One week ago, I don't even think I was aware of the Bass VI. I maybe saw the tommycarlos thread about building one in an apartment, maybe I saw one peripherally in a video from the late 60's or something.

But last week, I was made aware and I became obsessed. I am, at heart, a bass player. In the recent years I've been playing a lot more guitar, and recording music on my home computer using guitar and bass. September 2020, while trapped in my apartment, I began making guitars.
So when I was (re)introduced to the Bass VI, I knew I had to build one.
I poked around for a day or two, and eventually landed on the JZ-6 baritone kit. And, seeing as how it's been done before, I figured "What the hell, worth a try"

So I've got the JZ-6 on the way, should be here within a week or so, and I am beyond excited.
So excited that I'm already starting this build diary thread.
I just want to kind of organize my thoughts, maybe catch the interest of some of the wizards who lurk around these parts.

I know some modifications need to be made to turn this kit from a baritone to a Bass VI. I know the nut slots need to be widened to accommodate the larger strings. Also, I've read that the holes for the strings on the bridge need to be widened as well.
I know the stock tuners might not be able to handle the bass strings, so slotted tuners are probably the way to go.
Also, research indicates I need to step up the string gauge to at least a 100 on the Low E. I am planning on organizing my own custom set from bass and guitar strings, hopefully the scale length works out.

I haven't *really* thought about color scheme yet. I'm a sucker for black hardware on matte white, but unlike other kits I've made in the past, I think I'm going to get the kit here before I go off and order a ton of hardware that might not work for the project. Same with the electronics.
I know the Squier and Fender models had some fancy schmancy single coils especially made for the Bass VI, but I don't think I'll go in that direction. I love Warman pickups, so I might poke around there once my ideas solidify a little more.

Anyways. Just starting this thread to take the community's temp on this project, also to keep myself accountable as I would like to document this build because I anticipate it being a blast.

Thanks for reading this long, meandering nonsense!