The Vintage V96 Active Bass signifies the whole concept of a well made 4 string bass guitar, offering exceptional playability and a full dynamic tonal range.
Eastern poplar is the ideal tone wood for the lightweight body, highly resonant, vibrant and capable of producing big muscle bound overtones and harmonic content with exceptional depth, warmth and with natural high end clarity.
Indeed the V96 is a beefy bass guitar in all departments, and looks cool to say the least, available in a choice of Black, Sunset Sunburst or Natural finishes, with hard rock, bolt-on maple necks and fingerboards with contrasting black dot position markers.
All hardware is chrome including smooth open-geared Wilkinson WJBL200 machine heads, a Wilkinson 4 saddle adjustable bridge and control plate featuring chrome control knobs.
Without doubt, the Vintage V96 is pretty to look at, but aesthetics aside, the heart of every instrument is its tone, it’s here that this stunning bass excels.
The sonic versatility of these beautifully crafted bass guitars is quite outstanding and, the Wilkinson double coil WSM4 pickup, is one of the many features that has made the Vintage V96 so popular with bass players around the world.
This power house pickup with its immense grunt, monstrous, huge mid range punch and top end clarity, is installed in the bridge position where strings have less movement and naturally sound brighter. Needless to say then, that this bass guitar with its active circuitry featuring Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble controls, has the ability to effortlessly cut through any band or recording mix.
Whilst the Vintage V96 is renowned for delivering classic sounding rich lows and stabbing high frequencies, the 3-band EQ can be set for warm, rich tones, again, highlighting the tonal option within this extremely versatile bass guitar.
Funk, rock, disco or pop, the V96 is a winner…and some. Play on.
VJ96 Features
Body:
Eastern poplar body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort, enhanced with correctly radiused contoured body.
Neck:
Maple bolt on neck for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.
Scale Length:
34" / 864mm.
Frets:
21 Medium profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V96.
Neck Inlays:
21 Medium profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V96.
Nut:
39mm white graphite stays friction-free to aid tuning and playability.
Bridge:
Wilkinson four saddle adjustable bridge.
Machine heads:
Wilkinson WJBL200 ensure smooth and stable tuning.
Pickups:
One Wilkinson double coil WSM4 in the bridge position.
Controls:
One volume.
3-band active EQ.
Bass 12dB ± 5kHz, Middle 12dB ± 2kHz, Treble 12dB ± 100Hz.
The V96™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series bass designed and created in the UK by the Vintage design team.
Online Orders – 14-Day Returns (Distance Selling Regulations)
Customers who make a purchase online or via distance selling are entitled to return an item within 14 days of receipt, in accordance with the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Items must be in unused condition and returned with all original packaging and documentation.
- Refunds will be issued to the original payment method once the item has been inspected and confirmed to be in resalable condition.
- Return shipping is the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty or supplied in error.
In-Store Purchases
Items purchased in-store are not eligible for a refund. However, we do offer exchange or a store credit (gift card) for in-store purchases returned within 14 days, provided they are in their original condition with proof of purchase.
Exclusions
Please note that custom orders, modified items, B-stock, clearance items, and goods obtained through part exchange are non-refundable, unless faulty.
Partial Refunds
There are certain situations where only partial refunds may be granted, at our discretion. These include, but are not limited to:
- Guitars returned with protective plastic film removed from pickguards or pickups.
- Items showing signs of use or handling.
- Missing or damaged original packaging, tags, or accessories.
All returns are inspected upon receipt. If a return does not meet the conditions above, we reserve the right to refuse it or issue a partial refund.
New Items — 12-Month Warranty
All new products sold by Guitar Warehouse are covered by a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty, in line with UK consumer law.
This warranty covers manufacturing defects and faults that occur under normal use. In the event of an issue, we will assist with the warranty process and liaise with the manufacturer or authorised service centre where required.
This warranty does not cover:
- Normal wear and tear
- Damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident, or unauthorised repair/modification
- Consumable items (such as strings, valves, batteries, etc.)
Pre-Owned Items — 3-Month Warranty
All pre-owned items are supplied with a 3-month Guitar Warehouse warranty.
This covers faults that arise from normal use and were not apparent at the time of sale. All pre-owned instruments and equipment are checked, tested, and set up prior to sale to ensure they are fully functional.
This warranty does not cover:
- Cosmetic wear consistent with age or prior use
- Damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident, or unauthorised repair/modification
- Consumable items (strings, valves, batteries, etc.)
Important Notes
- Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.
- Warranty claims must be reported as soon as a fault is identified.
- Warranty is non-transferable and applies to the original purchaser only.
- Your statutory rights under UK consumer law are not affected.
For warranty claims on distance sales, customers are responsible for safely returning the item to us for inspection. Where a valid warranty fault is confirmed, we will cover the cost of returning the item to the customer.
If you have any questions about warranty coverage, please contact us — we’re always happy to help.
