{"product_id":"squier-sq-cv-bass-vi-lrl-3ts-0374580500","title":"Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI - 3-Color Sunburst","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSquier Classic Vibe Bass VI - 3-Color Sunburst\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bass VI is a legendary six-string sonic anomaly—tuned an octave below a standard guitar, it blurs the line between bass and baritone. This Squier Classic Vibe version is a faithful nod to the 1960s original, offering that unique 'tick-tack' low-end and twangy, surfy chime that defined a generation of music. Poplar is used for the offset body, offering a comfortable feel and a light, resonant tonal base. Paired with a maple neck and Indian Laurel fretboard, it delivers the warmth and clarity needed to navigate both bass lines and chord voicings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the hood, you get a trio of Fender-Designed Alnico single-coil pickups, delivering that authentic 60s voicing—punchy, articulate, and ready for anything from deep thumps to psychedelic leads. The control layout is classic Bass VI madness: three on\/off slide switches (one for each pickup) plus the famous \"Strangle\" circuit slide switch for instant bass-cut. It’s a versatile tone machine that lets you dial in everything from thick, rubbery bass to bright, baritone shimmer. This instrument has a rich musical heritage, embraced by genre-bending giants. While it’s famously the sound behind early surf rock, it was later used to great effect by players like John Lennon and\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGeorge Harrison of The Beatles and later became an indispensable tool for Robert Smith of The Cure and other post-punk and shoegaze artists who needed a massive, moody bottom end. Pick up this Bass VI and find the missing piece of your tonal puzzle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-258 citation-end-258\"\u003ePalen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. 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