After reading the Mustang Bass VI thread, I've decided to switch direction a bit. Seems that this: http://www.rondomusic.net/photos/bass/ursa4jrmn3ts1.jpg Is almost exactly the same price as a Bronco, plus I like the way it looks much better. My new plan is to pick up one of the SX Ursa short scale ...

After seeing the short scale Jaguar type bass on Rondo, I'm contemplating using that for a base bass instead. Any idea what stock jazz bass pickups would sound like on a Bass VI, at least to start?

Sweet, thanks! That certainly helps narrow down my bridge choices. Research shows that the original Bass VI had a 2 1/8" string spread, and I note a few bridges on StewMac that meet that spec, and even a couple that are 2 1/4"! I've got some decisions to make, but I don't even have the bas...

I was browsing the internet and ran across these pics of a modified MM Bass to a Six String MM Bass, thought you might enjoy it. http://bestnetworx.com/uploader/files/164/deal-1.jpg http://bestnetworx.com/uploader/files/164/deal-2.jpg http://bestnetworx.com/uploader/files/164/deal-4.jpg Can you lin...

As far as the LaBellas and a Strat trem go, IIRC you'd need to modify the bridge somewhat to accommodate the strings, boring holes to a larger diameter. It would take work, but I think it could be done. Tension wise, I'm not sure how the stings and springs will cooperate, either. You're going to ha...

Ankhanu wrote:Take a look at MatthewK's project,
Here: http://shortscale.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29867
and
Here: http://www.shortscale.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31305

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That's actually part of the inspiration for my project!

Any potential pitfalls you can think of?

What is this cutting down the headstock business I keep hearing about!? Does it mean it'll look like this: http://www.steinbergerworld.com/images/XL1.gif YIKES!! DO WANT STEINBERGER, DO NOT WANT SPOILT BASS VI-thingy YEEEARG!!! No! Not like that! What I've seen done is to basically cut a channel ou...

I've been wanting a Fender Bass VI for nearly 20 years now, but just couldn't afford one. Then, I saw the Schecter Hellcat VI, and thought hey, I can almost afford that.. Then, this week, I saw the Agile Argus, and thought hey! that's even more affordable! Yesterday, I saw someone who had a '51 with...