Having already produced the fantastic Precision and Jazz basses, Fender's third bass model was actually something of a shock. In 1961, hot on the tails of the Jazz Bass, the Bass VI was released but ...

Nowadays, any sense of the exotic evoked by a Fender Bass VI pales in comparison to how extraordinary Leo Fender’s electric instruments were upon their debut. Today, solidbody electric guitars and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Paige Davidson / Well Strung Guitars “Introduced in 1961, the Fender VI is often referred ...

“Introduced in 1961, the Fender VI is often referred to as the Bass VI. When I was growing up I wasn’t a catalogue geek and I was unaware that this model even existed when I saw a listing in the ...

“If it wasn't for Jet Harris," Paul McCartney once said, "I would never have picked up a bass guitar.” A founder member of The Shadows, and a solo star for a short period in the 60s, Jet Harris was ...