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Full-length view of a dark gray Bass VI with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a vibrato tailpiece, resting in its open case.
01 / 38Full-length view of a dark gray Bass VI with a white pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a vibrato tailpiece, resting in its open case.
A charcoal gray Bass VI with a cream pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a chrome tremolo system, angled on a red velvet background.
02 / 38A charcoal gray Bass VI with a cream pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a chrome tremolo system, angled on a red velvet background.
The charcoal gray Bass VI is shown from the back, resting in its open hard case with a plush orange interior.
03 / 38The charcoal gray Bass VI is shown from the back, resting in its open hard case with a plush orange interior.
The back of the charcoal gray bass shows a light wood neck, chrome neck plate with serial number 78336, and a strap button.
04 / 38The back of the charcoal gray bass shows a light wood neck, chrome neck plate with serial number 78336, and a strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's neck plate, showing a worn chrome finish with visible scratches and the serial number "78835" stamped at the top.
05 / 38Close-up of the guitar's neck plate, showing a worn chrome finish with visible scratches and the serial number "78835" stamped at the top.
Close-up of the Bass VI's charcoal frost headstock with gold logo, showing six tuners and a string tree, with light wear.
06 / 38Close-up of the Bass VI's charcoal frost headstock with gold logo, showing six tuners and a string tree, with light wear.
The back of a light brown wooden headstock and neck, with six tarnished metal tuners arranged in a line.
07 / 38The back of a light brown wooden headstock and neck, with six tarnished metal tuners arranged in a line.
The charcoal frost Bass VI body is angled from the lower left, showing the cream pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and chrome hardware.
08 / 38The charcoal frost Bass VI body is angled from the lower left, showing the cream pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and chrome hardware.
Close-up of the charcoal frost body, showing the chrome vibrato tailpiece, bridge, cream pickups, and control plate with two black knobs.
09 / 38Close-up of the charcoal frost body, showing the chrome vibrato tailpiece, bridge, cream pickups, and control plate with two black knobs.
A charcoal gray bass guitar with a cream pickguard, three cream single-coil pickups, and a dark fretboard with dot inlays.
10 / 38A charcoal gray bass guitar with a cream pickguard, three cream single-coil pickups, and a dark fretboard with dot inlays.
The charcoal frost bass body with a cream pickguard and three single-coil pickups is angled from the lower bout towards the neck.
11 / 38The charcoal frost bass body with a cream pickguard and three single-coil pickups is angled from the lower bout towards the neck.
Close-up of the charcoal gray body, showing the cream pickguard, three pickups, chrome bridge, and control plate with two knobs.
12 / 38Close-up of the charcoal gray body, showing the cream pickguard, three pickups, chrome bridge, and control plate with two knobs.
Close-up of the Charcoal Frost body, showing the chrome bridge with gold saddles, two black control knobs, and the output jack.
13 / 38Close-up of the Charcoal Frost body, showing the chrome bridge with gold saddles, two black control knobs, and the output jack.
Close-up of the Bass VI's charcoal frost body, showing light surface wear and a strap button on the lower bout.
14 / 38Close-up of the Bass VI's charcoal frost body, showing light surface wear and a strap button on the lower bout.
The back of the charcoal frost body shows a matte finish with some light wear, a chrome neck plate, and a natural wood neck.
15 / 38The back of the charcoal frost body shows a matte finish with some light wear, a chrome neck plate, and a natural wood neck.
The back of the charcoal frost body, showing the neck plate, strap button, and a few small dings on the metallic finish.
16 / 38The back of the charcoal frost body, showing the neck plate, strap button, and a few small dings on the metallic finish.
The charcoal frost body of the bass guitar is shown from a high angle, revealing light scratches and a strap button on the lower bout.
17 / 38The charcoal frost body of the bass guitar is shown from a high angle, revealing light scratches and a strap button on the lower bout.
Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the dark fretboard, light wood neck, and a small ding on the neck.
18 / 38Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the dark fretboard, light wood neck, and a small ding on the neck.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard and light maple neck, showing frets, strings, and a single oval inlay.
19 / 38Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard and light maple neck, showing frets, strings, and a single oval inlay.
A digital caliper measures the nut width of the dark brown fretboard at 1.56 inches, with six strings visible.
20 / 38A digital caliper measures the nut width of the dark brown fretboard at 1.56 inches, with six strings visible.
A digital caliper measures string height at the first fret of the bass's dark rosewood fingerboard.
21 / 38A digital caliper measures string height at the first fret of the bass's dark rosewood fingerboard.
A digital caliper measures the neck relief at the 7th fret, displaying "1.04" against the dark rosewood fretboard.
22 / 38A digital caliper measures the neck relief at the 7th fret, displaying "1.04" against the dark rosewood fretboard.
A close-up of a digital scale shows "8 LB 10 OZ" on its blue display, with a guitar body partially visible on the left.
23 / 38A close-up of a digital scale shows "8 LB 10 OZ" on its blue display, with a guitar body partially visible on the left.
Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing a light wood finish, a tarnished tuning machine, and a crack in the wood.
24 / 38Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing a light wood finish, a tarnished tuning machine, and a crack in the wood.
Close-up of the back of the headstock, showing a light wood finish with visible grain and a single tuning machine with a brushed metal knob.
25 / 38Close-up of the back of the headstock, showing a light wood finish with visible grain and a single tuning machine with a brushed metal knob.
A close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with six strings, showing three light circular fret markers and some wear on the frets.
26 / 38A close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with six strings, showing three light circular fret markers and some wear on the frets.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with six strings, showing light circular inlays and visible wear on the wood and frets.
27 / 38Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with six strings, showing light circular inlays and visible wear on the wood and frets.
Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing "6 MAR 62A" stamped in black ink on the worn, light wood, with a screw head above.
28 / 38Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing "6 MAR 62A" stamped in black ink on the worn, light wood, with a screw head above.
Close-up of the neck pocket, showing chipped paint, exposed wood, and three screw holes, with a white pickguard partially visible.
29 / 38Close-up of the neck pocket, showing chipped paint, exposed wood, and three screw holes, with a white pickguard partially visible.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with five frets and four cream dot inlays, showing wear and some minor chips.
30 / 38Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with five frets and four cream dot inlays, showing wear and some minor chips.
Close-up of the Bass VI's control plate, showing three pots with aged wiring, one with a pink capacitor, and a worn output jack.
31 / 38Close-up of the Bass VI's control plate, showing three pots with aged wiring, one with a pink capacitor, and a worn output jack.
Close-up of a silver potentiometer with visible numbers and letters, showing rust and wear, connected to a braided wire.
32 / 38Close-up of a silver potentiometer with visible numbers and letters, showing rust and wear, connected to a braided wire.
Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with visible numbers, wires, and solder joints, showing age and wear.
33 / 38Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with visible numbers, wires, and solder joints, showing age and wear.
Close-up of the charcoal frost body, showing three cream single-coil pickups, a control plate with three black switches, and exposed wood in the neck pocket.
34 / 38Close-up of the charcoal frost body, showing three cream single-coil pickups, a control plate with three black switches, and exposed wood in the neck pocket.
Close-up of the heavily worn, tarnished metal underside of a pickup with a braided wire, set into a dark gray body.
35 / 38Close-up of the heavily worn, tarnished metal underside of a pickup with a braided wire, set into a dark gray body.
Close-up of the underside of a pickup, showing a metal baseplate with a blue sticker and braided wire.
36 / 38Close-up of the underside of a pickup, showing a metal baseplate with a blue sticker and braided wire.
A close-up of the underside of a worn, tarnished metal pickup with four visible pole pieces and a braided wire lead.
37 / 38A close-up of the underside of a worn, tarnished metal pickup with four visible pole pieces and a braided wire lead.
Close-up of the neck heel and body joint, showing the metallic charcoal frost finish and a chrome neck plate with two screws.
38 / 38Close-up of the neck heel and body joint, showing the metallic charcoal frost finish and a chrome neck plate with two screws.

