Is the Fender Bass VI the BASS OF MY DREAMS? - Vintera II unboxing and first impressions.

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At my request Fender sent me their Vintera Bass VI and I'M LOVING IT! this video documents my unboxing and first impressions of this vintage styled oddity but I can pretty confidently this guitar (bass?) is going to be a mainstay on 60 Cycle Hum because I've just been having a blast with it since filming.
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[@TheFreemanAlways]

The intro for twin peaks+ joy division/new order+ early the cure records are peak Bass VI for me, i think the soul of the instrument real sits there in that style

[@memetopiacoverup7980]

I agree ! The Bass VI is the ultimate post-punk bass.

[@Aaron-zh4kj]

I was no lie just thinking to myself “I wonder if this is what was used in the Twin Peaks theme. It sounds super similar”, then this is the comment I look down and see first! Thank you!

[@jeffdixon847]

The Twin Peaks kind of combines the dual history of the instrument. Originally it was used in country to double the standup bass parts. Then the post punks used it for melodic atmospherics. Twin Peaks kind of sits between those two. In the end Robert Smith moved on to Schecters. The tuning in the Fenders is very unreliable. Listen to Prayer Tour bootlegs. Often out of tune.

[@thepostapocalyptictrio4762]

Are we sure the Twin Peaks intro bass wasn’t a synth/sampler? I really don’t know.

[@Aaron-zh4kj]

@@thepostapocalyptictrio4762 I've been better educated since writing my last comment. The guy who did the soundtrack went on record saying that it's a sample of a Bass VI being played back on a keyboard sampler.

[@jerome___s]

Put flat wounds on it. it absolutely transforms it as a bass instrument, and you get the true vintage sound. It's not a cheap option but I really recommend it

[@hoboroadie4623]

I ran a set of flatwounds on my Vox Phantom for a while, .54s was about my gauge back then, and those Stainless Black Diamonds lasted for weeks. Definitely worth the spendyness for a tryout. I remember that I wanted more.

[@Impractical_Engineer]

Good thing about flat wounds is they last for a good amount of time.

[@chuckybastard]

What strings do you recommend? Can I still doom with flatwounds?

[@DyeHardBB]

Good advice, to bring it to a more traditional Bass sound flat-wounds are good. Round-wounds allow the twang of the early Bass VI work. One could call it a E to E Baritone with the round-wounds.

[@jhowellkc]

Get two- one for rounds and one for flats!

[@jessievasser6293]

Please do not make it a baritone. Just use a capo if you want that. Keep the Bass VI pure lol. I love my Pawnshop Bass VI so much.

[@zanzabar4ky7]

Making it a baritone just means using 2 or 3 non wound strings. Maybe you go up to F or G, but that was the intention with the bass vi from the start to go up to A with the 6 wound strings. If you cut a new nut for the baritone strings there is no harm in it

[@vreevroow]

@@zanzabar4ky7 There is no harm, but it's objectively limiting the range of the instrument for no reason at all

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

I’m not sure what I was expecting it to sound like but I was really impressed when I heard it. Looks cool too.

[@m4ruk0]

As you say, stick a compressor, chorus and delay pedal on it and play all of Disintegration by The Cure. I reckon only Lovesong doesn't have a Bass VI part.. 😅 And as always, you come for the thumbnail and stay for Ryan's disharming honesty.

[@ChaelaThompson]

Honestly the bass vi is the only one of ny guitars i consistently gravitate to now, it's my favourite instrument

[@juffurey]

jealous! I want one but I'll be honest I don't really have a use for one...

[@ChaelaThompson]

Oh you absolutely do have a use for them, Deftones due to Stef playing a 9 string the bassist regularly uses a bass vi, they are really good short scale basses that you play chords and melodic lines on, i absolutely recommend everyone at least tries a bass vi. I use mine in a 3 piece punk band.

[@colinbanning9416]

4 more weeks - How is it holding up? How does it take pedals? Any downsides?

[@reneebear3641]

@@colinbanning9416 They sound perfect with rats

[@mantashaft]

I'm having trouble coming up with a reason not to get one

[@chriscornellfan1366]

Price. And my girlfriend would get pissed lol

[@cchavez248]

@@chriscornellfan1366 Meh, no ring, no thing. Looks like you're getting a bass VI! Congratulations!!

[@benford1726]

@@chriscornellfan1366 I don't see how your girlfriend getting mad is any reason why the rest of us can't get one

[@VikCain]

I got one reason. It looks like you have to remove the neck to adjust the truss rod. The most annoying of vintage specs.

