Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
- daysleeperjeff
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Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
For those who have made this upgrade what do you recommend? Bone, Brass, Graphite?
I’m looking at the Axemasters solid Bone and Brass nuts made specifically for the VM VI. Anyone try these?
Did you install the new nut on your own?
Thanks!
I’m looking at the Axemasters solid Bone and Brass nuts made specifically for the VM VI. Anyone try these?
Did you install the new nut on your own?
Thanks!
- Zork
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
I had an Axemasters brass nut on my old Squier VI. It fit like a glove and was a major improvement over the old rubberthingie they put in there from the factory. I sold that VI but just got a new one which is being refinished atm. I want to replace the nut on this one, too. I think I'm going to get a bone nut this time, though, as it is harder and should theoretically have some more overtones than the brass nut. To put it short: I can recommend the nuts from Axemasters for the Squier VI.
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
This is very helpful! Thanks for sharing that experience. I was thinking bone as well.Zork wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2019 2:34 amI had an Axemasters brass nut on my old Squier VI. It fit like a glove and was a major improvement over the old rubberthingie they put in there from the factory. I sold that VI but just got a new one which is being refinished atm. I want to replace the nut on this one, too. I think I'm going to get a bone nut this time, though, as it is harder and should theoretically have some more overtones than the brass nut. To put it short: I can recommend the nuts from Axemasters for the Squier VI.
What color are you getting done?
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
not quite the same but i have a bone nut on my baritone jazzmaster and it sounds pretty damn good.
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
More than welcome. Also installment is very easy: Put a wooden block against the old nut from headstock side and give it some light taps with a rubber hammer and it will just drop off. Be careful! I once did this in the other direction and the laquer on the fretboard in between the nut and the headstock came off with the nut, so always go from the headstock side. Then just put in the new nut with a drop of superglue.daysleeperjeff wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:07 amThis is very helpful! Thanks for sharing that experience. I was thinking bone as well.
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
Wow! That’s gonna be one amazing, unique beast. Love the color!Zork wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:41 amdaysleeperjeff wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:07 amThis is very helpful! Thanks for sharing that experience. I was thinking bone as well.Thistle Green Metallic. It's a color used by Mercedes in the 70s and it's super awesome:
Thanks for the install tips too. What do you mean by headstock side?
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
Haha, sorry, English is not my first language and some things are hard to explain for me... um, so, you can either put the wooden block against the nut coming from one side or another. On one side is the neck and the rest of the guitar, on the other side is the headstock. That's the side from where you put the pressure on the nut.
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
Got it! Really appreciate the help!Zork wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:41 amHaha, sorry, English is not my first language and some things are hard to explain for me... um, so, you can either put the wooden block against the nut coming from one side or another. On one side is the neck and the rest of the guitar, on the other side is the headstock. That's the side from where you put the pressure on the nut.
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
*raises hand
Yep. Guilty. I've made this same mistake with an old bass. Same disastrous outcome
OOOOPS!
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
So I installed the AxeMasters compensated Bone Nut with success! Your tips made it real easy!Zork wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:41 amHaha, sorry, English is not my first language and some things are hard to explain for me... um, so, you can either put the wooden block against the nut coming from one side or another. On one side is the neck and the rest of the guitar, on the other side is the headstock. That's the side from where you put the pressure on the nut.
The original nut gave me a bit of a fight but with a few good taps and some pliers I was able to get it out without any damage.
It wasn’t until I got it out that I realized how awful the original nut really is. That thing is as soft as a block of cheese! Horrible!
All set now, The new Bone Nut is solid!
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
I need to order one as well but the shipping costs to Germany are more expensive than the actual nut.
I tell you, this VI is a money pit...
I tell you, this VI is a money pit...
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Thanks for this recommend, btw.Zork wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2019 2:34 amI had an Axemasters brass nut on my old Squier VI. It fit like a glove and was a major improvement over the old rubberthingie they put in there from the factory. I sold that VI but just got a new one which is being refinished atm. I want to replace the nut on this one, too. I think I'm going to get a bone nut this time, though, as it is harder and should theoretically have some more overtones than the brass nut. To put it short: I can recommend the nuts from Axemasters for the Squier VI.
I'd been on the fence and hovering over their bone nut listing on eBae, wondering if it'd fit as claimed. After reading your post, I ordered one. Surprisingly, it's already here! It does look like it'll be a very good fit, so thanks. I'll post an update with pics after Install it, this weekend.
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Couldn't wait until the weekend
Took about 5 minutes to install. Fits like a glove and wow. I can't believe I waited so long to upgrade that horrible stock nut! That low E that was never "perfect" is a whoooooole lot better. Like, a lot. I'm super happy!
Took about 5 minutes to install. Fits like a glove and wow. I can't believe I waited so long to upgrade that horrible stock nut! That low E that was never "perfect" is a whoooooole lot better. Like, a lot. I'm super happy!
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Re: Squier VM Bass VI Nut Replacement
Ordered mine a few days ago. Excited since the stock low e was absolutely awful.
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You'll definitely notice/enjoy the improvement!
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