1962 Fender Bass VI Charcoal Frost Refin Pre-CBS w/HSC

1962 Fender Bass VI Charcoal Frost Refin Pre-CBS w/HSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

The Bass Is In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Professionally Refinished In Charcoal Frost Nitrocellulose Lacquer On Body With Matching Headstock And New Vintage Correct Decal

Some Cosmetic Playwear Showing Throughout

Repro 3-Ply Green Pickguard

Non-Original Bridge

Original Floating Vibrato Tailpiece

Three Original First Generation Bass VI Pickups (As Shown)

Original Pots Date To 12th And 18th Week Of 1962

Maple Neck With Rosewood Slab Board Stamped March 6th, 1962, "A" Nut Width

Old Refret Is Low And Shows Signs Of Filing On Fingerboard, We Recommend Additional Refret In The Future (As Shown)

Cosmetic Hairline Cracks In Fingerboard Towards Upper Register (As Shown)

Non Original Nut

Original Single Line Kluson Deluxe Tuners

Evidence Of A Hairline Crack On Headstock As Shown, The Crack Is Stable And Does Not Affect The Playability/Stability Of The Guitar

Weight: 8lbs 10oz

Nut Width: 1.56"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .84"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 1.04"

Comes With Non-Original Hardshell Case 

The Fender Bass VI is a unique and influential instrument in the history of Fender. It was introduced in 1961 and was designed to fill a gap in Fender's product lineup, aiming to bridge the gap between the electric guitar and bass. 

The Fender Bass VI may not have been a commercial hit during its initial run, but its influence is undeniable. Its distinctive sound, which lies somewhere between a guitar and a bass, has made it a staple in various genres of music, particularly those looking for unique timbres or a bass that can play lead lines.

Overall, the Fender Bass VI remains a rare and beloved instrument that carved its own niche in the world of electric guitars and basses.