Washburn xb-600 vs Fender Bass VI

[Lakeshore M]

**** Sorry, this is a double post. I thought the first post didn't make it through somehow, but I just noticed it's already been bumped to the second page. My mistake. Apologies to everyone and to the mods - please feel free to delete this post.

I'm a huge fan of late 80s Cure. I know Robert Smith Played a Bass VI back in the day and today I came across an opportunity to pick up a Washburn xb-600 for about $400. How do these two basses compare, tonally? I'm primarily a guitar player and the closest I've come to these tones is my '06 Baritone Jag. Any thoughts or opinions on the Washburn would be appreciated.

[T. Alan Smith]

I played the Washburn XB600 a great deal back in the 90's. My instrument happened to be quite a gem. I doubt we're comparing apples to apples with a baritone guitar tho.

[Lakeshore M]

Well, I just mentioned that I had a Baritone Jag as an aside. I'm trying to compare the Washburn to a Bass VI.. but I've never played a six string bass, hence my soliciting your opinions.

[kenstee]

Originally Posted by Lakeshore M

I'm a huge fan of late 80s Cure. I know Robert Smith Played a Bass VI back in the day and today I came across an opportunity to pick up a Washburn xb-600 for about $400. How do these two basses compare, tonally? I'm primarily a guitar player and the closest I've come to these tones is my '06 Baritone Jag. Any thoughts or opinions on the Washburn would be appreciated.

Apples and Oranges. The Bass VI is a short-scale (30" scale) six-string bass tuned E>e one octave below standard.The Bass VI uses string gauges .095>.026 and is primarily played with a pick due to narrow spacing between strings. While the Washburn is a regular 6 string bass. It's primarily used for funk and jazz/popping and slapping and played finger style. Tone is TOTALLY different. Not at all comparable in any way.