I recently scored a Sonic Blue CS Bass VI and it's such a dreamy instrument! They based it off the old MIJ AVRI VI model cosmetically, with the dots as opposed to the bound neck with block inlays on the original Bass VI and no matching headstock. Plays so well, sets up without any issue, and the Custom Shop killed it with the pickups, winding 'em a bit hotter than usual. Pretty much sold my 4-string bass the day this showed up.
Really cool to see Fender FINALLY making these available at reasonable prices. I'm hoping more string companies (specifically DR) take note and get around to offering a better Bass VI selection. LaBella rules tho, offering custom nickel plated round wound sets for around $25 shipped in a week or less, a crazy bargain!
Here's mine, setting it up with new strings and tuning today actually.
