NGD...Guess the Guitar?

[Surfysonic]

NGD - Want to guess the guitar? Probably will be fairly easy to figure out by my clues...

1. It was a pre-order
2. It's an Offset
3. I've never had one of these guitars before - loving it!

[Larry Mal]

American Vintage 2 Jazz Bass.

[Embenny]

I'm guessing that it's one of those FSR Bass VIs.

[Surfysonic]

American Vintage 2 Jazz Bass.

Close...so close, Larry!

I'm guessing that it's one of those FSR Bass VIs.

I knew it wouldn't take long! Congrats, Mike! Yup, it's a Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI in Lake Placid Blue with matching headstock I had pre-ordered some time ago from Chicago Music Exchange.









Forgot to put on the tremolo bar (after removing the 2 layers of pickguard protective plastic)...





What a fun guitar/bass! I admit I held sort of a bia against owning one since I thought it might be a novelty or fairly limited in what I can do with it. It's great for a lot surf tunes (classic and modern) but folks here on OSG and YT have shown that there is so much more depth to a Bass VI. I'm so looking forward to some Bass VI exploration.

The headstock photo isn't exactly accurate re: the nut. The low E and high E are spaced about the same from their respective neck edges. I've been reading (and I need to go back for a refresher) on the Bass VI thread re: replacing the nut since some folks have not so evenly spaced string cuts in their Bass VI nut.

I'll also look into getting some new strings at some point. I prefer roundwounds, so recommendations are welcome.

The tuning on the Low E was actually a bit tricky at first but it seems to be holding reasonably well.

Also - it's so much fun to play!!

[MayTheFuzzBeWithYou]

Ahhhh, damn, too slow. I just checked the available colors and had the LPB in mind…
Anyhow, congrats! Enjoy!

[Surfysonic]

Thanks, MTFBWY!

[pawnzito]

I was eyeing the purple metallic one but never pulled the trigger. My last band the bass player layer a squier bass vi and I was always really surprised at how versatile it was

[ryanthellama]

Congrats on the NGD! The LPB finish is gorgeous. Not sure what your primary instrument is, but for me as a guitarist, a bass VI really feels like the perfect bass in that I can still write and demo normal bass parts with it as well as play it more like a guitar. Super cool instrument, hope you enjoy yours!

[eskmsaul]

Congrats! I use the roundwound Stringjoy set on my VI and they work well for me. Good amount of gauge options too if I remember correctly.

[Surfysonic]

I was eyeing the purple metallic one but never pulled the trigger. My last band the bass player layer a squier bass vi and I was always really surprised at how versatile it was

The purple one is awesome, too! Yeah, the Bass VI is a keeper!

Congrats on the NGD! The LPB finish is gorgeous. Not sure what your primary instrument is, but for me as a guitarist, a bass VI really feels like the perfect bass in that I can still write and demo normal bass parts with it as well as play it more like a guitar. Super cool instrument, hope you enjoy yours!

Thanks! Primary is guitar but bass is a close second - I honestly enjoy playing both! The Bass VI is a cool hybrid.

Congrats! I use the roundwound Stringjoy set on my VI and they work well for me. Good amount of gauge options too if I remember correctly.

Great to know, thanks! The gauge on the stock strings seem totally fine - Fender Nickel Plated Steel (.024-.084, Gauges). I'm a fan of D'Addario strings and may give their D'Addario EXL156 XL Nickel Wound Bass VI Guitar Strings - .024-.084 set a try when I'm ready to swap out the stock strings. I'll get a pack of the Stringjoy set as well to try out - thanks!

[ryanthellama]

Great to know, thanks! The gauge on the stock strings seem totally fine - Fender Nickel Plated Steel (.024-.084, Gauges). I'm a fan of D'Addario strings and may give their D'Addario EXL156 XL Nickel Wound Bass VI Guitar Strings - .024-.084 set a try when I'm ready to swap out the stock strings. I'll get a pack of the Stringjoy set as well to try out - thanks!

I know a lot of folks around here tend to recommend a heavier low E than comes stock on the Squier, and I definitely found that to feel nicer for me. Has a bit more tension and feels less floppy. I’ve been using a Stringjoy 26-95 set and like that a lot.

[Surfysonic]

Great to know, thanks! The gauge on the stock strings seem totally fine - Fender Nickel Plated Steel (.024-.084, Gauges). I'm a fan of D'Addario strings and may give their D'Addario EXL156 XL Nickel Wound Bass VI Guitar Strings - .024-.084 set a try when I'm ready to swap out the stock strings. I'll get a pack of the Stringjoy set as well to try out - thanks!

I know a lot of folks around here tend to recommend a heavier low E than comes stock on the Squier, and I definitely found that to feel nicer for me. Has a bit more tension and feels less floppy. I’ve been using a Stringjoy 26-95 set and like that a lot.

Ah, makes sense! I'll look into trying the 26-95s! Thanks!

[Surfysonic]

Does anyone know if the WD Custom Pickguards Squier Vintage Modified Bass VI pickguard will fit the Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI? I'm thinking a nice mint will go nicely with the LPB finish...

Althernatively, I'm open to other aftermarket Squier CV Bass VI pickguard sellers or any OSG members who make these pickguards.