Squier By Fender Vintage Modified Bass VI Review

[@theguitarmanifesto]

*I kept saying 4 pickups in the video I did mean 3, think the heat got to me it was a hot day 🔥 😂

[@bbbbennieandthejets2127]

I’d love to own one of those one day. They’re pretty sick 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Yeah you so do they're great fun and sound so good 🤘🎸😎

[@Kenzabukuro]

They're cheap and fun, pick one up!

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Ahmen 🎸💯

[@trytobec00l]

these new vids are great Rob, glad you're back

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Thanks dude glad you're digging the content 😎🤘🌊🎸

[@marcraygun6290]

I love mine , its the same as this one , was so happy when squier made them as had wanted a vi for years,

[@theguitarmanifesto]

They are my favourite bass guitar for sure, such a cool vibe 👌🎸

[@egotram]

Very cool. The pick ups on their own sound great- wasn’t so keen on all together though. Might try and get one 👍

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Yeah listening back that was the worst sounding for sure, I'd definitely recommend trying one out 👌 great fun

[@deniz2551]

Each pickup are some sort of combinations of bass and guitar. When they are all togethee they sound more like a bass. As a bass player I’m quite satisfied.

[@DarkShadows-me2fj]

Honestly this is the bass I have lined up to (hopefully) get next. I love your vids mate!

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Mate it's my favourite bass guitar 🎸🤘 glad you enjoy the videos 😎👌

[@0777coco]

i only recently found out about the existence of this thing... as a bassist who just joined a vintage funk rock/jazz band, i absolutely need one :O

[@BudBass51]

I'm picking up a used VM Squire VI tomorrow in great condition so thanks for your review!. Many years ago (back in the early 70s) I had a Gibson EB-6 that I absolutely loved... until it fell over on stage and broke at the headstock. Luckily I had my 62 Jazz with me so I had something to play that night. Now I find out they only shipped 135 of the Gibsons. I should have kept it and had it repaired. I really wanted the Squire after watching John and George play a real one in the Get Back movie. It'll make a nice addition to my pseudo-Beatles guitar and bass collection.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Ooh nice they're very cool guitars 😎

[@juanguillen51]

Looks like an awesome guitar to give you a really unique sound, and some riffs that aren't possible on other basses. Although I guess it's more pick exclusive, because of all the strings close to each other.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

You can still finger pick like a guitar, it's so cool

[@inkeye1]

The trifecta of my favorites behind you - Back to the Future, Nirvana and the Foo Fighters.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

You know it 🤘👌

[@feathers1583]

Great video! The middle pick up sounds very indie - I dig it. I’m a sucker for bridge pickups (my most used on all my guitars) and the bridge here sounds so cool.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

To be fair they only time I really use a bridge pickup is hunbuckers, Jazzmaster sound best with both pickups on so chimey 🎸🤘

[@stevepethel6843]

Great video and great playing on that Bass vi...

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Thank you very much 🎸😎

[@CasuallyJapan]

Those are cool looking! I was wondering if you could review a Behringer Super Fuzz. Maybe test it out on some Nirvana stuff.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

I will do at some point

[@RicheyV]

5:54 loving the Motorcycle emptiness

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Not sure what that is, but that's riff was from one if my own tunes

[@skraegorn7317]

What kind of strings do you have on yours? I’ve always wanted to try one of these with flat wounds. I think they can balance out the super bright pickups.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Stock strings, flat wounds would sound awesome 🤘😎 look at rotosound bass strings

[@noname-jr1vo]

I'm a lead guitar player. But this thing is gonna be my next thing to fail at attempting to master. I can't wait to get one.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Ah nice they're a lot of fun to play 🎸😎

[@captainzeb1969]

Mine arrives tomorrow! Can’t wait to inbox and play it!

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Very cool bass enjoy 🎸🤘

[@Kempojujutsu]

How is the bridge on these. I have heard good and bad about the bridge. I have an open offer on a new one. I don’t want to buy a new bridge it fix the inonnation on it. Any info would be great. Bob

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Don't believe the internet they're are just fine, holds tune well too 💯

[@Kempojujutsu]

So I’m a guitarist wanting to dab with a bass guitar. Would you buy the squire VI bass or get just a cheap bass. Going the cheap bass route would save me $300.

