Modding My Squier Bass VI (feat.

[@blocktockblock6329]

my daughter heard the outro song and said "it could be the ending to an anime about a robot girl" it's a sick track, the bass vi sounds so good!

[@lewisd3125]

YES YES YES NISEBELLE AND PUISHEEN???? i must be dreaming

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

Well the whole video was great but, the track toward the end was certainly the best part imo.

[@dandan0o0]

A COLLAB MADE IN OFFSET HEAVEN!!!!!!!

[@JarrettHucksPhoto]

YES! I live the idea of a bass vi being a singer songwriter instrument. I purchased one last year and I’m a big fan. This was the inspiration I needed to do more writing with this awesomely unique approach to guitar.

[@goregore6259]

Robert from The Cure used one for the early days of the band I believe - makes sense.

[@edgeIord]

It is astounding that you’re not the biggest name in guitar modding right now. Some of the highest quality production I’ve ever seen (seriously, these videos feel like a journey), plus your composition ability is phenomenal, and watching you work on guitars with such laser-focus is never anything less than inspiring. Makes me want to put my Bass VI on the workbench too.

[@Irapotato]

Yeah, this was recommended to me never having seen any of her content and I’m hooked.

[@yargnad]

As a viewer, I was worn down by the rapid-fire succession of statements erupting from her mouth, seemingly non-stop. The only breathing room in this entire video is when she lets someone else speak. It's entirely overwhelming. I don't think I could watch more than one of her videos per month. Don't get me wrong, it's all good information, but the blastbeat jump edits and the run-on statements are just too much.

[@danielktdoranie]

Probably because she’s a dude

[@davidmarmol8282]

Came for the Bass VI mods, stayed for that INSANE demo. Have watched this 10+ times and it keeps getting better. I have similar complaints with my bass VI even though it’s my favorite instrument in concept, the execution is lackluster. Hoping doing these mods transforms it. Love your content, definitely earned this subscription!

[@bluz1n]

that riff on 14:08, soooo beautiful! loved all the process and the song, tysm!

[@EjTnT]

Gotta love Mike! He is such a knowledgeable dude on everything offset but also loves to share his expertise so generously!

[@rodgre]

This was AWESOME on many levels. I’ve had my CIJ Bass IV since 1996 and it was so inspiring for me to finish an album I was working on at the time. The only mod, besides basic setup/neck shim, was that I wax-potted the microphonic pickups. Every mod you did was really a nice improvement. The fact that you asked yourself what you wanted first was so smart!! A lot of people just change things to change things. You and Mike are just awesome. Thank you!!!

[@nerdebynature]

As a bass vi enthusiast, this video was super interesting and insightful, but that song at the end was a showstopper! Absolutely loved it!

[@acledfloyd]

Michael is such a great guy. I’ve asked him questions and he’s so kind with his time.

[@jasonkesser]

Great video. With the end, that was an awesome finale

[@_0ni]

I have been on a kick of finding awesome emerging channels, yours being one, I was legitimately excited to watch this video when I saw it was posted. Keep up the great work/modding 🦇🦇🦇

[@cvanhetkaar96]

Nice video about modding your “ Penelope Bass” , well done, sounds great too! Just one tip, “Penelope’s “ body is made of poplar, a soft wood, so it might be wise to drop a small coin, or metal plate in the hole for the mute plunger, since the plunger spring will dig slowly into the wood otherwise. I have seen a CV bass VI where the spring actually started to come out at the back of the guitar ..,

[@gushutchinson8758]

That's really scary... Like a horror film... I won't be able to get any sleep now... Oh well!!

[@mortusdominus]

It's nice to see there are people who actually write on these things, I find it so weird how many people buy them just to not use it wondering what to do with it. This has also reminded me that I need to pull the trem unit on mine apart to find out how the entire collet has come loose....

[@sarguitars6603]

" I find it so weird how many people buy them just to not use it wondering what to do with it." Sounds like my 8 string guitar.

[@mortusdominus]

@@sarguitars6603 I wouldn't know what to do with an eight string either. Neck is too wide. But then I'm a bass player, what do I know?

[@tonyevans9999]

I can honestly say, Burt's Bees has changed my tuning life, and I owe it all to Mike Adams

[@JewettMusic]

Alright, you talked me into it, I'll keep my bass vi. Definitely going with the 250k pots and different pickups for my arrangement style. Great video!

