The Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI descends from the historic Fender Bass VI (1961–1975) that was embraced by guitar and bass luminaries alike. Jack Bruce played one in the early days of Cream. George Harrison used one in the Beatles' "Hey Jude" video. The Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI puts classic Fender bass tone, looks, and feel into your hands. It features a lightweight, resonant poplar body cut in that unmistakable, vintage Jaguar body shape that not only looks great but lays comfortably against your body for hours of comfortable playing. In addition, a unique trio of single-coil pickups on the Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI puts out an array of rich, full low-end tone as well as clear midrange and touches of treble. And a classic maple neck with C-shaped profile brings you that legendary Fender playability and comfort — just ask bassists here at Music Experience how much they enjoy this vintage neck.
This solid maple neck with a C-shaped profile also features an Indian Laurel fingerboard with elegant white binding, which provides yet another layer of comfort and playability. In addition, a vintage-style bridge with non-locking floating vibrato provides reliable pitch expression and tuning stability.
The Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI features a trio of Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups. This unique array, along with three on/off slide switches — one for each pickup — and a “strangle” bass-cut slide switch, puts an impressive array of tonal options at your fingertips. You can dial in smooth low end for classic bass tone, as well as a slightly brighter range for a more "guitar-like" sound. And because the Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI is tuned E–E, one octave lower than standard guitar tuning, you can really dip in and out of both worlds with comfortable familiarity.
Squier's tapped into something really cool with their Classic Vibe series — hot mods of classic Fenders, all sporting top-shelf materials and components, with primo fit-and-finish. If you're a guitarist or bassist, you'll likely agree that vintage Fender guitars and basses are heavily lusted-after items, so it's great that Fender, in their infinite wisdom, have set their Squier subsidiary free to create hot-rodded and affordable versions of the classics.
The Classic Vibe Bass VI is a faithful tribute to the secret weapon of producers and adventurous players that have dared to explore it since its original production from 1961 to 1975. Tuned an octave lower than a guitar and featuring a vintage-style tremolo, the Bass VI is the perfect companion to accompany any guitar or bass player into uncharted territory. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5"-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a floating bridge with barrel saddles for solid string stability. This throwback Squier model also features 1960s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.
This model features Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups for authentic Fender tone.
String-bending effects are possible with the vintage-style tremolo, and the floating bridge features barrel saddles for solid string stability.
Sporting classic looks, these vintage-style tuning machines provide rock-solid tuning stability and smooth action.
The durable nickel-plated hardware adds a deep, rich throwback look to the instrument.
This instrument offers a slim “C”-shaped neck profile for a comfortable playing feel.
The neck on this model sports a vintage-tint gloss finish for a highly desirable aged look.
| Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Bass VI |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Material | Poplar |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Color | Silver Sparkle |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | C |
| Radius | 9.5" |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Laurel |
| Fingerboard Inlay | White Pearloid Blocks |
| Number of Frets | 21, Narrow Tall |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.685" |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Non-Locking Floating Vibrato |
| Tuners | Vintage-style |
| Neck Pickup | Fender Alnico Single-coil |
| Middle Pickup | Fender Alnico Single-coil |
| Bridge Pickup | Fender Alnico Single-coil |
| Controls | 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone; 3 x on/off slide switches, 1 x bass-cut strangle circuit switch |
| Strings | NPS, .024-.084 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0374582581 885978049240 |