[@mrredritehand]

Bro you scored on these matching VM Squiers! Great choices in guitars, cannot be beat for the money Period.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Yeah dude great guitars they have it going on 🎸👌

[@villytheplaguedoc1846]

My old boss has that exact guitar! I think he got it for about 600 or 700 CAD. Do you need special strings for it?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Ah nice they're great bass guitars 😎 yes just Google bass 6 strings

[@Haze763]

Great demo Rob. The new CV bass VI is going up in price over here in the States. I'd love to find a used VM like that. I like the bridge pup the best. I like that bass VI when it sounds more like a guitar but still sounds different. This think has The Cure written all over it!!!!!!!

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Thank you, yeah definitely keep an eye out for a used VM model they're great 👌🎸

[@bciecko1]

Got an offer for one now. Thinking about taking it.

[@fluidalchemist68]

I have one, and it’s awesome. Thanks mate!

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Yeah dude they so cool 🤘🎸👌

[@carlos1308]

Great playing! I’ve been wanting to get one of these for a while now, I know how you mentioned how the cure and the Beatles used a vibe VI and it’s an interesting thing that peter hook used a six string bass guitar in both joy division and new order (shergold six string rather than a Vibe VI) so I’d love to finally be able to play that. Also neck and middle pickups sound great.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Yes Hooky regularly used a six string bass, I love them awesome basses and a very unique cool sound. Thank you 🎸🤘

[@grass.around.gravestone]

without a doubt i have to own this one one day. also great video Rob, keep uploadin'!

[@theguitarmanifesto]

I do highly recommend owning one they're so cool 😎🎸🤘👌

[@brainbox9219]

Would recommend Harley Benton version if you can’t get this version shipped to your country or it’s too pricey, that’s what I did, spent 40 USD getting it set up to my liking, plug it into my pedalboard and boom, best of both worlds for guitar and bass, and I’ve been a bass player for years but I have an experiment style so this has been sick to play on after set up, distortion is a must if you get this, sound so cool and so much dynamics

[@theguitarmanifesto]

It's a great budget alternative for sure, shame it lacks a vibrato for added bendy goodness

[@Eternity909]

Just realised I’ve never heard one of these being played before!

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Well first time knowingly they appear on a lot of records

[@mmccartney6579]

I have a four string Yamaha Bass that plays OK, but that VI has a world of clout!! Great review, Rob!! Cheers, mate!!

[@theguitarmanifesto]

It's a fine bass guitar very nice quality 🎸🤘 and a sound of its own

[@Kolox]

When a bassist want to play some guitar stuff

[@Headwyres]

I've seen this bass in one of the Blink 182 live performance in 2001

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Ah awesome 🎸👌😎

[@TheBlinkisback09]

I Miss You - 2004 pepsi smash

[@TheBlinkisback09]

And the untitled album and Neighborhoods

[@Axess-sv8nq]

I can't look at a Bass VI of ANY kind without thinking of Spinal Tap and the one in Nigel's guitar room: "Still got the ol' tagger on it! NO! Don't touch it! Don't point! Don't look at it!"

[@theguitarmanifesto]

😂😂 Fun fact they were all borrowed from Norman's rare guitars

[@MrDream-zm1pw]

That thing sounds gnarly bro. Good shit dude

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Thanks dude it's a great bass 👌🎸

[@biconditionals]

Bought one of these in 2015 and followed some random on comments which suggested I on La Bella flatwounds. Couldn’t find a use in my setup. Felt like playing a guitar dipped in molasses - or a bass that was way too trebly. Not for me at all. Just sold it this year to a guy who was super happy to get it - glad it went to a good home (and he took those flatwounds right off)

[@marcelchaloupka]

So how does it compare with the current classics?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Just as good

[@shaunw9270]

A Squier version ?! Not seen a real Fender one for about 35 years . These were popular for use on 60's spy movie and Spaghetti western soundtracks . Very cool 😎👍

[@theguitarmanifesto]

I agree don't see them much anymore, like I said in the video I don't know why there awesome bass guitars 🎸🤘

[@olivier3847]

can you give an example of a soundtrack with a bass VI ?

