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I built the COOLEST Jazz Bass Ever from a DIY bass kit, SICK TONE!

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@themadkraken1912 2 года назад

You’re making me jealous. There’s not a more beautiful bass in the world than a Rick. I might have to check out that video about your workshop setup when I write to Santa this year…

@manolo4217 2 года назад

there are basses that are more beautiful than a rick

@mladyavery9138 2 года назад

@@manolo4217 it's definitely subjective.. and also even objectively a Rick is a nicely built bass that's a design implanted in our culture

@manolo4217 2 года назад

@@mladyavery9138 i agree

@themadkraken1912 2 года назад

@@manolo4217 Ooh, which do you think are nicer? I do love ES-335 style basses but I think Ricks are still my favorite, at least looks-wise.

@manolo4217 2 года назад

@@themadkraken1912 i really like ricks but the gretsch g5440 lsb is absolutely beautiful

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Sorry guys but this bass already sold!: www.gunsandguitars.net/product-page/rickenjazzper Wiring diagram available here: www.gunsandguitars.net/product-page/rickenjazzper-diagram Or support me on Patreon for all my wiring diagrams! patreon.com/danthompson

@stepvanjoe3469 2 года назад

So Dan, do you sell these guitars you build and if so do you have a website specifically for these

@darrenhawe 2 года назад

What am I looking up if I want to find that bridge?

@jasonschmidt1460 2 года назад

What's the name or brand for Bridge?

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

The bridge link is in the description

@2AChef-n-BBQ 2 года назад

That's just cool Dan, I am finally getting back into my shop this winter for the first time in 3 years. Something like this is going to be a must build,. Love the wiring, I am a Bart fan also, I have probably 20 sets of Bart's in my parts cabinet. I will buy that wiring diagram👍🏼🇺🇸

@martinhroch344 2 года назад

I like your twist on the Rick shape, the slight offset in the body makes it look sharp and modern!

@jwright8838 2 года назад

That's not near enough to a Ric to cause trouble. You should make all those you can! Sounded tremendous and looked great. If it plays as good as it sounds then I think you've got a winner there.

@ianhayes9318 2 года назад

Man, every instrument you build is cooler than the last. Great job! This bass is sick!! I have to agree about the Barts. Every one of my "favorite" basses I've owned had Bartolini soap bars.

@marclouis-boyard 6 дней назад

Great video! I put together a precision bass years ago, though it hasn’t aged as well as I’d hoped. I used it in a video recently with a tube head, and the Peerless Alnico speaker really helped bring out the best in it. Now I’m seriously considering trying my hand at building a jazz bass next!

@andrewjeffries8721 Год назад

Dan, our woodshop is coming together nicely. The next step: the dust collection system. We have our workbench made (thank you April Wilkerson!!!) and when we are up and running I have a piece of 2 inch thick ash that will be my first bass body. You inspire me and your videos help me figure out just how the heck I'm gonna build my bass. Iron sharpens iron, bro. And you have helped me sharpen. 🙂

@Facu_Roldan 2 года назад

That's the coolest ric type bass I've ever seen! Sounds a lot better than a ric IMO

@presmasterflash7555 2 года назад

Now THAT is a fine lookin bass! Love the Ric shape. Id love to build one made for metal and aggressive stuff. Definitely a sick build.

@MrGwg11 2 года назад

my jaw has never been so heavy...i can't pick it up..... that bass is...... sooooo good! play it again! AGAIN! Well done Dan!

@GilderGeek_Creations 2 года назад

I absolutely love the finish on this build. Great job!

@dannygillmusic 2 года назад

Bro you should find a lutherie shop that will walk you through an acoustic guitar build, That would be a great video

@JCtheGeek2187 2 года назад

Oh my goodness, Dan! That sounds AMAZING! So thick and warm! LOVE IT!

@foxbat2549 10 месяцев назад

Dan, - I'm most impressed w/your finger-style funk playing. Granted U build great basses/instruments and cool mods/upgrades but it's your playing that grabs me! Right on!

@bevinmodrak4997 2 года назад

Geddy would love this.

@pensnut08 2 года назад

Nice bass!! I personally love the high mass bridge. I also added a brass nut to my Jazz Basses (a Squire 4 and 5 string and a Geddy Lee Jazz Bass) and I absolutely love it!! Sustains forever and has such a nice growling tone.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

I do like a good brass nut! Excellent sustain and bell like tones

@timhallas4275 2 года назад

It looks very cool. Nice work.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Wow that’s a big compliment coming from you Tim! Thanks!

@timhallas4275 2 года назад

@@GunsandGuitars You made some very good choices and you didn't waste money on boutique parts. What impressed me most is your creative wiring.

