The Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI FSR brings back the 1961-1975 six-string bass that producers and session players used to carve out sonic territory between guitar and bass. Tuned one octave below standard guitar pitch, this Lake Placid Blue special-run model bridges rhythm section and lead voicings with a vintage-style tremolo system and matching headstock treatment. The instrument sits in a register that neither conventional guitar nor bass can claim, making it indispensable for layered arrangements and textural experimentation. The neck profile follows a slim C-shape with a 9.5" radius fingerboard fitted with narrow-tall frets that facilitate quick position changes across all six strings. A floating bridge with barrel saddles maintains string stability even under tremolo use, while nickel-plated hardware adds period-correct visual weight. The vintage-tint gloss neck finish and 1960s-inspired headstock markings complete the throwback aesthetic, delivering the look and feel of the original Fender VI without the vintage price tag. Features Six-string bass tuned one octave below standard guitar pitch Slim C-shaped neck profile with 9.5" radius fingerboard Narrow-tall frets for smooth position changes and string bending Floating bridge with barrel saddles for enhanced string stability Vintage-style tremolo system for pitch modulation and vibrato effects Lake Placid Blue finish with matching headstock on FSR model Nickel-plated hardware and 1960s-inspired headstock markings throughout Vintage-tint gloss neck finish replicates authentic 1960s Fender aesthetic