[@lmangeon]

What a nice video! Very cool playing and songwriting. I was between a VM Bass VI and that Antigua Baritone VM Jazzmaster. Got a Bass VI, and put a set of baritone Kalium Strings (.015 - .067) and tune it to Bb. It´s by far my favorite instrument to play and a perfect mix of the two models. Mine has a Staytrem Bass VI bridge, which I´m thinking of swapping for a Mastery set, just like you did. Let´s see, as they´re quiet an investment.

[@hellajanice]

i know nothing about bass guitars but what i DO know is that your hair is hella cute here (also, i enjoyed learning from watching your video, as always)

[@offbeatbassgear]

I have a Squier Bass VI that was a COVID purchase. I'm tossing around tweaking it a bit to make it more playable, short of replacing the pickups, and these mods and upgrades really provide food for thought..

[@JustinWoo]

This is AWESOME! Super cool to see you teamed up with Mike!

[@JustinWoo]

Absolutely loved the track too. Really, really cool stuff. I have a CV Bass VI, and I just added a Staytrem bridge and a Herad hard tail plate. Snapped my low E string like a dumbass during install though (don't do guitar mods at 2AM), so now I'm waiting for a replacement from Stringjoy. Can't wait to give it a spin when it's done.

[@nostrilbeans]

Honestly the most relatable and solid description of your songwriting style

[@twobarsfourstars]

Great video, bass+track sound fantastic!! I agree with other commentor you are the best mod videos I’ve seen yet 🤘🏼🤘🏼 Thank you for showing all your process in such detail, learning so much!! Beautiful camera work too, kudos to the cinematographer!

[@sarguitars6603]

Great input :) I'm part way through a full build on Warmoth's version of the bass VI. Since I ordered the body to be built ( rather than a showcase body) I got to make some of my favorite changes. One piece Mahogany body. No bridge or trem routes. A universal (bathtub) pickup cavity. I bought a neck from the showcase which had a Maple board. The warmoth neck comes with their Warhead headstock which is fender-esc but with a smaller top end. To that I added hipshot open gear lockers. Since I use a bass VI as an octave guitar, I went with 2 Seymour duncan strat stack plus pickups ( neck & middle ) with a '59 trembucker in the bridge. To top it all off I'm using a Khaler flat mount tremolo that I got the help of Gary Khaler himself to set up specifically for the needs of a bass VI. Due to the Khaler being a cam type trem with a stationary bridge, I can mute with my palm. I hope someday you have the time and the budget to do a full build. Would love to see what you create. 🥰

[@chidbro23]

did you finish it?

[@johnterpack3940]

If I understand correctly, this is basically a 4-string bass with two higher strings added. Essentially a 6-string bass with standard guitar tuning, just an octave lower.

[@scottejohnson83]

Yes

[@CoreyZ232]

So glad you popped into my feed! This has got me ready to bust out the Bass VI again and maybe throw a few parts at it. Great song too! I feel like the VI has helped me write some of my own favorite songs just by getting me out of that guitar-centric space!

[@uesrname12]

another great video! glad to see you''ve recovered pretty well, as well as the successful modding too. and man, seeing the joy you have when you're playing the demo is SO contagious. nice work :)

[@diegodoesmusic]

I recently discovered your channel and I really enjoy these modification videos. ✌️ great work

[@FiLepsy]

Great video as always!

[@samuelgardner4064]

These videos are so good. For me, this is far and away the best guitar content channel. And the riffs kill

[@TopherCMc]

That was a lot of fun! Great video, and i look forward to checking out you other videos as well. 😀

[@GitShiddy]

I'll be honest I was ...not skeptical, but curious, how a Bass VI as primary singer/songwriter tool would work (which in hindsight, given how inspiring my Baritone is, is a bit foolish). That track assuaged any of that. Sounds massive. Love how it works with your style.

[@subjectt.change6599]

Wow, this JHS video is not what I expected. Great video, Josh!

[@ZL1LoVeR]

That was beautiful… from the bass vi, to the mods, to the convo, to the banger of a track 😌

[@AndrewSink]

So cool! Awesome job on all the work, and the song at the end was rad!

[@christophervincent8420]

The build is amazing! You are very talented at that.

[@matthewf1979]

Killer job! Get yourself a cordless screwdriver! It makes this kind of work so much easier and safer for the guitars/parts. They are very inexpensive these days. Fabulous results!! Thanks KZbin algorithm!