[@donbishop6994]

​@@VikCainit appears you may be right. I thought there was a spoke wheel adjustment at the end of the fretboard but when I zoomed in, nope. Pretty sure you have to remove the neck. What on earth is wrong with fender still doing this BS?

[@zoeherriot]

The Cure Carnage Visors is probably the longest ever recorded with a Bass VI. Got some nice parts in that. But here are some cool Bass VI songs: New Order - Dreams Never End Red Hot Chili Peppers - Happiness Loves Company The Church - Aura The Church - Ripple The Byrds - Mr Tamborine man Cream - Strange Brew Placebo - Slave to the wage Dandy Warhols - Goddless The Beatles - Back in the USSR And some more Cure: The Cure - Pictures of You, High, Just one kiss, Letter to Elise, Faith

[@apolloc.vermouth5672]

The bass on Mr Tambourine Man was a VI?!

[@jwjeffrey]

Wrecking Crew played on that and Carole Kaye was the Bass Player. I don't think she ever played a Bass 6 only regular Fender Bass.@@apolloc.vermouth5672

[@Steven-kj7xq]

All of the Church's 'Priest = Aura' album was done with a Bass VI. When I met Steve Kilbey he told me that was the only bass he owned at the time.

[@zoeherriot]

@@Steven-kj7xq Yeah, that's correct - he'd used it over the years, I think since around 1982 or so - but Aura is indeed entirely Bass VI. It sounds so nice. :) Love Steve's bass playing too.

[@paulschauerman2052]

I'm glad you've reviewed this one. From my limited experience, they sound amazing with fuzz.

[@sassycat]

The solo on Wichita Lineman was done with a Bass VI. I wish CME would send me mine.

[@ravenslaves]

The Bass VI really _is_ the baritone, or what would become known as the baritone guitar. The original tuning, as designed, was simply a guitar tuned down an octave, and to give guitar players an easier time doubling on bass. BUT the necks were considered too skinny at the nut and the low string flapped out too much. So guitar players started to tune the six string basses up to an A or B to compensate. Which gave birth to the baritone guitar. Just a six string bass tuned up....same instrument. The Danelectro six string bass (baritone) was often the preferred instrument, because of the price and construction difference, meaning a more playable wider neck. ...everyone should have at least one. I'm glad to see Fender going down this road again. Keep it fun!

[@kennyallums7984]

Don’t feel bad about barely playing bass. I’ve watched your videos for quite a while and your guitar playing hasn’t driven me off.

[@gavbag1234]

This is genuinely one of the things someone has ever said.

[@user-rx3fe4ik7n]

Last year I sold my motorbike to get a telecaster. This year I'll be selling the tele to get one of these. It's always been a dream bass of mine but I've shyed away from the Squier ones because of the well reported issues. My main bass is a fender dimension with flatwounds so I like things that are a bit different. Brilliant vid.

[@nathanminert3119]

You should play with the tone knob in conjunction with the strangle switch. The strangle switch actually inverts the tone knob. I like to leave the tone knob around 75% in both positions. It sounds more bassy with the strangle switch off, and more baritone guitary with the strangle switch on.

[@matthewf1979]

I absolutely love the sound of chords on Bass VI's. Take the time to dial in the intonation as good as you can get it. The Vintera II Bass VI is really hard to find right now. I hope Fender brings it to the AVRI II line, they're really popular right now.

[@astridlenore]

Such cool instruments, and running into a bass amp vs. a guitar amp really changes the character. I'm somewhat tempted to do the baritone thing myself (largely due my bass player's bruised ego), but I think I'll save the baritone for another project and keep the Bass VI in stock tuning.

[@BrentAdams]

It's already a Baritone! Tuned E-E!!! No real need to tune it up. It covers a lower Baritone range this way! Your Demo was just FINE!!!

[@talentosa57]

So two things,1) I feel like the universe is telling me to get a bass vi, I've been seeing them pop up in the most random places the last few months so I think I know what's at the top of my Christmas list this year 😂 2) my Squier classic vibe Jazzmaster has some of that same flamed maple on the back of the neck and it's never ceases to catch my eye whenever i pick it up.

[@olliesound67]

I have a 1972 Fender Bass VI for a good 30 years now and it still excites me! I also have the Squier Bass VI, which I love too! Flats are a must in my opinion.

