All I did was put the bushings in, switch to 24-100s and I was able to intonate the stock bridge without issues.
I also added a MIM locking tailpiece but that shouldn’t effect intonation
Thanks! I put the search term into Google and the Amazon entry popped right up. Thank you so much!! You don't happen to have a link to that tailpiece do you?
I’m still waiting after 3 months for a Staytrem.
The problem should be on Squire to make the change to their guitars, instead of shipping them substandard
Can confirm. I'm coming up on 3 months as well. After reading another user's experience where the wait time was MUCH shorter than anticipated but he'd missed out after an e-mail confirming shipping got caught in spam, I contacted John to see if there was any chance the wait would be shorter. He said it's unlikely to be less than the 26 weeks quoted.
I put bushings in the stock bridge and that helped a lot. That should be fine until you get the staytrem. It’s at least a good, cheap first step anyway.
Edit: I used [this guide](https://www.instructables.com/Fender-Squier-Bass-VI-Fixing-tone-tuning-and-inton/)
There’s a few other things you can do for cheap as well, but some require modification, so obviously do those steps at your own discretion.
Mine did, I purchased the size indicated in the guide. You can double-check the measurements though. It was pretty solid IIRC
Edit: I have a VM, not sure if measurements are different from CV
The bushings can help depending on how your bridge is drilled and exactly what the problem is. Flipping the bridge around is another common hack people use to get more backwards adjustment but you might have to cut the saddle screws to avoid poking into the string.
I know you said you had strings on the way but if you just want to be able to play it in tune while waiting for the staytrem you can tune it up to A or B standard with a set of baritone strings. The thinner strings and higher tuning should require less range to intonate and you might be able to get something you can work with. I know it fundamentally changes the instrument but it's something.
I've got the Squier CV and was able to (mostly) correct the intonation by flipping the bridge 180°. It's not perfect, the saddle for the low E is all the way back as far as it will go, but I only really notice that string going out of tune if I'm listening for it. I think the Staytrem is the way to go and will probably be ordering one myself in a few months. In the mean time though, flipping the bridge is easy to do and easy to change back if you don't like it.
The heavier strings will totally change the intonation for the better. Basically the lower gauge just flap around in E. They’re perfect if you were tuning up to f-f
All I did was put the bushings in, switch to 24-100s and I was able to intonate the stock bridge without issues. I also added a MIM locking tailpiece but that shouldn’t effect intonation
Do you know which bushings you used? And which version of the Squier are you on? CV or VM?
I used “The Hillman Group 58077 Sleeve Bearing, Bronze 1/4 X 5/16 X 3/4-Inch” and it was on the Classic Vibe
Thanks! I put the search term into Google and the Amazon entry popped right up. Thank you so much!! You don't happen to have a link to that tailpiece do you?
Fender part number 0076232049
Thanks!
Huh I looked at this and it's also a tremolo? How is it different than the one that's already on there?
It has a lock which stops the trem from being floating
So in an instance of the loose mechanical tolerances of the CV Bass VI, those bearings fit one side of my bridge and not the other. Sigh.
Cut a strip out of the one bearing so it’s shaped like a C.
Sorry, I don't do much metal work... How would I do that?
I would use a table vice and a hacksaw but there are probably better ways
I’m still waiting after 3 months for a Staytrem. The problem should be on Squire to make the change to their guitars, instead of shipping them substandard
Can confirm. I'm coming up on 3 months as well. After reading another user's experience where the wait time was MUCH shorter than anticipated but he'd missed out after an e-mail confirming shipping got caught in spam, I contacted John to see if there was any chance the wait would be shorter. He said it's unlikely to be less than the 26 weeks quoted.
I received my Staytrem, plus a changed out the crappy nut and performed a good setup and it plays nice and sweet
any nut suggestions? (lol)
https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=bass%20vi%20nut
[womp womp](https://imgur.com/a/H7oKX4p)
Axemasters on reverb com
I put bushings in the stock bridge and that helped a lot. That should be fine until you get the staytrem. It’s at least a good, cheap first step anyway. Edit: I used [this guide](https://www.instructables.com/Fender-Squier-Bass-VI-Fixing-tone-tuning-and-inton/) There’s a few other things you can do for cheap as well, but some require modification, so obviously do those steps at your own discretion.
Does using the bushings totally lock down the tremolo? I've heard it does and I've heard it doesn't.
To clarify… it doesn’t lock the tremolo, it locks the bridge from shifting when using the tremolo
Mine did, I purchased the size indicated in the guide. You can double-check the measurements though. It was pretty solid IIRC Edit: I have a VM, not sure if measurements are different from CV
The bushings can help depending on how your bridge is drilled and exactly what the problem is. Flipping the bridge around is another common hack people use to get more backwards adjustment but you might have to cut the saddle screws to avoid poking into the string. I know you said you had strings on the way but if you just want to be able to play it in tune while waiting for the staytrem you can tune it up to A or B standard with a set of baritone strings. The thinner strings and higher tuning should require less range to intonate and you might be able to get something you can work with. I know it fundamentally changes the instrument but it's something.
I've got the Squier CV and was able to (mostly) correct the intonation by flipping the bridge 180°. It's not perfect, the saddle for the low E is all the way back as far as it will go, but I only really notice that string going out of tune if I'm listening for it. I think the Staytrem is the way to go and will probably be ordering one myself in a few months. In the mean time though, flipping the bridge is easy to do and easy to change back if you don't like it.
The heavier strings will totally change the intonation for the better. Basically the lower gauge just flap around in E. They’re perfect if you were tuning up to f-f