Squier LTD CV Bass VI Antigua
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Squier
LTD CV Bass VI Antigua
Product Info
Article Number:
589757
Brand:
Squier
Model:
LTD CV Bass VI Antigua
Category:
6-String Basses
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier LTD CV Bass VI Antigua is a fantastic choice for players seeking a unique vintage vibe. The short scale makes it surprisingly playable, while the Stranglein circuit opens up some really cool sonic possibilities. It's a budget-friendly way to get a genuinely interesting and characterful bass.
Product Description
- Squier LTD CV Bass VI Antigua
- 6-String Electric Bass
- Limited edition
- Classic Line Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck Profile: "C" Shape
- Fingerboard inlays: Black blocks
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 762 mm (Shortscale 30")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1 11/16")
- Bone nut
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Pickups: 3 Fender designed alnico single coils
- Electronics: 2-Position Slide Switch for Bass-Cut "Strangle" Circuit
- Control: Master Volume
- Master Tone
- Switches: 3 on/off slide switches (one for each pickup)
- One-ply Antigua pickguard
- 6-Saddle vintage-style bridge with non-locking floating vibrato
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.024-.084)
- Colour: Antigua
PROS
- • Antigua finish is stunning; a truly unique and classy aesthetic.
- • The inCin neck profile is surprisingly comfortable and fast for a short scale.
- • Fender-designed alnico single coils deliver a warm, vintage-voiced tone.
- • The Stranglein circuit adds a unique, gritty character for unexpected sounds.
CONS
- • Short scale might feel a bit cramped for bassists used to longer lengths.
- • Floating vibrato can impact tuning stability if not meticulously set up.
- • Limited pickup configurations restrict versatility compared to more modern basses.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 Fender-designed Alnico Single Coils
Scale Length
762 mm (30 in)
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Strings
Nickel Plated Steel (.024-.084)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It acts as a bass cut, essentially rolling off the low end to create a more mid-focused, almost vocal-like tone – great for adding grit and character.
It requires careful setup and periodic adjustments; it’s not as inherently stable as a fixed bridge, but offers a classic vibe.
While not on the same premium-priced level as a Fender, the Squier offers a surprisingly close experience, especially considering the cost, with a solid build and respectable components.