[@jonathanhorne6503]

I put a real Bigsby on my Squier Bass vi. No dive bombs but it’s ideal for the little wiggle now and then. I like it that you solved the bridge/mute install.

[@initialssg4379]

Nice work, sounds great! Have been modding my Squier CV VI also. Super great instrument even stock! It's interesting to see a different take.

[@MichaelBCoats]

I am impressed! You know what you want, and have the guts, brains, and ability to make it happen. You rock!!!

[@offdutyjie]

So glad you got Puisheen in on this!! Lol, glad that his stamp of approval was the confidence push you needed to get started on this lol!

[@chrisvalleqatsi]

Perfect, mods, great buid, and I absolutely love your songwriting and playing. I'm staring at my under-used PSBVI and JM and whispering an apology

[@_widas_]

I love this channel, i subbed after seeing one vid and watched all the others in a day. nisebelle for the *WIN* 😳🙆‍♀️🔥

[@andyg901]

Great demo at the end :) Great playing and singing.

[@jeffmancuso2715]

Great song, love love love the lake placid blue jag. Going to watch that video now. Thank you so much for the entertainment.

[@LilYeshua]

Yay bass! Bass sounds good. I like the definition

[@Kwamelion]

you're my new favorite KZbinr plz never stop!

[@rokusen8135]

Nowdays I can't look at a Bass VI and not think of the monstrous Loathe riffs. XD Loving you content!

[@PavelTyan]

Such decent craftsmanship skills, I am so impressed. The mod is fantastic.

[@renmusical]

I love watching this! Gives me inspiration on how to mod and use my Bass VI. I tend to play it in a way Robert Smith would use it but seeing your approach helps me get new ideas!

[@edringo9442]

Wow. What an incredibly well-rounded musician. Amazing.

[@sarahhedriana3635]

Great video!! I love that they are fast-paced.

[@armandosinger]

Excellent! I was researching Bass VI fixes/mods, and yours is the best video. A couple questions: 1. Do you know about the difference between the Novak pickups vs the Lollar vi pickups? I haven’t seen anyone compare those yet. 2. Any idea if the newly released Fender Vintera II Bass VI fixes many of the squire issues? Intonation, bristle rattling, needing a neck shin, etc? And pickup quality. Im wondering if that would work out of the box, or only require 1 or 2 mods, such as adding the mute. Thanks!

[@nisebelle]

Thank you so much! So I had the chance to try out both the lollars and the Novaks and to my ears, I found the lollars to have more bass response as well as the typical high end sparkle you get with lollars, while the Novaks have a lot more of a low midrange emphasis and definition and are overall a little darker. For the vintera ii, I have yet to try one out myself so I can’t speak to first hand experience. That being said, from looking at the specs, I’d assume it will still need a shim since there’s nothing saying it has an angled neck pocket, and I assume the intonation should be better since it comes with the correct 1 inch bridge. If I get to try one out at a local shop I’ll post an update! Hope this helps!

[@armandosinger]

@@nisebelle Thanks for your impressions! Great, I’ll check out the Novaks. So I saw this guy reviewing the Vintera and confirming what you said. The bridge is now the correct size, and he is able to adjust the low E enough to intonate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnbaiHqdn7uVrrMsi=FtIfgjpVGLkW6ZbC No mention of an angled neck pocket, or whether the pickups are a huge improvement. I’m deciding between this and the Gretsch “baritone” with Bigsby. I looks like the Gretsch is a bit more ready onto of the box, and can take VI strings (as was originally intended). Thanks again!

[@malfunction5448]

Wow! That was a lot of work. Great job 😄 You are so fearless (at least it doesn't show on the video). Sounds fantastic!

[@riverfox6569]

this was so sick, impeccable soldering skills, and the riffssss

[@mycawild]

I can for sure say this video is perfect from start to finish and I especially loved to genuine happiness from you in this, amazing video ♥

[@MultiSpeedr]

Love your channell Nisebell, all of the mods are cool, but your "Anti Love Song" was moving, I felt it... stay rocking...

[@SpiderStratagemVI]

Wow, what a project! Always love watching your modding videos- watching you tackle these mods gives me more confidence to jump in and get to work on my jag and jazzmaster!. Thanks for letting us into your world!

[@j.d.lawrence1222]

Great video. Ive been wanting the same thing....I also wanna chat with Mike Adams, I'm so jelly!!!!

[@Dorachagi1]

Cool vid with great production quality and a RAD track, love it

[@DeirdreSM]

I so love this video! I have been meaning to get to my own Squier Bass VI (in purple!), just have been working on other things.

