donslow Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 I’ve a bee in my bonnet, I’m after a project. for a while now I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a bass vi. Diminishing bass fund pot has so far refused to let me spend out on one. got me thinking, could you convert a bronco bass to a bass vi? On paper, it would seem that, new headstock holes, new bridge, new nut and you’d be set?! Surely not THAT easy? Welcome any thoughts/criticisms/concerns/technical advice?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Numerous threads on TB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 From a build point of view, then yes, you are right @donslow. But from a playing point of view, the Bronco has a slim neck - I think it is 38mm at the nut, and the Bass VI is more like 42mm. Bit of a squeeze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donslow Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Andyjr1515 said: From a build point of view, then yes, you are right @donslow. But from a playing point of view, the Bronco has a slim neck - I think it is 38mm at the nut, and the Bass VI is more like 42mm. Bit of a squeeze! Well spotted sir, I wonder if it would be too much of a squeeze :-s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donslow Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 10 hours ago, hooky_lowdown said: Numerous threads on TB. Thanks for the heads up, will have a mosey on over for a peek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg67 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 If the neck's a bit slim you could do a Bass V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 56 minutes ago, donslow said: Well spotted sir, I wonder if it would be too much of a squeeze :-s Well, if you consider that most electric 6 strings (eg Les Paul, Stratocaster, Telecaster) with standard guitar strings are 42 or 43mm, I think yes...certainly for my fingers. The only difference is that presumably bottom end chords aren't a big need on a bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 8, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 16 hours ago, donslow said: I’ve a bee in my bonnet, I’m after a project. for a while now I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a bass vi. Diminishing bass fund pot has so far refused to let me spend out on one. got me thinking, could you convert a bronco bass to a bass vi? On paper, it would seem that, new headstock holes, new bridge, new nut and you’d be set?! Surely not THAT easy? Welcome any thoughts/criticisms/concerns/technical advice?! IMO even 42mm is too narrow to comfortably accommodate the thicker strings of a Bass VI. Have a read of my thread about Bass VIs: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/325732-alternatives-to-the-squier-bass-vi/?tab=comments#comment-3534563 which gives plenty of alternatives along with their pros and cons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donslow Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Jus Lukin said: Not in stock for a little while, but this might even be cheaper than the parts to convert a Bronco! https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_guitarbass_vs_vintage_series.htm?o=1&search=1601200699 That is fiendish and may have just gone to top of the list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donslow Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, BigRedX said: IMO even 42mm is too narrow to comfortably accommodate the thicker strings of a Bass VI. Have a read of my thread about Bass VIs: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/325732-alternatives-to-the-squier-bass-vi/?tab=comments#comment-3534563 which gives plenty of alternatives along with their pros and cons. Will have a darn good read of that once the rugrats are back in their cupboard, sorry, I mean beds, for the evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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