[@Polarbarrywhite]

The Squier version is awesome; I can't fathom how cool this one is When you listen to Robert Smith, or Joe Perry's rip on Back in the Saddle, bear in mind studio limiting is involved. In the room it sounds downright feral. Enjoy

[@ryanpetriello3461]

It's a Danelectro Longhorn 6-string and not a Bass VI, but Glen Campbell's solo on Wichita Lineman is another great example of this type of instrument.

[@charlesbolton8471]

@@ryanpetriello3461 That’s probably my favorite bass VI song. It just so happens that the song that inspired me to want to play guitar is another great bass VI song, Steve Earle’s Guitar Town. However, now days live they play Guitar Town with a baritone guitar.

[@Polarbarrywhite]

@ryanpetriello3461 I had no idea the Dano Longhorn was available as a 6 string bass. I always assumed it was a bass VI, but the tone does make sense with some grit. Thank you for the reply and all that you do!

[@Polarbarrywhite]

@@ryanpetriello3461 not for nothing, Wichita Lineman tears me to bits

[@HamptonGuitars]

@@Polarbarrywhite No, it's a Baritone guitar.

[@RobertNolan]

I wanna try this one so bad! Thanks for sharing

[@Moontrip87]

You play the cure.... that is what you play. Chorus and delay with strangle on and neck pickup.

[@zoeherriot]

Or The Church - they've made heavy use of it too. Such a great guitar. And Robert has really made this instrument a signature part of The Cure's sound.

[@NJSmithMusic]

That might some of the best tone you've ever had. That thing sounds beastly and the chords on it are gorgeou

[@Aaron-zh4kj]

As for Cure songs, you should learn “Pictures of You” or “High”. I just ordered a Squier one in Shell Pink with block inlays! I love that 60’s Pink Cadillac-looking Fender vibe, like with ‘66 Jazzmasters (I believe it’s ‘66), so as soon as I saw they sold Squier one’s with that look, I immediately tried one out in a store then ordered it. I’m so excited!

[@bciecko1]

Ryan: The strings are so-oh bi-ig! Bass VI: I bet you say that to all the guitars. ☺️

[@cchavez248]

At first I was thinking about the red one but this lake Placid Blue rocks the house!!

[@thomaswallace7580]

Squier NEEDS to drop an affinity version that’s sub $300

[@timvanboening9432]

I have wanted a Bass VI since I was a teen. I keep saying I’ll get one of the Squiers sometime. That sounds great. Some great non-surf songs to learn The Cure “Fascination Street” The Cure “Pictures of You” New Order “Blue Monday” Hooky’s…hook… was a Bass VI and made that song so much better. The LPB looks great with this.

[@DD_Franks]

Wish I could liked your comment more than once! The Cure is the first thing that came to mind. ❤

[@juffurey]

harley benton makes a knockoff for $200 they call it the "guitarbass" lmao.

[@timvanboening9432]

@@juffurey I know, it is cool. It doesn’t have “the look” or trem the VI has. I’ve considered buying it a few times; I own one of their SC-450pluses.

[@butchlauer]

Fun departure, glad to see you have that kid in the candystore vibe. Solid 8 outta 10 on the spaghetti western meter. I'm sure it surfs and psychedelics real strong also. Glad they are still making them !

[@peanutygoodness]

I totally love your reaction to opening up this magical instrument. I have the same experience - I’ve played a couple in store, but when I played them I couldn’t put em down. I haven’t picked one up because I can’t decide on one of these or a Hofner which is also super fun to play.

[@ToneSherpa]

That spring reverb actually sounds pretty good on this bass

[@poorpancake2807]

I prefer B-B baritone tuning on my Squier Bass VI, but I use D’Addario strings for it. I usually use Ernie Ball, but their baritone set isn’t long enough on the low strings for the 30” scale!

[@tymime]

I bet you'd like the Danelectro 6-string bass too, especially since Duane Eddy used one extensively.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

It Rocks & Fender 24-100 Gauge strings really help.

[@w1zard0f0h]

I've always wanted one of these. There is just something special about them.

[@TRUSTLBLACKMETAL]

i got a squire bass vi almost a year ago. i absolutly love it, my favorite instrument now.

[@OutstandingBill1]

Unexpectedly tempting!

[@dansandall5995]

I’ve got one coming in next Friday. I could only find one in the US through Guitar Center. Really excited before your video but now I’m really excited.

[@bciecko1]

Tuning to baritone B to b is really fun tuning to play in.

[@michaelgarner4200]

Greatings from 1:12 Carlsbad New Mexico.

