This is awesome. I've been looking for a baritone guitar with a 30" scale as I'm primarily a bass player. I might have to build it myself, but this is essentially what I've been looking for. Thanks for making this!
Maybe it's a bit too late, but instead of building it from scratch, you can maybe look for a Ibanez src6 on reverb or eBay. I have two of them, one in Low E-e standard and one in Baritone B standard.
First time watching and wasn't expecting that cover! The reason I'm going down this rabbit hole is bc of Admiral Angry. Trying to see how practical this obsession will be. Lol.
@@CFChristian I'm listening to "Buster" for the first time right now. Thanks for the referral. Don't get sucked into guitar building too much. Watch the nut width if you want to do a 7-string. Might be better to try a custom conversion neck.
@@ShawnHeath No problem. Always fun introducing people to new music. And you're right. I should take a step back and temper my expectations. Haha. I'll come back down to Earth tomorrow. Might just be able to do a 5 string bass and go from there.
@@CFChristian there's a 5 string version of the bass I used - it's a TMB305. Not sure which A you mean for your 7 string, but you probably don't need a full 30". 28 or 28.5" should get you there easily without any issue. I was in G-standard for that cover.
I've seen several and I gotta say, I don't think it's what most people are expecting. Bass bridges are wider than guitar, so adding another string really widens that bridge, making the base of the neck significantly wider than a standard 7-string guitar. I'd recommend looking harder for an actual 30" 7-string.
i'm trying to do this with an old monkey ward's bass. I never thought of putting the dowel thru the original holes for the tuning keys, in order to reposition.very good idea i assume you drilled them out a little bigger?
If, for example you're in America and you can't find metric dowel rod to match the holes, then yes. But I didn't have to. If you do, take your time and run the drill backwards to avoid tearout. I'd love to see it when you're done!
Good question! I can't say for sure, but I doubt that whatever neck you'd try to use would fit in the neck pocket properly, so you'd have to fill that and re-rout it to the shape of the neck heel. Then yes, the normal Talman has a different bridge position than this 30" bass, so you'd need to move it according to the scale length defined by the neck you've chosen. It's probably better to just buy a normal Talman guitar.
Your machine head holes look better than what's on my Washburn guitar.mine look like some body just sat there digging the holes out with a blunt screwdriver.
Sweet mod bro. Looks great and the tone is killer. BTW, where in Europe are you from? When you were outside painting, the window and door reminded me of my old apartment in Germany.
@@ShawnHeath actually I'm back in the US now. But I lived in Germany for 7 years, when I was in the army. I love it there. I would like to have it, but right now I'm restoring my father's old truck. So money is a bit short right now. But you did an awesome job on the mod.
@@donnyhall2535 Thanks Donny. I moved to Germany from the US 11 years ago. A truck restoration is something I'd dearly love to do and I'd love to see your progress.
I wouldn't go with such thick strings as that on this. This scale length doesn't really support that really low bass B, and for the next octave up, you'd be better off with a standard baritone scale length of 27" or so.
@@aquarius5264 sorry for the short answers requiring a bit of knowledge and interpretation. RUclips comments aren't really conducive to discussion, but if you'd like to talk, shoot me an email and we can arrange it. See my "about me" page.
@@ShawnHeath i know man! i'm asking if you put thicker strings on could you tune it to a 6 string bass, thus making it essentially a 6 string bass with a guitar's neck width
The tuning is no worse than other guitars I've had. I bend a lot (maybe you got that from the song at the end), so I usually have to make minor adjustments once a day or so. If I don't play so rough, it holds tuning better.
You'd need a special custom made neck for that, and probably move the bridge. But why? Just get a standard talman and save yourself the trouble and expense.
Thanks Steve, but your posit implies you're buying a cheap one. In that case, as long as you don't do any upgrades, it is cheaper. But at the moment the cheap baris can really use the upgrades, so you come out around the same price, but with a higher quality starting point than a subzero rogue vi, for example. But this project's expense actually places it pretty midfield, price wise.
@@ShawnHeath my comments are more around the cost of all the tools needed. Squier tele baritones are pretty affordable at the moment. Your project is good if you already have the gear needed.
This is awesome. I've been looking for a baritone guitar with a 30" scale as I'm primarily a bass player. I might have to build it myself, but this is essentially what I've been looking for. Thanks for making this!
Maybe it's a bit too late, but instead of building it from scratch, you can maybe look for a Ibanez src6 on reverb or eBay. I have two of them, one in Low E-e standard and one in Baritone B standard.
Did not expect you to be covering foreigns lol
Hell yeah! Foreigns is awesome!
Ibanez should produce these.
This is my easily my 20th time watching this. Hahaaa! I LOVE how this turned out!
Thank you so much, Bunn!
This made me really happy. Lol such a clever and beautiful execution. Good job.
Thanks! This comment makes me happy. 😁
This is amazing!!! Wanted to get my first baritone, now I'm going to make.my own. Thank you
Hey Richard! I'm stoked that this video helps you! I'd love to see how it turns out.
This was great. Schooled me on a few things. Thanks man!
EXCELLENT JOB!! I am currently converting a 34 inch Jay Turser to BASS VI
Awesome! I want to see some pictures when you're done. I've also got a 34in bass lined up for conversion this year.
i plan to do this but make a bass vi, i own a few talman guitars already lol. cant get enough of these. awesome job on the mod!
Thanks man! Have fun with it!
It could even be strung as a Bass VI w/ Fender 24-100 Gauge Strings.
Honestly nice badass conversion!!
You Sir, are an artist!
Thank you for that kind compliment!
What a cool project!
Thanks man!
First time watching and wasn't expecting that cover!
The reason I'm going down this rabbit hole is bc of Admiral Angry. Trying to see how practical this obsession will be. Lol.