[@shaunw9270]

@@olivier3847 I have been told it was used on a lot of TV & Movie work. You will know it when you hear it . Definitely a 6 string bass ,as opposed to a baritone guitar. I have heard it watching repeats of Man From UNCLE . Check out Jet Harris , Main Theme from Man With The Golden Arm .

[@olivier3847]

@@shaunw9270 ok thanks

[@colpepper1]

So do you play it through a guitar amp or a bass amp ?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Bass ideally

[@ondmon818]

I have that exact same bass in even better condition, can i ask what you paid for it? as i'm looking to sell mine.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Can't remember it was a few years ago

[@sjresq]

I just got one. Unfortunately, the saddles can’t be raised or lowered. Why would Squier make this change? I’m sending it back.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Change the saddles

[@sjresq]

@@theguitarmanifesto Possibly the bigger thing is that the strings are not centered on the neck: the low E string slips off easily while the high e has plenty of room. Wish I could post a pic. Also, very cool that you respond to folks’ comments and questions.

[@danb1926]

that middle pickups the one, what are them first two chords u played on middle pickup?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Yeah that's the money tone 👌 I play by ear not sure what they're called

[@PoorManCigarette]

I have to say, that thing is reaaaally crazy, but good, lets rock the World brother

[@theguitarmanifesto]

It's a great bass 👌🎸

[@PoorManCigarette]

@@theguitarmanifesto I will make a review of my tele soon, hope you can see it brother

[@charnelveil669]

Oh my!!! I want!!!!!

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Highly recommended from me 👌🎸

[@JeezVince]

is the vibrato going one way only or both ways like a Bigsby?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Mostly downwards if that makes sense

[@JeezVince]

@@theguitarmanifesto By mostly you mean you can pull a bit on it but not much? I would like that, to have that bigsby/gretsch feel at the end of chords.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Probably up half a note

[@JeezVince]

@@theguitarmanifesto Tx for that! Gonna buy one now!

[@crabken4969]

Does this colour come in a left handed version

[@theguitarmanifesto]

I don't think so

[@cjaquilino]

Amazing sounding bass guitar, perfect for guitarists too.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

They're awesome 🎸👌

[@charnelveil669]

And Singer/Songwriters who love bass, but needs more range. This bass is it!

[@Kenzabukuro]

I play guitar with fingers, bass with fingers and sometimes pick - I got the CV 6 and the strings are too close together to finger pick, but this thing is so great to play. Just have to ignore the lowest string, it won't be in tune.

[@RxBomboi]

Imagine putting destortion on that... I would use that for chorus ... It sounds great! I could spend hours playing on that guitar only with a chorus and loop pedal

[@theguitarmanifesto]

It sounds mega with distortion, in the video there was a hint of chorus. 🎸👌

[@RxBomboi]

@@theguitarmanifesto i saw that guitar on david504's channel and i wanted to see how it sounded and then Ka pow i watched your video and it sounds wonderful

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Awesome 🎸😎🤘👌

[@teinkie5091]

You think it woukd be possible to put nkrmal guitar strings in it and use it as a guitar?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Probably not you would need thick strings to stop them from being too slinky, you'd need a new nut as for the sound not sure if I'm honest

[@SH-gr1bc]

It's urgh. Is it a 6 string bass? A hybrid? A guitar with thicker strings? Is the neck the same length as a bass neck or guitar neck?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

It's badass 🤣🎸

[@SH-gr1bc]

@@theguitarmanifesto I tried one the other day. Didn't feel any different than a guitar...the way it plays. The action....it feels the same. I guess I was expecting it to be a different beast.