[@Lucas-lh8kg]

A lot of the surf melodies you're so into would sound great simply doubled with the bass VI underneath

[@RyanSaysWords]

I think this is the best bass guitar for a rock trio (which is what I'm in now). I'm the lead/solo guitar in the band and I want one of these and so does my other guitar player. He and I could switch back and forth. Btw, I love the loop and lead you play near the end! The fact that it's a 6 string EADGBE makes it a natural transition

[@MichaelBCoats]

I look forward to the baritone conversion video!!!

[@michaelgarner4200]

I play surf guitar in the Chihuahuan Desert!

[@60CycleHumcast]

COOL! email us a song sometime and well play it on the podcast [e-mail]

[@sebastianperalta5594]

oh this is perfect, as a guitar player who needs lower notes and thicker tone... I am buying this; I got turned onto six string bass after listening to 'I don't want nobody' by eddie harris...

[@OzziePete1]

It's not quite a bass guitar, unless you put decent gauge flatwounds on it. It's not a guitar because of it's pitch though it can do guitar chords. It's not exactly a baritone guitar because of the usual standard tuning..... BUT, it's useful for tik taking at the higher pitch for bass guitar & under a guitar melody line. I reckon it's a good studio tool. Octavia pedals tend to have a synthesized sound for the altered pitch & can be noticeable, so this can be played an octave up or down and sound natural. Also it's helpful for creating guitar like lines outside of the pitch of the usual guitar. Glenn Campbell used one for Witchita Linesman and I think he also played one in some Beach Boys' tracks. Robert Smith of The Cure uses this type of guitar for some Cure songs too... I will also add that Fender have hit the target with these Vintera II series guitars & basses. Very attractive models, Fender - Mexico should make a decent profit out of this.

[@WilliamFeryll]

Love this instrument and your demo. Keep it up , Ryan,

[@SuperCeller]

Incidentally I have a baritone I converted to a bass VI with just a string swap, so it can go both ways.

[@id.unknown1283]

Bands that have used the bass VI Joy division/ new order Cream's whole first album Ride Beatles Beach Boys Etcetera and so on I just came to the conclusion that i need a bass VI because i play chords and use a lot of drone strings on my bass when i play and write. I now have 3 songs writen that really do require one to work properly.

[@PhazerTech]

Add The Cure to the list.

[@id.unknown1283]

@@PhazerTech I would have if he hadn't brought them up himself

[@Steven-kj7xq]

The Church's 'Priest = Aura' is all Bass VI

[@zoeherriot]

@@Steven-kj7xqGreat call - Steve Kilby has used the Bass VI since the early 80's - but Priest=Aura is the only album it was used as the sole bass guitar. And it sounds awesome.

[@-processdrone-]

That's an interesting bridge, it looks like its much wider. For about 40 years ALL fender & squier Bass VI's were impossible to intonate as there wasn't enough adjustment room at the bridge. I'm startled they seem to have had ago at fixing it after so many decades of ignoring everyone. Public service announcement Ernieball strings are not long enough to fit these by at least 3 inches, there's money I'll never get back. I don't know which bass VI their strings are for but it doesn't appear to be one that exists outside of the USA. As an experienced user of Bass VI and Baritones; Baritones are better at being baritones, the Bass VI is better at being a bass VI and those people who convert Bass Vi's to Baritones are really weird.

[@myDetailsDetails]

I had one and converted to baritone. The problem you will run into is finding a high E string that is long enough to wrap. It’ll work but you might need to look at string lengths first.

[@rainbowslushy223]

yeah i had the same problem do you know what the standard length of string is?

[@PittsburghTimeMachine]

I didn’t check, does it have locking tuners? Then you won’t need to wrap.

[@zanzabar4ky7]

String joy has them. You can also buy 8 string sets since those should always be built for 28" scale depending on the tuning you are looking for.

[@somepunkinthecomments471]

Check out newtone strings. You can request that they cut your strings longer than normal. I've had really good experiences with them.

[@legatomodi3522]

Did you guys have to cut a new nut to make it baritone?

[@Rustykid00]

I’m debating picking one of these up in the future cause our bass player is most likely gonna quit soon. This might be the tool I could use to cover the bass section as a guitar player. 🤘🏻 very cool and thanks for all the demos you put out

[@meloche1syndrome]

Pretty funny, actually, I'm Steve's friend, saw your post on IG when you got this, bit, was just talking to my friend about them today. And what does YT suggest to me? 🤣

[@60CycleHumcast]

Hey!

[@1rwjwith]

Play it like a BASS it’s a bass with two higher strings on there.Check out HELTER SKELTER by that Liverpool band. It can sound awesome!

