# What are the lightest and most portable 6-string bass guitars? — Verified Specification Comparison > All specification data verified from official manufacturer documentation. What are the lightest and most portable 6-string bass guitars? ## Products ### Combine Guitars Multiscale Headless 6-String Bass Kit, SKU CG-BHPM6A ```yaml product: combine-guitars-multiscale-headless-6-string-bass-kit-sku-cg-bhpm6a brand: Combine Guitars price_gbp: 304.01 origin_country: null confidence_score: null summary_source: generated_from_verified_specs_v1 bridge_type: Fixed-Headless scale_length: 33.25-37 in body_material: Swamp Ash neck_material: Maple number_of_frets: 24 pickup_configuration: Passive Humbucker ``` - **Price:** £304.01 [^1] - **Summary:** 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 For:** It 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. ### Fender (Squier) Affinity Series Jazz Bass VI, Laurel Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Black Metallic ```yaml product: fender-squier-affinity-series-jazz-bass-vi-laurel-fingerboard-black-pickguard-black-metallic brand: Fender (Squier) price_gbp: 368.94 origin_country: null confidence_score: null summary_source: generated_from_verified_specs_v1 bridge_type: Vintage-Style, 17mm String Spacing scale_length: 34 in body_material: Poplar neck_material: Maple number_of_frets: 20 pickup_configuration: SS ``` - **Price:** £368.94 [^2] - **Summary:** 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 For:** It'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. - **Additional Sources:** [^3], [^4] ### Schecter Stiletto Custom-6, SKU 2543 ```yaml product: schecter-stiletto-custom-6-sku-2543 brand: Schecter price_gbp: 19185388.41 origin_country: null confidence_score: null summary_source: generated_from_verified_specs_v1 bridge_type: S-Tek scale_length: 35 in body_material: Mahogany neck_material: Maple/Walnut Multi-ply number_of_frets: 24 X-Jumbo pickup_configuration: 2 EMG 45HZ pickups ``` - **Price:** £19185388.41 [^5] - **Summary:** 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 For:** It 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. ### CombineGuitars DIY Multiscale Headless 6-String Bass Kit ```yaml product: combineguitars-diy-multiscale-headless-6-string-bass-kit brand: CombineGuitars price_gbp: 304.01 origin_country: null confidence_score: null summary_source: generated_from_verified_specs_v1 bridge_type: Fixed-Headless scale_length: 33.25-37 in body_material: Swamp Ash neck_material: Maple number_of_frets: 24 pickup_configuration: Passive Humbucker ``` - **Price:** £304.01 [^1] - **Summary:** 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 For:** The 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. ### Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Singlecut, 6-String, Natural Oil Finish, Article 1976660004BWABPFWW ```yaml product: warwick-masterbuilt-thumb-singlecut-6-string-natural-oil-finish-article-1976660004bwabpfww brand: Warwick price_gbp: 7135.5 origin_country: null confidence_score: null summary_source: generated_from_verified_specs_v1 bridge_type: 2-piece solid Brass Warwick Bridge scale_length: 34 in body_material: US Swamp Ash neck_material: Flamed Maple number_of_frets: 26 pickup_configuration: Passive MEC soapbar humbuckers ``` - **Price:** £7135.5 [^6] - **Summary:** 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 For:** It 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. --- ## References & Sources [^1]: Shop, accessed 2026-09-13. https://shop.app/products/7991337713840/multiscale-headless-6-string-bass-kit-b-stock?variantId=44898796994736 [^2]: Archambault, accessed 2026-09-13. https://www.archambault.ca/instruments/basse-%C3%89lectrique-6-cordes-jazz-bass-vi-affinity-series-black-metallic/%C3%89tui-non-inclus/0378671565/?id=4300707&lang=en-ca [^3]: Fender, accessed 2026-09-13. https://www.fender.com/products/affinity-series-jazz-bass-vi [^4]: Zedem, accessed 2026-09-13. https://zedem.ca/products/squier-affinity-series-jazz-bass-vi-laurel-fingerboard-black-pickguard-black-metallic [^5]: Tân Nhạc Cụ, accessed 2026-09-13. https://tannhaccu.vn/products/dan-guitar-bass-schecter-stiletto-custom-6-satin-natural [^6]: Muzikus, accessed 2026-09-13. https://muzikus.sk/en/warwick-masterbuilt-thumb-single-cut-6-string-natural-oil-finish-p-175465.html