Playing with William Shatner, Brad Paisley & Modding a Danelectro Double Neck

On today's episode of Ask Zac, we dive into the surreal experience of performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! alongside William Shatner, Brad Paisley, Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), and Gordon Mote. Zac breaks down the backstory, from watching Monday Night Football at Shatner’s house 20 years ago, to recording an album of introspective spoken-word music with him in Nashville, and finally taking those tracks to late-night national television.

Plus, a deep dive into the gear used for the performance, including a full walkthrough of the custom makeover on his 1999 reissue Danelectro double-neck (12-string / Bass VI).

Timestamps & Chapters
0:00 – Intro: Performing with William Shatner on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

1:33 – Welcome & Episode Overview

2:17 – Channel Thank-Yous & Patreon Support

2:30 – Meeting William Shatner 20 Years Ago with Brad Paisley

3:42 – The Studio Session: Recording an Album with Shatner, Brad Paisley, Taylor Goldsmith & Gordon Mote

6:16 – Getting the Call for Jimmy Kimmel Live!

7:43 – Late-Night TV Fly-Rig: Vox AC30 & Pedalboard Setup

8:34 – Arranging 12-String & Bass VI Guitar Parts for "Masks"

10:12 – Guitar Part Demos: 12-String Ringing Lines, Vibrato & Tic-Tac Bass

12:19 – Behind the Scenes at Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Rehearsals & Taping)

13:34 – Post-Show Dinner with Shatner: Asking About His Heroes (Olivier & Brando)

15:03 – Gear Breakdown: Vox AC30, Mostortion, UA Delverb & Waza Vibrato

15:55 – Modding the 1999 Danelectro Double Neck (12-String / Bass VI Conversion)

16:34 – Curing Neck-Dive: Installing Kluson Tuners & Conversion Bushings

17:12 – The Makeover: Aqua Burst Refinish, Side Tape & Matching Headstocks

19:45 – Reflecting on Star Trek, Mask-Wearing & Final Thoughts

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