Fender Vintera II 60s Bass VI, Rosewood Fingerboard, Fiesta Red Overview
The Fender Vintera II 60s Bass VI delivers period-accurate tone, feel and style at a keen price point.
Step into a realm where the resonant lows of a bass meet the melodic capabilities of a six-string guitar. The Fender Vintera II 60s Bass VI is a reimagining that captures the timeless qualities of the original, making this unique Fender instrument available to the modern musician. If you’re looking to add the distinctive tone of the Bass VI to your arsenal, look no further than the Vintera II rendition of this iconic Fender bass guitar.
While traditional bassists will find the higher-register capabilities of the Fender Vintera II Bass VI intriguing, guitarists looking to delve into the bass without straying too far from familiar grounds will see this bass as a revelation. It’s a perfect harmonic meeting point that suits the eclectic guitarist or bassist who refuses to be boxed in.
Classic Fender Tonewoods
Constructed with an alder body and a maple neck, the Vintera II 60s Bass VI exhibits a tonal palette that’s both punchy and crystal clear. Alder’s intrinsic qualities offer a tonal foundation that’s balanced, with a slightly pronounced upper mid-range. Coupled with the crisp harmonic attributes of maple, the Vintera II Bass VI epitomizes classic Fender tone.
Mid-'60s Neck Profile
The intricately carved mid-'60s “C”-shape neck of the Vintera II '60s Bass VI offers more than vintage allure. This particular shape is ergonomically designed to sit comfortably in your palm, making intricate basslines and chordal passages less demanding on the fretting hand.
The 7.25-inch radius fingerboard, adorned with vintage-tall frets, provides both aesthetic and functional advantages. This radius caters to the ergonomic demands of your hand while also giving you the freedom for wide bends and nuanced vibratos, satisfying the most expressive of players.
Vintage Voiced Pickups
The vintage-style early-'60s single-coil pickups are an ode to Fender’s illustrious heritage. These pickups authentically capture the rich, warm, and woody undertones, balanced by a sparkling high end, making them an ideal fit for an array of musical genres, from Beatles-esque basslines to fuzzed-out doom riffs.
Robust Hardware
The vintage-style floating tremolo provides you with the ability to modulate pitch with precision whilst looking the part with its old-school design. Meanwhile, the tuning machines are engineered with a fine gear ratio, ensuring that your Vintera II 60s Bass VI remains solidly in tune on stage and in the studio.
Finish Options
Fender present the Vintera II 60s Bass VI in two classic finishes - Lake Placid Blue and Fiesta Red.
- Alder Body
- 7.25" Radius Rosewood Fingerboard with Vintage Tall Frets
- Mid-'60s "C"-Shape Neck
- Vintage-Style Early-'60s Pickups
- Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo with Push-In Tremolo Arm
- Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
- General:
- - Series: Vintera® II
- - Orientation: Right-Hand
- - Colour: Fiesta Red
- - Country of Origin: MX
- Neck Features:
- - Neck Material: Maple
- - Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- - Neck Shape: Mid '60s "C"
- - Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
- - Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- - Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
- - Position Inlays: White Dot
- - Side Dots: White
- - Number of Frets: 21
- - Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- - Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- - String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- - Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- - Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Body Features:
- - Body: Alder
- - Finish: Gloss Polyester
- - Shape: Bass VI
- - Material: Alder
- Hardware Specs:
- - Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjustable with "Floating" Tremolo Tailpiece
- - Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo with Tremolo Lock Button and Push-In Tremolo Arm
- - Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- - Pickup Covers: Parchment
- - Control Knobs: Black Plastic
- - Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- - Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage-Style
- - String Trees: Butterfly
- - Strings: Fender® USA Nickel Plated Steel (.025-.095 Gauges)
- Electronics:
- - Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Bass VI Single-Coil
- - Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Bass VI Single-Coil
- - Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Bass VI Single-Coil
- - Pickup Configuration: SSS
- - Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- - Switching: 3 Pickup On/Off Switches, 1 Low Cut Switch
- Measurements:
- - Dimensions: 4.70x15.20x49.50 IN
- - Shipping Weight: 14.20 LB
- - Fret Size: Vintage Tall
- - Scale Length: 30" (762 mm)