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Post subject: Fender Blacktop BASS VI ? go on fender Please build one.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 4:31 pm
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I am loving all the new blacktop series but I'm thinking with the growing number of players trying to get BASS VI guitar/bass's wouldn't it be great if Fender re-released a Blacktop version in a price margin that was affordable. the Custom shop models are all in the $3500-4000 range and thats just out of reach for most players on a tight budget. In the end they all buy the asian knock off copies or Bass Vi alternatives and its sad because fender could make an affordable model that would pout them back in the top spot for that kind of instrument .


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Post subject: Re: Fender Blacktop BASS VI ? go on fender Please build one.
Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 6:41 pm
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I don't think Fender would release the Bass VI as a regular production model. Ditto for the Blacktop version you're craving for.

They did a CS limited-edition run of the early 1960s original a couple of years ago, which is now discontinued.

There was also a Jaguar HH baritone with dragster humbuckers which did not lasted long.

If you want a Blacktop Bass VI, check out the Blacktop Telecaster baritone:

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Post subject: Re: Fender Blacktop BASS VI ? go on fender Please build one.
Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 6:48 pm
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The baritone tele isnt 30' inch scale tho is it like the bass VI its slightly smaller. I have a custom shop bass VI but i know so many people that want a bass Vi to add to there collections.


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Post subject: Re: Fender Blacktop BASS VI ? go on fender Please build one.
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 3:07 pm
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Sounds good to me. Of course, I want any sort of Bass VI. I think Fender Japan is making them again. You have to be live in Japan to get one, I guess. Schecter has at least three different bass VI models and Eastwood has one. I think Rondo Music still has one, but I really want a Fender, or even a Squire version. It doesn't look like it's in the cards right now, though.


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Post subject: Re: Fender Blacktop BASS VI ? go on fender Please build one.
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:43 am
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Fender Japan did the '62 reissue though I guess the CS can build a mid-to-late 1960s model with catchy "tuxedo" binding and blocks if requested.

The price of a custom shop instrument might be prohibitive for many mortals, IMO.


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