Picked up my Fender Pawn Shop Bass VI

JohnnyA

Joined: Apr 25, 2011
Posts: 52

Posted on Jun 30 2013 03:42 PM

Great bass. Got the sunburst. The JM bridge pick up and 5 way switching is nice. Lots of different tones. Restrung it with LaBella flats. Neck is as flat as a board and action is really low with no buzz. Plays like a dream. Now off to recording some spy, spaghetti stuff!

Top

Richard

Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1683
Georgia
United States

Posted on Jun 30 2013 04:33 PM

Pics, or it's all lies.

—

The Mystery Men?
El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists
SSS Agent #31

Top

Noel

Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
United States

Posted on Jun 30 2013 10:36 PM

Congratulations. To your ears, do you think this sounds more like a bass or more like a guitar?

—

This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.

Top

JohnnyA

Joined: Apr 25, 2011
Posts: 52

Posted on Jul 01 2013 04:07 AM

Its a combination of both bass and guitar. Lots of different sounds.

Top

Noel

Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
United States

Posted on Jul 01 2013 04:23 PM

Thanks. I guess I'm really asking if it sounds like this. Solo starts at 1:46.

—

This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.

Last edited: Jul 01, 2013 17:26:51

Top

JohnnyA

Joined: Apr 25, 2011
Posts: 52

Posted on Jul 01 2013 05:26 PM

Yep!!!

Top

Noel

Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
United States

Posted on Jul 01 2013 05:32 PM

JohnnyA wrote:

Yep!!!

That's great. Loved that sound since the first time I heard it. No way my B2B Strat can do that.

—

This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.

Top

JObeast

Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
Turkmenistan

Posted on Jul 02 2013 01:00 AM

F*&% yeah! And how much did that Bass VI set you back? I just wish more music fans developed ears like ours and we wouldn't have to hear the crap on the radio and everywhere, just bitchin' vintage sounds.

And still no pics? How can we trust you?

—

Squink Out!

Top

Donald77

Joined: Jun 23, 2012
Posts: 226
4 Calendar Pins

Posted on Jul 03 2013 02:35 AM

Pics or we turn off the reverb

—

https://www.facebook.com/groups/722422647891279/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZbVMwSVp2QM0kbnT7FGVQ

Top

tubeswell

Joined: Sep 24, 2011
Posts: 1424
Wellington, NZ
Antarctica

Posted on Jul 03 2013 04:48 AM

I am sooooo jealous

—

He who dies with the most tubes... wins

Surf Daddies

Top

Noel

Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
United States

Posted on Jul 03 2013 07:48 AM

Burp!

—

This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.

Top

LittleKahunaCraig

Joined: Jan 09, 2008
Posts: 386
Orange County, CA
United States

Posted on Jul 03 2013 09:50 AM

Sweet. Nice move putting the LaBella's on it. Let us know how it works in with your band/recordings.

—

Craig Skelly

Little Kahuna
www.littlekahunamusic.com
The Breakaways
The Curl Riders

Top

JohnnyA

Joined: Apr 25, 2011
Posts: 52

Posted on Jul 03 2013 12:48 PM

Yes Craig. The LaBella flats make a world of difference vs the rounds that came on it. Craftsmanship on the guitar is flawless. Didn't know how I'd like the 5 way switching and the jazzy PUP on the bridge but I think it gives this bass a lot of tonal versatility. In the "quack" position it really cuts through a mix.

Top

Noel

Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
United States

Posted on Jul 03 2013 02:44 PM

Decisions, decisions. The new Squire Bass VI or the Pawn Shop Bass VI? Life is good. Money is tight. Oh well.

—

This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.

Top

Ariel

Joined: Aug 29, 2009
Posts: 1556
Israel
Israel

Posted on Jul 03 2013 09:54 PM

Am I wrong to assume that the new Squire can be more easily modified with original Fender hardware and PU's, to mockup a somewhat genuine looking and sounding VI?
I think the answer (for me) is right there.

Johhny congrats! You gonna have to tempts us with some pics!
Do you like the bridge PU sound?

Top

zzero

Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
United States

Posted on Jul 04 2013 05:10 PM

if I played bass, that would be the one! got to mess with one of the original 60's models (in the 60's) and I really liked it!! most folks used them for tic-tac bass but jack bruce in the early days of cream used one--can be one hell of a solo instrument!! when do I get one???

—

Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!

Top

Noel

Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
United States

Posted on Jul 04 2013 05:14 PM

If this keeps up, I wonder if Fender will introduce an AV Bass VI?

—

This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.

