Welcome to part 3! This thing sounds surprisingly good, and is incredibly fun to play!
@dcbclawrence86875 жыл бұрын
Darrell Braun Guitar 🎸 you’ve inspired me in guitar.. I’ve watched and I’ve learned
@kamarienedwards17575 жыл бұрын
Darrell Braun Guitar I built my first guitar for a school project and it was awesome, it was my first electric and I play it all the time, it’s a strat kit from the fret wire
@michaelhamerin38145 жыл бұрын
Get rid of that gasket for the neck plate. They dampen the contact with the body. Otherwise, nice looking build.
@OllieRamone5 жыл бұрын
Excellent work. Looks and sound great.
@chalinbrown52495 жыл бұрын
Dont do Instagram but sure looks fun.
@baumfr5 жыл бұрын
Love ya, Darrell (and that bridge pickup), but I'm old (Level 60). So I won't be signing up for Instagram. Good luck to everyone else.
@tammycoates78165 жыл бұрын
I don't have Instagram myself:( I might sign up though because all the giveaways you have to have Instagram darn it!
@ep79152 жыл бұрын
Level 60, I love it lol
@LargeNuts4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos man! Just a lil tip from a guy who's been soldering for 15 years. Don't hold your iron on the contacts so long. Soon as your solder touches it should melt almost instantly, then just pull the iron off. It's very easy to burn up a pot or switch.
@acfiv14212 жыл бұрын
There is a special place in hell for the inventor of phillips head screws. I can understand using them 50-100 years ago, but we have so many screw heads available that won't strip as easy (square-head, hex-head etc), ESPECIALLY on something like a guitar or a computer case, which can reasonably be expected to be re-opened every once in a while). If I were to build a guitar, I would use square-head screws, and the customer would appreciate the attention to making maintenance/upgrades easy. OK, rant mode off... 🤬
@1980bwc5 жыл бұрын
Those P90's sound surprisingly nice for el cheapo's. Of course a tube amp works magic for most any guitar. Lol. She looks good DB. Good color choice.
@RC32Smiths015 жыл бұрын
Amazing Finale to this Jazzmaster Showcase! I might even enter the giveaway because how ye represented it! Awesome work as always man!
@realjumper5 жыл бұрын
Great job!! I'm so impressed with the bog standard assembly results that you and Brad seem to get with Solo kits. Very, very impressive!
@3cardmonty6025 жыл бұрын
I built the same kit. I did upgrade the Nut to a Tusq Nut because I kept getting a Sitar Sound even after some nut slot work on the original nut. I also upgraded the tuners because they’re kind of cheap. I did leave the stock pickups in. I like them, so hey - I kept them.
@brandonthompson86405 жыл бұрын
i got the TUSQ too for the same high pitched ringing. even when im fretting the strings its still there and driving me crazy. just need to do it now haha. Player Series Strat is still great though.
@MikeLee-lg5vq5 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Darrell's very Canadian way of saying "tones"! I'm currently living in North Dakota, and they talk the same way! Great video, and great guitar!
@Aikidoman065 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. I don't play, but my son does. He has two acoustic guitars, mandolins and ukulele. He wants an electric now so I have been exploring building one. He wants a Red Special, but I think I'll start with a Strat kit. Your channel has given me in information I need to get started. Thanks
@shmooless36995 жыл бұрын
If I were you I’d get a used Fender strat and take it to a guitar shop to have it set up and polished
@WesternWearEnthusiast5 жыл бұрын
It sounds great as it is but can’t wait to hear it after all the upgrades. It’s bound to be awesome.
@vileguile45 жыл бұрын
Finally!!! Any morning with new video from DBG and fresh coffee is a good morning! 😴🌛=>📺🎸😁+☕=>😊🌞
@74dartman135 жыл бұрын
Spend a fraction compared to buying a name brand guitar, learn all kinds of new skills, add your free labor, and you've got something that looks and plays amazingly! Doesn't get a whole lot better than that. Super satisfying!👍😎🎸🎶
@johnnybaird26875 жыл бұрын
Very cool guitar! I love your videos! I’m a beginner and I’ve learned so much from watching your channel. Thanks and keep up the good work buddy!
