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Fender Custom Shop 60's Bass VI Maple NOS White Blonde

Fender Custom Shop 60's Bass VI Maple NOS White Blonde

SKU 08FCS070
by Fender
$ 5,600.00 - $ 5,600.00
$ 5,600.00
$ 5,600.00 - $ 5,600.00
$ 5,600.00

A Bass VI Like No Other

Debuting in 1961, the Fender® Bass VI six-string bass quickly became a favorite secret weapon in the arsenals of producers and players seeking to add extra sonic depth to their sound. Beloved of both guitarists and bassists, the Bass VI earned its place in the mix, appearing on a surprisingly large and diverse array of recordings over the ensuing decades.  This includes Jet Harris, Glen Campbell, the Beatles, and the Cure to name only a few, plus modern artists such as Sergio Vega of Deftones and Kurt Vile.  

If you've played a Fender Bass VI before, you know how versatile and useful it can be, especially in the studio.  If you have not, you're in for a treat.  For this one in particular, we spec'ed it out ourselves to create a unique version.  It's a vintage-styled instrument with a bit of a tweek.  If you had to do a double-take to make sure you were seeing a vintage style Bass VI with a maple fretboard, don't be alarmed - that's what this is.  And it's the only one out there for sale exactly like this.

With a beautiful NOS White Blonde lacquer finish on its ash body, it radiates classic style.  Paired with the maple neck and fretboard, plus a single ply white pickguard, this 60's Bass VI has a pure 50's vibe.  The ash body serves as a solid foundation for the instrument, with great resonance and excellent sustain.  

It has a rock solid quartersawn maple neck with ’60s-style oval "C” profile, which is capped by a quartersawn maple fingerboard.  The edges are rolled nicely, making it a very comfortable neck to play.  The maple fretboard does make it different from other Bass VI builds; players will enjoy more snap in the response, a bit more brightness, and an overall unique tone.

Three shielded single-coil Jaguar pickups, traditional wiring with three pickup selector switches and bass-cut switch, master volume and tone controls give you the classic sound of a Bass VI with plenty of tonal options.

A classic Jaguar/Jazzmaster bridge, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and “wing” string tree with nylon spacer top it off.  Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.

This is only the second one of these ever made - the first sold immediately, before we put it online or on display.  Come to Truetone Music to experience this truly instrument, or get it now by ordering right here before it's gone again.

  

  • Part # 9231015433
  • Serial # R147815
  • Weight: 9.0 lbs
  • Base Model: 60's Bass VI
  • Finish Package: NOS
  • Finish: Nitro Lacquer
  • Color: White Blonde
  • Body: Ash
  • Neck: Quartersawn Maple
  • Tint: Medium
  • Fretboard: Quartersawn Maple
  • Neck Shape: 60's Oval "C"
  • Radius: 7.25"
  • Frets: Vintage
  • Nut Width: 1.555"
  • Butt Width: 2.200"
  • Depth at 1st Fret: .840"
  • Depth at 12th Fret: .920"
  • Nut: Bone
  • Pickguard: Single Ply White
  • Pickup Covers: Aged White
  • Knobs: Black
  • Pickups: 1962 Jaguar with Flat Magnets
  • Bridge: RSD Bass VI Bridge
  • Tuners: Vintage
  • Wiring: Traditional Bass VI
  • Strings: Fender Bass VI  (25 - 95)
  • Case: Custom Shop Deluxe