@zibbezabba2491 7 месяцев назад

That is one of the coolest looking basses I've ever seen and it sounds great too. I think Rick could learn a thing or 2 from this. They could go the way of Stingray and bring out a budget version with a few pickup variations.

@willtato8778 2 года назад

Really enjoying video. Final product looks amazing. Time lapse shows the process well, and to make things better, essentially everything is in the vid, including sound tests, not split into 3-4 vids. "Background" music was also a breath of fresh air.

@zerep11 2 года назад

Been waiting for this episode ... What a beauty!

@11rfpro 2 года назад

I wish more companies did like Warwick inspired bodies

@cjbrewer3843 2 года назад

Aka, Spector inspired lol

@brianengquist2110 11 месяцев назад

I think that's your best sounding bass to date.

@pdbordelon 2 года назад

Just purchased a Fret Wire Ash 4-String Bass kit as a Christmas gift for my brother. The discount code worked so thanks for the savings and gift idea!

@xdoctorblindx 2 года назад

I wouldn't trust that design to be stable without the neck-through of an actual Rick.

@BadvisionStudios 2 года назад

As a life-long Ricky player, I love this version of yours! Looks fantastic... Kudos!

@djay6651 2 года назад

That finish turned out pretty choice.

@owenandrew8108 2 года назад

that's like the ultimate geddy lee bass. rick and jazz all in one!

@thebassbuilder 2 года назад

You really should keep making that bass. Awesome build and sounds just as awesome!

@ken46120 2 года назад

The finish came out great.

@valvenator 2 года назад

Love how you positioned the output jack. I always run my cable over the strap knob so it only makes sense to have it pointing up instead of down. Genius!

@torrente1975 2 года назад

Absolutely amazing mix of features, the attractive look of the riken and the convenience tone of the JM. But your electronics is a must. Great build in did.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Thanks!

@bones2532 2 года назад

Hi Dan! Cool project and a very cool sounding bass indeed. Thanks for the inspiration. I really hadn't expected it to sound this good out of a cheap kit like that. I think you're right, it's the pickups that really take it onto another level. Personally I'm not such a big fan of that classic bartolinis. For my taste they sound too smooth and warm. Great for smooth jazzy sounds but not very cutting or agressive. My personal favorite choice for this project would have been Nordstrand big singles. "Jazz Bass pickups on steroids", like Carey Nordstrand himself describes them. But I really like that Ric... touch, especially in combination with the smoother body carves and the JB-like offset body shape. Great build! And the finish looks just awesome.

@jeffreybuckingham3782 2 года назад

Wow! That thing sounds KILLER!!!!

@cybrianterveer1090 2 года назад

Dude I love the riff at the part where you dye the body. Nice and chonky sound to it.

@chriscuthbertson 2 года назад

I love Barts. Just the right amount of warmth.

@kenmathews4522 2 года назад

Excellent build! Love the Bartolinis. Btw, Fender didn't make the Badass Bridge. They were made by Leo Quan.

@ejnordberg 2 года назад

Nice pickup locations. Gives it more of a Rickenbacker tone than a typical Jazz.

@silvercrank999 2 года назад

Aww man, that is definitely the best bass you've built yet. Absolutely gorgeous. I would buy it in a heartbeat if another one came up for sale!

@fatworksfoods 2 года назад

I would buy if if it were lefty.

@Liberty4Ever 2 года назад

Looks great! Sounds great! Awesome build!

@Hillcapper1 2 года назад

That finish is awesome

@klaymeister 2 года назад

This makes me want to have a jazz bass hardwired to series.

@EXSENTRIX 2 года назад

I just ordered that bridge! I can't wait to get it! I almost bought it before I saw this vid the other day. Then I saw this vid I was like no way that's the bridge I almost got! You sold me on it man lol.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

It’s great, I love it! I hope you do too

@drogers5511 2 года назад

Another thought for your channel is "this old guitar..." series where you take on your fans guitars and upgrade them within a budget. Fine tune the action and rework the electronics turning old basic guitars into really customized and fully restored(improved) instruments. With the private contract with the owner is your fee, their release, and the restoration /improvement budget based on the planned outcome. This could be fun and inspire us on how the get our instruments to that next level, plus feature (get sponsored) that pickup maker guy in the 2020 build-off video and other vendors like them. Win-win.

@capstevepoarch 2 года назад

When you were staining it I thought "damn, what a shame... He went too dark!"... Then you sanded it back and I changed my tune. It looks awesome.... And sounds better than it looks!

@drogers5511 2 года назад

Nice elegant electrics. The bypass switch elevates the output to "11". Thanks, Dan.

@breezytango3472 2 года назад

Looks great, sounds great I've been thinking of building my own base and these videos are very helpful! Keep up the great work man!

@douglasmiller6866 2 года назад

THANKS ! I'VE BEEN LOOKING AT THAT KIT.