@louisanthony2665 жыл бұрын
Man this series makes me smile. I loooove jazz masters. I’m actually working on my own jazz master project currently. I bought a squire jazzmaster and I’m going to completely mod it out. Pickups, tuning machines and bridge. Super excited. Love your vids man.
@DarrellBraunGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Good luck on your build!
@Steven_SK5 жыл бұрын
This has been a fun “adventure” watching it all come together. Excellent video Darrell. I have been following Solo for a short time and you have given me the courage to try a build of my own.
@caitlinros44915 жыл бұрын
When you switched to that clean tone I was blown away! Crazy how much money you can save with a little time and hard work
@DBSG19765 жыл бұрын
Great finale to this guitar build, the stain job looks incredible. These kits "seems" like an easier option than Warmoth...Surf Green Jazzmaster, perhaps?
@howlin65215 жыл бұрын
Not easier just cheaper . . .
@Digger9275 жыл бұрын
Great, now the Jazzmaster kit will also be sold out like the spalted maple kit you built a while back. I was just looking at that one earlier today. These series are so much fun to watch. I can't play a guitar at all but I love to build stuff.
@koybuscho58802 жыл бұрын
I’m just now finishing my jassmaster that I’ve been building from barn wood, and this video sowed me what I need to do for wiring! Thank you so much!
@josuegomez44705 жыл бұрын
Ultra quality guitar darrel
@TheWillmat5 жыл бұрын
I really like the colours. Looks like an amazing guitar. I have never concidered a Jazzmaster
@malcolmalexanderbigddixon32865 жыл бұрын
Jazzmaster is by far my favorite guitar
@paulslims58702 жыл бұрын
Dude that guitar has awesome tone & it STAYS in tune ! , nice playing Player .
@Verum_X5 жыл бұрын
all i want, that finish, that shape, that tone!
@Thepeoplecollection Жыл бұрын
Played this guitar in 2/3 shows I played this weekend. It plays great and I love coming back here to see it be put together - thanks, james from The People Collection
@harmen48445 жыл бұрын
I love this kit to be honest and the way you put detail to things makes it even more interesting
@MelanieLovesDeathMetal5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar. Just checked out solo guitars site and def going to build my own tele now. Super pumped.
@unfair_potato5 жыл бұрын
Yay Darrell! Vicarious build joy coming through - what a winner, sounds Great!
@mikemce8995 жыл бұрын
Hey, Darrell Waiting for Fed X to deliver my first DIY kit. It will be a StrataBuild SSH. If all goes well, your JazzMaster will be my next kit. Your build came out with total AWESOMIDITY! Love your show, learning a lot THANKS 🎸!
@davidagnew44705 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this video...I love your channel man..great stuff
@davidagnew44705 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome
@johnvroman2455 жыл бұрын
Followed both you and solo music gear on the old Instagram. Love your channel Darrell! You have the best and most thorough reviews on KZbin! Love the way this jazzmaster turned out.
@howardanderson30615 жыл бұрын
I'm loving everything you do on your channel...I am definitely getting the Jazzmaster kit and I'm going to build it with my son. I'm very impressed with Solo's parts, measurements and overall quality, everything really fits! Thanks for sharing this...And the Les Paul style guitar kit also looks awesome...
@mightyV4445 жыл бұрын
The happy, content look on your face at around 17:45 made me smile, too! :-)) Great job, Darrell! :-)
@mightyV4445 жыл бұрын
PS: And I agree: It does sound awesome already like that! :-)
@mightyV4445 жыл бұрын
PPS: Don't forget to put your signature on the back of the headstock (or maybe even on the front, where a decal would normally be) before giving it away! :-))
@timnoble41375 жыл бұрын
Wrong g link, Darrell; make your guitar play like a million bucks takes us to the SOLO kit upgrade.". Love the look and sound of the jag kit. Gonna get me one, pronto.
@richardshort45875 жыл бұрын
Lots of tone variations and pickups sound awesome
@David__5 жыл бұрын
Impressive tone! Keen to hear some back-to-back comparisons with the OG + your upgraded model. Thanks for sharing Darrell :)
@RichM19675 жыл бұрын
One thing I would do is put a roller bridge on it. They're not very expensive -- $20 on amazon. Another thing you could do is put Tru Oil to give it a really nice shine on the neck and body.
