Heck , I’ve just left the tremolo alone , I don’t have any tuning issues with the stiffer Fender VI set . I probably hit the bar maybe once every other week .
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Official Squier Vintage Modified Bass VI Club
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I never use the trem. The bar is still in it's sealed bag, 7 years later.
I have considered getting the hardtail conversion plate, but haven't really had issues with the stock bridge and trem. I tightened up the trem spring a touch (just to make sure it's not gonna give under tension) and put some brass sleeves on the bridge posts to snug them up in the post sockets. The sleeves measure 1/4” inner diameter x 5/16” outer diameter and 3/4" long and I found them at ACE Hardware.
There are some cool hardtail plates to replace the trem unit- in particular a company called Simonet Guitars was making an array of different options including some that would allow use of both bass and guitar strings and also allow both short and medium-scale strings (bass VI strings have guitar ball-ends and are medium scale to fit the extra trem length so most plates require choosing either bass or guitar ends and either short or medium-scale strings). Here is one that allows lots of options: He is temporarily not producing new ones apparently, but here’s his Facebook so you can go back and look at pics of what he offered and message him if you like what you see to find out when he might be making new ones again: Log into Facebook | Facebook
You can also essentially turn your stock bridge into a semi-hardtail by just adjusting the trem tension screw until the moveable section rests against the top plate under string tension. You can then just get some metal bushings or tape, etc to put around the bridge posts do that the bridge no longer rocks back and forth. Or you can put in a tune-o-matic bridge if you are willing to pull out the bridge-mount cups
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some pics of the "custom" Elixir string set in my Sqier VI.
The .100 is a bass string, while the others are guitar strings (bought individually) in .080, .056, .042, .032 and .024.
as I recall, no modification in the bridge or the tuning post was needed to acomodate the strings.
The .100 is a long scale bass string and because of the extra length between the bridge and the tailpiece it is already tapered where it hits the tuner.
The .100 is a bass string, while the others are guitar strings (bought individually) in .080, .056, .042, .032 and .024.
as I recall, no modification in the bridge or the tuning post was needed to acomodate the strings.
The .100 is a long scale bass string and because of the extra length between the bridge and the tailpiece it is already tapered where it hits the tuner.
Thanks for posting that!! Excellent to SEE the ball ends, taper etc.
VIs are weird animals that require a special diet and care!!
So I just went to my local GC and they said all the black ones were gone and only 16 burst were left. I ordered the burst. Act fast!
What is your bass 6 rig?
Mine starts with a stereo tremolo that splits the signal to two robust peavey guitar amps. The Peavey special has spring reverb and the XXL has analog. I get a huge sound that I can customize. The Peavey amps are cheap on the used market and can handle the bass.
Mine starts with a stereo tremolo that splits the signal to two robust peavey guitar amps. The Peavey special has spring reverb and the XXL has analog. I get a huge sound that I can customize. The Peavey amps are cheap on the used market and can handle the bass.
I just use mine at home as a guilty pleasure . I have a Bergantino rig I use for gigs , but at home I just run a little GK MB200 into a Phil Jones C2 . And a little pedal board .
So my Squier bass 6 showed up today and it has a loose neck pickup wire . I took it in to the guitar center I purchased it from and they said bring it back tomorrow and see if the tech would fix it or send it back and get a refund
They are out of stock again on both colors.
I knew I would have some work to do on it, wasn't expecting electrical. It will probably go back and I'll order a shell pink one from CME.
Hard to compare with my Schecter Hellcat as it has the la Bella 26-95 on it already. I would say the Hellcat is sleeker less bulky and a lot lighter. The Squier sounds thinner and brighter (in a good way) and will make a good teammate with the Hellcat.
They are out of stock again on both colors.
I knew I would have some work to do on it, wasn't expecting electrical. It will probably go back and I'll order a shell pink one from CME.
Hard to compare with my Schecter Hellcat as it has the la Bella 26-95 on it already. I would say the Hellcat is sleeker less bulky and a lot lighter. The Squier sounds thinner and brighter (in a good way) and will make a good teammate with the Hellcat.
I just ordered a Classic Vibe model in black sight unseen from Amazon. Fingers crossed, but mostly excited! I've always wanted a bass VI. I'm really happy to have this thread to help steer me on my journey and if/when it comes time to tweak things.
The factory strings are light , so you need a very light touch . Putting on the heavier Fender set might involve filing the nut a tad and re-intonating . Well worth the slight fuss .
Enjoy !
Enjoy !
My Squier VM, second from left, in my humble bass collection.
I have the 5 string version of the Squier VM with the same woodgrain/clear finish, and it is heavy as hell.
Also have the same Olympic White bass VI too.
Also have the same Olympic White bass VI too.
Mine is from the 2012 re-released batch from Indonesia. Still has the original string set, too. When were the white ones dropped from the bass VI lineup?
Mine just arrived this morning! I didn't get a chance to see it first so I was sort of holding my breath. I think I got a good one! Nice wood (very pleased with the fingerboard), and relatively light weight at 8 1/2 lbs. I haven't even taken off the plastic or tuned it up yet but everything works electronically.
Anyway, this is way nicer than I probably had the right to expect. I'm really impressed by Squier quality!
Anyway, this is way nicer than I probably had the right to expect. I'm really impressed by Squier quality!
