I just love how huge this bass somehow sounds, especially when the Beatles used one of these from time to time, it always sounded amazing and in the get back documentary it sounds even more huge

Patrick, one of the things I love most about this channel is the bass lines you write. I get so tired of watching demos where people play cheesy and generic riffs. Or they play the same riff over and over for 10 minutes in every single video. I really appreciate your attempts to inject some variety and interest into what you're playing. Lots of interesting note choices, rhythms, etc.

oh yes, finally a demo that actually demonstrates the 'bass' aspect of this beast!

I think Robert Smith played one (almost exclusively) during the early days of The Cure.

I got one of these to do the Loathe thing a few months ago and I love it! It's certainly not perfect out of the box (the pickups are a bit microphonic, the trem is pretty much useless, and the tuners feel a bit iffy even though they are perfectly functional) and I've got a list of upgrades planned for it, but for ~$500 you really can't beat it!

Fender updated the gauges of their Bass VI strings & now they're a 24-100 Gauge set.

That opening jam kicks pretty hard. ☠️

Yep - definitely adding this to the collection at some point.

Great review. I have one, and here are the mods I made: - Lollar Jaguar pickups - Mastery Industries bridge and vibrato - 250K CTS control pots with 0.047 uF Orange Drop -Switchcraft switches (I removed the bass cut and made it a treble cut-mid boost switch instead) -Axemasters compensated bone nut - LaBella flatwounds *Stock tuners work great w the Mastery Bridge, i.e. no intonation/tuning issues.

I found tuning stability improved A LOT with lubricating the saddles and nut with something like the Big Bends Nut Sauce. A new bridge will help more, but it's a cheap solution if for whatever reason you can't replace the bridge.

Its so cool to see im not the only one obsessed with these. As someone who plays both bass and guitar, ive never had so much fun. They have it in antigua now and i am scooping that up on friday. I haven't even tried it with a pick yet. If you use fingers be delicate with it. That took some getting used to. And the inlay work is spot on. It doesn't feel like a squire lol.

Maybe you should consider checking out the Schecter Hellcat VI, also a bass VI style guitar with 3 stacked single coils + coil split for each pickup, also a 5-way pickup selector.

This bass 6 is awesome! I wish they’d make a lefty version - that would be sick!

The thing I always hated about it is that on the low and the high string it is really easy to just slip off the fret.

Big fun! I love the way John & George used to use the Fender VI and have often wondered about grabbing one of these. I am a guitarist but (of course) I have a Rickenbacker, Hofner 60's Re-Issue (use flatwounds on both) and an old Ibanez Fretless so I reckon one of these is now a necessity! Great demo, cheers!

I use a baritone to scratch this itch, but these are neat. Also, bonus points for Suspiria shirt!

Great vid showing the versatility of this Bass VI. That piece you played at around 10:30 was killer, and totally sold me on needing to get one of these. Thanks for taking the time to post this.

Ibanez makes a version like this as well. Has their classic sound gear body. I've always wanted to get my hands on one of them. They no longer produce the original, but they recently started production a multiscale src6ms. Pretty bad ass. Should review it bro

I got one of these last year as it finally went in stock and was able to get one and I love it! I’ve had no problems with the the tuners and staying in tune or the strings since I’ve had it and they sound great even now! I usually change strings immediately once I get a new bass, but these felt really good actually just from an out of box experience. Really glad a professional like you made this video though cause there aren’t that many or even people who know what this bass is!

This video was more informative than I'd expected. I have one of these basses that I bought because it was the first one I've ever seen. I definitely need to swap out the bridge, but you gave me some ideas that I'd never thought to do with the bass.

Fender should give you a free Bass V1. You made that thing sound amazing!!

Jack Bruce used a bass VI in the early days of cream before he got the EB-3. It always sounded huge.

Thanks for an informative an well-pesented video.

Young Bruce Springsteen played one of those early Fenders in late 1960's with normal guitar strings, without a clue what his pawnshop "guitar" actually was.