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1962 Fender Bass VI Charcoal Frost Refin Pre-CBS w/HSC

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Description

1962 Fender Bass VI Charcoal Frost Refin Pre-CBS w/HSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

The Bass Is In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Professionally Refinished In Charcoal Frost Nitrocellulose Lacquer On Body With Matching Headstock And New Vintage Correct Decal

Some Cosmetic Playwear Showing Throughout

Repro 3-Ply Green Pickguard

Non-Original Bridge

Original Floating Vibrato Tailpiece

Three Original First Generation Bass VI Pickups (As Shown)

Original Pots Date To 12th And 18th Week Of 1962

Maple Neck With Rosewood Slab Board Stamped March 6th, 1962, "A" Nut Width

Old Refret Is Low And Shows Signs Of Filing On Fingerboard, We Recommend Additional Refret In The Future (As Shown)

Cosmetic Hairline Cracks In Fingerboard Towards Upper Register (As Shown)

Non Original Nut

Original Single Line Kluson Deluxe Tuners

Evidence Of A Hairline Crack On Headstock As Shown, The Crack Is Stable And Does Not Affect The Playability/Stability Of The Guitar

Weight: 8lbs 10oz

Nut Width: 1.56"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .84"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 1.04"

Comes With Non-Original Hardshell Case 

 

The Fender Bass VI is a unique and influential instrument in the history of Fender. It was introduced in 1961 and was designed to fill a gap in Fender's product lineup, aiming to bridge the gap between the electric guitar and bass. 

The Fender Bass VI may not have been a commercial hit during its initial run, but its influence is undeniable. Its distinctive sound, which lies somewhere between a guitar and a bass, has made it a staple in various genres of music, particularly those looking for unique timbres or a bass that can play lead lines.

Overall, the Fender Bass VI remains a rare and beloved instrument that carved its own niche in the world of electric guitars and basses.

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