Squier Bass VI SSS Classic Vibe LRL Candy Apple Red
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The Essentials to Know About the Squier FSR Classic Vibe Bass VI, Parchment Pickguard, Candy Apple Red
- An Authentic Bass VI: tuned one octave below a guitar, ideal for exploring hybrid registers between guitar and bass.
- Three Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil Pickups: precise attack, vintage tone, and a wide palette of combinations thanks to dedicated switches.
- Modern "Player-Friendly" Comfort: "C" profile neck, 9.5" / 241 mm fretboard radius, and Narrow Tall frets for quick playability.
- Sixties Look and Feel: tinted gloss neck finish, nickel hardware, parchment pickguard, and matching Candy Apple Red headstock.
A Revisited Studio "Secret Weapon": The Bass VI Legacy in the Classic Vibe Spirit
The Classic Vibe Bass VI pays tribute to an instrument that has become iconic among producers and curious musicians: the original Bass VI, produced from 1961 to 1975. Designed to blur boundaries, it naturally fits within the Classic Vibe range as a "vintage-inspired" alternative to traditional bass and guitar, featuring a carefully crafted 60's aesthetic (period-inspired headstock markings, nickel hardware, tinted neck finish) and modernized playability for contemporary use.
Who Is This Bass VI For? Guitarists, Bassists... and Above All, Explorers
This Squier Bass VI is aimed equally at guitarists who want to go lower without changing their familiar setup, and bassists attracted to a more melodic, "string-to-string" approach with vibrato and single-coil tones. It suits intermediate to advanced players (and motivated beginners) well thanks to its comfortable neck and familiar ergonomics. In practice, it excels in pop, indie, surf, alternative rock, post-rock, film music, and modern productions where articulated low lines, unison doubles, tighter doom riffs, or vibrato-rich layers are sought.
Sound Character: Alnico Single-Coils, Ultra-Creative Switching, and "Strangle" to Sculpt the Low End
With its SSS configuration (three Fender Designed Alnico single-coil pickups), this Bass VI offers a harmonic-rich spectrum: clear lows, a sharp attack, and detailed highs, perfect for maintaining definition even in very low registers. The three On/Off switches (one per pickup) allow you to build your tone like on a mixing console: neck pickup for fullness, bridge for precision, and all possible combinations to find the ideal balance in a mix.
The "strangle" circuit (2-position bass-cut switch) is the secret weapon to instantly adjust the instrument's presence: by cutting part of the low end, you get a tighter, more "percussive" sound that cuts better in dense arrangements, very useful for pick patterns, low arpeggios, or guitar doubling. Finally, the vintage floating vibrato and 6-saddle bridge add expressive textures (wide vibratos, shimmer, ambience) while maintaining a distinctly retro feel.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original tension and balance, favor a set of Fender Nickel Plated Steel strings in .024-.084 gauges (gauges indicated on the spec sheet), ideal for restoring the intended feel and response on this Bass VI.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SSS | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Red |
| Type | Bass VI electric bass | Nut width | 1.685" / 42.8 mm |
| Shape | Bass VI | Truss rod | headstock-side adjustment |
| Wood | poplar | Hardware finish | nickel |
| Finish | glossy polyurethane | Tuners | vintage-style |
| Pickguard | 3-ply parchment | Neck plate | 4-screw Squier |
| Headstock | matching painted | Bridge / vibrato | 6-saddle vintage-style bridge with non-locking floating vibrato |
| Orientation | right-handed | Control knobs | black plastic |
| Profile | "C" | Pickup configuration | SSS |
| Fretboard | Indian laurel | Neck pickup | Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Middle pickup | Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil |
| Number of frets | 21 | Bridge pickup | Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil |
| Fret size | Narrow Tall | Controls | 1 master volume, 1 master tone |
| Inlays | pearloid dots | Switches | 3 On/Off switches (one per pickup) |
| Scale length | 30" / 762 mm | Special electronics | 2-position bass-cut "Strangle" switch |
| Nut material | bone | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the scale length of the Squier Bass VI SSS Classic Vibe?
The 30-inch (762 mm) scale length places the 6 strings in a shorter format than a standard bass, with a nut width of 42.8 mm.
How do the pickups and the Strangle switch work?
Three Fender Designed Alnico single-coil pickups are controlled individually by three On/Off switches. The neck pickup provides more fullness, while the bridge pickup offers a more defined attack. A 2-position bass-cut "Strangle" switch reduces some of the low frequencies for a tighter sound.
What strings should be used on this Bass VI?
A set of Fender Nickel Plated Steel strings with gauges .024-.084 is recommended to maintain the intended tension and balance for this 30-inch scale length.
Is the Bass VI suitable for a guitarist?
With its "C" profile neck, laurel fingerboard, and 21 Narrow Tall frets, this model is aimed at guitarists looking to explore lower registers. It can also suit bassists seeking a more melodic approach on 6 strings.
Is the Bass VI vibrato floating?
The 6-saddle vintage-style bridge incorporates a non-locking floating vibrato, with nickel hardware.