@yobanyhernandez125 2 года назад

Been watching your channel for a long time man and honestly, this is a master piece man.

@longdongbongchong 2 года назад

Dope! Phat tone on that thing. And so glad to see you built a second of the cabs!

@peterchamplin8767 2 года назад

I love the way the finish turned out

@nrich5127 2 года назад

Nice job - the end result is uniquely yours and the sound is as good as anything on the market - I love your finish - semi natural with color. I think your skills have matured and youir wiring concepts are spot on.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Thanks!

@rubenriverarojas7910 2 года назад

RickenJazz/JazzBacker 🔥

@Rachelandchrisholoha 2 года назад

Dude! That thing is so slick. Love that color.

@skxj 2 года назад

That bass turned out real nice, the finish really suits it. BARTOLINI make great pickups for bass and I like their humbuckers for guitars too.

@s6g2k 2 года назад

Great job. Between amp, cabs, and bass you're firing up my latent diy yearnings.

@normladuke8462 2 года назад

Sweet bass build…I’ve been doing the series/parallel mod, on my basses, for years…and I love the mid & volume boost.

@dickiedanger Год назад

It took me a minute to find the video where you talked about this bridge. I ordered two of them, one for a replacement on my Ibanez, and another for a custom build. I couldn't hate this bridge any more than I do. The intonation screw design is seriously bad, and will require you to break out a cutting tool to shorten screws. One of the screws (g) was I guess screwed in wonky at the factory, and was all but locked in. I finally got it out, and it was wrecked. I tried one of the other screws, and the first one did so much thread damage, that another screw wont seat properly. If the screws do happen to be fine, they still bottom out after MAYBE a mm of travel. Ultimately none of this is your fault of course. I didn't come here to crap on your video. I happen to love your videos and find them super helpful. This is more of a caution to people that while this bridge is probably usable, mileage may vary, and the buyer should plan on modding it to work out of the box. There's no way you're going to intonate your bass without cutting some screws down. Also, the screw being jammed up thing... the second one didn't have that issue. It's probably not the typical customer experience, but that's the issue with these budget parts. The QC is just... not there. For me, I don't want a bridge that requires modifications to it's basic functions to work. I wonder if this is also an issue with the KickAss? Anyways, keep up the great work, man!

@GunsandGuitars Год назад

This didn’t used to be the case. They used to come from the factory with proper sized screws, but I have noticed lately that they’ve been shipping with screws that are way too long to be usable. I end up using the shorter screw on the d and g side, and cutting the longer screws down even shorter for the e and a saddles. I’ve not experienced a crossed threaded one like you described, but it doesn’t surprise me. The price reflects the level of quality control. You can always send it back to Amazon and try again. Or pay 4x the price for a Hipshot.

@dickiedanger Год назад

@@GunsandGuitars I ended up ordering some that have barrel style bridge pieces where the screw goes straight through the whole thing. I think it's a bit of an aesthetic sacrifice for functionality, but that's always the side I'll break on. I looked on my bass with the Hipshot, and it doesn't have the same issue, but like you said, it's at least 3 times the cost, and up to 4 times depending on the seller. I'll probably put these away and forget about them, and then find them in 2025, and build something to use the good one that wasn't cross threaded. Honestly I was bummed when they didn't work (for me) as well as they look, because that one issue withstanding, they seem like good bridges.

@jeffg1962 2 года назад

Awesome looking and sounding. I built a kit and I am very pleased with it.

@upstairscandy0764 2 года назад

Is anyone else thinking who the hell puts guns and guitars together. Ether way I love it

@Bbh4535 Год назад

This came on my feed, I absolutely love the choice of colors and finish you did on this bass. Awesome 😎

@hailmaryrecordings8255 2 года назад

That’s awesome. I have a P-bass. I bought-it because it was surf-green with maple-fretboard and black block-inlays. It *looks* awesome. It’s gutless 😂 I need a jazz bass.

@bassfingers 2 года назад

Love the bass. The sound is warm and punchy.

@hextray 2 года назад

The more you build the more it's amazing. HOW ?

@RubyRoks 2 года назад

What a stunner, both visually and sonically. Those pickups are incredible.

@sonidojamon 2 года назад

This is more a "Rickenjazzer" or a "Jazz Backer"! haha looks great!!

@jeffreyeagen4896 2 года назад

It not only sounds great, it looks killer! Love that finish!

@alexskibicki2262 2 года назад

Pretty cool diy bass, Dan. At one point, I was gonna get a diy bass kit at one point. It was an explorer styled bass(which I’m a fan of explorer style instruments). I might Stil get one if it’s still available. Also bartolini pickups are phenomenal. I’ve modded my Ibanez bass with bartolini electronics(pickups and preamp) and it sounded amazing. It was a major improvement in tone. Anywho, awesome video. The bass sounds phenomenal.