I've got a SubZero Rogue VI that I didn't really vibe with until I swapped the tuners for some Tone Ninja baritone locking tuners. I also changed the tuning to an all-fifths tuning (FCGDAE) using a custom StringJoy set basically getting the range of an 8 string guitar. It became a whole other instrument after that and I'm having a lot of fun with it. I'm considering modding the tone pot to roll off bass frequencies because the pickups are kind of muddy and I plan to use it as a baritone guitar (got my Yamaha BB 5 string and Harley Benton B-650FL 6 string fretless for bass duties)

Bro that intro 💥 SLAPS 💥

Mastery makes a drop in replacement bridge. I personally have had no problems with tuning or intonation. Your intonation will improve if you use the flatwounds since they always tend to Intonate easier. Personally, the sound of the Bass VI is made by flat-wound strings. If you want to Djent then look at Ibanez or Shecter.

I think the biggest issue with this bass is not having a hardtail bridge option, which would probably help with stability and tension, I had one years ago and sold it but have been wanting one again

If you use them right fender vintage style tuner are the absolute best for tuning stability

The BEST BVI video on the entire . . . ever...

I've had one of these for a while I've never been able to comfortably play it as a bass, so I recently bought some baritone strings and slapped em on there Now it's my baritone guitar!

As much as you adore this thing, you should check out the Ibanez SRC6MS! It's a modern retake on the SRC6, their old answer to the Bass VI, already aimed at a more modern design, now with a 30-28" multiscale to lessen the tension on those high strings

11:51 sounds like Twin Peaks somewhat. Cool shirt too!

Nice, just got one, almost fixed to be playing, some day

yes I agree, labella flats, and then, I replaced tuners to gotoh vintage style tuners. Also a mastery M1 bridge

You nailed the Tik tac tone!

Guess this is the bass i gotta get man, gonna be awhile before i can affordnit though

That’s the instrument Royal Blood should be playing

Sounds great! Went from guitar to bass years ago but...the string spacing would be a little problem for me to get used to again:)

Love this bass. Played finger style its sweet. With a pick it drips spaghetti western. Chords, with distortion, are just noise.

I haven't played one yet -no money for one- but I have got to say the bass VI is an underrated instrument.

I've been curious to see what your opinion on Squier's Bass VI would be ever since I watched your review of Harley Benton's. So glad to see this pop up in my recommendations.

I just need one of this 😎🖤🤘🏿

There is the Ibanez SCR6 and there are other brands that make a modern take on the Bass6. It would be interesting to see a comparison!

I hear the intonation issue can be solved by reversing the saddles, or changing string gauge.

I have this same model, you are spot on on the tuners and bridge, I may have to order a replacement bridge next. Also thinking about taking off the finish on the body and doing a seafoam green paint job for a surfcaster vibe.

The guy’s guitar faces cracks me up 😂

Intro song was 🔥

Love mine, but it's a hell to tune.

Awesome review.

I play mine in EAEAC#F# and it's my main instrument atm. Had to create a custom LaBella set.

1) Love the shirt! 2) That opening jam was tasty!! & 3) I'm on the fence for a VI, I really want one. As a guitarist that loves picking up the bassist bass and noddle'ling like it was a guitar, I think this would be a perfect middle ground for what I'm comfortable with.

Thank you! My main decision was Gotoh or Schaller. Should've known; gotos as always. 6 alembics!!! So 350 street + 200 mods+ wherewithall.

Had mine for 24 hours. Before it arrived I saw a lot of comment on poor intonation, particularly on str 6, but the whole guitar is stable so far and intonation is good out of the box with plenty of travel left on all saddles. (I haven't fitted the whammy!) I understand this may be because Fender has changed the standard string gauges from .024 to .084 to .024 to .100, and I'm sure mine are the latter. I am though now waiting for delivery of La Bella flats, .026 to .095.

Cheers for the video. Please do an after mod video cause I'm so keen!

i wanna get one of these to use as a super low tuned baritone

Squier is Coming out with a 6 String Affinity Jazz Bass Guitar and What do you think of a 6 String Jazz Bass??? I would never Play a 6 String Bass Guitar Awesome Video of the Squier Classic Vibe Bass 6 💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💥💥💥

So, no Loathe?

