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Just got this in the post so enjoying giving it a listen on vinyl for the first time.

That's one awesome looking bass! If you don't mind me asking, what are the advantages to headless or is it just personal preference? Always been fascinated with headless instruments but never had a chance to get my hands on one to try.

That looks fantastic! Can't wait to move out of my flat so I can get my hands on trying refinishing myself!

Came here for some advice in buying a Bass VI and have seen what a welcoming and helpful community this is so thought I would introduce myself! I'm based in the North East and have been playing bass for over a decade now, mostly as a hobby and messing around with friends. Currently I've got an Epiphone EB-3 "Custom" (in nothing but the colour I believe!) and a Burns Short Scale Jazz Six Bass (which I bought after the advice and wisdom of this forum) running through a couple of pedals in to a Fender Rumble 50 or a Blackstar Amplug 2 Bass when it's after dark. I'm interested in a wide variety of music from jazz and country up to garage and stoner rock so looking forward to getting in to some good conversations about music and gear in the future!

For posterity I've come to say that I took delivery of my Burns Short Scale Jazz Six Bass today from Andertons. Credit to them for having what feel like fresh new strings on it and giving it a decent set up out of the gate. Going to get a friend of mine to give it a once over once lockdown restrictions are eased up here but for now, it feels and sounds very good! Probably on par if not slightly better than the Squire Bass VI that I had tried, with the pickups feeling a little more responsive to technique and the variety of tones being slightly more diverse and useful. Will post back once I have had some more time with it but a big thanks to everyone in this thread for the words of advice and wisdom!

Damn, that is one good looking instrument! I'll definitely take that in to consideration! Thanks!

Been reading this topic after finding it on Google and found it very helpful so thanks all! I recently tried an older Squire Bass VI in Canterbury (without the control plate) and loved it, after pining for a Bass VI for a while it has cemented my decision to get one. But now reading about the alternatives on here my decision is being made a little harder.. @Low End Bee how are you finding your Burns London Bass VI? They're going for a pretty good price on Andertons but without being able to get down to try one any time soon any opinions you have would be great! @James Nada do you have any more thoughts on the Harley Benton? That price is amazing and I have heard good things about the build quality relative to the price but haven't spoken to anyone that has had the Bass VI for any real length of time. @BigRedX Have you had a chance to compare the "old" and "new" squire Bass VI's? The one I tried felt good, but I don't know if it was the tighter string spacing as you mentioned or the newer one with more space. The one I tried was a full pick guard and didn't have a metal control plate compared to the ones I see for sale online now so I am assuming it is an older, tighter spaced one. @Dosi Y'Anarchy How are you finding using the Gretsch as a Bass VI? I've been looking at the Gretsch or the Danelectro baritones and "converting" them by buying heavier gauge strings but again, haven't spoken to anyone that has done this over a serious length of time. Thanks everyone for the great insight and for any tips you can give me!