Fender Bass VI Model Electric Bass Guitar (1962), made in Fullerton, California, serial # 73714, sunburst lacquer finish, alder body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, tweed hard shell case.

This is the earliest Fender Bass VI we have ever seen, with a neck date of 2-62 it would be one of the first few batches produced. The early Stratocaster-styled pickups on this version were replaced after about a year with Jaguar units; most players since have considered this a downgrade! This is a great sounding and playing Six-String Bass and a dead ringer for the one Jack Bruce played with the Graham Bond Organisation and early Cream.
 
Overall length is 44 3/4 in. (113.7 cm.), 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 30 in. (762 mm.). Width of nut is 1 9/16 in. (40 mm.). All original except newer repro tremolo arm; some noticeable finish wear to the body but no damage or repairs. Overall Very Good + Condition.