Chopping Two Squiers In Half To Build A Double Neck Bass/Guitar

[@danieljules]

Check out my Q&A video where I answer your questions below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOaoKWvbKiDrqc

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

Finally someone did it right. I never understood in these guitar and bass doublenecks why they always put the bass as the top neck.

[@chrismascher8667]

I always assumed it was for tuner clearance...guess it doesn't matter tho. I would have gone w/ 2-1-1 for that pure strat sound.

[@KevinEvangelista]

Hats off to you for properly documenting the whole process! This is some fine work my man. Sounds great too!

[@erickleefeld4883]

Bass neck on the bottom. Mike Rutherford would be proud.

[@user-ci3hb4qo2u]

That's so cool back in the 80s I thought that would be neat to have something like that!! To see someone actually build one and play it !!! Wow I'm blown away!!!!!😮😊

3:15 Pluck! Done. Great double-neck guitar. Really cool to see the whole process!

[@NekoNatsukiJunji]

i say this guy really looks big with this thing which already looks big too me like that's honestly very cool. i admire this guy's level on doing this, mad talented 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@ThatMattGoodMusic]

I'm in the process of doing the same, but with a full size Jazz bass on bottom and a 12 string Strat on top (reusing my old VM Jazz neck with a blank body, and a 12 string kit)! Good bit of inspiration from this to keep going and things to watch out for..

[@danieljules]

Very cool. Do you think you'll be able to reach the first fret of the bass comfortably if it's on bottom? For me that would not be reachable on a 34" scale.

[@harrypottah8889]

Imagine being this rich, talented, and creative

[@danieljules]

Thanks! I should mention that I bought two of the cheapest Squiers they make. The guitar was about $250 and the bass was around $200. It turns out it was cheaper to buy complete instruments than to buy all the parts separately!

[@harrypottah8889]

@@danieljules the equipment and skill makes you rich! A woodworker can eat for life with that trade

[@musiqueurbaine]

You did a great job with this project! I like it, a lot…

[@manzup3r]

this is pretty awesome, it's not the worst sound either. great project for a tight budget

[@watahyahknow]

i think upgrading the pickups would improve the sound a lot , it has enough body to resonate

[@DaisyHollowBooks]

Nice result. I’ve been pondering trying something like this.

[@danieljules]

I'd encourage you to go for it! I learned a lot by building it and it was very satisfying to play for the first time.

[@55Sungkono]

This was once an idea of many of us to create one, but you must be proud of yourself that you did it. It's a awesome journey to make this beauty. Only i will choose to put the bass above and the guitar beneath wiith a tremelo. Awesome job of you.

[@danieljules]

I agree, if you have a 34" full scale bass it probably has to be on top. However, it's also very hard to play barre chords if the guitar is on bottom. My solution was to put a short scale bass on bottom so playing guitar would be comfortable.

[@TerminusVox]

Nicely done!

[@AltGrendel]

My only suggestion would be next time put a slight angle between the necks for better access.

[@marcopevere]

great video, it will help me a lot since I have to build a guitar designed by myself

[@jeffanderson8384]

Great job! Looks like a fun project.

[@satanism_rocks]

man I love your editing style, I'll definitely stick around for more vids

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

Brilliant - just absolutely brilliant!

[@Gasbagg]

You’re a madman! Love it

[@guitarzleo]

Very nice build my friend! The body design, the contrasting pickguards with that seamless curvilinear transition are really great. I would only choose a solid color instead of transparent, just to hide the many different pieces of wood. Groovy playing as well! Well done!!

[@danieljules]

Thanks. The reason I did a stain instead of paint is to save weight. The original paint on the Strat body weighed 5 ounces! So I could be saving up to half a pound by not painting the body, not to mention saving a ton of work.

[@1nfius948]

A pick holder would be nice for fingering the bass and playing with a pick on the guitar

[@TheLowest]

God damn this looks like it would've taken a lot of work and planning. Very well done though man, you clearly know what you're doing

[@fajaradi1223]

Dude, this is awesome!

[@shellw1506]

Incredible project….❤

[@altonT]

Why didn't you find a couple of used Squires to build the double neck? Seems a waste to buy two new guitars and strip them down.

[@iaminsfiredbytrustfration8502]

u should do this with custom shops!

[@watahyahknow]

cool , if you get a left handed bas neck you can probably tune it eazier (tuners on the bottom)

[@danieljules]

Yup, but unfortunately Squier doesn't make a lefty version of this bass...

[@dixiefallas7799]

Great idea well done! I want one. Very handy for live work.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@ZodiacGallery]

Awesome build!

[@jpl9148]

Oh man! You got it blackguards The Bass should be at the top!

[@somdebaixoguitarraeviolao9255]

I really liked it, it was very good

[@mark6302]

that's fantastic.

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

How about a double necked bass? One neck fretless, the other piccolo?

funny just yesterday i rewatched an episode from the first season of Mythbusters, where they test an ancient wood canon, and they happen to visit a place called The Crucible, in California. same ppl there in the end of the video? wild! great project!

[@danieljules]

Yup, same place. It's an incredible facility with glass blowing, welding, metal working, ceramics, wood, etc. Plus it's a non-profit and offers terrific classes (although I did this on my own): www.thecrucible.org/

[@MarkGray1970]

That is crazy cool

[@edgarmezavids]

Nice, this double neck is still lighter than my plexi dan armstrong copy!

[@danieljules]

Thanks, I worked hard on keeping the weight down. In fact, the double neck body weighs less than the original Strat body when both were empty and unpainted!

[@kenmiles4145]

Nice job.

