Two new Fenders. A Mustang and a Bass VI!!!

[jumbodbassman]

The Mustang demo isn't helping either. I can't figure out how to post the actual video but here's the link.

fender mudbuckers in the sweet spot  sound pretty good.  In the neck position just no clarity at all.

[drbassman]

After hearing the clip, I might have to snag one of those Mustangs too!

[jumbodbassman]

comes down to the price

[drbassman]

Got the Bass VI and it is terrific!  The 5-way switch is really bitchin'.  So many different tones that you can get out of it.  The round wound strings are really nice too, might leave them on for awhile rather than switch to flats.  The neck is a breeze to play, a little fat front to back, but very comfortable.  Typical excellent poly finish.  The strings are pretty close together, so this bass will get a lot "pick" playing time as your reporter has fat fingers! 

The tone of the neck and mid pups together is excellent, very bassy and it has much more low end than I imagined it would.  You can get some nice low end growl out of the pups and rounds together.  The bridge pup is nice and nasal if that's your style.  BTW, it is MIM and well done.  Comes with a Fender gig bag.  I was surprised by that.

Well, gotta get back to playing her.  For the money, a vintage Bass VI just may not be worth the money unless you're an investor.

[drbassman]

Got out theLaBella flats and tried the low E string and the often dreaded 30" scale lifeless thud reared its ugly head.  The .90 gauge string just doesn't sound good at all.  So, the round wound LaBella is going back on.  It sounds great, with lots of ring and bassiness.  Just for grins, I'm gonna try a set of the LaBella rounds with the gauges starting at .95 for the low E.  that is pretty beefy.  In fact I probably have one that size in my string box of leftovers that I might try.  More reports later.

[saltymonkey]

Got out theLaBella flats and tried the low E string and the often dreaded 30" scale lifeless thud reared its ugly head.  The .90 gauge string just doesn't sound good at all.  So, the round wound LaBella is going back on.  It sounds great, with lots of ring and bassiness.  Just for grins, I'm gonna try a set of the LaBella rounds with the gauges starting at .95 for the low E.  that is pretty beefy.  In fact I probably have one that size in my string box of leftovers that I might try.  More reports later.

I have .95-.25s on my VI. They make a HUGE difference in terms of "baseiness".

[Pilgrim]

Got out theLaBella flats and tried the low E string and the often dreaded 30" scale lifeless thud reared its ugly head.  The .90 gauge string just doesn't sound good at all.  So, the round wound LaBella is going back on.  It sounds great, with lots of ring and bassiness.  Just for grins, I'm gonna try a set of the LaBella rounds with the gauges starting at .95 for the low E.  that is pretty beefy.  In fact I probably have one that size in my string box of leftovers that I might try.  More reports later.

NICE looking bass, Bill!  I agree, if the flats aren't doing it, put the rounds back on and enjoy them.  If you leave them on for a while they'll calm down a bit and you'll probably end up with a responsive and full sound that isn't quite so bright.  That may be a very nice middle ground.

[patman]

I have gas...

[drbassman]

I have .95-.25s on my VI. They make a HUGE difference in terms of "baseiness".

I'm on it!

[drbassman]

NICE looking bass, Bill!  I agree, if the flats aren't doing it, put the rounds back on and enjoy them.  If you leave them on for a while they'll calm down a bit and you'll probably end up with a responsive and full sound that isn't quite so bright.  That may be a very nice middle ground.

Right Al.  I am gonna up the rounds to the bigger LaBella set, should really sound huge as Salty said.  She's a beauty.  My wife liked it too and gave me the green light to buy a vintage Bass VI if I can get a good deal on one sometime.  Man, she is unbelievable!

[drbassman]

I have gas...

You know the cure for that!

[Highlander]

[drbassman]

Then there's $$$$$ also.  They relieve a lot of gas too!

[Highlander]

Lots of dollar signs usually scares the ... ah... family show...

[drbassman]

Lots of dollar signs usually scares the ... ah... family show...