Complete Bass guitar makeover and upgrade - full build video

In this video I completely rebuilt a bass guitar
In 2021 I decided my home made bass guitar needed a simple upgrade, add an a pickup and sort out some rattles. Things got complicated and this video documents a complete rebuild. Did it work? Please watch and find out.
Original Music tracks
Before the Storm - remastered
Infinite Explansion - remastered
Move Over - remastered
Beat 6/8 - new bass guitar
String up
Bass demo
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Sound track
Composing and recording music is my passion so it is important that my guitars sound great, have a range of tones and are nice to play. I have produced and recorded all the music in my videos using either Cubase Pro or Cubasis on the iPad. Most of the tracks will include one of my travel/compact guitars.
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[@fatpotanga]

This was such a great series Dave and really interesting to watch a simple make over evolve. In the end it became ‘Triggers Broom’!

[@DaveDickens]

I think I can still find a bit of the original in there somewhere 😂. Cheers Dave

[@saulgoodeguitars]

There was times during this video series where I thought Dave had lost his marbles, he should start again
You proved me wrong Dave, it’s a very nice bass

[@DaveDickens]

You weren’t the only one, I did wonder what the hell I was doing. Turned out nice though, and I’ve got another bass I’m thinking of renovating. Cheers Dave

[@luismtz9114]

this video is inspiring, thank you for sharing it Sr. Greetings from Mexico!

[@DaveDickens]

Thank you! Cheers Dave

[@daleskidmore1685]

Enjoyed the vid, the soundtrack was fantastic: full of good ideas and never boring.

[@DaveDickens]

Thank you! Cheers Dave

[@SweetTGuitars]

Awesome Dave. I really love the glue up jig you've made for tops and bodies. I may have to borrow that! The bass turned out really nice. You do really great work man. ✌️

[@DaveDickens]

Thanks Todd 👍 I enjoy watching your craftsmanship, excellent! Cheers Dave

[@robinleebraun7739]

Love the music, Dave. I recently got a looper pedal and have been having fun improvising over my own tracks. I enjoyed this series and learned a lot too. I am about three quarters done with a baritone guitar with a 27” scale length. Dark walnut body, chrome hardware, 3 hot rails, Strat shape. Glad you did this edit. Cheers.

[@DaveDickens]

I look forward to hearing a bit of looper pedal on your channel. I saw KT Tunstell live in Brighton (UK) she did the whole gig on her own with a piano and guitar and a looper. It was amazing. I like the sound of your baritone guitar, look forward to seeing and hearing it. Cheers Dave

[@realitystudioscustomshop]

one helluva refurb, Dave!

[@DaveDickens]

Yep, I was worn out watching it back all in one go like that. 😂 Cheers Dave

[@MichaelBogomolny]

Great work Dave, nice edit :)
love your jigs

[@DaveDickens]

Thank you! Cheers Dave

[@forrestcrabbe]

Awesome 🤘

[@DaveDickens]

Thank you! Cheers Dave

[@forrestcrabbe]

@@DaveDickens 🤘🍻🤘

[@jeffreyharris525]

promosm ✋

[@DaveDickens]

Thank you, I don’t use promotional site. Cheers Dave