The Fender Bass VI, originally known as the Fender VI, is a six-string electric bass guitar made by Fender. The instrument is tuned an octave below a standard electric guitar. It is thus an electrified, single-course version of the bajo sexto, an acoustic 12-string bass guitar from Mexico, or an electric contrabass guitar.

The Bass VI, recently resurrected in hot-rodded form by Fender and in its classic form by Squier, is a six-string bass guitar. It was designed and offered as a special kind of bass guitar during its original run from 1961 to 1975, and it is designed and offered as such today.

The Vintera® II '60s Bass VI features an alder body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that's full of punch and clarity. The mid-'60s "C"-shape neck lends a comfortably familiar grip that feels just right in your hand, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and ...

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The Classic Vibe Bass VI is a faithful tribute to the secret weapon of producers and adventurous players that have dared to explore it since its original production from 1961 to 1975. Tuned an octave lower than a guitar and featuring a vintage-style tremolo, the Bass VI is the perfect companion to accompany any guitar or bass player into ...

2016年7月14日 · The Fender Bass VI has long been a favorite of surf and spaghetti western-style instrumental bands, both for its incredible flexibility and its inherently twangy personality. Plug one into a cranked Dual Showman with the reverb turned up and you'll immediately grasp the reason for this popularity.

2025年2月13日 · “Introduced in 1961, the Fender VI is often referred to as the Bass VI. When I was growing up I wasn’t a catalogue geek and I was unaware that this model even existed when I saw a listing in the classifieds of a local newspaper for a Fender VI. I just assumed it was a six-string guitar. It was a sunburst and the guy wanted $200 so I bought ...

Fender Vintera II ’60s Bass VI Features: A Fender Bass VI with vintage inspiration and modern-day performance; Offset alder body brings out the resonant low end of this axe ; Maple neck with mid-’60s “C” shape for comfortable grip along its length; 30-inch scale length with rosewood fingerboard featuring 21 vintage-tall frets

Similar to the Jazzmaster in style and form, the Bass VI was an attempt by Fender to launch a successful 6-string bass with a range a full octave down from a typical 6-string guitar. Like most Fenders, the Bass VI's design was altered after the CBS-buyout before production ceased entirely in …

2012年4月24日 · Fender Bass VI Having already produced the fantastic Precision and Jazz basses, Fender's third bass model was actually something of a shock. In 1961, hot on the tails of the Jazz Bass, the Bass VI was released but it certainly wasn't aimed at the bass market; it was built to steal some of Danelectro's UB-2 action, which until now was the only 6 ...