Fender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI Electric Bass, 6-String, with Rosewood Fingerboard (and Gig Bag)
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Discover the roaring of origins of the Bass VI with this Vintera III model -- faithfully recreated to bring Fender's original guitar/bass hybrid to life.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| Alder body | Light weight with a wide tonal range |
| Maple neck | Bright tone, full sustain and strength |
| Rosewood fretboard | Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel |
| Vintage-tall frets | Vintage feel, easier to bend |
Overview
The Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that's full of punch and clarity. The early '60s "C"-shape, 30" scale maple neck with 7.25" radius rosewood fingerboard and vintage-tall frets provides supreme comfort and outstanding feel.
At its heart, you'll find three vintage-style early '60s single-coil pickups that deliver all the deep and growling, rich and articulate tone that made Fender famous. Other features include a vintage-style floating tremolo for expressive vibrato, individual on/off switches for each pickup, vintage-style Bass VI mute and vintage-style tuning machines for enhanced tuning stability.
Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera III - where every detail tells the story.
- Alder body delivers classic Fender punch, clarity, and balanced resonance
- Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard provides warm response and smooth playability
- Early '60s "C"shape neck profile offers a comfortable, instantly familiar feel
- 30" scale length delivers distinctive Bass-VI tension and tonal depth
- 7.25" fingerboard radius with vintage tall frets ensures effortless fretting and expressive playability
- Three vintage style early '60s single-coil pickups produce deep, growling lows and rich articulation
- Individual on/off pickup switches enable flexible, era correct tonal… read more blending
- Floating tremolo adds expressive vibrato capability
- Bass-VI mute allows classic damped tones on demand
- Vintage style tuning machines provide authentic looks and reliable tuning stability
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At its heart, you'll find three vintage-style early '60s single-coil pickups that deliver all the deep and growling, rich and articulate tone that made Fender famous. Other features include a vintage-style floating tremolo for expressive vibrato, individual on/off switches for each pickup, vintage-style Bass VI mute and vintage-style tuning machines for enhanced tuning stability.
Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera III - where every detail tells the story.
Features:
- Vintage recreation capturing authentic early '60s Fender look, feel, and tone- Alder body delivers classic Fender punch, clarity, and balanced resonance
- Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard provides warm response and smooth playability
- Early '60s "C"shape neck profile offers a comfortable, instantly familiar feel
- 30" scale length delivers distinctive Bass-VI tension and tonal depth
- 7.25" fingerboard radius with vintage tall frets ensures effortless fretting and expressive playability
- Three vintage style early '60s single-coil pickups produce deep, growling lows and rich articulation
- Individual on/off pickup switches enable flexible, era correct tonal… read more blending
- Floating tremolo adds expressive vibrato capability
- Bass-VI mute allows classic damped tones on demand
- Vintage style tuning machines provide authentic looks and reliable tuning stability
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Specs
- Series: Vintera III
- Model Name: Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Neck: Maple, Early '60s "C"
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood, 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Frets: 21, Vintage Tall
- Position Inlays: Clay Dot
- Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage-Style
- Scale Length: 30" (762 mm)
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjustable with "Floating" Tremolo Tailpiece with Bass VI Mute
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell (3-Tone Sunburst, Olympic White), 3-Ply Mint (Candy Apple Red)
- Pickups: Vintage-Style Early '60s Bass VI Single-Coil (Bridge), Vintage-Style Early '60s Bass VI Single-Coil (Middle), Vintage-Style Early '60s Bass VI Single-Coil (Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 3 Pickup On/Off Switches, 1 Low Cut Switch
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Model Name: Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Neck: Maple, Early '60s "C"
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood, 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Frets: 21, Vintage Tall
- Position Inlays: Clay Dot
- Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage-Style
- Scale Length: 30" (762 mm)
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjustable with "Floating" Tremolo Tailpiece with Bass VI Mute
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell (3-Tone Sunburst, Olympic White), 3-Ply Mint (Candy Apple Red)
- Pickups: Vintage-Style Early '60s Bass VI Single-Coil (Bridge), Vintage-Style Early '60s Bass VI Single-Coil (Middle), Vintage-Style Early '60s Bass VI Single-Coil (Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 3 Pickup On/Off Switches, 1 Low Cut Switch
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
3-Color Sunburst
- Shipping Weight: 15.25 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 15 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0149390300
Olympic White
- Shipping Weight: 16.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 15 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0149390305
Open Box (Very Good), Olympic White
- Shipping Weight: 16.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 15 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0149390305
Red
- Shipping Weight: 15.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 15 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0149390309
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818
Web: https://my.fender.com/support
Phone: 800-488-1818
Web: https://my.fender.com/support
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