[@zman5970]

Went to check one out today. Guitar center opens at 11! Might of lost a sale. Seems like its too much middy. I play a warwick corvette rock bass. Drop d. Just sent a ibanez back. You need andre’ the giants fingers to play that! Im still gonna check one out . Might be good for my 3 pc band since i fill w/ cords alot. Like anyone gives a shit right? Lol..rock on

[@UncleAL2006]

Could this be tuned to an Open D (DADF#AD) without being too muddy?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

I don't see why not

[@philjohnson8622]

What amp did you put it through?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

DI into Garageband with bass simulator

[@kylemanley915]

Are these hard to find strings for?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Readily available

[@viking_playndisplay1979]

i try my hardest to stay away from sunburst at all cost lol, my man. im handy and repainting, i could make a god darn masterpiece outta this, imma snag me one soon

[@Leo_ofRedKeep]

I am not surprised bass players don't use this. Strings are so close together it's a very different technique to learn. These really are basses for guitar players. They sound good, though, could replace a regular bass in a lot of music and bring new things.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

I've never known any bass players who can't play guitar 😂😂 of course they can play them dude they're killer guitars 🎸🤘😎😂

[@Leo_ofRedKeep]

@@theguitarmanifesto String spacing is a major concern to most bass players, especially those who play fingerstyle. They can play the Bass VI but won't be comfortable with it before quite a while. It's a big difference.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Again I've never know a bassist who can't play guitar including finger pickers, the many bassist I've known in my time pick on a guitar just fine

[@jupiterjames-reynolds2260]

@@theguitarmanifesto as a bassist, for a long time, i couldnt play guitar, it only in the last couple of years that i have picked up learning guitar too. I do want one of these since it would be great for looping.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

@@jupiterjames-reynolds2260 awesome either way from bass to guitar or bass to guitar 🎸👌

[@da33ie]

Awsome vid..cheers

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Thank you glad you liked it ✌️🎸

[@da33ie]

Yes.inspired so much ...i just purchased one! Cant wait til it arrives!

[@theguitarmanifesto]

@@da33ie ah nice they are legit my favourite bass, add a bit of chorus you have some awesome times

[@BjarnedeGraaf]

I'm a bass player but could this replace a normal bass guitar in a traditional band setting (guitar, drums, bass, keys, vocals)?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Used in many famous songs so yes IMO

[@BjarnedeGraaf]

@@theguitarmanifesto yeah, but didn't they use it more for guitar parts or with chorus effects, so not really as a bass?

[@yea8776]

what songs were played?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

All my own jams 🎸👌

[@Hadakles]

First jam sounded like Dirty Magic by The Offspring

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Not heard it bro

[@carllane9983]

Does it have flatwounds on it ?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Nope

[@carllane9983]

Sounds nice

[@theguitarmanifesto]

They're awesome guitars 🎸👌

[@carllane9983]

I got a Harley benton copy plays well don't have the trem but less maintenance I guess !

[@owain8087]

This sounds great 😎😎✌️🎸🎸

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Gotta love a Bass VI 🤘🎸😷🌊😎🏄

[@itsmikee1994]

They're fantastic aren't they? I'm lucky enough to own an original Fender from 1962, but the Squier comes very very close to it imo

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Oh they're sure are such my favourite bass by far. Ooh nice you're very lucky the squier is very cool 🎸🤘

[@DBNA.rt73]

nice video! :)

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Thanks 🎸🤘

[@fyrfox2000]

Why is it tuned down 1 octave?

[@theguitarmanifesto]

For added funk

[@damien6997]

Cool looking bass. Haven't seen them down here. Interesting. 🤔

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Coolest bass around IMO shame they're not down under 😠

[@joshwmusic6838]

AWWWWWESOOOOOMMMMMEEEEE

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Aye strange beast !

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Indeed she is 👌🤘 but very cool regardless 😎🎸

[@Klgrtrt]

I want it very hard, but in my country(Russia) it costs near 900! dollars

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Sad times

[@highoctanegames]

Quite Literally, A BASS guitar

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Oh yes good fun too

[@onionheadguy7094]

Does it DOOM?! JK of course it does.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Thank god for that I thought that a video game 😂

[@aran_is_leannnn1025]

That's such a weird bass it sounds like a guitar and looks like one but it's a bass also YOUR USING POWER CHRODS ON A BASS BRUH

[@mrredritehand]

Anyone ever tell you, you would make a great character on Peaky Blinders? I mean no offense mate, your accent is just old school English sounding and I quite enjoy it.

[@theguitarmanifesto]

I'd wipe the floor with them hipsters 😂😎🎸👌

[@sydneyduchaine4832]

so is it possible for one to djent with it

[@theguitarmanifesto]

If you want to travel back to 2015 then yes