[@420Bassist]

This is like if a bass and a guitar had a baby, you'd get this lol

[@mannishboy1]

Los Straightjackets' bassist used a Bass VI for a while. Doesn't get more SURF than that! I expect you to play Don't Worry by Marty Robbins on your next video...

[@johnericsharp9759]

welcome to the bass vi obsession. i’m on my… 3rd and 4th. my fifth will be a baritone conversion? anyway. i suggest you learn jet harris’s version of besamé mucho. fantastic use of the fender vi there. (great call on the nitzsche track…)

[@AcumbaWumba]

Jet Harris the GOAT mentioned ‼️‼️‼️

[@inthestudy]

I had a look at one of these (same colour!) in a store in the UK. It was a *banana*. The setup was abominable in every regard, even ignoring the truss rod. By contrast, while the set-up on my CV had the bridge decked and has a little more buzz on the low E than I'd like - it was playable in every regard, and the neck was straight. I have a bigger problem with the Vintera - even after flattening the strings at the bridge so that they were flattish to some parts of the headstock - I really didn't get on with the tighter 7.25" radius. But, that's personal - I also don't like 12" on Fender necks either. I was certainly impressed with the fit-out of this guitar, it's a nice colour (not Tort on Spark or Tort on Purple nice, but still, nice) well finished and having a proper width bridge is HUGE. If Fender doesn't re-release the Mute VI for all the Vintera II and StayTrem players it will be a CRIME. Side note - I'm surprised at how many people I see playing these through guitar combos. I've certainly played mine through guitar amps - a Fender Vaporizer, and both Blackface Super and Tweed Bassman models on my Vox VT100 - but only through an external Ashdown 4x10 bass cab, in both cases. Isn't this really bad for your speakers? Edit: I'm obviously talking stock setups above. I plan to fix the Squier's setup properly, but I'm waiting for my Staytrem arm and bridge to come - then it's a weekend project with flats, shimming, Staytrem kit, the works. Edit2 at end of video: I slap my Bass VI constantly. I also use a Shamisen Bachi with it. Why not? GO LEARN SLAP, RYAN!

[@eljoel89]

Time to order a Mastery bridge.

[@purplelamp_]

inspector gadget and planet claire are the best test songs hands down

[@colby.goettel]

Color option: Ryan's studio ✅

[@JohnMcNicholas]

I grabbed a fiesta red one!

[@lynette9021]

That is the most retro old Fender color in my book.

[@fergusomusic]

Its gorgeous, I bought one.. I'm having some severe problems with the low E saddle and its inability to keep the low E strings from clicking/sliding to another groove. Its a pain for brand new. It plays really nice, neck is fast (precision width ish) sounds great, looks far better that pics so besides that saddle, (bridge will have to be upgraded) its a great Bass.

[@Suthrnfried]

13:58 Does it doom? Yes. Yes it does doom.

[@itsmileyy]

God that dooms SO hard. So good.

[@kcapkcans]

Don't sleep on SoundLad's Belter Skelter pedal. The only pedal I can think of built specifically for the Bass VI!

[@jcstrain73]

i just pretty recently got one of the cv bass vis. very neat instrument. we have used it in jams (we have normal basses too) and it's also fun to just keep in the room if i want to layer bass into a loop and mess around and just put a simple little guitarist bass line in.

[@xch3no2]

I like my short bass w/5 strings EADGC .105 - 0.35 strings right now - Lace/Hot rail pickups, 16mm string space bridge...pretty surfy but no wham bar

[@jodybriggs1075]

I got the Squier version fitted with the wider staytrem bridge. LOVE IT!

[@mulatso7959]

I got the vintage modified and I 100% recommend putting a staytrem on that thing and a set of heavier labella strings on it, it sounds incredibly good and it's so much fun to play.

[@gazzy_burns]

Give it 6 months they’ll be overstocked then on sale!

[@lunarpollen]

There's an alternate version of the Bee Gees' "Never Say Never Again" that features an overdriven and reverb-heavy bass VI as a lead instrument throughout

[@hellsq]

I have Squier Bass VI and it is totally great surf machine. I use it with Surfy Bear Metal and it sounds amazing.

