Actually loved the outro solo. I'm a guitarist for an indie rock band and I seriously think it's something we could incorporate in many different ways!!

That outro was insane! Yes… yes you should play lead on a Bass VI!!!

that outro jam is wonderful, like a bass solo but with the strength of a guitar solo

outro was brilliant definately should....so unique and sits perfectly

Did nobody else catch that John probably chose to play the Bass VI (rather than Paul's new Jazz) because it's right-handed and Paul's bass was left-handed?

4:34 - John and George occasionally used Fender Bass VI because it was a right handed model, they couldn't use Paul's left handed Jazz Bass or any of his other bass guitars. Some time later they also got a right handed Fender Jazz Bass, which George used on a couple of Abbey Road songs. 7:13 - outtakes and studio chat point towards Paul playing Fender Jazz Bass on album version of Helter Skelter (John played Fender Bass VI on first three slow rehearsal takes which happened much earlier).

Really appreciate every time you delve into rock guitar's history. As an old timer, I grew up listening to all this stuff without ever thinking about what was making those sounds ( or who was playing what ). Great playing as always.

You are peaking Buckmaster. Every Friday episode is now better than Wagon Train and Rawhide put together 👏👏🎸

I think John Lennon and George Harrison used the Fender VI partly because Paul’s basses were left handed. And since it’s basically a guitar, down an octave, it felt very familiar to them. And of course it had that unique gritty sound that really cut through.

George plays Fender 6 on the Hey Jude video. The video was Ringo's second day back after having left The Beatles a few weeks before.

Chris, you are so bloody good at commentary and evaluating all of this vintage gear, it is truly a joy to watch and listen to. If only you could play guitar to eh? I’m kidding man, you are truly one of my favorite guitarist on the planet! And it’s almost haunting that solo you played on the base six.. well done greatly appreciated

Brother, I had this on in the background while working and the outro made me stop what I was doing, put a big smile on my face, and a little tear in my eye. Thank you.

Hi Chris, always enjoy your deep dives in to The Beatles, recordings, guitars, amps, etc. One little observation I'd like to add is that the main reason the Fender Bass VI is used so much in the later Beatle recordings is that Paul McCartney insisted on playing piano and guitar SO much on the basic tracks. A lot of basic tracks were recorded with out any bass at all, with McCartney coming back to over dub later. ie "The Word," "For No One" most of "Sgt. Pepper" and "Lady Madonna" to just name a few. This would allow him to spend many hours coming up with those amazing bass lines, and also fulfill his need to be The Beatles, Little Richard or Ray Charles! I would imagine sometimes (if motivated or even present) Lennon or Harrison would play the Bass VI just to add some low end/bottom to the basic track so it wouldn't sound so to quote GH "empty." Also wanted to mention that Fender also sent the Beatles the Rhodes keyboard seen so often in "Get Back" being played by Billy Preston. Who BTY was brought in to the sessions specifically by George to get Paul off the piano and get back (excuse the pun!) to the bass! I also have some info on where some of the fender gear ended up.... Paul McCartney's house! In the early seventies, EMI was doing some house cleaning and found that closet/small room full of old Beatle gear. They called all the Beatles to come and get what they wanted, since Paul just lived a few blocks away, came and took the Right handed Jazz Bass, (used later by Denny Laine in Wings whenever McCartney was on Piano. And even McCartney playing it upside down on pics included with "Band On The Run) and the Rhodes piano. So when you see Macca playing a Rhodes in "My Love"video, the "James Paul McCartney" TV special and "Wings: Rock Show" movie, that's the same Rhodes Billy Preston is playing in "Let It Be/Get Back." Keep up the great work! Solo at the end of the clip sounded great! Go for it!

Yay, thanks Chris, perfect timing for me as just bought one and been searching KZfaq for people who know how to play ‘em properly.. so far out of many it’s you and Dave Simpson! And heartily disagree about the lead issue, your outro was inspired 🔥🔥🔥 keeping music alive and so so interesting 🙌🏻🙏🏻

I think the Fender VI is one of the best bass sounds ever. I always wondered why it's not more popular.

The Long and Winding Road performed by John is probably The Beatles most IN-famous bass line of them all

Chris, your channel makes my Saturday morning, brill as ever

Great video Chris, that outro solo was amazing. If I remember rightly, Peter Green played a Fender Bass VI to great effect on "Green Manalishi". A wonderfully dark, menacing sound.

That magnificent outro gave a new dimension to the Bass 6! So cool!