[@dixiefallas7799]

How did you join both halves,did you use biscuit joints? Do you still have the working drawings available? Cheers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@danieljules]

Nope, no biscuits, just wood glue. I think I ran one side through a jointer first but the table saw cuts were very clean.

[@666pinkster]

Oh HELL yeah

[@miyak6135]

すげえ！考えた事あるけど実際にやった人初めてみた！

[@danieljules]

Arigato!

[@ALIASZARDOZ]

Il faut le reconnaître : Excellent travail ! Par contre et ce qui est dommage c'est le réglage des mécaniques de la Basse qui sont inaccessibles. Là c'est une une très grosse erreur. Ma philosophie : tout instrument doit être très agréable à jouer mais surtout, très très facile à régler et à accorder. Et si ces deux critères ne sont pas obtenus, alors c'est un instrument sur lequel j'aurai toujours des mauvaises appréciations... au risque de m'en débarrasser. Mais mais mais... vous avez fait un excellent travail. Phil. from Dunkirk

[@danieljules]

I thought the bass would be hard to tune also but it's actually not a problem in practice.

[@ALIASZARDOZ]

@@danieljules If you say OK for you, so it's good for you. In my case I prefer to play with my Aria Pro II Super Twin ST1504. It's the Best Double Neck Hybrid of the World. Phil from Dunkirk 😉👍

[@Graveltrees]

Beautiful work! Way more than just a simple cut and glue. Wondering how a white humbucker on the strat might look. Mirror image of the bass and maybe even yin yang vibes. For Q&A, how much did the actual amount of effort compare to your initial expectations?

[@danieljules]

That's a good idea about the white humbucker! It was definitely more work than expected, I'll address that in the video.

[@MillennialMulti-tasking]

that is fucking awesome buddy! nice job!

[@noahdavidson3601]

9 lbs?! That almost as heavy as a Les Paul!

[@TomTobin67]

- No kidding! It's a double neck so it's going to be double the weight, Captain obvious!

[@kalafrank5]

La cantidad de elementos erróneos que tiene este video

[@somsakpongpan5126]

Nice 👍

[@bustedfender]

You have the same trouble with your suction cup as I do.

[@gunnarkniza4902]

Very nice.

[@FingalPersson]

mini precision ? short scale in other words?

[@danieljules]

Yup, it's the Squier Mini Precision Bass (or it used to be!). The scale length is 28.6 inches.

[@FingalPersson]

@@danieljules cool 🙂

[@mojomusica.0169]

Excellent work. Now try the Ovation.

[@danieljules]

It's funny you say that. I would love to have an acoustic bass/guitar double neck and have thought about combining two of the entry-level Guild bodies. The problem is the necks are glued, and I'm not convinced I could build a body that would stand up to the string tension.

[@mojomusica.0169]

@@danieljules I play mandolin also and now you got me thinking about a combo. Part of me wishes I never saw this video....

[@gibsonguy012000]

now for the tripple neck

[@danieljules]

Exactly! Because if two is good, three must be better. :)

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Thank you for no constant narration.

[@RickHardcore]

Very well played and great sound my friend!🎸Keep it up!!

[@buttermilkiron]

Wonderful! What the hell is the name of the song at the end? I know, it's a Stevie Wonder song, but I just can't remember the title.

[@danieljules]

Sir Duke!

[@buttermilkiron]

@@danieljules 🤩

[@ironkiller8574]

I love the guitar and everything It really is nice but I'm sorry I have a question about your peddle board system What is the big one called?

[@danieljules]

The big one is the Headrush Looperboard. It's a four track looper plus four FX racks. It's discontinued now but still gets the job done.

[@ironkiller8574]

@@danieljules wow ok thanks

[@Malegys]

The beauty with Squires is, once you start chopping them, there's no need to stop...

[@stoneyboyd]

Well done, now I’d like to see you make a Stratocaster/Thin Walled Acoustic Guitar doublneck so you can play both electric and acoustic guitar parts without having to switch guitars.

[@ToolsAreToys]

Should have gotten a left handed bass neck.

[@danieljules]

Apparently Squier doesn't make a lefty version of this bass...

[@ukebox00oftheworld63]

Why ??

[@BudoReflex]

Great player

[@redcomn]

Now make it a headless

[@danieljules]

The next one might be!

[@WyldestZakk1980]

Why does that Strat Body has a veneer on both sides, even though it's painted? O_o

[@danieljules]

I wondered that too! Maybe it's cheaper to make them all the same regardless of whether they'll get paint or stain...

[@thegeekdude67]

Very impressive! How does it feel hanging on you? 😎

[@danieljules]

Thanks. When I play standing up the weight is OK but there is some neck dive. It's hard to avoid because the tuners are heavy and so far out. If I build another one I'll consider going headless which would balance better.

[@Marta1Buck]

​@@danieljulesI'll subscribe just in case you make that headless lol

[@mojomusica.0169]

​@@danieljules try putting some weight on the bottom strap button to counterbalance the neck dive.

[@danieljules]

@@mojomusica.0169 You're right, that would work but it would also increase the total weight, which is more tiring. I may start by cutting down the 70s Strat headstock to a 60s shape.

[@danielktdoranie]

I would’ve painted the body, not stained it’s. I would also have sanded the headstocks and used my own new logo. However, great work 👍🏻

[@danieljules]

Check out my Q&A video for why I stained it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOaoKWvbKiDrqc

[@RJDCR]

superkool

[@volpeverde6441]

anyone build me a twin neck 5. / 6. string bass....

[@Jacopo-z8r]

U a cool dud

[@pedrolucasmsc]

the project is nice, but the music is horrible, watched on mute lol