[@hoboroadie4623]

I am not even checking the due date any more because it makes me sad 😿 I ordered a custom Purple VI from C.M.E. on Reverb, but a paint problem allegedly delayed the production. I plan to shift gauge so that I can tune it up to B Standard like a mondo 30" Baritone without actually getting at the truss rod. I did that originally with my Rick 325, it came with about .11s but I put on slinkys and tuned it up to A Standard, I think that I was afraid to tangle with dual truss rods or something. I called it the Frank Zappa Unit -as if I was going to hit those wailing circular motion style riffs or something. 🎸 Didn't Dick Dale run one of those things? Seems like it would force you to write at least a couple new songs or something. I am really looking forward to getting mine. My friend Art Najera told me more than thirty years ago that I should get a Baritone, and he has always been right about everything else..

[@hoboroadie4623]

Oh yeah, Vintera. Naturally those finally come out after I ordered my Squier. 😑

[@alisterfolson]

It looks like the one Jack played in that Cream video for Strange Brew. Nice!!

[@kinggigant8471]

Great video! Bass VIs are very cool.. and I always thought the strangle switch was so you could play it through a guitar amp without the risk of damaging it?

[@PhazerTech]

There's no risk of damaging a guitar amp with a bass, it's the speaker that's an issue.

[@iancpowell]

“White room” by Cream. And would love to hear your thoughts vs the Gretsch, as that’s basically a BVI that they are calling a baritone…

[@60CycleHumcast]

A friend of mine is a local luthier/tech and he converted a gretsch baritone to bass 6 and said it was tricky to get the intonation right.

[@joermnyc]

Danoelectro’s 6-string bass is another one that many have switched to baritone.

[@YakBoss]

Picked up a Squire Bass VI this year. Definitely a fun purchase.

[@Cloudwalker2011]

Cover "Dreams Never End" by New Order.

[@michaelnewell9662]

Po! you had the noodle dream! but with Bass VI

[@bandicoot5412]

Best way to break into a new BADASS experience.

[@papablue3015]

I like mine!

[@briansteffmagnussen9078]

It will be excellent for the Twin peaks theme.

[@tbobbyelectric]

I have had one of these before, and I always turned it up to C Standard. It was a lot better, and not as freaky low, as this & regular Bass VI’s. I’d truly like to see an “In Between Point” guitar. Not down to B. But, perhaps C, or even C#. I realize that there is a point to why the strings are what they are, but I’d just love to have slightly lighter strings, and be able to play a bit more normal, and not so low. Not to replace these boys. Don’t get me wrong. I’d just love to see a semi-standard option of something in between…. DO IT, Ryan!!!!

[@BeesWaxMinder]

Just throw a capo on one of the lower frets & ya have your Baritone!

[@rainbowslushy223]

i love using a capo on a bass vi

[@RobSmith-rn3ie]

How do clean triads sound on it? I wonder how it would do in a trio for the bassist to add some chord "stabs" around the bassline. What string gauges does it use?

[@scottclark7592]

Glen campbell- witchita lineman- best bass six song of all time- solo kills, but whole song is great example.

[@rainbowslushy223]

i wish my squire bass vi was bright blue like that even though they are both technically lake placid blue

[@skeleton-key]

Ryan, you should try some classic Spaghetti Western! And then throw a Fuzz in front and rock Man with a Harmonica.

[@Theodore.]

Gotta learn the Wichita Lineman solo on it. Essential methinks

[@seibrav]

Just ordered one through your link.

[@60CycleHumcast]

Woah thanks! Hope you love it.

[@dentninja]

lol. It has a “nice curve” to the “wiggle stick”. 😂. Love the video!

[@papablue3015]

My bass vi is black

[@michaelfreer9183]

Jack Bruce played one in Cream quite often. Not always but often.

[@vitocataldo01]

Did you get it directly from fender ? That's amazing !

[@muddymike10]

I'm having fun thank you; I think it's a great big Goth' Machine...

[@FrancisViel]

I want to sell my Squier VI so bad to get one of these! Can't wait to see you play some more tunes with it. Some Jet Harris or Jack Nitzsche is always nice

[@so1omgtr494]

Baritone is a shorter scale. These have the old bridge trays like the originals, the custom shops and the MIJ. But the bridge pieces are different. Early Vinteras were missing the pickguard screw above and below the switch plate as well.

[@60CycleHumcast]

Baritones can be 30". Im going to try converting it to baritone eventually.

[@JasonTMays]

I would love to see Ryan do a surf cover of "Two Way Mirror" by LOATHE. :)

[@TrishaMaybe]

OMG I wanted this since I saw it! I bought too much last year so I don't know if I should.

[@Garedot]

it sound pretty good, but I would wait to see if Fender is going to release any other colors on this Bass VI