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Revision as of 17:02, 4 August 2005 by 200.189.112.59 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Fender VI was a six-string electric bass developed by Fender in 1961 as Fender's take on Danelectro's 1956 concept. In essence, it was a guitar tuned down an octave, featuring a floating tremolo arm. As a specialist-type instrument, its range was limited and never proved popular (as bassists shunned its tightly spaced strings versus a four-string bass), although legendary bassist Jack Bruce of Cream used one, giving it some fame.
A Fender VI can also be seen on Beatles' videos for "Let it Be" and "The Long and Widding Road". It was played by both George and John when tha band's bass player, Paul, played piano. Years later, the Fender VI was embraced by Robert Smith from The Cure. Originally a guitarrist, Smith uses the Fender VI as a lead instrument, playing phrases and even chords on it. The Fender VI can be heard on songs such as "Pictures of You" and "Lullaby".
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