Bass VI
New for 2022: Lindy Fralin’s Fender Bass VI Replacement! Featuring a clear, vintage output with a focused attack, you’ll discover all the articulation and definition you’ve been missing. Our Bass VI features a Reverse-wound bridge for hum-canceling when combining the Neck and the Bridge.
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Bass VI FEATURES:
- Modified Fender specifications, with more output and thicker tone
- Vintage output, featuring a clear midrange and Fender sparkle
- Two output options available – from bright and jangly (Stock) to warm and full (5% overwind)
- Compensated Bridge for even volume across all pickups
- Reverse-wound Bridge for hum-canceling in Neck and Bridge position
- USA-made Alnico 5 Magnets for optimal tonal balance and output
- Hand-wound with our “Sectioning” technique for unique, dynamic tone
- Hand-built fiberboard Bobbins for unrivaled quality control
- 10-Year Warranty on manufacturing defects
Overview
Dig deep into the bass with our Fralin Bass VI model! Our version of the Bass VI features Jaguar® looks, an optimized magnet stagger for wound string guitars, and a cleaner, more vintage output. Additionally, we make them the way Lindy likes them – with a reverse-wound Bridge, giving you hum-canceling in the middle position. Lastly, we offer two outputs – our stock output is designed for a bright, jangly tone perfect for spaghetti western music. Our 5% overwind is perfect for those looking for a thicker, fatter tone with more output and a quicker breakup. With a simple installation, you can rest assured Lindy Fralin’s Bass VI will drop right into any Bass VI guitar; no modification is needed.
It starts here: Our manufacturing process allows us to achieve unparalleled quality control. Our Bass VI Pickups consist of local fiberboard and USA-Made Alnico 5 Magnets. We wind each pickup by hand, one at a time. Each pickup is wound using our proprietary “Sectioning” technique. This gives the pickup a sweet, clear tone. Finally, we wax-pot the pickup to preserve the pickup and prevent microphonics.
Sound
We offer two voicings of our Bass VI pickups – Stock and +5%. The Stock output features a bright, jangly tone that is perfect for that old-school vibe Lindy loves. If you’re looking for less jangle and more output, our +5% output features a thicker tone with tapered highs and a warmer midrange. Either option you choose, these pickups are loud! We designed our Bass VI pickups to be pretty high output (6.3K Neck, 7K Bridge) so they’ll sound great with a factory-installed 1Meg volume pot, but players seeking a warmer tone will like the tone on a 500K pot.
Tech Specs
See below for the estimated DCR and Polarity Information for our Bass VI.
| SPECIFICATION | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Neck Ohm Reading: | 6K |
| Middle Ohm Reading: | 6K |
| Reverse Bridge Ohm Reading: | 6.4K |
| Magnet Material: | USA-Made Alnico 5 |
| Magnet Wire Material: | USA-Made 42-Gauge Single Poly Nylon |
| Fiberboard Material: | Locally-Stamped Fiberboard |
| String Spacing: | 52mm |
| Recommended Pot Value: | 1Meg / 500K |
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| Recommended Cap Value**: | 0.02mfd |
**We recommend a 0.02mfd Cap Value on most guitar and bass pickups. The exception is a Magic Cap, which Lindy prefers on the Bridge Pickup of Fender® guitars only. Learn More about Caps Here.
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Do you make a split rail for the Bass VI?
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Q Do you make a split rail for the Bass VI?A
Hey Marcus, we could possibly do that, but just note that it will look like a Strat pickup on the underside, not like a Jaguar. So, if you have a standard Strat or bathtub rout under your pickguard, our Split Blade Strat will work perfectly.
Morning! Are you able to reverse wind the middle pickup instead of the bridge?
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Q Morning! Are you able to reverse wind the middle pickup instead of the bridge?A
Hey Ry,
Yes, of course. Please use the 'notes' field on the checkout screen to request, and we'll make it custom for you. Please note that custom orders and requests cannot be returned or exchanged.
AYes, of course. Please use the 'notes' field on the checkout screen to request, and we'll make it custom for you.
hi, im from mexico city, could you send the pickups to mexico? how much it's the price for shipping? greetings
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Q hi, im from mexico city, could you send the pickups to mexico? how much it's the price for shippi...... Read moreA
Hey Jorge, yes - we ship to Mexico daily. It's a flat $50 rate, not including local duties, taxes, and fees.
Hello, I am looking to build a Bass VI and I would like to know if there are wiring schematic available. Also, what value of pots and capacitator do you recommend ? Thank you, Mikaël
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Q Hello, I am looking to build a Bass VI and I would like to know if there are wiring schematic ava...... Read moreA
Hey Mikeal, as it turns out, we don't have a diagram...yet. We recommend either 500K or 1Meg pots (we recommend 500K) and 0.02mfd caps. - Tyler
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