Very Cool! Loved your playing, especially on the Outtro.

Chris, you gave that Fender Base VI some workout on the demo of Back in the USSR. That was some great playing.

It was also in Galveston and Wichita lineman. Both songs used the bass guitar. Guitar God Glen Campbell played it. He was in the wrecking crew at the time. The new Beatles song is a perfect ending to a perfect band. I stood in the kitchen and cried while listening to it. Thanks for another great show. I did get another weird message claiming it was you with a gift.

Oh man, I always thought thar "While My Guitar" bass sound was a Rickenbacker (the nasal and agressive sound of its bridge pickup). Nice to learn that its a Fender Bass VI instead

another very interesting friday fretworks,,,love your content bro,,, glad to see cardinal black touring and getting recognition ,,cheers from australia

Glad im here early! Always good to see an upload from ya

Wonderful stuff! Thank you once again.

Well done Chris A concise explanation of what I think was, for a time, marketed as a ‘Tenor’ guitar. Cliff Richard and Phil Everly did a duet on ‘She Means Nothing to Me’ a few years ago with, it sounded to me like a Fender 6 in the backing track - which I also thought sounded like Hank Marvin’s style. Your research/knowledge on the history of certain guitars is tremendous. Oh and I love your playing too. Keep it up! Regards.

Great vid, great sounds, great playing! Love it!

I'm 67 ... grew up with the beatles...and I thought I knew a lot.... wow... I never knew this! Thank you!!!

Wonderful video Chris!!!! Always have been curious about the bass VI.

The outro solo.... brilliant idea, brilliantly executed.

Your outro is first rate! Thanks for this video!

A loved the outro solo. A unique growling tone.

Really enjoy your weekly shows. When thinking of unique bass sounds, I’m reminded of Ladi Geisler, the famous bassist for Bert Kaempfert, James Last and on his own. Very prolific session man, and even crossed paths with the early Beatles when the backed Tony Sheridan. Might be an interesting tangent for you to chase down!

Amazing! I love that you still went for it. I’d be playing lead lines on it too. Thanks for sharing!

Amazing right hand technique on Back in the USSR. Really opens up doors. Thanks.

Hail to you Buckmaster! Even on this odd thing the outro solo was very very musical. You used the instrument to the full benefit of the music and demonstrated the capabilities in a very rounded manner. Thanks for the very dense and hence informative contend in the first part of the video!

Frankly I thought that outro solo sounded pretty amazing.

Another cracking informative entertaining and inspiring vid and of course great playing 10/10

Bloody good research and thoroughly entertaining video.

Nice job, Chris

Outro proves that Chris can do anything on any guitar....... except for the insane bend near the end of the Tell Me How It Feels solo when played on Fender VI! But seriously, folks, I'd love to hear the fender VI double tracked with the usual solo.

Excellent solo man! Super good

I liked the solo at the end

EXCELLENT VIDEO SIR! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

I picked one up about 10 years ago and I love it!

Great stuff!!

Great Chris. Thanks.

Maaaaaaaaan! GORGEOUS PLAYING!!!!!!!

Excellent sound

Well done Chris!

Cracking content mate 🔥

Sounds amazing

Love your channel

I like the outro too.

This is extremely well timed, Chris. I was away from the KZfaq channel that I am commenting from for seven days (Oct. 30-Nov. 6, 2023). Previously, I have been exploring over again demonstration of this model. I’ve got a Squier Vintage Modified Bass Six myself. It never could live up to the original Fender edition, but I still enjoy it. Most models that are associated with the Beatles only briefly caught my interest but were unable to hold it. This is one model that I have tried to make my own. When I play it, I am trying more than anything to tap in to the part of me that is into Victor Wooten. Somehow, this seems like the kind of instrument I would’ve wanted to start with if I were him.

Very interesting Chris 👍

Outdo sounded dope. Love it. Made my fingers hurt just watching

Great episode Chris! Props for doing something out of your comfort zone (although it was a Beatles video with a Tell Me How It Feels solo, so maybe debatable...) I've always been fascinated by Bass VI but never played one. Maybe this Vintera series is the opportunity.

Chris, a really interesting FFW this week. I've never seen a Fender 6 before. The solo at the end added a beautiful dimension to tell me how it feels.

Thanks Bro! I didn't know any of that stuff.

I bet it’s another great video again!

Incredible solo as usual...

Love your work Chris! Frank in Colorado

Hahah loved the outro!

I got one about 4-5 months ago. Such a great, Fun instrument!

