Nicklab Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I never thought I would see the day that Fender offered a 6 string bass. Oh my stars and garters!!! Steve Bailey fretted Jazz Bass 6 string Steve Bailey fretless Jazz Bass 6 string http://www.guitartrader.com/images/ProdImage01/500/019-7400-306.jpg I cannot wait to get my grubby mits on one of these! Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Now I've seen it all :grin: I have discovered that I have little use for a 6-string myself, but this baby looks really, really nice. And hey, 24 frets "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hmm, isn't that now the third brand of 6 string bass that has had Steve Bailey's name on it? There was the Aria Pro II Steve Bailey Bass and also the custom Ibanez one that he played for a while. http://www.stevebaileybass.com/pics/misc/IMG_8568.jpg More power to Steve. He's a great player. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It just doesn't look right. Maybe that's why so many of the custom shops that make 6+ers make the bodies so radically un-Fenderish. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonok Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 its about damn time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Looks great! Now if I could only play like him.... Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Steve actually played a prototype of that very bass back at Bass Player Live 07 during a clinic. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 It seems awkward, yet still smooth. I think I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlin Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I really dig that, it's nice to see Fender giving players the option of a 6 string now. I am sure the local shop will never get one in, but getting my hands on one of them is high on my list of things to do before I die ha. Is the body size standard to that of a 4 or 5 jazz bass? That Ibanez in Jeremy's pic is great looking too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 catman, the body sizes generally get a little larger with each additional string. My Fender 5 is bigger and heavier than a Fender 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch hitter Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 me wanna touchy! Nice bass, though its most likely gonna be well out of my price range. Any news on the price of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'd like to try one of them bad boys out!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I like Fender's other-other six string better. I should have bought one before they skyrocketed in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 I really dig that, it's nice to see Fender giving players the option of a 6 string now. I am sure the local shop will never get one in, but getting my hands on one of them is high on my list of things to do before I die ha. Is the body size standard to that of a 4 or 5 jazz bass? That Ibanez in Jeremy's pic is great looking too! It's probably larger than a 4, which is to be expected. The wider the neck is, the heavier it will get. The body needs a little more mass to balance out against the increased weight of the neck. And Maury...I totally agree. I tried out a Bass VI when they were selling for $800. But the Custom Shop got their hands on that one, and the price skyrocketed. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Totally, Nick. I remember coming really close; instead, I bought a bass I eventually sold. I think I would likely still have the Fender Bass VI if I had purchased it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I'd need to have plastic surgery done on my hands to play this monster. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonok Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'd need to have plastic surgery done on my hands to play this monster. I wouldn't =) http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/39/l_b9cdc5c378c440d59271f038212deb6e.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Boonok, what happened to your hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chip6 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Don't know why they didn't do it before. It's those little pegs that always bothered me on fender 5's (no, I'm not always happy with my Carvin's small winders, I never feel like I can get the E and B just right in tune), but I'm sure weight starts to be an issue. Sixes are not for everybody, but I love them. No reaching for notes while I'm also reaching for a vocal harmony. "It's all in the fingers, man"-Jaco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonok Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Boonok, what happened to your hand? Im a freak, i wear a size 14 shoe as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Boonok, what happened to your hand? Im a freak, i wear a size 14 shoe as well. Oh. I thought from the picture your hand was injured since the back of your hand looks very swollen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonok Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Boonok, what happened to your hand? Im a freak, i wear a size 14 shoe as well. Oh. I thought from the picture your hand was injured since the back of your hand looks very swollen. Ohhh, nope not injured just fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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