@Gottaloveguitars4275 жыл бұрын
Great video, I love the colour of the stain with the red pick guard. It sounds great too! Thanks for showing us all the steps in the build in detail, I learned a lot.
@thethesaxman235 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up on the nitty gritty!!! Fun video!
@worshipgeek5 жыл бұрын
Now that's what I call "authentic"!
@truckercowboyed26385 жыл бұрын
See what you did there! Well played
@dragonstorm81715 жыл бұрын
Ive never been much of a jazzmaster fan, but the way you presented it makes me want it! Plus, knowing it was put together by the famous "Darrell Braun" makes it that much better. Hell, if i were to win it, I'd have you sign the headstock! I already follow you on instagram, gonna head over now and follow Solo =)
@rayschoch58825 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, Darrell! Very thorough walk-through, as usual, and I agree - it sounds pretty amazing for a kit guitar.
@kathrynhobbs10825 жыл бұрын
Hey Darrell yet another great build. Can't wait to see all the upgrades. I'LL be ordering the same kit shortly, unless of course I get lucky enough to win your beauty. I love the Solo DIY kits, great company! Thanks for all your time, it's much appreciated! MIKE.
@RevvS1k5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, ,thank you!!! I don't need to be a rocket scientist to build a guitar. Lol. Major thanks to you Darrell, for the love of your craft.....
@shaunw92705 жыл бұрын
Amazing kit 👍 Can't wait to see what you do to it .
@BTsMusicChannel5 жыл бұрын
This looks like a great way to learn more about the internals of electric guitars. You made a guitar from pre-fab parts, and once you do a couple of these kits, I bet you get a great understanding of how to build and repair instruments. Awesome! I could learn how to work on my Jaguars. :D
@DennisMurphey5 жыл бұрын
outstanding exercise I am psyched up to try one. wanted the Jag or Jazz look to match an old Murphy I saw in California. Needs a Gretsch neck though.
@pamcarr40035 жыл бұрын
Wow great job Darrell! I just received my Jazzmaster kit yesterday, so going to hang on to this vid! Lol! Thanks Darrell ! Pam
@JK-ke8go5 жыл бұрын
finally a new video, I love your channel
@PintsofGuinness5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for calling it an OUTPUT jack. Might sound dumb but it’s a huge pet peeve of mine when people call the jack on a guitar an input jack.
@MFachrizalR5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, Darrell! Really enlighten me about how Jazzmaster works out, love these 3 videos! I already followed both you and solo guitars on Instagram too, they did an excellent job!
@jasong5465 жыл бұрын
Hey awesome job! I am so glad you did this, because I learned of the company now, and they have kits I can afford. I was wanting a project but things were costing too much. Great job Darrell!
@guacysock5 жыл бұрын
You can put a fret wrap behind the nut to stop the “sitar” thing from happening. I have been doing that with my stay for awhile now and it works great
@randywhitaker88285 жыл бұрын
Darrell it looks great and sounds pretty cool. You did an awesome job. Can’t wait to see more.
@TMats1005 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot watching these three videos, Darrell. Thank you
@bluselephant5 жыл бұрын
Just want to say 500 bucs in upgrades is easily done. I started a build and Mastery tremolo and bridge is 350. You can build a guitar for low cost, for mid, or high. You get what you pay for usually. I need help occasionally to and that costs me. Im no great builder just want the best when im done. And the guitar put together will be worth the. time effort and money by giving sweet tone in a dependable. So i will go the extra mile on any guitar i decide to put my heart into. I want it to give. Imo a guitar can only give as well as its made to give. Im enjoying this build.
@joshuatreat81065 жыл бұрын
Pretty impressive, but watching you fight that floppy bar and crappy switch placement reminded my why I love Strats. Great video as always!
@donald-parker5 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Guitar looks and sounds great. I'm quite impressed that the cheap trem seems to be staying in tune too. At about the 8:15 mark you are soldering the pickup grounds to the volume pot ground. This would have been a good spot to use some heat shrink tubing. You don't want that open ground floating around if there is any chance it could touch one of your pickup's hot wires. I've never been a big fan of tuneomatic bridges with solid metal saddles - especially with a trem. Another great upgrade option would have been to replace the bridge with one that has roller saddles. On the subject of strap buttons - if the holes were not pre-drilled, I would like to get some pointers on where to place them to eliminate neck dive. Thank for this - it has been an interesting journey!
