Squier MusicMaster Vista Club

[Cicis Dad]

Thank you guys! Yes, I need to read through the whole forum and not just the first 40 odd pages. I feel better now!

Played in drop D tuning last night, string was too loose for my liking. I don't know what kind of strings the previous owner had on this thing, they're brand new and round wounds. I think I will stick to standard tuning on this MM for the next few months then change to a higher gauge when the time comes to change strings.

Changed to a new set of cut down d'Addario 45-105, had to do a simple setup to straighten out the neck, now it handles D standard like a dream no more loosey goosey feeling.

 

[MakoMan]

Congratulations Cisis Dad! You are member No. 90! Hope you enjoy the Vista!

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[tunktunk]

Lollar original p bass pickup..realy pushes!

 

[ric4682]

Lollar original p bass pickup..realy pushes!View attachment 5364158

It looks like it fits in the route perfectly. Standard wind?

 

[wild4oldcars]

My resuscitation job is finally complete! Picked this guy up last year for $150. Its neck was perpetually in backbow on the bass side. Frets were pulled. The truss rod was adjusted so that the treble side was straight, and the bass side had a hump. I then sanded the humpy bass side down and blended it into straightness with the treble side. Refretted with StewMac 150 wire (pretty chunky stuff) secured with fish glue, and cut a bone nut. I’m usually a roundwound exclusive player, but I had these medium scale tapewounds laying around, so I thought I’d throw them on so I could stop looking at them in the drawer. The neck now has even relief on the bass and treble side, and offers adjustability with the truss rod that did not exist before. It’s got some finish damage around the edges of the body and some missing finish on the back of the neck, but that seems like par for the course on these basses. I think it came out quite nice, but this is the second of these basses I’ve seen with neck issues, which reinforces my stance that these basses are a lot more “fun” than they are of any esteemed quality. I doubt most people would pay to have the work done. Still, they are fun!

 

[ric4682]

I grabbed one of these a few weeks ago, but it needed some new pots/jack and a new nut as the original had broken and half and was shimmed with cardboard.
So, I just got it back and I want to put some meatier sounding strings on it. Anyone use GHS Short Scale strings on Music Masters or Mustangs and can confirm they’re long enough? I’m thinking specifically about picking up a set of Balanced Nickels or Precision Flats. Thanks! I’ll drop a picture soon when I’m not in the middle of moving house.

 

[MakoMan]

My resuscitation job is finally complete! Picked this guy up last year for $150. Its neck was perpetually in backbow on the bass side. Frets were pulled. The truss rod was adjusted so that the treble side was straight, and the bass side had a hump. I then sanded the humpy bass side down and blended it into straightness with the treble side. Refretted with StewMac 150 wire (pretty chunky stuff) secured with fish glue, and cut a bone nut. I’m usually a roundwound exclusive player, but I had these medium scale tapewounds laying around, so I thought I’d throw them on so I could stop looking at them in the drawer. The neck now has even relief on the bass and treble side, and offers adjustability with the truss rod that did not exist before. It’s got some finish damage around the edges of the body and some missing finish on the back of the neck, but that seems like par for the course on these basses. I think it came out quite nice, but this is the second of these basses I’ve seen with neck issues, which reinforces my stance that these basses are a lot more “fun” than they are of any esteemed quality. I doubt most people would pay to have the work done. Still, they are fun! View attachment 5436937View attachment 5436938 View attachment 5436940

Congratulations wild4oldcars! You are member No. 91!

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[patzilla83]

Regarding the Al-bridge…..

• wrong allen key for the saddles height included (the gauge is smaller).

Seriously?! Did you contact them for a replacement?

 

[vates]

Seriously?! Did you contact them for a replacement?

didn’t really bother. at that point that bridge crossed the pond at least twice: there’s no need to extend the carbon footprint

 

[tunktunk]

It looks like it fits in the route perfectly. Standard wind?

Poles are just a little bit to wide, as its designed for a full scale but i think it will not affect sound/tone

 

[DeadlyDannyRay]

Can I join?

 

[Kubicki Fan]

Can I join?
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That should get you two spots, lol.
I wish mine were that colour!
Nice!

 

[MakoMan]

Can I join?
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Yes you can! Congratulations DeadlyDannyRay! You are member No. 92! And that is a beautiful Vista!

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[Duder]

I saw a blue one on Reverb today listed for $1,000 + shipping. If that’s the going rate I’ll sell my black one for $900.

 

[patzilla83]

Not mine, no relation to the ad…but there’s a pink one on reverb right now.

 

[dantheman2024]

Can I join? Just got this today!

 

[Sonofagunden]

Picked up Yesterday! Would like to be added to this infamous club. Late to the party like many of you. Bought from another local bass enthusiast and he gave me what I thought was a good price at $360.

 

[Sonofagunden]

I grabbed one of these a few weeks ago, but it needed some new pots/jack and a new nut as the original had broken and half and was shimmed with cardboard.
So, I just got it back and I want to put some meatier sounding strings on it. Anyone use GHS Short Scale strings on Music Masters or Mustangs and can confirm they’re long enough? I’m thinking specifically about picking up a set of Balanced Nickels or Precision Flats. Thanks! I’ll drop a picture soon when I’m not in the middle of moving house.

Hey I know this fella! Thanks again. “Local bass enthusiast”

 

[ric4682]

Glad you’re liking it so far! It’s a cool bass and it deserves to be played more than I was playing it.

 

[dantheman2024]

https://reverb.com/item/84280492-squier-vista-musicmaster-bass-1996-1998-sonic-blue One just up for sale!