Let's see your BASS VI, people

[neonblack]

I don't think I've ever tuned mine higher than Eb... I normally play in Drop C# but I really want either the antigua hardtail or a Dano Vi to put in new standard tuning.

I played one of the Antigua with that weirdo Dano bridge. Gotta say I really liked how it played. That could have been due to the setup because the guy that works at that shop sets guitars up beautifully but I should warn you that the pickup switch is in a really inconvenient spot.

If you got a new Pickguard couldn't you move the switch up where you couldn't accidentally flip it?

I'm torn between setting my Bass VI up in baritone or selling a couple things and just buying one of those jazzy Bari's.

[TheTransient]

Placed an order for my Squier Bass VI today! CANT. FUCKING. WAIT.

[Lebowsky]

Well that's it, I'm getting one. Looking at the various US and JP reissues. Original ones are stupidly priced

[neonblack]

So I set my Bass VI up in baritone tuning (B-b) and I have to say, I think I like it better this way. I still get crazy lows and its thick and gnarly, but I can actually play power chords on the lower strings without it turning to mud.

I think I'll keep it like this until I get a proper baritone and then tune it back E-e. Probably put some extra heavy strings on it too, just for the hell of it.

[coldbrightsunlight]

What gauge strings have you used for B-b?

[Bon Hoga]

Nine days till VI

[neonblack]

What gauge strings have you used for B-b?

I got the .073 set from Circle K/Kalium but I probably could have gone one set lighter. I can't really do a lot of bends this way. Maybe once they stretch a little more.

[coldbrightsunlight]

Cool, good to know, I might try it someday!

[neonblack]

It's fun. The pickup options help alot. I can still get almost in Bass territory with the neck pickup and extra twangy/aggressive on the bridge.

[Lebowsky]

Just bought one. YES. 1997 Japanese.

Now I need to buy strings before it arrives. You bass players who are also using a VI, do you use the same metal? I've always played stainless steel on bass exclusively. (I tried and hated nickel). Should I go for stainless steel as well, or is nickel better due to the fact the strings are smaller or whatever?

[Lebowsky]

I'd also be interested to know what gauges you guys are using, especially people who also play 4-ers. I was thinking something like 100-76-56-44-36-26 to be able to do switch between E and drop D

[neonblack]

.102 - .106 for a more bass feel. Be prepared to file the nut out a little.

[Lebowsky]

thanks. what do you use for the other strings? also something heavier or standard?

[neonblack]

If you go to Kalium Strings, they have some pre made sets that are well balanced. I can't remember off the top of my head now.

[Bon Hoga]

I'd also be interested to know what gauges you guys are using, especially people who also play 4-ers. I was thinking something like 100-76-56-44-36-26 to be able to do switch between E and drop D

.26 and .36 will be too heavy, the rest seems ok. My set is .20 .30. .45 .60 .80 .105. I tune to drop D.