Squier Deluxe Jazz Active 6-string? Yep! (pics)

[steve21]

I was informed by Fender, that they will be releasing a 6 string J bass this year and that it may be a signature model for a well known bassist who's name I will not reveal.

If he shared a name with me and a last name with an alcoholic drink, would one have reason to be surprised?

 

[JAUQO III-X]

If he shared a name with me and a last name with an alcoholic drink, would one have reason to be surprised?

 

[thombo]

fretless then? 24 fret? cream dream! any pics floating around?

 

[DavcomBass]

Three drill bits - One for tuner hole, one for bridge holes, one for tuning peg screw hole, a drill (drill press recommended), and a screwdriver. I don't think there are any 2" 6-string nuts, so you may have to file your own.

Yes, you can buy 6 string nuts on ebay, you, just have shave them down a bit. I put them on these basses here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4EXt3lfTI0g
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dRYvgT_Xutk

 

[JacksonsMen]

See, and to my eye, I prefer basses without pickguards. That's just me, though...

I think that Shannons did a great job on this, my only peeve being the "not straight string pull" issue, but I mentioned an easy way to rectify that above.

nevermind....i went back and read what you were talking about

 

[metalstorm]

If he shared a name with me and a last name with an alcoholic drink, would one have reason to be surprised?

I was thinking the same thing... In completely irrellevant news, Steve Bailey's new 6 string jazz sounded really good when I was at the Bass Nature Camp

 

[johnpaulbass]

well done...

looks nice

congrats

 

[Henry D]

I was thinking the same thing... In completely irrellevant news, Steve Bailey's new 6 string jazz sounded really good when I was at the Bass Nature Camp

you ruined it for everyone

 

[thombo]

I was thinking the same thing... In completely irrellevant news, Steve Bailey's new 6 string jazz sounded really good when I was at the Bass Nature Camp

anyone have pics?
specs like # of frets, ebony board, pups, etc?
know when it'll be available?

 

[thombo]

wow... here is steve w/ fender

 

[gjooro]

wow... here is steve w/ fender

mmm nice. It looks like his Aria or what he used to play.

 

[shannons]

Well, I just modded my white one as well. I'll post up pics this weekend!

Two 6-string jazzes FTW!

 

[PilbaraBass]

If he shared a name with me and a last name with an alcoholic drink, would one have reason to be surprised?

??? Who's Steve Yegermeister ???

LOL...

 

[Delph]

Hi guys, sorry for posting in old topic, but there is one thing i would like to know about this modification.

What about original pickups on this bass, are they bladed pickups? Can they be used with six strings? I'm considering in doing this myself so i want to know, do i have to buy new pickups and route the body. Thank you, and sorry for my bad english!

 

[emils]

Shannons did say that they are the original pickups, so no, you wouldn't need to change them. All he changed are the bridge and the nut.

 

[John Le Guyader]

Ok so for $300 for Squier and $150 in parts I just had to try it for myself. Scariest was drilling the tuner hole...rest was a piece-o-cake. It remarkable how easy it was to do this mod and how well it turned out. Mind you the string spacing is tight (around 16 or 16.5 mm), but this is now a great backup bass...

 

[MaHei]

Very nice job!

What bridge did you use if you don't mind me asking?

And do you notice any inconsistencies volumewise, now that the strings are not 'properly' aligned?

Thanks

 

[steve21]

I'm pretty sure those pickups are bar type, not individual magnet type. Hence why it works.

 

[throbgod13]

nice.. now, i'll have to get one in white and do this...

 

[John Le Guyader]

Very nice job!

What bridge did you use if you don't mind me asking?

And do you notice any inconsistencies volumewise, now that the strings are not 'properly' aligned?

Thanks

Bridge is @ (others provide this too):

http://www.allparts.com/store/bass-bridges-6-string-bb-3490-010,Product.asp

Preslotted nut (black or cream) can be purchased at:

http://cgi.ebay.com/GRAPH-TECH-PQ-1...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

The stock pickups and preamp work just fine for the 6-string mod...no drop outs...but the string spacing is very tight (16-16.5mm or there abouts), but that is what I wanted...great fender-esque tone and thump, great playability...