2013 Squier Vintage Modified Bass VI

[geoffbyrne]

Fitted the strings, Fender trem & shimmed the neck with a bit of plastic credit card. Tensioned up the spring in the trem & locked it off, adjusted bridge up & saddles (Staytrem) for intonation, and left overnight to settle.


Plays like a dream. Pics in next few days.

G.

[EssentialTension]

Very good.

[bigjohn]

Is there much difference between the stock and the Fender trem?

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1453479065' post='2959902']
Is there much difference between the stock and the Fender trem?
[/quote]

Squier factory trem does not have a lock.

[geoffbyrne]

Anyone got a whammy bar that fits the Fender trem unit? The Squier one is s gnat's whisker too small!

G.

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1455362696' post='2978387']
Anyone got a whammy bar that fits the Fender trem unit? The Squier one is s gnat's whisker too small!

G.
[/quote]

I am not at home so can't check but isn't the Squier a push fit but the Fender is screw fit?

[geoffbyrne]

At the moment I don't know, but a 5mm screw does't fit - maybe a 5.5mm? I'm looking, really, for a black one with no tip.

Just shot an enquiery to Staytrem, who seem to do one. Bit expensive though.

G.

Edited February 14, 2016 by geoffbyrne

[Casablancas]

Does anybody know where I can buy a trem lock for my dear Bass VI?

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='Casablancas' timestamp='1463811297' post='3054187']
Does anybody know where I can buy a trem lock for my dear Bass VI?
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Fender Jaguar replacement tremolo unit drops straight in.

[Casablancas]

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1463813955' post='3054202']
Fender Jaguar replacement tremolo unit drops straight in.
[/quote]
Sure, thank you. But do you know of any online shop where I can get it for a good price?

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='Casablancas' timestamp='1463814090' post='3054203']
Sure, thank you. But do you know of any online shop where I can get it for a good price?
[/quote]

Sorry, I misunderstood what you were asking.

For price I would need to google etc. but in the UK I'd be expecting to pay probably £40-£50 I guess.

[Casablancas]

I would also really appreciate if somebody could give me some advice about what pickups I could use to upgrade it I already know the ones made by The Creamery, but I find them quite too expensive

[Wooks79]

Can anyone tell me what sort of space these things have for controls etc.? Would a darkglass tone capsule preamp fit?

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1467834890' post='3086661']
Can anyone tell me what sort of space these things have for controls etc.? Would a darkglass tone capsule preamp fit?
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There isn't much space to spare if the Darkglass has more than a volume pot and a tone pot.

[geoffbyrne]

You MIGHT get it in if you used the jack socket hole for one of the controls, but you'd need to bore a hole for a side entry jack, and I suspect you'd need to get a craftsman to install a battery box in the back of the bass as that would involve the removal of a fair amount of wood, then there's the wiring to the stereo out socket........

Mmmmm.

Personally, I plug into an MXR 80 outboard pre.

G.

Edited July 7, 2016 by geoffbyrne

[BigRedX]

[quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1467891950' post='3087055']
You MIGHT get it in if you used the jack socket hole for one of the controls, but you'd need to bore a hole for a side entry jack, and I suspect you'd need to get a craftsman to install a battery box in the back of the bass as that would involve the removal of a fair amount of wood, then there's the wiring to the stereo out socket........

Mmmmm.

Personally, I plug into an MXR 80 outboard pre.

G.
[/quote]

Even then I doubt it would fit. The Darkglass unit is three tone controls and requires you to keep the original volume control, plus you need to find room for the pre-amp block and a battery.

As I keep saying what's wrong with the controls on your amp? The ones on mine do everything I need to compliment the sound from the Bass VI.