Bass VI
Lindy Fralin's Bass VI Replacement
$135 – $405
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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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 1 |
| Middle Ohm Reading: | 6K 1 |
| Reverse Bridge Ohm Reading: | 6.4K 1 |
| 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 2 |
Additional Technical Info:
1 Ohm Readings can vary due to a multitude of factors, including ambient temperature, multimeter calibration, different wire batches, and other factors. Due to this, ohm readings are approximate. Learn more about Ohm Readings here.
2 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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Customer Reviews
3 Genuine Reviews for Bass VI
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Sounds great and Lindy himself called me to get the polarity correct. Really appreciated it!
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Nice pickups ready for me to install into my future Bass VI guitar build. I let you know more after the guitar is completed.
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Installed these on my Squier CV Bass VI about a month ago and am very happy with them. Clarity and definition are plain to hear and a big upgrade (and the stock pups aren’t bad!). Real nice “vintage” tones. Each pickup has a distinct character – a good flat thud from the neck, a bit brighter from the middle, & baritone guitar tones from the bridge. And they might be the quietest single coils I’ve ever owned – the hum is practically non-existent. Highly recommended!
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