Description

Whoa Mama! 60s Beltone NB-6 Bass VI with vibrato and a new truss Rod. $1299!

A rare vintage six-string bass—Beltone’s take on the Bass VI concept—featuring guitar-like playability with bass register strings for distinctive tonal versatility.

Type
Electric Bass‑Six

Model
NB‑6 Bass VI

Manufacturer
Beltone

Country of Manufacture
USA

Controls
2 × Volume (one per pickup), 1 × Tone

Input
1 × ¼″ mono instrument jack

Notable Features

  • Pickups: Two single-coil pickups voiced for extended low-frequency performance

  • Body: Solid wood with slim, guitar-like contours

  • Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fretboard, accommodating six bass-gauge strings

  • Scale Length: Approximately 30″ (short bass scale)

  • Bridge: Fixed bridge with individual saddles

  • Hardware: Vintage-style tuners and control knobs

  • Use Case: Ideal for those looking to combine the melodic reach of a guitar with a bass’s low-end depth, perfect for rhythm bass lines, melodic bass work, and unique tonal textures