What are the lightest and most portable 6-string bass guitars?
This page compares 5 lightest and most portable 6-string bass guitars with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Combine Guitars Multiscale Headless 6-String Bass Kit, SKU CG-BHPM6A, Fender (Squier) Affinity Series Jazz Bass VI, Laurel Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Black Metallic, Schecter Stiletto Custom-6, SKU 2543. Prices range from £304 to £19,185,388. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Combine Guitars Multiscale Headless 6-String Bass Kit, SKU CG-BHPM6A
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£304.01 ≈ | 24 | 33.25-37 in | Swamp Ash | Maple | Passive Humbucker | Fixed-Headless |
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This DIY kit builds a headless, fanned-fret six-string bass with a swamp ash body, maple neck, passive humbucker, and fixed headless bridge. It suits builders who want extended range, multiscale playability, and a compact headless design. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking a light and portable 6-string bass because its headless fixed-bridge design removes the bulky headstock while the multiscale 33.25-37 in neck provides extended-range bass performance. |
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Fender (Squier) Affinity Series Jazz Bass VI, Laurel Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Black Metallic
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£368.94 ≈ | 20 | 34 in | Poplar | Maple | SS | Vintage-Style, 17mm String Spacing |
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This is a 6-string Jazz Bass VI from Squier's Affinity line in Black Metallic. It has a poplar body with a maple neck and an Indian laurel fingerboard, and it's fitted with two Squier single-coil J Bass pickups. It uses a vintage-style 6-saddle bridge with 17mm string spacing. ★ Ideal forIt's a 6-string bass with a thin, contoured offset poplar body and a slim 'C'-shaped maple neck, making it one of the more portable-feeling 6-string options in this class at a 34 in scale length.
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Schecter Stiletto Custom-6, SKU 2543
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£19185388.41 ≈ | 24 X-Jumbo | 35 in | Mahogany | Maple/Walnut Multi-ply | 2 EMG 45HZ pickups | S-Tek |
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The Schecter Stiletto Custom-6 is a six-string bass with a mahogany body, flamed maple and walnut top, maple/walnut multi-ply neck, and active EMG electronics. Its extended 35 in scale and 24 X-Jumbo frets suit players who need a wide range, clear articulation, and modern versatility. ★ Ideal forIt is relatively portable for a six-string bass because its body is compact and flat-top, but its 35 in scale and 12.0 kg shipping weight mean it is not among the lightest options.
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CombineGuitars DIY Multiscale Headless 6-String Bass Kit
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£304.01 ≈ | 24 | 33.25-37 in | Swamp Ash | Maple | Passive Humbucker | Fixed-Headless |
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This is a DIY six-string bass kit with a fanned-fret multiscale neck, headless hardware, a swamp ash body, and pre-soldered electronics. It suits builders who want to assemble and finish an extended-range bass using basic tools and supplied hardware. ★ Ideal forThe headless design removes bulky tuning hardware and the kit's multiscale 33.25-37 in layout provides a compact, travel-friendly six-string bass platform for players prioritizing portability. |
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Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Singlecut, 6-String, Natural Oil Finish, Article 1976660004BWABPFWW
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£7135.50 ≈ | 26 | 34 in | US Swamp Ash | Flamed Maple | Passive MEC soapbar humbuckers | 2-piece solid Brass Warwick Bridge |
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This is a German-made, neck-through six-string bass with a Bubinga Pommelé top, US Swamp Ash body, Flamed Maple neck, and active three-way electronics. Its extended singlecut design provides sustain and balance, making it suited to experienced players needing a versatile, high-end instrument for funk, R&B, jazz, rock, or blues. ★ Ideal forIt is not an especially light or portable choice at approximately 5.4 kg, although its balanced singlecut design and included handmade leather bag improve transportability. |
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