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Posted on Jun 03 2011 11:05 AM
The Agile Argus 630 Toast Extended Scale in Surf Green Luckily (for me), I already own a MIJ (ca. '96) Fender Electric VI, so I'm not really in the market for an extended scale guitar. Just throwing this one into the mix, on the offhand chance that somebody might be seeking a 30" scale, but Danelectro or Fender (or other brands offering a 30" scale) are beyond their price point. Matt —Fast Cars & Loud Guitars! |
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Posted on Jun 04 2011 06:55 AM
Schecter has the Hellcat VI. I've never played one (or even seen one for that matter) but it looks interesting. |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california 
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Posted on Jun 04 2011 11:21 AM
The Schecter Hellcat VI is a decent choice...sounds and plays well...except, no trem... |
Joined: Sep 25, 2009 Posts: 127 Montreal, Kwee-bec 
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Posted on Jun 07 2011 08:03 AM
Schecter also has the new Ultra VI: It looks like it has more room for a trem of your choice. —RK Last edited: Jun 07, 2011 10:27:43 |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california
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Posted on Jun 07 2011 11:08 AM
RK wrote:
oooooooo! Ultra Six with a Bigsby...humbucker magic! |
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Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 852 Connersville, Indiana, USA
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Posted on Jun 07 2011 03:35 PM
The Schecter Ultra VI just needs a bass cut switch, then it'd be every bit as versatile as the Fender Electric VI. —Fast Cars & Loud Guitars! |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Jun 07 2011 03:41 PM
I played a Bass VI several times, but I don't remember using the trem. Is it even useful? I've just never been a fan of low notes and trem. |
Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Jun 07 2011 06:32 PM
kenposurf wrote: Am I wrong? I don't think a baritone guitar will ever cut it as a Bass VI alternative. The Bass VI gets a very distinct tone because of the strings it has at the E-e tension. If you are going for just a low pitch, then it is definitely going to work for you. But all of the baritones I've played are too guitar-like. |
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Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted on Jun 07 2011 09:12 PM
JakeDobner wrote:
I'm not really sure Jake....I have a frankenstrat bari tuned B-B I tried it E-E but for me didn't sound right...though I've never played a Fender Bass VI — |
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Posted on Jun 07 2011 11:07 PM
JakeDobner wrote:
I use mine (on my fakey Bass VI), but only really when playing notes above typical bass range. — |
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Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted on Jun 07 2011 11:24 PM
DeadRanchHands wrote:
I found the same..can use the bar to dip the high strings 1-3 at a time..not so good on the low strings — |
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