AndyTravis Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Sorry, got a bit giddy then, went for a nosey on Fenders Japan Website, and it seems that in Japan at least they've re-re-issued the Bass VI... [url="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fenderjapan.co.jp%2F&anno=2"]http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fenderjapan.co.jp%2F&anno=2[/url] Seems they'll be around £1300, which I know is a bit steep, but the late 90's ones are kicking around the £1k mark and only seem to come in Sunburst, and the CS ones all being waay too much. Anyhow, hope we can generate enough interest to get Fender GBI to bring some in... Trav x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I really like that white one. It's a lovely thing. I can't see when I'd ever use one though. It's a lot of money for the occasional stab at Besame Mucho at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 I've got a late 90's Jaguar in Candy Apple with a Matching Headstock, and this would make a lovely partner, but My Jazz is Olympic White with a Torty guard...Meaning it'd be nice to have one of them too... I've e-mailed a mate at Fender GBI to see if there's any plan to have them imported officially. I can't see there being a big issue, as it's not something either the USA or Mexi factory make, which is usually why some models don't come to our shores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 MB1. Does this mean you'll be learning "The man with the golden arm" and joining a Shadows Tribute band Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I would love to see the Bass V reissued as well. I know it's a weird looker, but I have always had a soft spot for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruiner Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Would love one of these if the price was right. I still have one of the Jaguar Baritone Customs that Fender Japan brought out a few years back, but the 28.5 inch scale struggles with the E-E tuning. Schecter are releasing a tweaked version of the hellcat VI too, this time with proper single coils instead of the mini humbuckers on the last version (apparently should be hitting the UK in the next few months) [url="http://www.schecterguitars.com/Products/Guitar/Hellcat-VI.aspx"]http://www.schecterguitars.com/Products/Guitar/Hellcat-VI.aspx[/url] Nowhere near as aesthetically pleasing as the bass VI though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1334245618' post='1613196'] MB1. Does this mean you'll be learning "The man with the golden arm" and joining a Shadows Tribute band Andy? [/quote] The man in the golden shower more like...ahem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Guessing £1100 ish street if they hit these shores... Still no reply yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 [quote name='Ruiner' timestamp='1334245998' post='1613203'] [url="http://www.schecterguitars.com/Products/Guitar/Hellcat-VI.aspx"]http://www.schecterg...Hellcat-VI.aspx[/url] Nowhere near as aesthetically pleasing as the bass VI though. [/quote] [url=http://www.schecterguitars.com/Products/Guitar/Ultra-VI.aspx]How about this?[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 kinda mosrite meets telecaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Saw the Ultra at the Frankfurt show, the body is massive! Looks a bit daft with the skinny neck. But, each to their own, the Bass VI is the Jaguar's big 'sister' and while I find my Jag has been fairly useless as an instrument, it's still really pretty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I rather like the white one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Yeah, is it stupid to want a red one and a white one...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Bass 65 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Played one when they were first issued in the early 60s. Eric Haydock of the Hollies played one on their early hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 I reckon Fender GBI would be able to sell 75-100 of each colour? Maybe at £1000-£1200, as a limited run reissue. If not, who's going to Japan soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 bloke i know in australia just purchased one from japan, not sure what channel he went through though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Interesting, my other half has a cousin living in Oz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 There's a similar guitar just gone up on eBay too: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Jaguar-Baritone-Custom-Fender-vi-Flight-hardshell-case-Bass-/140731922771?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20c446b953#ht_500wt_1413"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Jaguar-Baritone-Custom-Fender-vi-Flight-hardshell-case-Bass-/140731922771?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20c446b953#ht_500wt_1413[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Id love to have a tinkle on one of these... Colour me interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Still no word from Fender GBI... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Would anyone be interested in buying a Jaguar Baritone Special HH like this one: [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Fender-Jaguar-Baritone-Special-HH~ID~6774.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Fender-Jaguar-Baritone-Special-HH~ID~6774.asp[/url] Mine doesn't get much use as i'm a crappy guitar player (as in I play badly, rather than prefer to play crappy guitars). Thinking of selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Nice to see them back, but I wouldn't pay that much for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 This is the one bass I really really want to get to finish off my collection. Oh well, pipe dream for the time being! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowend Stu Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Anybody know whether these have ever been made lefthanded?? I`ve certainly never seen one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1334245799' post='1613199'] I would love to see the Bass V reissued as well. I know it's a weird looker, but I have always had a soft spot for it. [/quote] This. Me, too. I don't care much for the VI, but the V.... now you're talking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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