30". Save the 27" for baritone conversions (which are cool too, but thats really a different animal I think).
30". Save the 27" for baritone conversions (which are cool too, but thats really a different animal I think).
Definitely 30" scale. Also be aware that Squier VI bridge can be an intonation nightmare. There's an aftermarket bridge by Staytrem which apparently works miracles, but is pretty pricey.
Here's a link that offers suggested solutions.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Fend...ing-and-inton/
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
seen them with Bigsby's too
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Wire as a series 2 VI with the strangle switch and you have the bass and the bari in one.Originally Posted by Rev
All bass's are a bari if you don't venture below B on the A or E strings and a 5 string tuned E - B would give you the same thing as the deep five on the VI with the wider string spacing.
The Fender VI basically has Strat string spacing so quite a challenge to slap and tickle
Last edited by dave.king1; 04-07-2017 at 02:20 PM.
Slap is possible with a bit of practice, and it does take some right hand adjustment. I'll post a video later of my experiments with it...
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
30" gets my vote! Trying to get E-E Bass VI tuning on a 27 scale instrument is a pain in the neck. BUT! Don't forget that Fender/Squier makes a Jazzmaster Baritone model now that's 30" scale that is tuned in baritone tuning. It's all about string gauges to fit the scale.
Also, as much as a Bigsby would be cool, they can be tuning stability nightmares, which isn't something you really want on a bass. I vote hardtail Bass VI.
I found this link for a European importer of what I suspect is a Chinese built Bass VI. It has the specs detailed and a price of €198 as a pricing reference.
https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_bento...age_series.htm
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
Oh, and for those that missed it on my facebook page- some shonky slap bass on a Bass VI!😂😂
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...4&id=708560123
Last edited by Bass Guy; 07-08-2017 at 10:15 PM.
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
VI is for pick El not slapping or spanking
Yes I think my attempt proves that irrefutably!😁
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
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