[@nisebelle]

That’d be so cool!! I’ve never seen one in purple! I was actually playing with idea of getting a shell pink one at first, but I ended up finding Penelope at a local shop and knew I had to pick her up!

[@DeirdreSM]

@@nisebelle The purple is a Chicago Music Exchange (US) and Anderton's (UK) exclusive, and they also have the shell pink ones. Totally get finding the right one at a local shop, though! Love my local shops.

[@astronomicalrat7616]

You NEED more attention! Like holy shit when I found your channel I thought you were a big name guitar channel, then I found out you were a newer channel. you have such a good editing style and production for a newer channel. Keep it up!

[@michaelneppel1748]

Your writing is really cool. I like the parts and lines. Your competence in the things you do shows and is inspiring.

[@SHGZR]

Great to see you colab with Puisheen!!

[@AvianSavara]

Penelope sounds great! Love those little whammy bends you play right at the end of that riff :D The VI is so much fun, it is definitely its own beast and a perfect songwriting axe. Just recently redid the cavity shielding on my VM. I play mine with flatwounds. It loves dimension-style chorus when clean and I also use it to play Ko Melina's fuzz parts form Dirtbombs songs, it's such a blast. Can't wait for part II !

[@gamecubeslayer]

This model is made out of Basswood correct? I have a MIJ Jaguar that’s basswood as well and I wanted to get the Fender Mute installed however I’ve heard because of the softer wood the spring might dig into it over time I was wondering if you took any measures to counteract that or have you noticed any problems with it?

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I definitely applied how you modified Penelope, nisebelle. My Triassi is if you can play her and sing the melody together. That isn’t something just anyone can do when you’re playing a standard base guitar, let alone a contrapuntal model like the Bass Six. I have a Vintage Modified Bass Six myself. I like everything about it, only I would prefer that the stock pickups were a little bit hotter. I’ve been told it wasn’t necessary to swap them out; all you would need is for somebody to wind them a little tighter for a beefier output. After all the modifications made to Penelope, what’s your reaction?

[@pg123ab]

Great work, I opened a Squier JM once because one of the pick ups wasn’t working, I looked inside and closed it back what a complicated wiring, on another note you might want to look at that shielding paint inside, it doesn’t look right. Love the song!!

[@samuelcasale]

Great video and also greaaaaat playing! You really inspired me.

[@stevehornshaw4478]

Wooa. Fantastic vid. So informative and enjoyable. This has pushed up my understanding and enjoyment of guitars. U r a fantastic charismatic presenter. Huge Thnx❤❤❤

[@siegfriedhecker3473]

Great vid. The only difference I would have done is series mod, plus an extra strangle. By adding four 3 way switches (ON-OFF-ON). The pickups wired such that when down you get series with B-M series, M-N series, or M-BN(B-N in parallel - then in series with the middle). The Strangle is would be top normal, middle double bass cut (for when series is too dark), bottom off. The series mod is based on the jaguar series mod. The strangle is my own design, using two capacitors of the same value in parallel. They when together cut the values in half (less bass cut - normal, when in off more bass cut). Most 3 way slide switches are 5 mm in height (not 9/ 9.5 mm) so that's an added benefit. The cost of 10 switches is under $10 AUD (

[@_whiskey_warlock]

New favorite channel! I love your videos.

[@SuperMogwai78]

Hi there !! Congrats for your great videos!! You're very inspirational What do you think about the CV Squier Jazzmasters and Jags?? Do they worth it as they come by default?? Which is your favourite?? Including the mustang. Thanks in advance

[@nisebelle]

Thank you so much!! From the ones I've tried, I think the CV line are some of best Squiers I've ever played! They are definitely great with all their stock parts, but I do think that most of them need a setup when they ship from the factory. After that, they're phenomenal instruments! My favorite so far has been the mustang!

[@SuperMogwai78]

Thanks for your answer, I'll go for a Mustang Squier Competition Orange second hand, I follow your advice...@@nisebelle

[@niteshades_promise]

How different is tuning and string gauge compared to a baritone guitar?🤔🍻

[@bb_lz9790]

Great video!!! I hit "like" when you said "I call dibs on playing bass". I've played bass since 1974, but started dabbling with guitar in 1977. Guitar is a lot of fun, but I've always considered myself a bassist. Now I have GAS for a Bass VI!!