@mikeg.9238 2 года назад

I am a huge fan of Explorer guitars also , just picked up an Epiphone Korina 59' that iv'e been eyeing for a while but was back ordered for months. When it recently became available i had to pull the trigger and i'm glad i did , it plays like butter and sounds awesome!! \m/

@yambo59 2 года назад

OH man, that is THE best sounding bass ive ever heard-!!!! Well done, who needs Fender and R-B --- !!

@pdbordelon 2 года назад

Wow you have some talent and skills my friend!

@michaelmccaffety3131 2 года назад

Great build Dan, especially with that blower switch. Love that bridge too. Keep up the good work man.

@Sylencer1982 2 года назад

Aha. The origin story of the thing shown in the giveaway. WooT.

@shakyblues2099 2 года назад

Fantastic. Once again, inspiration for my hobby builds. Thanks as always.

@sunn_bass 2 года назад

Cool build. That bridge looks almost exactly like a clone of early ABM bridges. The old ABM ones were fully machined and the bottom plate was bolted to the backstop. Very good bridges but they were made of brass but are very heavy. I have several old obsolete ABM units that I bought from a builder that was retiring. I need to check out this bridge as the lighter weight would be great for some builds. As usual, great video.

@Bjmusic2491 2 года назад

That is a cool looking bass The tone of the pick ups are Smoove and punchy

@barryhaynes103 2 года назад

Love the Dan-O sound … the tone is exceptional 😎

@Furiora 2 года назад

Something I'd love to see from you; your answer to the Stiletto 5 from Schecter. You yourself said you love it, but I bet you could come up with something a little spiceier, plus we've not seen a 5 stringer from you yet. As for this bass, it's sweet! I don't know much 'bout dat bass (memes lol), but this thing looks killer and has great tone and features! I'd still like to see you give Pitbull a shot at some point, I know you don't like kits much anymore, but they've got pretty nice QC from what I've seen, and the ability to customize all their kits means you could really go to town, maybe order one with no routing at all for something really crazy and unique. They've also offered me to buy just the neck from a kit (even a custom one) so, that's another option you could go down.

@WilliamHaisch 2 года назад

9:18 I know of two reasons why most basses don’t have these options: 1. Added cost 2. Breaking tradition I try to be more open minded but I have my own superstitious preferences as well. 😂

@MrDaveKC 2 года назад

As always, it looks and sounds great Dan. Love it. One of these years I'll get a bass built.

@oaklandish-metalboy1194 2 года назад

Robert Trujillo style! Also cool!

@Johnny.D 2 года назад

Nice build, just shows that you Don't need a fancy woodshop to do nice work. I actually just ordered the same bridge and tuners for a build I am starting.

@GunsandGuitars 2 года назад

Awesome, I love that hardware

@MrZiglvleit 2 года назад

Man what an absolute beauty!!

@alaricpaley6865 2 года назад

That's a Guyker Bridge! They also make pretty nice $20-30 Locking tuner sets for guitars, it's a really good budget brand.

@derickthomas380 2 года назад

Bartoli night pick ups are the best pick ups ever invented

@blakejones6648 2 года назад

Best sounding rig I've heard from you dude.

@mikeg.9238 2 года назад

Dude sick build , i don't play bass but can appreciate your workmanship , first time checking your channel. Since i'm an owner of both things listed on your channel i figured i would check it out. Just subscribed and looking forward to more vids. Great job on that bass , it looks killer!!!

@davidmurray9193 2 года назад

Love the Rickenbacker look one day I'll get one ( Lemmy) 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@wewin_inonog 2 года назад

This is a total Badass! Love the tone!

@FrugalFixerSpike 2 года назад

jam out my Man, Nice build and oh so quick!!

@TheThrasher1981 2 года назад

I just ordered the kit. Hope it goes well

@carpediemarts705 2 года назад

Need to make like ten of those.

@SNTOSN 2 года назад

Awesome looks and sound!. The series switch would be mandatory if I had a jazz bass. I would use an output for each pickup only for recording. Live it could be complicating things a lot. For amateur bands playing in small venues. But would consider it for a three piece band it is a great idea. Specially with a TRS cable as it would be just one cable hanging from the bass.

@randyhaney5767 2 года назад

Awesome Dan'O, Congratz. on a project superbly done.

@EXSENTRIX 2 года назад

This bass turned out to be quite badass! Very inspiring🤘🏼💀🎸

@arboldigital6310 2 года назад

Good job!!! Sounds great

@davidfinn5029 2 года назад

not a bass fan, but love any build. offer you an opinion after your next oil finish go over it with a hard wax finish afterwards. super smooth finish. thanks dan great work as always, god bless.