What do you wanna know about string tension? http://www.daddario.com/upload/tension_chart_13934.pdf
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 12:44 PM
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Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up. 
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 01:13 PM
so1om wrote:
Using this formula, it's possible to make up a custom set of six Bass VI strings that all have essentially the same tension. All things considered, a little extra tension might be a good thing. It's also possible to calculate the tension of the stock or any other set of strings, like the La Bella's. I just thought a low 102 and a high 24 might have too unbalanced tension. But honestly, I don't what the consequences on a Squier Bass VI would be of that. —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle 
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 01:42 PM
I'm using rubber bands as the strings. |
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Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 01:43 PM
JakeDobner wrote:
I thought so... —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 01:45 PM
"I'm using rubber bands as the strings." The red, yellow or regular colored ones? —http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
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Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 01:52 PM
CrazyAces wrote:
What about blue? I like blue. —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
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Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 02:01 PM
When I was kid I would wait for the mailman to come by and for some reason he would give us a free rubber band..........and it was the coolest thing in the world to us..........LOL But I digress, back to rubber band tension for Bass VI's. —http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 02:18 PM
CrazyAces wrote:
Those aren't the vintage ones... |
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Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 02:50 PM
This is finally starting to get really interesting. —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 03:05 PM
I'm using whatever the guitar was shipped with 20 years ago. Doesn't Fender still sell a set? |
Joined: Feb 15, 2007 Posts: 2825 Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 08:00 PM
Thanks Noel! I'm using synthetic rubber bands that were made using original rubber band technology from the early 1960s and you can definitely tell the difference between the red and the blue rubber bands. No volume drop for me. —Matt "tha Kat" Lentz |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1335 Escondido, CA
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 08:14 PM
Sorry to distract from rubber band discussion. so1om - I do notice a volume drop when combining pickups. In both Bass VIs I have. Ran — |
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Posted on Apr 14 2014 09:09 PM
Thanks! Any of you use those Asbury basses with the silicone strings? Interesting! |
Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1556 Israel 
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Posted on Apr 15 2014 12:58 PM
I don't notice any volume drop in that combination. Interesting. Check the output impedance. I do feel the need for a compressor on the way to the amp, though. The rounds are quite unforgiving, but are teaching me proper use of dynamics. |
Joined: Oct 05, 2011 Posts: 744 France
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Posted on Apr 18 2014 04:20 PM
Just noticed this thread on OSG. Could be useful for Squier Bass VI owners. —Old punks never die... They just become surf rockers. |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Apr 18 2014 04:51 PM
Smooth doesn't exist, loose and tight do. You DO NOT want a loose spring(which creates that smooth people talk about). Having a loose spring limits the best feature of the Jag/Jazz trem, the fact that it travels upwards. Only going down on the trem doesn't really sound good if you are just wiggling the arm. Have the tight spring creates a tighter waver that just sounds awesome. You can also do that the Nels Cline thing I've ripped off! Also, the MBV thing reacts/sounds better/requires less hand movement. Vintage springs and the Mastery springs are tight for a reason. |
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Joined: Oct 05, 2011 Posts: 744 France
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Posted on Apr 20 2014 05:24 AM
If I understand correctly, the problem the link posted above tries to solve is the upper part of the import brass thingummy catching in the spring's middle turns, which the AVRI doesn't do because of its tapered shape. By filing down the upper part only, it would cause the top to stay clear of the spring while the bottom part would still be snugly held by the end of the spring -- just like on an AVRI. No looseness whatsoever. AVRI brass part: Import brass part, stock: Import brass part, modded: That being said, the Old punks never die... They just become surf rockers. Last edited: Apr 20, 2014 05:24:41 |
Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan 
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Posted on Apr 20 2014 04:13 PM
What is that Nels Cline thing? Is it something like pulling the arm and letting it go so it oscillates at an audio frequency? Mustang vibratos are good for that – so good that you have to hold onto them to prevent them from oscillating the top strings when you pick hard. JakeDobner wrote: |
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Posted on Apr 20 2014 05:47 PM
Not, not that but the tight spring facilitates that as well. What Nels did, is when playing high notes, you can substitute picking for just quickly(in up and down speed) giving the bar an up and down wiggle(don't dip too far down or up) It gives a ebow type effect. Pretty cool! You'll have to use a pick to reactivate the string, but while it is sustaining you get that great effect. |
Joined: Jun 21, 2012 Posts: 26 Maple Grove, MN
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Posted on Apr 22 2014 04:41 PM
I have a Squier VM Bass VI and these are my findings so far: I did the OSG "Cone Mod" to the spring stop and it makes a world of difference. Out of the box, my vibrato didn't have a solid home position. I could leave it anywhere within 1/4" inch span. The Cone Mod eliminated that. I bought the LaBella Nickel Plated Roundwound set from Bassstringsonline.com . It's like a totally different instrument after getting rid of the rubber bands that came with it. It's easier to tune with the new strings. Finally, I did a 180 degree flip with the bridge. It was a real PITA to intonate it, but I don't need to spend $112 on a Staytrem bridge either. The other mod I made to the bridge was I put some Elmers glue in the string height screws to keep them from vibrating loose. ...I'll report more as I find more. Thanks! —JonnyAngle.Bandcamp.com Last edited: Apr 22, 2014 16:45:06 |
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