At the time the electric bass guitar was still a relatively new instrument, and some manufacturers were still experimenting with design variations that would be considered radical by today's standards.

This was supposed to allow reading bass players to reach high notes on the instrument more easily.

The Bass V originally came with chromed bridge- and pickup-covers.

The innovative concept did not resonate with bass players, partly due to its size and shape.

[1] Surplus bodies were used in the construction of the Fender Swinger.