{"product_id":"fender-vintera-iii-early-60s-bass-vi-candy-apple-red","title":"Fender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI Rosewood Candy Apple Red Electric Bass Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI in Candy Apple Red\u003c\/strong\u003e brings one of Fender's most distinctive instrument designs into the Vintera III range, combining genuine bass-register tuning with a familiar six-string layout and vintage-inspired early-'60s Fender character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuned \u003cstrong\u003eE-A-D-G-B-E one octave below a standard guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Bass VI occupies a unique space between electric guitar and conventional bass. Its 30-inch scale, three vintage-style early-'60s Bass VI single-coil pickups, individual pickup switches, low-cut circuit and floating tremolo make it equally capable of deep bass lines, melodic parts, chords, atmospheric textures and heavily effected sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in striking \u003cstrong\u003eCandy Apple Red\u003c\/strong\u003e with a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, this is a particularly strong choice for guitarists exploring the bass register, bassists wanting a more melodic second instrument and players working in indie, alternative, surf, post-punk, shoegaze and experimental music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintera III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly '60s Bass VI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCandy Apple Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound-Laminated Rosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\" \/ 762 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x Vintage-Style Early '60s Bass VI Single-Coils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeluxe Gig Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix-string octave-low range with vintage-inspired Fender electronics and tremolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternative bass parts, recording, indie, surf, post-punk, shoegaze and experimental playing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeluxe Gig Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Fender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine Bass VI Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a typical baritone guitar, the Bass VI is tuned \u003cstrong\u003eone complete octave below standard guitar tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e. You retain the familiar E-A-D-G-B-E string arrangement while accessing genuine bass-register pitches, opening up an unusually wide range of playing possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage-Inspired Early-'60s Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck uses an \u003cstrong\u003eearly-'60s “C” profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with a 7.25-inch-radius round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and vintage-tall frets. Its 30-inch scale sits between conventional guitar and long-scale bass territory, making the Bass VI particularly approachable for electric guitar players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Individually Switchable Pickups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree vintage-style early-'60s Bass VI single-coils provide much more control than the electronics found on most traditional bass guitars. Each pickup can be switched independently, making it possible to create numerous pickup combinations from the instrument itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow-Cut Circuit For Greater Definition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated low-cut switch reduces some of the deepest bass frequencies, producing a tighter and more cutting response. This is particularly useful for melodic playing, layered recording, effects-heavy parts and situations where you want the Bass VI to occupy a different space from a conventional bass guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFloating Tremolo And Bass VI Mute\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage-style floating tremolo adds expressive pitch movement ranging from subtle shimmer to more dramatic offset-style effects. Fender also includes the distinctive Bass VI mute, adding another unusual tonal option for shorter, more controlled notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI vs Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSquier Classic Vibe Bass VI\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most accessible ways into the six-string bass format and is a strong option for players working with a tighter budget. The Fender Vintera III moves further towards a detailed vintage-inspired specification with its alder body, round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, early-'60s neck profile, bone nut, vintage-style pickups and Bass VI mute. Choose the Squier for maximum affordability; choose the Vintera III when Fender specification, feel and period-inspired detail matter more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI vs Vintera II '60s Bass VI\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVintera II '60s Bass VI\u003c\/strong\u003e established the previous generation of Fender's vintage-inspired Bass VI offering. The Vintera III focuses more closely on an early-'60s interpretation, including its specific early-'60s neck profile, round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and integrated Bass VI mute. Players already considering a Vintera II should look closely at the Vintera III if the earlier Fender aesthetic and revised period-style details are particularly appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Bass VI vs A Fender Precision Or Jazz Bass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Precision Bass or Jazz Bass is the more conventional option for traditional bass technique, wider string spacing and straightforward four-string playing. The Bass VI is better suited to musicians who want to combine low-register bass work with chords, double-stops, melodic movement and guitar-derived phrasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Bass VI vs A Baritone Electric Guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA baritone guitar extends the range of a conventional guitar downwards, but it normally remains above true bass-register tuning. The Bass VI goes significantly lower, reaching the same fundamental low E territory as a standard bass while retaining six-string guitar-style tuning. Choose a baritone for deeper guitar sounds; choose a Bass VI when you want genuine bass range with guitar-derived fingering possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is The Fender Vintera III Bass VI For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists exploring bass without abandoning familiar six-string shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBassists looking for a more melodic second instrument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio musicians wanting unusual low-register layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndie and alternative players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost-punk musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurf and retro-influenced players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoegaze and ambient musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducers working with layered arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender offset enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers upgrading from a Squier Bass VI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusicians interested in less conventional instrument designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your priority is straightforward traditional bass playing, a Precision or Jazz Bass will usually be the more natural choice. If you want something capable of moving between bass lines, chords, melodies and atmospheric textures, the Bass VI offers possibilities that conventional four-string instruments simply do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlaying Styles \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bass VI is particularly effective in \u003cstrong\u003eindie, alternative rock, post-punk, surf, shoegaze, ambient music, soundtrack work and experimental recording\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its extended range and distinctive attack can become part of the arrangement rather than simply supporting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can handle straightforward bass lines, but its real strength appears when you start using its upper strings, pickup combinations, low-cut circuit and tremolo. Chords, moving inner voices, double-stops and higher-register melodies all become practical without giving up the instrument's genuine low-end range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBass VI vs Baritone Guitar: Which One Should You Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Bass VI and baritone guitar can appear similar, but they serve different musical purposes. The Bass VI is tuned \u003cstrong\u003eE-A-D-G-B-E one octave below standard guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing its lowest strings firmly in electric-bass territory. Its longer 30-inch scale and dedicated Bass VI strings are designed around this lower tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA