Stu-khag Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 hey peeps, what's peoples thoughts on this? I've always wanted a bass vi but alas they are way out of my budget. I'm quite tempted by it [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Danelectro-Custom-6-String-Bass-Guitar-Fender-VI-Jaguar-/150479800075?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Danelectro-Custom-6-...ents_Guitars_CV[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutpepper Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 [quote name='Stu-khag' post='930680' date='Aug 20 2010, 10:38 AM']hey peeps, what's peoples thoughts on this? I've always wanted a bass vi but alas they are way out of my budget. I'm quite tempted by it [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Danelectro-Custom-6-String-Bass-Guitar-Fender-VI-Jaguar-/150479800075?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Danelectro-Custom-6-...ents_Guitars_CV[/url][/quote] Would rather have this [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/argustoaskbk.html"]http://www.rondomusic.com/argustoaskbk.html[/url] Much more like a VI with the whammy bar. Plus they seem to get a lot of great reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 WANT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I've 'acquired' an old Strat copy that I'm in the process of building a 30" scale, six string bass neck for. I'll post up a build diary once I get going and if it works well I might make a few more if anyone's interested. I couldn't believe how much Bass VIs are going for these days, even the Fender Japan versions are fetching mega-bucks. Here's a link to a big list of short scale 6 strings: [url="http://bassvi.org/viewtopic.php?t=63&sid=0cdf37a38ca3e6958e1042af5c16b52f"]Bass VIs[/url] MusicMan make a six string Bass Silhouette too although I've never seen one in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Fender Japan Jaguar Bottom Master ???? unfortunate name or what ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 [quote name='Stu-khag' post='930680' date='Aug 20 2010, 10:38 AM']hey peeps, what's peoples thoughts on this? I've always wanted a bass vi but alas they are way out of my budget. I'm quite tempted by it [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Danelectro-Custom-6-String-Bass-Guitar-Fender-VI-Jaguar-/150479800075?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Danelectro-Custom-6-...ents_Guitars_CV[/url][/quote] Hi Stu - these Danos look pretty good, but I'd check one out in the flesh - the only thing that I'm not sure about is the bridge being non-adjustable for intonation, as it's a block of rosewood stuck on a tremolo arm. Might be fine though - if you get one, tell us what it's like... Cheers, B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 cheers for the replies people! [quote name='absolutpepper' post='930690' date='Aug 20 2010, 10:47 AM']Would rather have this [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/argustoaskbk.html"]http://www.rondomusic.com/argustoaskbk.html[/url] Much more like a VI with the whammy bar. Plus they seem to get a lot of great reviews.[/quote] yeah I've seen them and have been close to buying one it's just I wish there was a british seller so I could try one out! [quote name='henry norton' post='930855' date='Aug 20 2010, 01:00 PM']I've 'acquired' an old Strat copy that I'm in the process of building a 30" scale, six string bass neck for. I'll post up a build diary once I get going and if it works well I might make a few more if anyone's interested. I couldn't believe how much Bass VIs are going for these days, even the Fender Japan versions are fetching mega-bucks. Here's a link to a big list of short scale 6 strings: [url="http://bassvi.org/viewtopic.php?t=63&sid=0cdf37a38ca3e6958e1042af5c16b52f"]Bass VIs[/url] MusicMan make a six string Bass Silhouette too although I've never seen one in the flesh.[/quote] I look forward to your build threads as always! [quote name='benebass' post='931493' date='Aug 20 2010, 11:24 PM']Hi Stu - these Danos look pretty good, but I'd check one out in the flesh - the only thing that I'm not sure about is the bridge being non-adjustable for intonation, as it's a block of rosewood stuck on a tremolo arm. Might be fine though - if you get one, tell us what it's like... Cheers, B.[/quote] If it was about 80 quid cheaper I think I'd take a risk so I'm going to let this go. Here's to Mr Henry Norton with his build, maybe I can pass some money his way for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutpepper Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='930897' date='Aug 20 2010, 01:36 PM']Fender Japan Jaguar Bottom Master ???? unfortunate name or what ?[/quote] The bottom master and sub-sonic strats are baritones but they are 27" scale so they wont really do E-E tuning a la Bass VI. I like em and would probably tune one to A-A but they are a different beast so to speak. CP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutpepper Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Depending on budget I reckon the best thing to do is buy a Fender Jazzmaster then get the Warmoth Strat conversion neck (its a direct swap). It'll be the closest to a Bass VI and still unique. Going to to make a point of doing this some time. Just need to find a bargain basement Jazzmaster with a broken neck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I had an OLP Bass VI type thing at one point, but sold it on as I couldn't use it in the band I was in and it was just sitting around. It's an odd instrument... neither a bass nor a guitar. Best place I found for it was playing along with a regular bass and a guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colledge Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 i dont really see how thats been modified for a bass, you can get the baritone version cheaper: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Danelectro-Dead-67-Baritone-Guitar-Limey-Green-NEW-/290465418253?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV#ht_1583wt_829"]here[/url] and as far as i can see... its just a case of re-stringing with bass vi strings, maybe have to modify the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 The Danos are always really good fun but I must confess they never seem to have much staying power & wind up getting sold on quickly (not just my experience but friends too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) The Gretsch Jet Baritone is worth a look too, although more expensive than the Dano. I bet the Dano would sound a lot twangier with it's single coils though. Edited August 23, 2010 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Watch out when modifying the baritone - note the Argile Argus ad where it says 'designed to intonate with....'. I have a Yamaha Drop 6: It's designed to use 11-62s, I have 12 - 72s on it and the bottom B doesn't *quite* intonate, the bridge running out of travel just before perfection, but it's near enough. Just a thought. And I could be pursuaded to part with the Yamaha. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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