geoffbyrne Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Is there much difference between the stock and the Fender trem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Anyone got a whammy bar that fits the Fender trem unit? The Squier one is s gnat's whisker too small! G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 [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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casablancas Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Does anybody know where I can buy a trem lock for my dear Bass VI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 [quote name='Casablancas' timestamp='1463811297' post='3054187'] Does anybody know where I can buy a trem lock for my dear Bass VI? [/quote] Fender Jaguar replacement tremolo unit drops straight in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casablancas Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 [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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casablancas Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Can anyone tell me what sort of space these things have for controls etc.? Would a darkglass tone capsule preamp fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 [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? [/quote] There isn't much space to spare if the Darkglass has more than a volume pot and a tone pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.