Converted a short-scale 4-string into a Bass VI.

AustinLeftyBass · Post by **AustinLeftyBass** » February 3rd, 2012, 8:08 am

Matt R. · Post by **Matt R.** » February 3rd, 2012, 8:15 am

Dude!

Matt R. · Post by **Matt R.** » February 3rd, 2012, 8:16 am

I think I may have to try that. What kind of bridge, strings and tuners? Details?

Post by **AzWhoFan** » February 3rd, 2012, 9:39 am

nice job ALB, how are you handling the string spacing? Looks kinda tight to me, sorta like a Ric 360 type of spacing

AustinLeftyBass · Post by **AustinLeftyBass** » February 3rd, 2012, 9:47 am

Same spacing as the J.Jones Longhorn Bass VI I've had for decades, and the same as by Gretsch VI, so no prob.

AustinLeftyBass · Post by **AustinLeftyBass** » February 3rd, 2012, 9:50 am

Got the inspiration for the tuner layout from this old Teisco 6-string bass.

Matt R. · Post by **Matt R.** » February 3rd, 2012, 10:02 am

What kind of parts and strings?

AustinLeftyBass · Post by **AustinLeftyBass** » February 3rd, 2012, 10:09 am

Matt R. wrote:What kind of parts and strings?

Just stuff off ebay, bridge, two tuners, nut, and a set of strings.

AustinLeftyBass · Post by **AustinLeftyBass** » February 3rd, 2012, 10:28 am

Going for this look.

Matt R. · Post by **Matt R.** » February 3rd, 2012, 10:33 am

Is that bridge just a guitar bridge?

Retag · Post by **Retag** » February 3rd, 2012, 10:43 am

Very vice nice. Very tempting as well!

Fellow member LefThanDed also converted a 30" bass (Hamer Slammer) to a Bass VI.

Matt R. wrote:Is that bridge just a guitar bridge?

Bass VI strings tend to run from .024-.095. Seems a bi much for a guitar bridge, so I am curious as well.

AustinLeftyBass · Post by **AustinLeftyBass** » February 3rd, 2012, 11:13 am

Matt R. wrote:Is that bridge just a guitar bridge?

Same bridge as on my J.Jones Bass VI which I've had for years.

Total cost = $196.

Post by **pjmuck** » February 3rd, 2012, 12:28 pm

Terrific job!

I see you switched out the knobs too. You might actually be able to go all the way with the addition of a 3rd PUP and the switches if you wanted. All Parts sells the Jaguar switches and switch plate.

Here's the real deal...for only $13,0000.

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http://www.gbase.com/gear/fender-bass-v ... -apple-red

Matt R. · Post by **Matt R.** » February 3rd, 2012, 12:31 pm

I can't seem to find a bridge to do one of these.

I have always wanted a bass vi and I desperately want to rip off this idea because it's a cheap option.

AustinLeftyBass · Post by **AustinLeftyBass** » February 3rd, 2012, 12:34 pm

pjmuck wrote:Terrific job! I see you switched out the knobs too. You might actually be able to go all the way with the addition of a 3rd PUP and the switches if you wanted. All Parts sells the Jaguar switches and switch plate.

It's funny, I ordered a set of Jazz knobs, but the bass arrived with the proper knobs. I've thought about it, years ago I added a 3rd pickup to a Fender Jazz, up near the neck. And I installed a 3-switch Jaguar set-up. That bass is currently missing the neck so I might just part it out, steal the swtces and plate and a pickup.

AustinLeftyBass · Post by **AustinLeftyBass** » February 3rd, 2012, 12:40 pm

Matt R. wrote:I can't seem to find a bridge to do one of these.

I have always wanted a bass vi and I desperately want to rip off this idea because it's a cheap option.

I got one like my J.Jones Longhorn Bass VI has. Main thing to consider: The bridge sections have enuff room to properly intonate.

I had to widen the bridge hole for the low E a little with a drill.

Matt R. · Post by **Matt R.** » February 3rd, 2012, 12:43 pm

So you took the bridge off an existing J. Jones bass? Or did you order a replacement from them?

Matt R. · Post by **Matt R.** » February 3rd, 2012, 12:44 pm

And about how much did the bridge run you?

AustinLeftyBass · Post by **AustinLeftyBass** » February 3rd, 2012, 12:50 pm

Matt R. wrote:So you took the bridge off an existing J. Jones bass? Or did you order a replacement from them?

It's a Gotoh knock-off, purchased for this project, off ebay, $24.

Matt R. · Post by **Matt R.** » February 3rd, 2012, 12:53 pm

Cool. So are there any problems from the pole piece & string alignment? Or is the volume cool across the strings?

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