@ThunderBassistJay5 жыл бұрын
Very clear instructions! The guitar sounds a bit out of balance, but not too bad for stock components at that price level. Excited to hear the upgraded version.
@isaaclavigne79055 жыл бұрын
Love the JM clean sound. Definitely my favorite tone of the strat tele and jm
@RobertNolan5 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the Elvis Costello Jazzmaster, it was stripped back and stained a similar color when he first got it
@ThePermacultureStudent5 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU MY SON WILL LOVE THIS!!!
@LucasCrossleyGuitar5 жыл бұрын
Killer buddy well done! Followed both you and solo. Cheers!!
@MarcCoteMusic5 жыл бұрын
That looks great, Darrell. It seems this is good value for money for the DIY types out there.
@Shemairckz284 жыл бұрын
Love this type of guitar, sounds so incredible and excellent, wishing to have some like this. hats off!!
@JackJD5 жыл бұрын
The longer your videos are, the better I fell!
@MikeCindyWhite5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Congrats bro, She looks and sounds amazing!!! I was just on there site and I'm eye-balling that SG style double neck (I've always wanted one just couldn't afford it) It's only 300 bucks!! I built an acoustic from scratch a few years ago so I definitely have the confidence, Wow, 300 bucks! I showed my wife and she said now I know what to get you for your birthday! So cool I can't wait to build a double neck!!! Super cool, thanks for sharing the Solo site bro 🎸🎸👍
@fusionmaddox82635 жыл бұрын
So awesome to watch this build. Love the jazz master shape. If i dont win this, im going to build one maybe with a black pick guard. definitely inspired
@GunsNRoosendael5 жыл бұрын
why does this stay better in tune than my 1300 dollar Fender Jaguar... X"D
@paramediccpo5 жыл бұрын
Done following both of you , :-) never used instagram much, I guess I will now Love your T-shirts I can see me buying one
@lazrbeam1175 жыл бұрын
I would recommend a small desk fan for the soldering work because fumes are no Bueno meng
@wilsonkok47545 жыл бұрын
Those pickups are really awesome, and great job with the fretwork!
@allmostbrothers5 жыл бұрын
Yeah super awesome 👍 great take on a classic
@jcoulter435 жыл бұрын
Never been a huge fan of Jazzmasters. But, you have begun to change my mind (your playing has had a lot to do with that). Solo appears to make a very nice kit with good quality control. A bright 50's color would be my choice for my kit if I build one. The stock pickups sound really good. Looking forward to your comparison video. I don't do Instagram, so good luck to those who enter the giveaway. God bless and rock on! 😎🎸👏
@metalface85153 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of a Widesky Reckoner (but only somewhat) I love it so much :P
@joetorrez63335 жыл бұрын
Great job as always, Darrell! It turned out beautiful and sounds pretty darn good.
@jciturr5 жыл бұрын
Bought the kit, I received a different (cheap as hell and smaller in size) tremolo with 5 screws instead of 6 and is far from lining up with the six holes in the body. Knobs are really chip strat instead of the knobs you got. Neck fit with the body is loose and wiggly. I guest Ill buy a fender tremolo and arm.
@jciturr5 жыл бұрын
I reach out to solo guitars and they will send me a new bridge. So far the frets need it lots of work, very uneven.
@JazzmoonX5 жыл бұрын
Whoopee - neat guitar. Maybe swap in some Jazzmaster pickups?
@daemonelectricity5 жыл бұрын
Yep. P90s are not the same as Jazzmaster pickups. They're wider and flatter which means the bobbins and windings are also wider and flatter.
@seb55425 жыл бұрын
I'd have a jazzmaster pickup and a humbucker pickup
@JustinWoo Жыл бұрын
It actually would've been great to hear this through a full rig - the same amp / cab that you usually use for your videos, so we could compare the sound of the stock pups vs the new ones you installed later. I know the guitar is given away now, but for the future! :) Thanks for this cool set of videos! I've been wanting a JM style guitar and I might decide to do this build.
