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Post subject: Does anyone have a Custom Shop Bass VI?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:51 am
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I would love to get one of these some day. Original early '60s examples are running $10,000-$15,000 and even more for custom colors. I have a Dano 6-String Bass but I have never actually heard a Fender Bass VI. I'm imagining it sounding like a Jaguar, which would be perfect for me!


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Post subject: Re: Does anyone have a Custom Shop Bass VI?
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:16 am
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Yes,
a Masterbuilt by Chris Fleming:
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It's very different from a Baritone Jaguar. It's a real 30" bass.
You can play it as a lead guitar and even use the vibrato. For chords it's a little bit more complicated.
It sounds really great with a precise, well defined sound.
Some tunes have been written specifically for a Bass VI and with the help of a well adjusted echo, are a sheer pleasure to play.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAUOnTaa_TE

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Post subject: Re: Does anyone have a Custom Shop Bass VI?
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:18 am
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Beautiful, Alain! :D


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Post subject: Re: Does anyone have a Custom Shop Bass VI?
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:41 am
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Butterscotch wrote:
Beautiful, Alain! :D

Thanks Ron,
And now with the daylight the colour turned to a creamy white...

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Post subject: Re: Does anyone have a Custom Shop Bass VI?
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:54 pm
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Everyone can order the guitar with tuxedo neck cosmetics (binding and blocks) like a late '60s-era VI.

I'm pretty certain Fender Japan already does a Bass VI with those tuxedo necks. :)


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