Fender Bass Vi 60S Vintera II Rw Lake Placid Blue - BSTOCK
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The Bass VI, a Fender Icon in Offset Format
Introduced in the early 60s, the Bass VI made Fender history by offering a hybrid approach: the tuning and range of a bass with the ergonomics and articulation close to a guitar. The Vintera II "60s Bass VI" continues this tradition by adopting the aesthetic and functional codes of the era: offset silhouette, switch-based electronics, and iconic wood choices, to recapture the spirit of sixties productions while benefiting from modern and reliable manufacturing.
Who Is This Bass VI For and What Styles Suit It?
It is aimed at guitarists who want to go lower without changing their familiar references (chords, arpeggios, melodies) and bassists looking for a more harmonic instrument to enrich arrangements. In the studio, it excels at doubling a bass line, thickening a riff, or creating pads and drones. Style-wise, it feels at home in surf, indie, shoegaze, pop, post-punk, and all music where precise but adjustable low-end textures are sought.
The Sound
The alder body delivers a clear attack and present mids, while the rosewood fingerboard softens the high end and enhances a rounded feel. The three "Vintage-Style Bass VI" single-coil pickups offer a wide palette: deep lows, singing mids, and defined highs, with the clarity typical of SSS configurations. The switch panel radically changes the approach: activate one pickup for a focused line, combine several for a wider sound, then engage the "Low Cut" to tighten the low end and get a more biting tone, ideal in a dense mix. The 30" / 762 mm scale length facilitates playability and promotes a supple response, while the floating tremolo (with locking) opens the door to subtle vibratos and more pronounced effects without losing the vintage DNA.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, prioritize a Bass VI string set with gauges .025-.095 (like the factory setup) to maintain consistent tension and intonation on the 30" / 762 mm scale length. A good quality 6.35 mm instrument cable and a tuner (clip-on or pedal) will perfectly complement this passive electronics.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | ||
| Material | Alder | Bridge | 6 vintage-style adjustable saddles with floating tremolo tailpiece |
| Finish | Glossy polyester | Tremolo | Vintage-style floating with locking button and push-in arm |
| Shape | Bass VI (offset) | Tuners | Fender Vintage-Style |
| Profile | Mid-60s "C" | Hardware finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Construction | Bolt-on, 4-bolt plate | Pickguard | 3-ply parchment |
| Radius | 7.25" / 184.1 mm (vintage type) | Knobs | Black plastic |
| Inlays | White dots | Pickups | 3 "Vintage-Style Bass VI" single-coils (neck/middle/bridge) - SSS configuration |
| Frets | 21, Vintage Tall size | Controls | Master volume, master tone |
| Scale length | 30" / 762 mm | Switches | 3 On/Off switches (one per pickup) + 1 "Low Cut" switch |
| Truss rod | Heel-adjustable, vintage style | Series | Vintera II |
| Nut | Synthetic bone | Orientation | Right-handed |
| Nut width | 1.650" / 42 mm | Original strings | Fender USA nickel-plated steel (.025-.095) |
| Truss rod nut | Heel adjustment, vintage style | Gig bag | Deluxe included |
Questions frequently asked
What is the tuning and scale length of the Fender Bass VI 60s Vintera II?
This Bass VI has 6 strings and a 30-inch scale length, or 762 mm, suited for a bass range with playing positions close to those of a guitar.
What sounds do the pickups and Low Cut switch provide?
The three Vintage-Style Bass VI single-coil pickups can be individually switched On/Off. Their combinations allow modulation of the sound’s breadth, while the Low Cut switch tightens the lows for a more biting response. Volume and tone controls are master controls.
What strings should be used on a Bass VI Vintera II?
The original setup uses a Fender USA nickel-plated steel set with gauges .025-.095. This gauge range is recommended to maintain consistent tension and intonation with the 762 mm scale length.
Is the tremolo on this Bass VI lockable?
The vintage-style floating vibrato integrates a locking button and a push-in arm. The bridge features six adjustable saddles with nickel/chrome hardware.
Is this Bass VI suitable for surf and shoegaze?
This model fits surf, indie, shoegaze, pop, and post-punk styles thanks to its adjustable bass textures. The alder body, rosewood fingerboard, and 21 Vintage Tall frets contribute to a clear attack and warmth in the upper register. A Deluxe gig bag is included.
