Description

A daring reimagination of a rumbling classic, the Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass introduces enticing, cutting-edge features to a tried-and-true platform. With a matching headstock for a streamlined appearance and the stealthy vibe of black chrome hardware, this head-turning J Bass is the embodiment of bold.

The Contemporary Active Jazz Bass caters to modern players with a 12-radius maple fingerboard on a slim, modern C-shaped neck profile, providing fast and comfortable playability. At the heart of this monster is a pair of Squier SQR ceramic humbucking pickups that produce high fidelity tone great for any style. Further enhancing tone versatility is an active 9-volt preamp, offering intuitive controls for volume, pickup blend, traditional tone and stacked boost controls for bass and treble.

FEATURES

• Dual Squier SQR ceramic humbucking pickups
• Active 9-volt preamp with controls for Volume, Blend, Tone and Bass/Treble Boost
• Modern C-shaped neck profile with 12-radius fingerboard
• Maple fingerboard with 20 frets
• Matching painted headstock
• Black chrome hardware

BODY

• Body MaterialAsh
• Body ShapeJazz Bass
• Body FinishMatte Polyester

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge PickupSquier SQR Ceramic Humbucker
• Neck PickupSquier SQR Ceramic Humbucker
• ControlsMaster Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost
• ConfigurationHH
• Special ElectronicsSquier 9V Active Preamp

HARDWARE

• Bridge4-Saddle HiMass Vintage-Style Bass
• Hardware FinishBlack Chrome
• Tuning MachinesStandard Open-Gear
• Pickguard3-Ply Black
• Control KnobsMetal Dome
• Neck Plate4-Bolt Squier

MISCELLANEOUS

• StringsNickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
• Legal NoticeWARNING:Cancer and Reproductive Harm –www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

NECK

• Neck MaterialMaple
• Neck FinishNatural Satin Urethane with Satin Matching Headstock
• Neck Shape”C” Shape
• Scale Length34″ (86.36 cm)
• Fingerboard MaterialMaple
• Fingerboard Radius12″ (305 mm)
• Number of Frets20
• Fret SizeNarrow Tall
• Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
• Nut Width1.5″ (38.1 mm)
• Position InlaysBlack Dot
• Truss RodDual-Action
• Truss Rod Nut4 mm Hex