Fender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI in Olympic White

The Fender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI in Olympic White is a faithful recreation of one of Fender's most unique and inspiring instruments. Sitting somewhere between a baritone guitar and a bass, this six string, 30 inch scale powerhouse delivers deep, piano like lows and chiming chord work in a format that feels instantly familiar to guitarists and bassists alike. With period correct styling, vintage voiced pickups and classic switching, it is a stunning way to tap into the sound and feel of the early 1960s Bass VI.

Built with an alder body, maple neck and round laminated rosewood fingerboard, the Vintera III Bass VI serves up that unmistakable Fender clarity and punch, but tuned into a lower, more cinematic register. Three vintage style early '60s single coil pickups, paired with individual on off switches and a dedicated low cut switch, give you everything from thunderous, dub like lows to cutting, surf ready jangle. Finished in timeless Olympic White with a tortoiseshell pickguard, it looks every bit as cool as it sounds.

The early '60s C shape neck profile, 7.25 inch radius fingerboard and vintage tall frets provide a comfortably familiar feel for players used to classic Fender guitars. The shorter 30 inch scale keeps string tension manageable, making bends, chords and melodic lines far easier than on a traditional long scale bass. Whether you are a guitarist looking to expand your sonic palette, a bassist wanting more harmonic options, or a producer chasing evocative, retro inspired textures, the Bass VI opens up a huge new range of musical possibilities.

Vintage style hardware completes the package, with a six saddle adjustable bridge and floating tremolo tailpiece for expressive vibrato effects, plus a classic Bass VI mute for authentic period performance options. From atmospheric soundtracks and shoegaze soundscapes to surf, indie and beyond, the Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI delivers the authentic look, feel and tone of the original, ready for modern stages and studios.

Authentic Early '60s Bass VI Experience

Every detail of the Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI has been chosen to capture the character of the original instruments. From the alder body and gloss polyester finish to the clay style dot inlays and vintage style hardware, it looks, feels and responds like a genuine early '60s Fender, giving you that unmistakable vibe the moment you pick it up.

Versatile Six String Low End

With six strings and a 30 inch scale, the Bass VI lets you play bass lines, chords and melodies in one instrument. Guitarists can drop straight in without relearning their fretboard, while bassists gain access to extended chord voicings and lead lines, making it a powerful creative tool for writing, arranging and recording.

Comfortable Vintage Inspired Neck

The early '60s C shape maple neck, 7.25 inch radius rosewood fingerboard and vintage tall frets combine for a smooth, broken in feel that is easy on the hands. The shorter scale length keeps tension comfortable, so complex chord shapes, slides and vibrato feel natural, even when you are working in the lower registers.

Expressive Tremolo and Classic Switching

A six saddle vintage style adjustable bridge with floating tremolo tailpiece and tremolo lock button gives you everything from subtle shimmers to dramatic pitch swoops, while the individual pickup on off switches and low cut switch provide a wide range of tonal options, from dark and weighty to bright and cutting.

• Alder Body with Olympic White Finish - Classic Fender tonewoods and a gloss polyester finish deliver a balanced, punchy sound with plenty of clarity, wrapped up in a timeless Olympic White aesthetic that looks right at home on any stage.
• Early '60s C Neck with 30 Inch Scale - The comfortable early '60s C profile, vintage 7.25 inch radius and shorter 30 inch scale make the Bass VI feel instantly familiar, reducing string tension for easier bends, chords and melodic playing across the entire neck.
• Three Vintage Style Early '60s Single Coils - A dedicated Bass VI pickup set delivers deep, growling lows and articulate highs, with individual on off switches and a low cut switch letting you dial in everything from thick, subby lines to bright, surf inspired tones.
• Vintage Style Floating Tremolo and Mute - The six saddle adjustable bridge with floating tremolo tailpiece, tremolo lock button and classic Bass VI mute offer authentic period correct performance options, from expressive vibrato to percussive, muted textures.

General

• Series: Vintera III
• Orientation: Right Hand
• Colour: Olympic White
• Country of Origin: Mexico

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Bass VI
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Shape: Early '60s C
• Neck Construction: 4 Bolt Standard
• Scale Length: 30 inch (762 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Round Laminated Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inch (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Position Inlays: Clay Dot
• Side Dots: White
• Truss Rod: Vintage Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage Style Butt Adjust
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650 inch (42 mm)

Hardware

• 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
• Bridge Mounting: Floating
• Pickguard: 4 Ply Tortoiseshell
• Pickup Covers: Vintage White
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage Style
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Neck Plate: 4 Bolt Vintage Style
• Strap Buttons: Vintage Style
• Strings: Fender USA Bass VI Nickel Plated Steel (.024 .100 Gauges), PN 0730250413

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Vintage Style Early '60s Bass VI Single Coil
• Middle Pickup: Vintage Style Early '60s Bass VI Single Coil
• Bridge Pickup: Vintage Style Early '60s Bass VI Single Coil
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3 Pickup On/Off Switches, 1 Low Cut Switch