NBD - Squier Bass vi
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NBD - Squier Bass vi
Wheeeeeee, new squier bass vi came yesterday from GAK.
I've not really played bass before, so I'm maybe not the best equipped reviewer, but so far I like it a lot. build quality seems excellent, feels a little sturdier that the vm jag I got. That's maybe just because it's bigger and heavier though. Sounds really nice to me, but I'm running it through a guitar amp, so again not a fair appraisal of the bass toanz. Finish is really nice, can't find any flaws on it so far. Set up was pretty damn good. I normally try and drop the action on any guitar I get to as low as it goes, but I don'y suppose that's all that necessary on a bass. The D string was buzzing as it was just touching the intonation screw, but dropping that saddle one screw turn completely resolved that. Tuning seems OK(ish). I guess the stringa are new, and it's pretty fuckin hard tuning the bottom E. My snark gets wobbled into oblivion . Haven't tried intonating yet, as I haven't spent more than an hour or two with it yet, but it certainly doesn't sound a mile off.
So far very pleased. I've wanted a bass of some description for a while. I probably wouldn't have bought a straight up bass as I wouldn't really get the use, but this may act as a bit of a bridge gapper.
Pics
And a rough demo. Sorry about the shit playing.
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I've not really played bass before, so I'm maybe not the best equipped reviewer, but so far I like it a lot. build quality seems excellent, feels a little sturdier that the vm jag I got. That's maybe just because it's bigger and heavier though. Sounds really nice to me, but I'm running it through a guitar amp, so again not a fair appraisal of the bass toanz. Finish is really nice, can't find any flaws on it so far. Set up was pretty damn good. I normally try and drop the action on any guitar I get to as low as it goes, but I don'y suppose that's all that necessary on a bass. The D string was buzzing as it was just touching the intonation screw, but dropping that saddle one screw turn completely resolved that. Tuning seems OK(ish). I guess the stringa are new, and it's pretty fuckin hard tuning the bottom E. My snark gets wobbled into oblivion . Haven't tried intonating yet, as I haven't spent more than an hour or two with it yet, but it certainly doesn't sound a mile off.
So far very pleased. I've wanted a bass of some description for a while. I probably wouldn't have bought a straight up bass as I wouldn't really get the use, but this may act as a bit of a bridge gapper.
Pics
And a rough demo. Sorry about the shit playing.
[youtube][/youtube]
Sounds pretty good; similar to my Schecters through guitar amps (with new strings). That's quite promising.
Donate to Ankhanu Pressekwatts wrote:That's American cinema, that is. Fucking sparkles.
I am so fucking excited by these that I actually kind of want one in black so I can put a black pickguard on it, Robert Smith style (when i had my long curly hair people would say I looked like him and it got annoying for a while so now i can do this to rub it in their faces)
Doog wrote:Tone is stored in the balls
(she/they)theshadowofseattle wrote:That's why there's two: one for pee, one for tone.
Very jealous and thanks for taking the time to do an demo. Like the tones you got out of it.
I really want one of these but have got to get some building work done first so am going to have to defer gear purchases for a while. Once that's done though, I will have more space to clutter up with guitars etc. Just probably won't have any cash left to buy anything.
I really want one of these but have got to get some building work done first so am going to have to defer gear purchases for a while. Once that's done though, I will have more space to clutter up with guitars etc. Just probably won't have any cash left to buy anything.
Fran wrote:I love how this place is basic as fuck.
ekwatts wrote:I'm just going to smash it in with a hammer and hope it works. Tone is all in the fingers anyway.
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Great stuff indeed. It looks downright smart even in black actually.
Excellent vid BTW - I really dig the 'verb and pitch bending goodness with the fuzz. How often does a bass have a reverb handle, after all? The more I think about it, the more possible uses I have for it.
I really should hate you for making me spend money a few months down the line, but I'm glad you've confirmed that I really do want one.
Excellent vid BTW - I really dig the 'verb and pitch bending goodness with the fuzz. How often does a bass have a reverb handle, after all? The more I think about it, the more possible uses I have for it.
I really should hate you for making me spend money a few months down the line, but I'm glad you've confirmed that I really do want one.
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