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 Post subject: Best Option for a Bass VI in the current market.
PostPosted: July 4th, 2022, 4:12 pm 
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I really want a bass VI, especially one with the high and low pass filters that the fender/squiers have. Right now I'm thinking my best option is to get a Squier Bass VI and play it upside, and just restring lefty flipping the nut. If anyone has any better ideas I would greatly appreciate it.


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 Post subject: Re: Best Option for a Bass VI in the current market.
PostPosted: July 5th, 2022, 12:37 am 
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Here's a thread from last December about possibly converting a regular guitar or a shortscale 4-string to a Bass VI. It also lists some options for readily available Bass VI-style guitars. Maybe this helps! :)

Edit: might as well post the actual link :oops:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11142

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PostPosted: July 6th, 2022, 10:00 pm 
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Jeroen wrote:
Here's a thread from last December about possibly converting a regular guitar or a shortscale 4-string to a Bass VI. It also lists some options for readily available Bass VI-style guitars. Maybe this helps! :)

Edit: might as well post the actual link :oops:
http://leftybassist.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11142


Out of the list on the previous thread only the Danelectro is readily available and it unfortunately doesn't have the tone I'm seeking or the features of the fender/squier.

- Revelation RJT60B - Not available for purchase anywhere online
- Burns SSJ - Could not find one available for purchase anywhere online
- Schecter Hellcat VI - Not available for purchase anywhere online
- Schecter Ultra Bass VI - Not available for purchase anywhere online
- Eastwood Sidejack (Mosrite copy) VI - Not listed on Eastwood website or anywhere else
- Eastwood Hooky (Shergold copy, Peter Hook signature) - Available for preorder but ETA is October
- SX shortscale Jaguar bass - Not available for purchase anywhere online


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PostPosted: July 7th, 2022, 7:25 am 
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I wish Squier would cut the crap and just offer a lefty Bass VI already.


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PostPosted: July 7th, 2022, 7:50 am 
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You can build one at Warmoth.

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PostPosted: July 8th, 2022, 9:12 am 
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ch willie wrote:
You can build one at Warmoth.

Yeah, and there are so many options to choose from, but if you want a pickguard on it, you will have to drill the holes yourself. I asked Warmoth about this, and they said it is part of their agreement with Fender as a "replacement parts vendor".

I only bring this up so that others are aware, because I do not trust myself to drill a dozen holes into an expensive guitar body.

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