baritone guitar generally sits higher and works as an extension of standard electric-guitar range. If you want lower riffs while remaining fundamentally in guitar territory, choose a baritone. If you want an instrument that can perform genuine bass duties while retaining six-string guitar-style tuning, the Bass VI is the stronger option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility And Practical Pairing Advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBass Amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good bass amplifier is the natural pairing when you want the Bass VI to deliver its full low-frequency range. Adequate speaker and amplifier headroom helps reproduce the lowest notes with greater authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecording Interfaces And Studio Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bass VI is particularly useful in recording environments because its switching system can create very different tonal roles without changing instruments. It can be connected to a suitable audio interface, DI system, amplifier modeller or recording preamp just like another passive electric instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEffects Pedals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverb, delay, chorus, tremolo, modulation, fuzz and overdrive can all transform the Bass VI into a highly expressive textural instrument. Guitar pedals are particularly effective for brighter or low-cut sounds, while bass-focused pedals can help preserve more low-frequency weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBass VI Strings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model uses a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eFender Bass VI .024-.100 string set\u003c\/strong\u003e. When replacing strings, use a set intended for Bass VI scale length and tuning rather than ordinary guitar strings or a conventional four-string bass set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing the right Bass VI, bass amplifier, effects pedals or recording equipment? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender introduced the original \u003cstrong\u003eBass VI in 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an instrument that sat outside the traditional divide between electric guitar and electric bass. Instead of the four-string layout associated with Fender's Precision and Jazz basses, the Bass VI used six strings tuned E-to-E one octave beneath a standard guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design developed during the early 1960s as Fender explored increasingly sophisticated offset instruments and switching systems. The combination of three pickups, individual switching, low-cut circuit and floating tremolo helped establish the Bass VI as something more versatile and unusual than a conventional bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVintera III Early '60s Bass VI\u003c\/strong\u003e deliberately looks back to this formative period. Its vintage-inspired neck dimensions, rosewood fingerboard, switching arrangement, floating tremolo and Bass VI mute reflect the character of Fender's early-'60s approach while making the design available as part of the modern Vintera III range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat history matters because the Bass VI was never designed simply as a six-string version of an ordinary bass. Its appeal has always been the unusual territory it occupies between instruments, and that remains the main reason musicians continue to seek one out today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintera III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly '60s Bass 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Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI uses \u003cstrong\u003epassive pickups and does not require a battery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect it to a suitable bass amplifier, effects setup, DI system or audio interface using a standard instrument cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict 🎵\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender Vintera III Early '60s Bass VI\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those instruments that can genuinely change how you approach an arrangement. Rather than simply offering extra strings, it gives guitarists and bassists access to a different musical role altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of genuine bass-register tuning, individually switched pickups, low-cut circuit and floating tremolo makes it particularly valuable for players who enjoy building textures rather than simply following conventional guitar or bass rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guitarists, bassists, producers and alternative musicians looking for a distinctive six-string bass with vintage-inspired Fender character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI and more affordable Bass VI or baritone-style instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bass amplifiers, recording interfaces, reverb, delay, chorus, modulation, fuzz and other creative effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spend time exploring the individual pickup switches and low-cut circuit before adding external EQ. The instrument can move from deep bass response to much sharper, more focused sounds directly from its own controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bass VI format tends to feel immediately more familiar to guitarists than a conventional four-string bass because the E-to-E layout preserves familiar intervals and chord shapes. Bass players may need more time to adjust to the tighter string spacing, but that difference is also part of what makes the instrument so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps customers choose guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, drums, studio equipment and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure UK-wide delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure online ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large Birmingham showroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades of experience with new and pre-owned musical instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking of upgrading from your current guitar or bass? Our team is also happy to discuss \u003cstrong\u003epart-exchange options and no-obligation valuations\u003c\/strong\u003e to help make your next instrument more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Fender Bass VI replace a normal bass guitar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can cover genuine bass-register notes and is perfectly capable of handling many bass parts. However, the six-string layout and tighter string spacing create a different playing experience from a Precision or Jazz Bass. Players focused purely on traditional fingerstyle or pick bass technique may still prefer a conventional four-string instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Fender Bass VI suitable for guitar players?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The E-A-D-G-B-E layout preserves the same string relationships as a standard guitar, making familiar scales, chord shapes and intervals easier to transfer. The longer 30-inch scale and much lower tuning require some adjustment, but the basic fretboard logic remains familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I play chords on a Bass VI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and this is one of its biggest creative advantages. Chords and partial chord voicings can produce huge low-register textures, although keeping voicings relatively open often creates greater clarity than playing dense six-string guitar shapes in the lowest positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use normal guitar pedals with a Bass VI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Guitar effects can work extremely well with a Bass VI, particularly reverb, delay, chorus, tremolo, fuzz and other modulation effects. The low-cut switch can also help keep heavily effected sounds clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the low-cut switch do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low-cut circuit reduces some of the deepest bass frequencies, creating a tighter and more cutting tone. This can be useful for melodic lines, distorted sounds, layered recordings and situations where another instrument is already covering the deepest low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 7.25-inch fingerboard radius very different from a modern Fender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides a noticeably more curved, vintage-style fingerboard feel than many modern Fender instruments. Players who enjoy traditional Fender necks are likely to find it familiar, while those used exclusively to flatter contemporary fingerboards may notice the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Bass VI mute used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated mute shortens the sustain and changes the attack of the strings, creating a tighter and more percussive character. It can be particularly effective for retro-inspired lines, rhythmic parts and studio textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Bass VI good for shoegaze and ambient music?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery much so. 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