drums1977 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) PRICE IS 4500!! Old conversion error again. Why don't we just all use british pounds?? [b][size=5]HUGE PRICE DROP: NOW 3600 pounds!!! Crazy PreCBS bargain.[/size][/b] First things first: [url="http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/roquefort2000/media/1962%20Fender%20VI/IMG_1475_zpsad3ff9bf.jpg.html"][/url] Fender collectors and passionate players alike, here is something you might never see again. For sale a 1962 Fender VI. Some say "6-string bass", others say "baritone guitar". Whatever you call it this is a beast of an instrument. You have all seen many of these, specially the modern reissues, Pawn shop models and Custom Shop. But this is not THAT. When introduced in 1961, the Fender VI had 3 pickup switches, one for each single-coil pickup, and smooth chrome mounting rings around them. Only one year later, in 62, and following the modifications introduced in the Jaguar guitar, the added a 4th switch and changed the look of the pickups. This is explained here, from Fender.com: "...After the Jaguar guitar appeared in 1962, the Bass VI was modified with some of that guitar’s elements, most notably re-designed pickups with notched chrome rings, and a fourth slider switch that offered a deeper tone (often called the “strangle” switch), and foam rubber string mutes." Think of Fender VI and think of Jack Bruce, Dick Dale, the Shadows, Morricone soundtracks... But also Robert Smith, My Bloody Valantine and 90s Shoegaze. The studio is the natural habitat of these instruments (I got this bass from one), although you can see it on stage in any The Cure concert. Less than 800 Fender VI were built between 61 and 75 (when they stopped production), so imagine how very few of the early ones were made before modifying the design in 62. Well, this is one of those early models, obviously Pre-CBS, slab board and very very rare. Neckplate serial is as low as L00633!! Pots date back to 62, and the pencil mark on the neck heel seems to say 62 also. The tone of this bass is amazing. I wish one of my Jbasses could get the sound the neck PU gets on this one. Original whammy bar included, floating bridge works perfectly. Cream tolex OHSC (no-logo, period correct) also present and in good working order (except for one missing lock). A lot of info on the Fender VI [url="http://www.fender.com/news/the-bass-vi/"]HERE[/url] and [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Bass_VI"]HERE[/url]. And tons of High resolution photos in this [url="http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/roquefort2000/library/1962%20Fender%20VI?sort=3&page=1"]GALLERY[/url]. Only trades I might consider are PreCBS Precision Basses. ENJOY!! [url="http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/roquefort2000/media/1962%20Fender%20VI/IMG_1488_zps164fc038.jpg.html"][/url] Edited December 8, 2014 by drums1977
binky_bass Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 mother of god... Any trades? Souls accepted? Kidneys? I hear Kindeys go for a good amount these days...
discreet Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Wow. Stunning condition, too. And that, my friends, is what a proper tort guard looks like. Edited July 22, 2014 by discreet
drums1977 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Posted July 22, 2014 [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1406046133' post='2507838'] might need another visit to Malaga [/quote] You are ALL welcome to come and play!! [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1406031076' post='2507628'] Wow. Stunning condition, too. And that, my friends, is what a proper tort guard looks like. [/quote] Yes, those old tortoise shell PG are the real deal. And apart from the fact that it is a (VERY VERY good) refin, the overall condition is great. An the sound, my lord...
drums1977 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 Price updated, I forgot the conversion, sorry...
drums1977 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1406192395' post='2509115'] I don't even like sunburst but WOW! [/quote] You would love THIS ONE my friend...
drums1977 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1406029202' post='2507602'] mother of god... Any trades? Souls accepted? Kidneys? I hear Kindeys go for a good amount these days... [/quote] Hey Binky, send me your age, weight and blood type through PM.
JazzBassfreak Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Beautiful man. Almost made me consider selling my Fodera to fund this. GLWTS
2004gdavi Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Very nice. Love the Bass VI and this is an excellent example.
drums1977 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1406202649' post='2509255'] Beautiful man. Almost made me consider selling my Fodera to fund this. GLWTS [/quote] There are, and will be, many Foderas, but hardly any of these left...
drums1977 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Posted August 4, 2014 Bump. Feel free to pm me with offers, I need cash for another purchase...
drums1977 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Posted August 14, 2014 Holiday bump and MASSIVE price drop. Get the real deal at Custom Shop price.... This is NUTS.
drums1977 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Posted September 11, 2014 Yes, the sunburst in the body is a refin, a very good one. Neck and headstock are all original. Don't be afraid of PMing me.
Rick's Fine '52 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Aha, i thought something was amiss, lovely bass, but it doesnt say its a refin in the description. Good luck with the sale, lovely, lovely bass. Rick
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