[@68halfcab]

Nisebelle, due to watching this vid, I acquirred a VM VI (was actually listed as a CV) and wish this had been my first instead of my last!!! Thank You for all you do!!! LOL now all I need is lessons!!!

[@DouglasJerome]

love the song during the re-building section! The Squier VIs are tough to get dialed in, but so rad when you get it. Hope enjoy and find lots of inspiration

[@aftercoma001]

I have that exact bass VI too and now I want to try with new strings

[@GamerPastHisPrime]

I can’t express how much I loved this video. I love Mike too. I really loved your song at the end as well, and your playing was fantastic. Now I kind of want a Bass VI 😂.

[@GamerPastHisPrime]

Aaaand…. I got one… lol

[@brucekydd]

Hello! I discovered your channel while researching the Bass VI. Looking to expand my playing/recording , I just received the Squier Cabronita baritone guitar demo model I bought, and came to the conclusion it wasn’t for me, as I didn’t really like the sound and the mental gymnastics it required to play in a different tuning. So on to the Bass VI… I really enjoyed your video, and watching the mods you did. I always buy cheap guitars, because I am a cheapskate, but always immediately change the tuners at a minimum. Your video may have given me the “courage” to attempt changing pickups for the first time. Thanks for a great video, and a great channel.

[@athornton1974]

This was such a well done and helpful video! Thank you!

[@biggcustomz8583]

Nice production and overall vibe. 👍

[@PsionicAudio]

Love what you’re doing. You’re definitely on the right path. Please make things easier on yourself - get a socket wrench with 1/2”, 11mm, and 10mm sockets for pot nuts and a stepped bit for enlarging holes.

[@nisebelle]

Thank you so much and thanks for the suggestion! Definitely in need of some new tools!

[@pavelmazalek2838]

I really like the song you used for demo 💜

[@sunriseshell]

You are such an inspiration! I love your presentation on how you tackle and accomplish your projects. Thanks so much!

[@MrVinB]

Modding isn't really my thing, but that song at the end definitely was! I'd love to see a vid where you focus on the songwriting part, as someone who struggles with using a bass as my main songwriting tool.

[@russellzauner]

Now I feel like modding one of my AX7521 (I have a few, they're cheap and awesome). Cut the nut so the top three strings can be light bass strings and swap out saddles if need be (singles are replaceable). I've already thought about trying a top mount trem system but options are limited for a 7 string. Yes. I've been shopping for a 7 string bass so I can learn a certain body of work and this might actually be something I can use until I either decide if I want to keep doing it and/or find one I want and can actually acquire. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@PedalPlayhouse]

This was so much fun following the process along with you. Mike is a wonderful person and I’m so glad you both chatted and learned the info needed to complete the rebuild of Penelope! The song at the end was also great ❤ look forward to the next adventure

[@IlNyaPasdOrchestre]

7:05 What are the cables we see attached down the three pickup trenches there..? :/

[@songcrafter]

Thanks for doing the Bass VI mod. I bought a Squier Classic Vibe but sold it soon after because I was finding the intonation issue hard to handle with the stock setup. In theory it’s the ultimate hybrid but it does need some work.

[@burntchurro21]

Omg congrats on 7k (here before 1k btw) not to flex

[@johndrx165]

You are fearless! This is so cool!

[@JohnMichaelMurphy]

Excellent video! You are an inspiration!

[@NyeJ]

i just have to say ive only discovered your content recently. and i wanna say its some of the best stuff ive seen in a while. you can tell the passion you have in your craft. good luck for all future stuff. 😀

[@SH4M4N_YT]

This is incredibly wonderful content. You've inspired me to be brave enough to work on my own guitars.

[@InflatableTube]

All I’ve been playing is Bass VI the past two years. Guitars, then baritones, wasn’t until Bass VI, I felt at home. Have Fender Pawnshop Bass VI, a Harley Benton and a Squire body with ECG aluminum neck and Lollar pickups. Staytrem bridges on Squire aluminum and Fender Pawnshop. I use it to play bass and also some mathy stuff and chord work.

[@andiebetjemann7920]

Wow, 500k might be the solution to the highend-lack of my Gretsch Baritone (tuned as a bass vi). Thanx for this great source of knowledge and inspiration

[@vlajd]

I discovered your channel like... maybe 5 hours ago. Wow, your content's really amazing! Great stuff, and great music!

[@johnpickk7526]

wow this was an amazing video!! amazing work, definitely subbed :)