Really hoping squier drops a stripped down more affordable version in their 2023 line up

I am mainly a guitar player, who plays baseboards when recording. I didn’t even know about these things. Just came across them and caught your review, excellent job by the way, it makes total sense. Why haven’t these been made like this since the beginning? I will definitely be checking out more of your content. I appreciate it. Well done. have you tried the Harley Benton with the standard tail piece? Seems to me that would take care of some tuning issues and intonation hopefully.

Geil 💥

Can you play this with plucking technique or is this 100% more of a pick guitair

Did you need to drill out the tuners for the strings to fit through?

Great, I have a question about your strings that you use for this presentation. Because when you slide your fingers we don't hear noise

Great riffing dude. I have one and fun

What I would like to know is if there is any difference between the Classic Vibe version demonstrated here and the Vintage Modified version which I’ve got one of. They appear to be identical in their construction. However, something which a few owners of the Vintage Modified Bass Six mentioned that I have learned myself is that the output from the pickups could stand be increased. It hasn’t got the same outfit as most run-of-the-mill models. I should think that was one of the cons.

I tend to think of it as a long scale baritone. That is how I would use it, not as a bass.

Thank you for the informative review. Found one for $310 at a pawnshop (this exact black model) but with its cons, I will have to pass. Your video saved me money and influenced my purchasing decision.

What song is in the background of the Cons section?

This is perfect for a Bass Guitarist that is also a Lead Guitarist the transition will be automatic. I found one for $420 online and want to get a set of Rottosound roundwounds for it

No nod to Jack Bruce ?

I have this, and when i got those yellow ernie balls, the thinnest string didnt was too short. I wonder if they changed them

Are these flat strings?

Cool shirt.

Hey, awesome video. I am about to purchase a bass vi and I'm wondering, if you had to do that much work to the Squire to get it ready to play, would you rather have gotten the Harley Benton? And if so, would you do anything to that to get it ready to play or was it n better shape out of the box? Yu mentioned you had tried both so I'm curious which you preferred. Thanks!

Such a cool bass, guitar?

I've been considering getting one for some time, but leaning towards the Fender instead of the Squier. Do you think the standard tuners and bridge on the Fender model would have the same issues?

Please do the ibanez pleaseeee

This is basically a "project" guitar. You'd need to replace the tuners, nut, pickups, bridge, tremolo and electronics. The good news is that Staytrem is shipping outside the UK now. Don't get the Mastery bridge!

12:35 Gold 40th Anniversary ...p days? V days? Anyone mother tongue can help with it? Which model is he talking about? In general or he's talking about another model of Fender baritone? Thanks

I know it doinks the tuning, but I still wanted to see some wiggle stick!

I am currently trying to fit La Bella Bass VI strings to it, but the thick e-string won't fit through that bridges' hole... Any ideas that don't invole a drill?

Tuned in D on some clips?...to me, it sounds more like a baritone with an extra low string minus the high string!!...

I own one and one of my neck inlays popped out. I glues it back in, but are they going to keep popping out?

Should I get a Fender Twin Reverb Deluxe or an Ampeg for it?

That opening doom was 🔥❤

Loathe made me want this guitar. Do you know this band ? The song Two way mirror 😉🔥

Great review. What is the MODEL number of the Gotoh Vintage Tuners that you recommended?

So, did you ever receive the Staytrem bridge, if so, did it help?

Do you need to play these thru bass amps only?

6 string bass...6 string bass...SUSPIRIA t-shirt??? Very cool!!! Also, fine. So is the bass!

9:34 Did you order the 52 mm StayTrem bridge? I think that’s the correct size for the Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI, right? I’m considering buying one of these guitars and definitely want to replace parts to make it optimal to play and enjoy.

Almost

Play the B and high E strings - challenge impossible

Alice In Chains Rotten Apple would sound amazing on this

What are the string gauges for this?

Thinking about buying this Beauty but can you please tell me what strings I have to buy for this guitar? Do you need a standard set of 6 string bass strings? Or do I need some special strings for this?

Sick! SOLI DEO GLORIA (To The Glory of God Alone) Father, Son & Holy Spirit -Ronnie

Play Beat It on it!

Hi All. So…do you play the bass VI through a guitar, or bass amp?