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NBGD: Squier Bass VI

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JonHoskerJonHosker Frets: 388
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Just picked up this from ‘The Little Guitar Shop’
So much guitar for so little money.
Absolutely loving this - however I am clumsy muppet 
and broke the top E string 0.26 string and the bass came with upgraded La Bella flats - so do I swallow hard and buy a new set £70 ouch!
or can I buy a single string?
Help please — ta Jon
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  • dazzajldazzajl Frets: 5092
    I don’t think that’s going to be a single string option but if you like the tone with the flats, you’re going to have to suck it up and take the hit. You’d need to buy another set of something I guess, so the optimists take is you’re only really spending the difference in cost. 

    Congratulations on a nice score there, they are a lot of fun to play aren’t they. 
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  • JalapenoJalapeno Frets: 6284
    edited May 2023
    Good swag ! Needs pics !!!!!!!!!

    Always fancied having one, but then I rarely play half of my stuff !
    Imagine something sharp and witty here ......

    Feedback
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    I don't have the exact Bass VI specs to hand - can you measure the lengths from the tailpiece to the nut and from the tailpiece to the tuner? I may possibly have a single string that would fit, but not sure.

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

    "Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson

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  • JonHoskerJonHosker Frets: 388
    Thanks for the offer ICBM
    Will do 
    Jon 
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  • UnclePsychosisUnclePsychosis Frets: 12324
    I'm pretty confident if you ask Labella customer services nicely they'll either send you a link to buy a single or maybe just send you one direct. 
    My trading feedback
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  • JonHoskerJonHosker Frets: 388
    Thanks Uncle!
    Two offers already- what a great community we have here. Jon
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  • earwighoneyearwighoney Frets: 3380
    JonHosker said:
    Just picked up this from ‘The Little Guitar Shop’
    So much guitar for so little money.
    Absolutely loving this - however I am clumsy muppet 
    and broke the top E string 0.26 string and the bass came with upgraded La Bella flats - so do I swallow hard and buy a new set £70 ouch!
    or can I buy a single string?
    Help please — ta Jon
    I read these are supposed to be very good, if you are looking to replace the entire set.  Balanced tension and £20 for the set.

    https://newtonestrings.com/shop/axion-custom-works-fender-vi-set/?v=79cba1185463
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  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 13312
    A pity that the budget Squier vibrato tailpiece lacks the lock/stop mechanism of American hardware.
    Be seeing you.
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  • JonHoskerJonHosker Frets: 388
    Absolutely- heading to an upgrade, but seem to only find a MIJ trem, but not a USA part available; or is the MIJ and MIA the same?

    Part code seems to be.

    jon

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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    Funkfingers said:
    A pity that the budget Squier vibrato tailpiece lacks the lock/stop mechanism of American hardware.
    Probably not essential since breaking strings is (JonHosker's unfortunate accident excepted!) very unusual on these.

    The proper MIJ Jaguar/Jazzmaster unit does have the lock button though.

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

    "Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson

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  • JonHoskerJonHosker Frets: 388
    Thanks - will head for a MIJ tailpiece because the MIA looks identical and twice the price!!?!
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    JonHosker said:
    Thanks - will head for a MIJ tailpiece because the MIA looks identical and twice the price!!?!
    They’re a slightly different size, you need the MIJ one.

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

    "Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson

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  • JonHoskerJonHosker Frets: 388
    Thanks ICBM - good news!!
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  • stonevibestonevibe Frets: 6677
    earwighoney said:
    JonHosker said:
    Just picked up this from ‘The Little Guitar Shop’
    So much guitar for so little money.
    Absolutely loving this - however I am clumsy muppet 
    and broke the top E string 0.26 string and the bass came with upgraded La Bella flats - so do I swallow hard and buy a new set £70 ouch!
    or can I buy a single string?
    Help please — ta Jon
    I read these are supposed to be very good, if you are looking to replace the entire set.  Balanced tension and £20 for the set.

    https://newtonestrings.com/shop/axion-custom-works-fender-vi-set/?v=79cba1185463
    Nice one, I just got a Bass VI today and so have ordered a set to try out.
    You can now read my guitar ramblings here http://www.gearnews.com and here https://guitarbomb.com 


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  • stonevibestonevibe Frets: 6677
    Those strings made a huge difference, nice one.


    You can now read my guitar ramblings here http://www.gearnews.com and here https://guitarbomb.com 


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  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 13312
    ICBM said:
    Funkfingers said:
    A pity that the budget Squier vibrato tailpiece lacks the lock/stop mechanism of American hardware.
    Probably not essential since breaking strings is (JonHosker's unfortunate accident excepted!) very unusual on these.

    The proper MIJ Jaguar/Jazzmaster unit does have the lock button though.
    Good. The lock button is handy for occasional diversions into Drop D tuning without throwing yer Jazzmaster, Jaguar or Bass VI out of tune.
    Be seeing you.
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