Modding My Squier Bass VI (feat. @Puisheen)

Hey everyone! We are finally back with another build! This time we're replacing pretty much everything on my Squire VI. I don't have a ton of experience with these instruments, but thankfully I'll be getting some help from the ever knowledgeable Mike Adams.

Check out Mike here: @Puisheen

And follow him on Instagram at: @Puisheen

My Instagram: @_nisebelle

00:00 We're doing everything
00:17 Why do I even own a bass vi, and what's wrong with it
02:50 I need help!
06:02 Tear down
07:35 Let's talk about our mods
10:51 Modding my Bass VI
13:21 Demo
14:58 Thanks for watching!

Filmed by Britney

Edited and scored by @nisebelle

Thanks for watching!

#bassvi
#fender
#guitarmods

[blocktockblock]

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!

[JosePineda-jnjk]

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

[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.

[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.

[lewisd]

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

[_ni]

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 🦇🦇🦇

[bluzn]

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

[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!

[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!!!

[acledfloyd]

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

[davidmarmol]

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!

[Skullfocher]

I've played guitar and bass on and off for 40+ years and I have to say your craftsmanship and playing are top notch! I have wanted a bass VI for a long time but with the intent of modifying it more for being a baritone guitar. Probably not quite to the extent as this one here, but I found it fascinating watching the entire process. Thank you for showing this!

[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!

[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!

[sarguitars]

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. 🥰

[tonyevans]

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

[jasonkesser]

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

[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.

[diegodoesmusic]

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