I need a Bass VI with a trem ...

[Seizurema]

But I don't necessarily have the money for a 60s Fender Bass VI. What are my options? A used Gretsch ? Figure out how to install one on a Schecter Hellcat? Any ideas ILF?

I'm but a novice in Bass Vi knowledge.

[univalve]

Danelectro dead on 67(?) Baritone? Cheap, has trem and Sounds Good. Other Option: a friend builds me a jazzmaster Baritone with trem.

[Mudfuzz]

You you "should" be able to do my bassvI-dano-tele mod [ http://what-ever-blank-ever.blogspot.co ... -mega.html ] to any 21 fret fender type deal

[aen]

Danelectro dead on 67(?)

One of my bandmates had one of those, said that the thing practically pulled itself apart.

[Gunner Recall]

Agile Argus? They are pretty sweet from what I hear.

Schecter is re-releasing the hellcat at NAMM I think, the new one looks pretty awesome...but yeah, hardtail.
Might not be hard to bigsby it, not sure what kinda trem you want.

[Grrface]

I know Warmoth is doing BassVI bodies and necks now, I bet they could work something out for you, but I don't know what pricing would look like.

[01010111]

Danelectro dead on 67(?)

One of my bandmates had one of those, said that the thing practically pulled itself apart.

I think the dead-ons must be kindof hit or miss, because I've had one for a while now and it has held up pretty well. Will say that the trem didn't do a whole lot, just a light warble.

[Gone Fission]

Japanese VI reissues are rare but usually more affordable than vintage. Custom Shop isn't a different enough proposition from vintage to be all that helpful.

The usual Rondo/Eastwood/similar vintage type workarounds may be sufficient. Then there's Gretsch's bari Electromatic and slapping a Bigsby on various fixed-bridge baris. If you can find the Japanese bari Jag, adding a Bigsby or a Fender trem tailpiece might be an option.

[Nelson Instruments]

I think there might be some confusion. I think the op is asking about a true bass VI and not a baritone.
I believe fender america is going to import the japanese bass VI reissues this year.
Also I will be introducing some bass VI instruments in late spring. Not sure if I can bigsby them though. I will certainly look into it!!!

[MEC]

You you "should" be able to do my bassvI-dano-tele mod [ http://what-ever-blank-ever.blogspot.co ... -mega.html ] to any 21 fret fender type deal

[SPACERITUAL]

Warmoth and usacg have bodies. Why not build one yourself???

[SPACERITUAL]

I think there might be some confusion. I think the op is asking about a true bass VI and not a baritone.
I believe fender america is going to import the japanese bass VI reissues this year.

Yeah but did you see the price? Fuuuuck that shit. Unless they come correct for like 1200 or less im ordering another EGC.

[Seizurema]

hm. Ideally I'd like the scale length to be 30', so I'm leaning away from bari guitars. I am primarily a gazey bassist so the lows and the drones are very important. This definitely must feel "bass" at least in the lower two strings, the instrument itself is for exploring droney tunings so the top 4 will be changing pretty consistently.

I do wonder if building an instrument is better/cheaper than obtaining a Bass VI or suitable bari sans tremolo and adding it. Ultimately the type of trem doesn't really matter to me so much. Bigsby'd Hellcat could be badass...

Hm... If I did decide to go down the 'build one' path, though, I suppose my main concern is electronics. Specifically my lack of knowledge of electronics. What sorts of pickups for Bass Vi's - historically they've just been guitar pickups, right? Could this be improved upon/Suggestions for godly roaring bassy bari pickups?

[Nelson Instruments]

No I didn't see the price for the japanese fender... i should google it as I will bet I am going to be laughing for a while after seeing it!

[MEC]

another EGC.

You got teh EGC?