Is it a baritone? Or is it a bass? Decades later, the debate rages on. Whatever your opinion, the Bass VI brings astonishing new timbres with plenty of room to tweak your tone.

For this Bass VI, Fender's Custom Shop went all out with a flashy finish: Blue Sparkle with a Journeyman Relic. The subtly aged finish not only contributes to a slightly "played-in" look but can also influence the tone by allowing the wood to resonate more fully. This gives the guitar a characteristic sound reminiscent of vintage instruments.

With a trio of single-coil Custom Shop '62 Jaguar pickups and versatile controls, it's easy to find inspiring low-end tones, while three on/off switches and a strangle switch provide easy control. From Jack Bruce of Cream to George Harrison, Aerosmith, and even Robert Smith of The Cure, the Bass VI has served as the catalyst for some of the most interesting sounds in rock history.

This Fender Custom Shop recreation has all the hallmarks of the original: a resonant alder body carved into a striking yet comfortable Jaguar body that's easy to play for hours. The maple neck has a '60s-style oval "C" profile, fitted with a 7.25" radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium vintage upgrade frets. Other premium features include a Fender floating vibrato tailpiece with a vintage-style six-saddle bridge and mute, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and vintage-style tuners.

Comes in a hardshell case with a certificate of authenticity.