great video Dan.

@samueltillman4216 2 года назад

Lovely work. Making a mental note to myself...never buy anything from Pitbull...

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Why? I was honest about the issues, but every kit has issues. This honestly wasn’t that bad comparatively. In fact this neck is probably the best neck I’ve ever received with a kit, and that’s the most important part.

@warwickben Год назад

Sperzel locking bass tuners

@danielblakely952 2 года назад

Lol! Nailed that seinfeld lick on the six!!?!

@kingpishful 2 года назад

Check Newtone VI strings out!

@vonicrimson3619 2 года назад

you shoud make a guitar with a bass pickup in it thatd be so cool

@NastyMammothGuitarCo 2 года назад

Can you talk some more about the pickguard and its construction? Or do you have a link to a video about making your own pickguards?

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Here you go: CHEAP and EASY DIY CUSTOM WOOD PICKGUARD (for less than $5!!!) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-O3YWFhbnnsA.html

@TheAtariCreep 2 года назад

BRO! That has to be my fav of all your builds. Loved this guitars journey so much I decided to turn my Monster Bass into a Bass6 kind of deal. Thanks for inspiring.

@mrfatbobrider1969 2 года назад

Another great build Dan ✌😎

@mlagathomason2555 2 года назад

Yes!!!!! A genuine 5 pickup guitar!!!!

@josephguillermo3007 2 года назад

Just……wow…… that’s just…..dude…so badass.

@_mysilentblue2227 2 года назад

I really do like the fabric tops.

@blackdogsheep5631 2 года назад

Sperzel makes custom tuners. I have a set of bass locking tuners on an explorer bass that I have.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Interesting! I’ve been searching for locking bass tuners. I’ll try to find these

@wxb200 Год назад

Brehhhhh. That.. is.. the BEST. sounding Bass VI, I've ever heard! JEEZUS!!! The piezo is what brought it over the top! WOW

@gabagool2064 2 года назад

Piezo pu has a really nice sound.

@gabagool2064 2 года назад

Piezo pu has a really nice sound.

@scottbitz5222 Год назад

After watching your channel, I've determined that I'll likely be building my next bass though that's probably a couple years off since I just bought a new one this year!

@TheAverageGam3r 2 года назад

would love to hear some distortion

@arustydodge2111 2 года назад

Form and functionality. Amazing design. You are a true Artist, DAN! Using a lot of thought and craftsmanship in your builds. Incredible, Brother! ⭐️😇🙏 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@R1GAMBLER 2 года назад

birth of a very cool offset baritone

@the_algorithm Год назад

I truly wish Pitbull kept this as a model because 4 months later and it is unavailable.. in fact ALL bass 6 models are no longer in production... Disappointing...

@GunsandGuitars Год назад

I know pit bull and others have had issues getting their inventory from China with all the lockdowns. The jz 6 kit specifically has gone in and out of stock a few times since I made this video. They are just struggling to get inventory.

@the_algorithm Год назад

@@GunsandGuitars Thanks for the reply and info. I appreciate both.

@MattCaffell 2 года назад

Man that's next level right there.

@123Ir0nman 2 года назад

Another really good budget option for locking tuners tone ninja! I definitely lober their stuff and their consistently good quality. Musiclily has always been hit or miss for me

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

They’ve been hit or miss with me too. Works great for cheaper thinks like output jacks and knobs, but tuners I can’t do their cheap stuff, but the pro line is definitely much better.

@123Ir0nman 2 года назад

@@GunsandGuitars yeah I'll use their other stuff but when it comes to tuning machines I definitely can't cheap out on those

@andropolisstudiomusic 2 года назад

Very cool! Great work!

@jaredhorton8726 2 года назад

Love this build and love your channel! I was wondering how long those strings are from the ball ends to the taper? Because they look really long to accommodate for the tremolo. I have a bass IV but its 34" with a floyd, cant find strings long enough. Thanks.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

I would bet that these are long enough. The tremolo extends about 3 inches beyond the bridge, and the taper extended beyond the first two tuners (I had to drill out the A string tuner peg to accommodate it as well) which is another two inches or so past the nut.

@Blackswamper 2 года назад

check out Kalium strings, also good for chapman stick length strings

@jaredhorton8726 2 года назад

@@GunsandGuitars Ok thank you.

@KingDadBod666 2 года назад

I had my dragonfire pickups fail immediately. Wired it correctly. I think maybe volume pot was dead on arrival. Not sure.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

If the volume pot was dead, that’s not the pickups fault right?

@KingDadBod666 2 года назад

@@GunsandGuitars Not sure. Pickups half work. Volume pot doesn't change volume. Its a weird thing. Not sure what is going on.

@ChrisHendrix117 2 года назад

First off, gnarly axe!! Really cool redesign and as usual flawless execution! Have you considered Maximum Guitar Works finishing system? Pre buy is still up and I think it’ll fit with your ethos and aesthetic. Love the tone too! The playing demo was slick!

@mrv8838 2 года назад

Ngl, I can't gel with the og pitbull design. Now, this has to be one of the most beautiful instrument that i have seen! Great job sir!

@jayvessel3444 2 года назад

Leslie was the man, a comedic legend. Awesome build 👏 👌 😎 🙌 fantastic work Dan.

@jasonarmstrong5750 2 года назад

I love the shape of the body but never been big on the bass VI (I’m a purist when it comes to bass), but the great thing about these things is you can easily convert it to a standard six string with just a simple neck swap.