Detail 01
Three individually switched single-coil pickups
The neck, middle and bridge pickups can be activated separately or together.
Product detailSKU #1500000264260
SquierClassic Vibe Bass VI Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 3-Color Sunburst Classic Vibe Bass VI places six strings an octave below guitar pitch, making it a practical choice when a part needs bass range alongside chords or melodic lines. A 30-inch scale pairs with a maple neck and 9.5-inch Indian laurel fingerboard for a guitar-familiar layout. Each of its three Fender-designed single-coils has a dedicated on/off switch, allowing single-pickup or combined settings. Use the bass-cut switch to reduce low end, while the floating vibrato provides pitch variation on sustained notes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Creating octave-down bass parts alongside chordal passages and melodic lines on a six-string layout
- Building pickup combinations with separate on/off controls for neck, middle and bridge pickups
- Using bass-cut switching when the arrangement calls for reduced low-frequency content
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a case included with the instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2-position Bass-Cut “Strangle” switch
It cuts bass frequencies for a more guitar-like tone option.
Detail 03
30-inch scale length
It is shorter than the 34-inch scale listed for the Classic Vibe fretless Jazz Bass.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case or gig bag is sold separately.
- 02This is a right-handed, six-string Bass VI rather than a four-string bass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How are the pickups selected?
Each of the three Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups has its own on/off slide switch.
02Can it produce a less bass-heavy sound?
Yes. Its two-position Bass-Cut “Strangle” switch cuts bass frequencies for a more guitar-like tone.
03Does it have a vibrato?
Yes. The 6-saddle vintage-style bridge uses a non-locking floating vibrato.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SSS
- Pickup switch
- 3-On/Off slide switches (one for each pickup)
- Tone switching
- 2-position slide switch for Bass-Cut “Strangle” circuit
- Active or passive pickups
- Passive
6 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Scale Length
- 30"
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of strings
- 6
- Number of frets
- 21
- Number of Strings
- 6
10 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Color Finish
- Vintage tint gloss
- Nut material
- Bone
- Color
- Nickel
- Body Material
- Poplar
- Body wood
- Poplar
- Fingerboard Material
- Indian laurel Radius: 9.5" Fret size: Narrow tall Number of frets: 21 Inlays: Pearloid block Nut material: Bone Nut width: 1.687" (42.8 mm) Body Cutaway: Double cutaway Construction: Solidbody Body wood: Poplar Body finish: Gloss Orientation: Right handed Controls Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone Pickup switch: 3-On/Off slide switches (one for each pickup) Tone switching: 2-position slide switch for Bass-Cut “Strangle” circuit Hardware Bridge type: Tremolo Bridge design: 6-saddle vintage-style with non-locking floating vibrato Tuning machines: Vintage style Color: Nickel Other Number of strings: 6 Pickguard: Yes Special features: Electronics Case: Sold separately Country of origin: Indonesia
- Body finish
- Gloss
- Neck joint
- Bolt-on
2 detailsSize & weight
- Nut width
- 1.687" (42.8 mm)
- Scale length
- 30"
31 detailsOther
- Pickup configuration
- SSS
- Series or parallel
- Parallel
- Construction
- Solidbody
- Color
- Nickel
- Korena Special
- false
- Tuning machines
- Vintage style
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Brand
- Fender
- Pickguard
- Yes
- Bridge
- Fender-designed alnico single-coil
- Control layout
- Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
- Radius
- 9.5"
- Shape
- C
- Inlays
- Pearloid block
- Truss rod
- Standard
- Case
- Sold separately
- Special features
- Electronics
- Tier
- new
- Fret size
- Narrow tall
- Neck
- Fender-designed alnico single-coil
- Finish
- Vintage tint gloss
- Category Source
- detail
- Wood
- Maple
- Bridge design
- 6-saddle vintage-style with non-locking floating vibrato
- Cutaway
- Double cutaway
- Material
- Indian laurel
- Middle
- Fender-designed alnico single-coil
- Country of origin
- Indonesia
- Bridge type
- Tremolo
- Source Id
- site51500000264260
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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