Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
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Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
Hi there - I'm starting a new music project when I move to York next year with someone I've done stuff with in the past... Rough Trade were kind enough to put a single out by him earlier this year. I'm pretty chuffed about this collaboration as hopefully it will lead onto something for us if we are good!
We are both guitarists but want to try the idea of us swapping between bass and guitar/XII. So it seems logical to have a VI due to the scale length and the ability to do the odd chord . I already own a mustang bass and love the short scale.
So without breaking the bank it's the baritone VI or an MIJ Bass VI.... I doubt the trem will be used so I was wondering if someone could answer....
1. How "Bassey" are they? I mean would it compare with say my Mustang bass or are they quite light in the low end?
2. Do the Baritone VI and Bass VI feel sound much different? I mean generally rather than finer points
3. would the MIJ bass VI be worth the extra dollar?
and... just for kicks... does anyone know what the rough market value is of a refinished vintage Bass VI? Roughly - street price not bonkers dealer price!
Thanks in advance - I know little about these... although I've owned a few Shergold Bass VI's over the years (even one of Hookeys!!)
We are both guitarists but want to try the idea of us swapping between bass and guitar/XII. So it seems logical to have a VI due to the scale length and the ability to do the odd chord . I already own a mustang bass and love the short scale.
So without breaking the bank it's the baritone VI or an MIJ Bass VI.... I doubt the trem will be used so I was wondering if someone could answer....
1. How "Bassey" are they? I mean would it compare with say my Mustang bass or are they quite light in the low end?
2. Do the Baritone VI and Bass VI feel sound much different? I mean generally rather than finer points
3. would the MIJ bass VI be worth the extra dollar?
and... just for kicks... does anyone know what the rough market value is of a refinished vintage Bass VI? Roughly - street price not bonkers dealer price!
Thanks in advance - I know little about these... although I've owned a few Shergold Bass VI's over the years (even one of Hookeys!!)
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Re: Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
I don't know much about the Jag Bari VI or whatever they're calling it these days, but I do know first hand that the Bass VI can definitely do bass duty.
With the availability of serious EQ (especially parametric) the Bass VI can be a monster. I think the scale of the Jag VI is a few inches shorter: 27½? Supposedly the low E string is a bit flappy with that configuration.
I recommend the Bass VI if you can find it.
Good luck!
With the availability of serious EQ (especially parametric) the Bass VI can be a monster. I think the scale of the Jag VI is a few inches shorter: 27½? Supposedly the low E string is a bit flappy with that configuration.
I recommend the Bass VI if you can find it.
Good luck!
Bass VI - A What?
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Re: Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
Thanks!
Maybe one of the XII's could make way for a refin VI? Who knows!
Maybe one of the XII's could make way for a refin VI? Who knows!
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Lovely USA 2006 reissue..... nice flame neck!
http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDe ... em=1564022
http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDe ... em=1564022
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Oh yeah, that's the business.
The darker guard seems so much more appropriate. It's one of the first photos I've seen of a CS VI in a retail store.
The darker guard seems so much more appropriate. It's one of the first photos I've seen of a CS VI in a retail store.
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Re: Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
One fine lookin' axe!
I hate to mention it, but in late '98 I paid a total of $609.00 for my MIJ VI.
'Got Real lucky...
I think it sat for 2 years in the little music store in Bozeman. Montana and they just wanted to move it - - fine by me!
I hate to mention it, but in late '98 I paid a total of $609.00 for my MIJ VI.
'Got Real lucky...
I think it sat for 2 years in the little music store in Bozeman. Montana and they just wanted to move it - - fine by me!
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Re: Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
I really wish they'd have just reissued out the Bass VI instead of bringing out the Jaguar Baritone :E
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Re: Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
You aren't the first to say thatCackle wrote: I really wish they'd have just reissued out the Bass VI instead of bringing out the Jaguar Baritone :E
It would be really amazing if they would go ahead and make Japanese ones again sometime.
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Re: Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
I had a Jag Baritone for awhile, and it was super nice.
Really bassy. I actually like the sound of them better than a traditional bass.
Unfortunately I sold it (although I got a Ric 330 with the money, so I'm not that sad, haha)
http://www.fender.com/products/search.p ... 1500060800
Waaaaay too expensive in my opinion...
Really bassy. I actually like the sound of them better than a traditional bass.
Unfortunately I sold it (although I got a Ric 330 with the money, so I'm not that sad, haha)
You do know they reissued the Bass VI as a custom shop guitar, right?Cackle wrote: I really wish they'd have just reissued out the Bass VI instead of bringing out the Jaguar Baritone :E
http://www.fender.com/products/search.p ... 1500060800
Waaaaay too expensive in my opinion...
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Re: Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
I currently have a Jaguar Baritone and think they are great, though I keep it strung B-B. It did sound good E-E though. It doesn't have the middle pickup, but it has a stop tailpiiece which results in a high level of tuning stability and sustain. If you can't afford a Bass VI of any flavor (vintage, reissue, or custom shop) this is an option for a decent price. I do miss the tremelo on it though, even with the increased sustain with the stop tailpiece.
The Bass VI reissues are going for $1500 USD or more on ebay, and the vintage ones are not even reasonable. I did own a '65 vintage Bass VI several years ago, but sold it for a couple reasons: 1) stock market crash turned my 401K into a 101K, and 2) it needed major fretboard work to make it really playable, and that would ruin the resale value. I currently have a reissue and the new 06 custom shop limited, and they are both good, though the custom shop definitely gets the nod.
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The Bass VI reissues are going for $1500 USD or more on ebay, and the vintage ones are not even reasonable. I did own a '65 vintage Bass VI several years ago, but sold it for a couple reasons: 1) stock market crash turned my 401K into a 101K, and 2) it needed major fretboard work to make it really playable, and that would ruin the resale value. I currently have a reissue and the new 06 custom shop limited, and they are both good, though the custom shop definitely gets the nod.
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28"SPudnik wrote: I don't know much about the Jag Bari VI or whatever they're calling it these days, but I do know first hand that the Bass VI can definitely do bass duty.
With the availability of serious EQ (especially parametric) the Bass VI can be a monster. I think the scale of the Jag VI is a few inches shorter: 27½? Supposedly the low E string is a bit flappy with that configuration.
I recommend the Bass VI if you can find it.
Good luck!
I've heard they soudn great.
I prefer their older stuff.
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Re: Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
I tried a Jag Bari and the E string was indeed rather floppy. B-B it should manage fine though. I tried it through a guitar amp.
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Re: Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
Actually the scale length is 28.5" (723.90mm) , and I will say they sound pretty good. Not a 30" scale, but close enough for about 1/2 or even 1/3 the price. You're going to have a light touch on the low E, but saving $1000 USD may be worth it.
Mine is tuned B-B, but next time I change strings, I'll try the E-E tuning and give a report. My recollection is that it was pretty good - not a Bass VI but close enough for way less cash - especially if that is what you can afford.
DB
Mine is tuned B-B, but next time I change strings, I'll try the E-E tuning and give a report. My recollection is that it was pretty good - not a Bass VI but close enough for way less cash - especially if that is what you can afford.
DB
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RT is a cool label. who is the guy you're gonna work with?
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Re: Baritone VI or MIJ Bass VI - help me decide!
I FAIL AGAIN!DB wrote: Actually the scale length is 28.5" (723.90mm) ,
I prefer their older stuff.