Squier CV Bass VI LRL BGM
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Squier
CV Bass VI LRL BGM
Product Info
Article Number:
615266
Brand:
Squier
Model:
CV Bass VI LRL BGM
Category:
6-String Basses
Price:
$570.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier CV Bass VI LRL is a real gem for players wanting that classic, low-end vibe with added versatility. The unique circuit and six strings open up a world of creative possibilities, especially for session players or those exploring alternative tunings. It's a surprisingly affordable way to get into the 6-string bass game.
Product Description
- Squier CV Bass VI LRL BGM
- 6-String Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Pearloid block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241.3 mm (9.5")
- Scale: Short scale
- Nut width: 42.8 mm (1.69")
- Bone nut
- 21 Narrow Tall frets
- Pickup: 3 Fender designed Ceramic Single Coils
- Electronics: 2-position slide switch for bass cut with ‘Strangle’ circuit
- Master volume and master tone controls
- 3 on/off slide switches
- one for each pickup
- 4-ply Tortoiseshell pickguard
- 6-saddle vintage-style bridge with non-locking floating vibrato
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: Fender Nickel-Plated Steel (.024
- .034
- .044
- .056
- .072
- .084)
- Colour: Burgundy Mist
PROS
- • Indian laurel fingerboard offers a snappy, articulate playing feel.
- • Fender-designed ceramic single coils deliver a surprisingly punchy, vintage-inspired tone.
- • The 'Strangle' circuit adds unique tonal textures for creative experimentation.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides comfortable access and a responsive feel.
CONS
- • Short scale length may feel unwieldy for players accustomed to longer scales.
- • Floating vibrato system can impact tuning stability if not properly set up.
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or alder.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
3 Fender Designed Ceramic Single Coils
Scale Length
Short Scale (30.5 in)
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Strings
Fender Nickel-Plated Steel (.024, .034, .044, .056, .072, .084)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It acts as a high-pass filter, subtly cutting the low-end for a more mid-focused, 'scooped' sound, useful for adding clarity in a mix.
It's serviceable, but requires careful setup and potentially aftermarket tuning stability upgrades for consistent performance on stage.
The shorter scale and C-shaped neck profile create a noticeably different feel – more compact and easier to navigate, but with a less familiar tension.
