Fender Vintera II Bass VI Neck Specs?

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Fender Vintera II Bass VI Neck Specs?

Post by Peckhammer » Mon May 05, 2025 11:41 am

Does anyone know the 1st, and 12th fret neck thickness measurements for a Fender Vintera II Bass VI?

I've got the Squier Bass VI and the neck measures .830" at the 1st, and .915" at the 12th. It seems that the original '60s Bass VIs were around .820/.970 or so and had a 7.25" radius. I've seen Custom Shop versions with 9.5" radius and .840/920" measurements. I am wondering where the Vintera II fits in the mix? I'm thinking about swapping out the Squier neck and buying something different.

Anyone have opinions on 7.25 vs. 9.5 radius on the bass vi?

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Re: Fender Vintera II Bass VI Neck Specs?

Post by Soniqfreq » Mon May 05, 2025 6:41 pm

I don’t have a Vintera II, but on my 2013 MIJ VI it’s a 7.25” radius and I love it. I’ve seen the neck profile spec on my MIJ as .840" at the 1st fret .940" at the12th fret. It’s very comfortable and easy to play when setup right.

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Re: Fender Vintera II Bass VI Neck Specs?

Post by MattK » Mon May 05, 2025 8:32 pm

Don't forget to consider nut width - the vintage ones were A width (1 1/2") like a Jazz Bass, but every reissue since has been B width (1 5/8") like a Precision.

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Re: Fender Vintera II Bass VI Neck Specs?

Post by alexpigment » Tue May 06, 2025 3:42 am

MattK wrote:
Mon May 05, 2025 8:32 pm
Don't forget to consider nut width - the vintage ones were A width (1 1/2") like a Jazz Bass, but every reissue since has been B width (1 5/8") like a Precision.
Sounds like an improvement on the reissues!

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