Top

PrestonRice

Joined: Oct 05, 2012
Posts: 1725
Austin, Texas
United States

Posted on Jul 04 2013 05:15 PM

PLEASE

—

IMO.

Top

zzero

Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
United States

Posted on Jul 04 2013 09:45 PM

GOLD!!!!! I want mine in gold!!!!!

—

Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!

Top

JohnnyA Joined: Apr 25, 2011 Posts: 52	Posted on Jun 30 2013 03:42 PM Great bass. Got the sunburst. The JM bridge pick up and 5 way switching is nice. Lots of different tones. Restrung it with LaBella flats. Neck is as flat as a board and action is really low with no buzz. Plays like a dream. Now off to recording some spy, spaghetti stuff! Top
Richard Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1683 Georgia	Posted on Jun 30 2013 04:33 PM Pics, or it's all lies. — The Mystery Men? El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists SSS Agent #31 Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Jun 30 2013 10:36 PM Congratulations. To your ears, do you think this sounds more like a bass or more like a guitar? — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
JohnnyA Joined: Apr 25, 2011 Posts: 52	Posted on Jul 01 2013 04:07 AM Its a combination of both bass and guitar. Lots of different sounds. Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Jul 01 2013 04:23 PM Thanks. I guess I'm really asking if it sounds like this. Solo starts at 1:46. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Last edited: Jul 01, 2013 17:26:51 Top
JohnnyA Joined: Apr 25, 2011 Posts: 52	Posted on Jul 01 2013 05:26 PM Yep!!! Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Jul 01 2013 05:32 PM JohnnyA wrote: Yep!!! That's great. Loved that sound since the first time I heard it. No way my B2B Strat can do that. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Jul 02 2013 01:00 AM F*&% yeah! And how much did that Bass VI set you back? I just wish more music fans developed ears like ours and we wouldn't have to hear the crap on the radio and everywhere, just bitchin' vintage sounds. And still no pics? How can we trust you? — Squink Out! Top
Donald77 Joined: Jun 23, 2012 Posts: 226	Posted on Jul 03 2013 02:35 AM Pics or we turn off the reverb — https://www.facebook.com/groups/722422647891279/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZbVMwSVp2QM0kbnT7FGVQ Top
tubeswell Joined: Sep 24, 2011 Posts: 1424 Wellington, NZ	Posted on Jul 03 2013 04:48 AM I am sooooo jealous — He who dies with the most tubes... wins Surf Daddies Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Jul 03 2013 07:48 AM Burp! — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
LittleKahunaCraig Joined: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 386 Orange County, CA	Posted on Jul 03 2013 09:50 AM Sweet. Nice move putting the LaBella's on it. Let us know how it works in with your band/recordings. — Craig Skelly Little Kahuna www.littlekahunamusic.com The Breakaways The Curl Riders Top
JohnnyA Joined: Apr 25, 2011 Posts: 52	Posted on Jul 03 2013 12:48 PM Yes Craig. The LaBella flats make a world of difference vs the rounds that came on it. Craftsmanship on the guitar is flawless. Didn't know how I'd like the 5 way switching and the jazzy PUP on the bridge but I think it gives this bass a lot of tonal versatility. In the "quack" position it really cuts through a mix. Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Jul 03 2013 02:44 PM Decisions, decisions. The new Squire Bass VI or the Pawn Shop Bass VI? Life is good. Money is tight. Oh well. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
Ariel Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1556 Israel	Posted on Jul 03 2013 09:54 PM Am I wrong to assume that the new Squire can be more easily modified with original Fender hardware and PU's, to mockup a somewhat genuine looking and sounding VI? I think the answer (for me) is right there. Johhny congrats! You gonna have to tempts us with some pics! Do you like the bridge PU sound? Top
zzero Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama	Posted on Jul 04 2013 05:10 PM if I played bass, that would be the one! got to mess with one of the original 60's models (in the 60's) and I really liked it!! most folks used them for tic-tac bass but jack bruce in the early days of cream used one--can be one hell of a solo instrument!! when do I get one??? — Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Jul 04 2013 05:14 PM If this keeps up, I wonder if Fender will introduce an AV Bass VI? — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
PrestonRice Joined: Oct 05, 2012 Posts: 1725 Austin, Texas	Posted on Jul 04 2013 05:15 PM PLEASE — IMO. Top
zzero Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama	Posted on Jul 04 2013 09:45 PM GOLD!!!!! I want mine in gold!!!!! — Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! Top

SurfGuitar101 Forums » Gear »

Picked up my Fender Pawn Shop Bass VI