Sounds like a reasonable approach. If you mean playing baritone, then I'd love to hear what you come up with!
@@ShawnHeath Yes or converting a 4 string bass, eg Cort Curbow into whatever 7 string monstrosity can handle ADADGEE.
@@CFChristian I'm listening to "Buster" for the first time right now. Thanks for the referral.
Don't get sucked into guitar building too much. Watch the nut width if you want to do a 7-string. Might be better to try a custom conversion neck.
@@ShawnHeath No problem. Always fun introducing people to new music.
And you're right. I should take a step back and temper my expectations. Haha. I'll come back down to Earth tomorrow. Might just be able to do a 5 string bass and go from there.
@@CFChristian there's a 5 string version of the bass I used - it's a TMB305. Not sure which A you mean for your 7 string, but you probably don't need a full 30". 28 or 28.5" should get you there easily without any issue. I was in G-standard for that cover.
0:17 GODLIKE transition right here
Hahaaa! Right? So bad...
I love my 30" talman. This is a awesome conversion!
Very cool! Doing all that without a drill press? You're a braver man than I!
Hahaaa! If you'll notice I went with the top mount bridge to avoid screwing up string ferrules. 😉
im 11 years late but awesome little mod. What a fun instrument
Been wanting to do this bu with a tmb35. That way you get 14mm string spacing. Just 1mm more than a hooky bass pro.
Go for it and show me when it's done!
This is sweet! Great work brother!
Thanks bro! Did you get yours from the Dood?
Have really been looking into doing this but wanted to do a 7 string so would need a 5 string 30"
I've seen several and I gotta say, I don't think it's what most people are expecting. Bass bridges are wider than guitar, so adding another string really widens that bridge, making the base of the neck significantly wider than a standard 7-string guitar. I'd recommend looking harder for an actual 30" 7-string.
i'm trying to do this with an old monkey ward's bass. I never thought of putting the dowel thru the original holes for the tuning keys, in order to reposition.very good idea i assume you drilled them out a little bigger?
If, for example you're in America and you can't find metric dowel rod to match the holes, then yes. But I didn't have to. If you do, take your time and run the drill backwards to avoid tearout. I'd love to see it when you're done!
Could I put a normal scale guitar neck on it? Do I have to move the bridge a lot to get that to work?
Good question! I can't say for sure, but I doubt that whatever neck you'd try to use would fit in the neck pocket properly, so you'd have to fill that and re-rout it to the shape of the neck heel. Then yes, the normal Talman has a different bridge position than this 30" bass, so you'd need to move it according to the scale length defined by the neck you've chosen. It's probably better to just buy a normal Talman guitar.
@@ShawnHeath Alrighty thanks
Your machine head holes look better than what's on my Washburn guitar.mine look like some body just sat there digging the holes out with a blunt screwdriver.
Hahaaa! That's very kind of you and I'm sorry to hear about your guitar. Does it have any tuning stability?
@@ShawnHeath it's not bad . better than my playing ability
Sweet mod bro. Looks great and the tone is killer. BTW, where in Europe are you from? When you were outside painting, the window and door reminded me of my old apartment in Germany.
Thanks so much! Do you want it? It's for sale.
I'm indeed in Germany! Are you still here or was it just an expatriation?
@@ShawnHeath actually I'm back in the US now. But I lived in Germany for 7 years, when I was in the army. I love it there. I would like to have it, but right now I'm restoring my father's old truck. So money is a bit short right now. But you did an awesome job on the mod.
@@donnyhall2535 Thanks Donny. I moved to Germany from the US 11 years ago. A truck restoration is something I'd dearly love to do and I'd love to see your progress.
That’s CLEAN
Thanks Chris! I'm stoked to hear your new album today, by the way. 😉
question, could you switch out the strings for thicker ones and tune a baritone guitar to BEADGC like a 6 string bass?
I wouldn't go with such thick strings as that on this. This scale length doesn't really support that really low bass B, and for the next octave up, you'd be better off with a standard baritone scale length of 27" or so.
@@ShawnHeath most 6 strings are around 30" or even less, i don't see how it doesn't support it
@@aquarius5264 you're talking about a 6 string bass, not a bass vi. Bass VIs are usually tuned in E, not B.
@@aquarius5264 sorry for the short answers requiring a bit of knowledge and interpretation. RUclips comments aren't really conducive to discussion, but if you'd like to talk, shoot me an email and we can arrange it. See my "about me" page.
@@ShawnHeath i know man! i'm asking if you put thicker strings on could you tune it to a 6 string bass, thus making it essentially a 6 string bass with a guitar's neck width
I'm really curios how well tuning holds. Other than that, great job
The tuning is no worse than other guitars I've had. I bend a lot (maybe you got that from the song at the end), so I usually have to make minor adjustments once a day or so. If I don't play so rough, it holds tuning better.
@@ShawnHeath understandable, thanks for the reply
By any chance are you selling this guitar?
At the moment it is listed on reverb.
Can u turn it into just a regular electric guitar
You'd need a special custom made neck for that, and probably move the bridge. But why? Just get a standard talman and save yourself the trouble and expense.
THIS!
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Cheaper to buy a baritone
Thanks Steve, but your posit implies you're buying a cheap one. In that case, as long as you don't do any upgrades, it is cheaper. But at the moment the cheap baris can really use the upgrades, so you come out around the same price, but with a higher quality starting point than a subzero rogue vi, for example. But this project's expense actually places it pretty midfield, price wise.
@@ShawnHeath my comments are more around the cost of all the tools needed. Squier tele baritones are pretty affordable at the moment. Your project is good if you already have the gear needed.
@@stevewilliams1122 Ah! In that case, no argument here. 😄
Not as fun though