@domenicreyes47565 жыл бұрын
I’m learning so much from you. I can’t wait to hopefully build my own
@philipperingard44065 жыл бұрын
Sounds surprisingly pretty good
@Furtheronmusic5 жыл бұрын
A tip to stop you stripping the screws esp the small ones on the tuners. Candle wax. Any screw going into wood I normally just lightly rub it against a candle so there is wax in the threads. Really does make a significant difference
@kamarienedwards17575 жыл бұрын
Dang! That thing looks so good, it’s making me want to build a jazz master kit instead of thinline telecaster
@DanCooz3235 жыл бұрын
Kamarien Edwards I mean, you could always build both! (Don't tell my girlfriend I said that, she says my 15 are too many!)
@kamarienedwards17575 жыл бұрын
Daniel Boccuzzi dang that is a lot but before I start buying more I need to get better at playing, I’m only 16 and I’ve been playing for 2 years, self taught, and can read sheet music but I’m not that good at improvising I own 1 of each, a uke, bass, acoustic, and electric
@DanCooz3235 жыл бұрын
Kamarien Edwards Keep at it, brother! We all started somewhere! Also, Darrell's channel is chock-full of awesome content! We can all stand to learn from him!
@phosphene61455 жыл бұрын
i've been hyped for the build ever since you said you would soup it up!!
@hados18535 жыл бұрын
I don't suppose that this giveaway is worldwide. Is it?
@Rediar-uz3ii5 жыл бұрын
Hados Dally I also want to know that
@pedcruza5 жыл бұрын
Me too
@robertdevadason18855 жыл бұрын
Me tooooo
@BTsMusicChannel5 жыл бұрын
No. It doesn't come to the US without a tariff or something. :/
@jamlemon5 жыл бұрын
It better be!!!
@rangerdoc10295 жыл бұрын
Solo makes amazing kits. I got a spalted maple LP after seeing Brad's videos. Next is a Solo flame maple SG.
@danksenpai32265 жыл бұрын
Wow it has to be amazing to play that beauty, nice work as always! love your videos.
@Lazy_eye_blobFish5 жыл бұрын
HAPPY 4TH EVERYONE, hope it was a good one.🧡🇺🇸🧡
@aayushshrivastava82165 жыл бұрын
Hey Darrell......could you please make a video about Harley Benton guitars?.......I would really appreciate it.
@franktavano26312 жыл бұрын
Darryl biggest fan would love to get one of your guitar builds I’m stuck here at home just had a knee replacement
@vanshankguitars5 жыл бұрын
Wow! I would take it as is! But I'm sure the upgrades will make a big difference for the better.
@user-yp4925 жыл бұрын
Both are followed already...lol...sounds amazing, that stain work is amazing, cant say anything bad for sure
@DAraujo3DArt5 жыл бұрын
Must be awesome doing all this steps
@TurtleGamers15 жыл бұрын
Wow this is like helping my anxiety of soldering irons, after having burnt my thumb on one and getting a huge blister
@jamlemon5 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see and hear the upgrades. Just followed on insta as I want that guitar!
@jordanmillard38025 жыл бұрын
Absolutely changed my mind on Jazzmaster pickups! Sounds huge for the price point.
@theexplodingmothfromhell80125 жыл бұрын
They're actually P90s on this one
@jordanmillard38025 жыл бұрын
@@theexplodingmothfromhell8012 that's what I get for skipping through the video! Oops
@theexplodingmothfromhell80125 жыл бұрын
Sure does sound great though.
@arrakeen205 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing that you don’t cuss while soldering. What soldering iron do you use.
@baumfr5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I put P90s in an HH Squier strat today. I got in my recommended daily allowance of swearing.
@GrimYak5 жыл бұрын
Russell Skov i used but then I bought a better soldering iron. Now it is a breeze. And oh yeah, push back wire. Once you experience push back wire you are never going back to regular wire.
@glennchamberlain50565 жыл бұрын
Great job with the build! Sounded and looked awesome! I hope to be able to play as well as you do one day.
@brentcrude85655 жыл бұрын
I should be commenting on the build and how good the final product looked and sounded, but I'm so impressed by that auto-focus. What camera gear do you use for your videos, Darrell?
@carlparker35715 жыл бұрын
Wow! other than the vol pot, I'm super impressed with the kit. It really looks good as well. Great job.