Fender Bass VI 1963, Sunburst
| Instrument | Bass Guitars |
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Bass VI |
| Finish | Sunburst |
| SKU | BS1112-A |
| Handedness | Right |
| Made In Year | 1963 |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Neck/Fingerboard | Maple/Brazilian Rosewood |
| Tuners | Original |
| Weight | 9 lbs |
| Scale Length | 30" |
| Nut Width | 1.534" |
| Neck Profile | C |
| Neck Depth | 0.857" - 0.981" |
| Radius | 7.25" |
| Electronics | Original, bridge pickups, solder reflow on ground connections |
| Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N) | Y |
| Case | Vintage Red-Lined Hard Shell Case |
| Modifications/Repairs | Bridge pickup rewind and solder reflow on ground connections, full body refinish, replacement screws on hi-pass switch |
| Note | CVG technicians use calipers to provide the accurate measurements found above. We acknowledge variance within the manufacturing process and treat each instrument as an individual case. The following are common industry nut width fractions converted to decimal form |
| 1 9/16” | 1.563” |
| 1 5/8” | 1.625” |
| 1 11/16” | 1.688” |
| 1 3/4” | 1.750” |
| 1 7/8” | 1.875” |
Played by everyone from John Lennon to Robert Smith to Wes Montgomery, the Bass VI is a unique instrument that you've likely heard whether you know it or not. The Bass VI has a bit of a split personality. It is perhaps best described as an elaborate cross between a Jazz Bass and a Jaguar guitar, but truly exists in a world of its own. It's very easy to get lost in the sultry tones of this instrument. The body was refinished some time in the '70s, but it retains a classic sunburst look; and with that kind of age, it feels acceptionally broken in. The bridge pickup was rewound in-house and the ground connections were re-flowed. Cosmetically, it has some wear along the edges and neck, but largely remains in great condition.
Includes red-lined vintage hard shell case.
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