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Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:52 pm
by Fiddy
Great news. The truss rod works. Found an allen wrench for it.
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:33 pm
by MattK
MKR wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:14 pm
I don’t get the sense that there’s anything wrong with that truss nut. The hex looks defined enough. Probably more a case of just not having the right fitting key.
I am such a moron - I was looking at those pictures like the hex shape in the middle was filling the end of the truss rod nut, but it was the *cavity* in the outer ring. The hole down the bottom is for the threaded end of the truss rod. I apologise if I confused anyone and Fiddy I am glad you figured it out! I was probably subconsciously sabotaging you so you had to send it to me instead.
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:44 pm
by Fiddy
Also, I guess because of the rattly tuner, it never got played much. Which means the frets are virtually new. Not a single divot.
The rattling was pretty bad, i can’t believe it made it past QC. All i did was was flip the little gear on the tuner, and that made it just as tight as the other 3.
I put slinkys 40-100, went with roundwounds this time. Flatwounds are getting pricey.
Plays awesome. I think is even cooler than my old and gone California blue Mustang bass.
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:50 am
by MKR
Fiddy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:52 pm
Great news. The truss rod works. Found an allen wrench for it.
lol. I KNEW it.
That is good news
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:38 pm
by Fiddy
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista Bass Pics Page 4
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:05 pm
by MKR
Very cool. I love older squiers that have character and personality. This one definitely fits that.
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista Bass Pics Page 4
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:09 pm
by MattK
Superb, love it!
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista Bass Pics Page 4
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:02 pm
by BoringPostcards
Yeah, it’s awesome. My first instrument was a late 60s Musicmaster Bass, and I actually briefly owned one of the Vista Squier Musicmaster guitars in sea foam green back in 99 or 2000. Wish I had kept it.
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista Bass Pics Page 4
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:30 pm
by woollynelson
hiya @fiddy
i have the same bass in black- any idea what size allen key worked for you?
thanks ahead
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista Bass Pics Page 4
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:55 pm
by Fiddy
Mmm... I honestly don't remember which one worked. I sold the bass too. Forumite mattK has one. He might be able to help you.
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista Bass Pics Page 4
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:10 pm
by woollynelson
@mattK any hints? thanks @fiddy i’ve tried all of the metric ones i have, might be stuck
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista Bass Pics Page 4
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:42 pm
by CROSS_guitars
Wow wow wow!
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista Bass Pics Page 4
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:35 am
by MattK
woollynelson I’m away from home at the moment but when I get back I’ll try some Allen keys on my VMMB truss rod and report back.
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista Bass Pics Page 4
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:31 pm
by woollynelson
@mattK thanks! i 100% appreciate it.
Re: Welcoming thread for my NBD - Squier Musicmaster Vista Bass Pics Page 4
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:59 pm
by woollynelson
@MattK i figured it out- it’s 5mm. i’m back in business. thanks everyone
i have the same bass in black- any idea what size allen key worked for you?
