Description Specs Rated 4.5/5 Reviews Delightfully Affordable Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI. Enter from stage left, then, this much more affordable new Squier Vintage Modified model. The neck has a comfortable, modern C-shaped profile, and the fingerboard radius is now a flatter 9.5" instead of the vintage 7.25" radius. I guess the stacked humbucker at the bridge is Fender's try to simulate the strangle switch sound or something like that. TBH just like the Squier, and that again makes you wonder: why pay more than double for it? When Fender released the Bass VI in 1961, the standard set was made up of strings gauged .026”-.095”, and that .095” is key here. It shares the Fender's 762mm (30-inch) scale and modern C-shape neck, but resurrects the individual on/off pickup slider switches and low cut 'strangle' switch that featured on the second iteration of the Bass VI, which followed the Jaguar's introduction in 1962. The Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI is descended from the historic Fender Bass VI (1961–1975) that was embraced by guitar and bass luminaries alike. The Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI is descended from the historic Fender Bass VI (1961–1975) that was embraced by guitar and bass luminaries alike. The body is draped in a sleek gloss polyurethane finish. The Classic Vibe Bass VI is a faithful tribute to the secret weapon of producers and adventurous players that have dared to explore it since its original production from 1961 to 1975. Jack Bruce played one in the early days of Cream. Jack Bruce played one in the early days of Cream. The Classic Vibe Bass VI is a faithful tribute to the secret weapon of producers and adventurous players that have dared to explore it since its original production from 1961 to 1975. As the Vintage Modified part of the name suggests, Squier has made some changes compared to vintage Bass VI specs, and they really do improve the instrument's playability. The problem with your Bass VI’s low E is thanks to a too-light gauge of string. That said, imo the VI's work best with tube guitar amps (not cabinets! George Harrison used one in the Beatles' "Hey Jude" video. Added Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass V Added Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass Added Classic Vibe '60s Precision Bass Added Classic Vibe Bass VI Added Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass Added ST331 Stratocaster New picutres for Katana, Venus Aug 2018 Squier Price Lists added to Catalog Page Added Contemporary Jazzmaster Added new VM '70s Strat colors The curvy, off-set body of this Squier version of the Bass VI is cut from poplar, into a shape near to that of a Jaguar. Ive recently started using my Squier Bass VI a lot with one of my bands and while the sound and extended range fits in really well, the extremely narrow neck makes it very difficult for me to play accurately. Home Forums > Squier Discussion Forums > Squier Vintage Modified models > Squire Bass VI Neck Pocket specs? George Harrison used one in the Beatles' "Hey Jude" video. I did not get warm with that sound at all over a bass amp. At some point in the recent past, the low E string changed to .084” which is woefully under-built for the task. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Get the guaranteed best price on 6+ String Electric Bass like the Squier Vintage Modified Bass VI at Musician's Friend. Fender's Bass VI is a unique hybrid sporting a six-string guitar-type build, lowered an octave for a bassy sound. Discussion in ' Squier Vintage Modified models ' started by bimple , Jan 25, 2019 .