Great video. I think I need to play Helter Skelter when I get a Bass VI.

Excellent

Stunning outro solo. So the obvious answer is: you should play lead on a Fender six, if you are, Chris Buck.

Brilliant !

Hello Chris, I am a new subscriber. ❤

My band has wanted one for years, we should def get one, Chris sold me on it.

Always loved the bass on this song

Amazing video as usual....I'd not realised the Beatles had used the 6 so extensively. You've actually re-awoken a question that has been rattling around in my head for a long time.... I wondered what a modern rock era music would sound like with the bass part split between a low/mid register (= a Fender 6, I guess) and low frequency part (4/5 string bass, I guess). This is what classical music / orchestras do - even more so - (violin / viola / cello / double bass). I'd guess one trick might be not to play the 6 string bass like a bass - the 6 string parts could be very different - more rhythmic and punchy, even riffy, leaving Mr 4 string to fill the room with the low stuff. What a fascinating area to explore! Looking forward to hearing what you come up with.

I love it ❤

I think that solo at the end definitely proved you can and you should! Of course, it helps to be Chris Buck...

I agree about the outro solo. It rocks and is so flipping melodic it is melting my phone

Chris casually playing a guitar solo on a bass better than I can do on a guitar. ☠️

Another spot-on essay Chris. John was first and foremost a pragmatist when it came to instruments - all in deference to making the MUSIC, so I definitely agree that he took to the VI for it being so akin to guitar. As for any limitations, while your playout of the "...How It Feels" solo does show it to be a tad too somber for the higher register - as you deftly sensed in averting the bend notes at the peak - I reckon doubling your original guitar solo with it would yield something - to put in terms an Englishman will appreciate - very special indeed :-)

I played a Squier Bass VI at a local shop a couple months ago. It was a used model & the previous owner had torn on the middle pickup and tuned it B to B like a baritone, but it was so fun to play. I really hope the popularity of Get Back, the Squier Bass VI and now the Vintera II model means that its here to stay for a while.

Outro lead is brilliant.

I bought one! Love it.

After hearing that outro I could totally see you incorporating it into some songs in the future.

When I hear bass vi I see Cure..especially a sound of a song Push..there is no other instrument you can use to play it 😊

Wow that bass intro was intense!

I don't usually comment but a great use of the bass VI is with the math rock band TTNG (although it's actually a modified Jag bass but same no. of strings, scale length, tuning etc.). The higher up melodic lines really make the band sound bigger than a trio.

Loved the outro solo, gives it a bit of low down welly!

EB-2 is a regular bass, though. Excellent video. I need one of these.

오래전부터 비틀즈 영상을 보며 궁금했던 악기였습니다.. 땡큐~ ^^

Wow! Great video as always. Very interesting. Seems like it really has a place, would love to hear what you do with it in Cardinal Black..... As long as it isn't the solo for Tell Me How It Feels 😂

I remember seeing some Christmas concert thing on TV when I was a kid back in the 90's, and the bassist was playing a 6-string bass, I think it was a Yamaha. He did indeed pick a guitar-like solo on the higher frets on higher strings, then returned to the normal bass part with his fingers. I remember thinking "wow." I think sonically, it can work for some styles of music, but not so much for others. At some point I'd like to get a baritone guitar because it's lower but still very much a guitar, and I have no desire to ever use a 7 or 8-string guitar.

I purchased the Squire version a couple years ago after seeing The Bassist From Aurora using one . Thanks for the info , I had no idea how much they were actually used before !

Great video 📹 thanks, don't play bass but might get this to put through my looper, cheers 👍

You're awesome, Chris. Lennon used a 2P coin on the bass for Helter.

It's NICE to hear you like Aussie indy rock Chris! \m/

I hear "Helter Skelter". Jack Bruce had his Fender VI painted by The Fool who also did Eric's SG. His paint never dried so Jack got rid of it. Eric Haydock played one too in the Hollies.

As a left handed player, i was really disappointed that fender chose not to release a left handed model. However, Eastwood guitars has, therefore, I’m on the list to receive mine this summer. Very excited

I worked in a guitar shop, and we had in our inventory, what we called a baritone guitar. It was acoustic, and luthier-built, so it was quite high-end. I got to try it, and I have to say, 6-strings and an octave down really gets you out of your rut! I found myself exploring things outside my usual realm, because you can't play thine things you usually do on a guitar.

Looks like another guitar in my horizon. Damn you!! LOL. Great video. And Great playing.

Love my Squire B-VI. So versatile.