Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar V Electric Bass, 5-String

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With its offset body and P/J pickups, this Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar V gives you killer looks, rich 5-string tone, and playability far beyond its price.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Basswood body Big, warm midrange tones
P Bass V and J Bass V Pickups Fender-designed P-J bass pickup configuration
Active Bass Boost Circuit A serious boost to your tone
C-shaped neck profile Comfortable, rounded oval shape

Your Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar V electric bass delivers vers and comfortable playability at an affordable price. You have five strings for your fingers to enjoy, stretching over 20 medium frets fitted in a silky-smooth rosewood fingerboard, and a P/J pickup combo housed in a basswood body for articulate output with plenty of body. You have two independent volume controls to mix your pickup combination to your liking, plus a master tone control and an active bass boost circuit if you're hungry for more low end in your signal.

Basswood Jaguar Body

This axe's Jaguar body shape boasts a modified vintage look that's easy on the eyes and also makes for a comfortable fit. As a tonewood, basswood will yield an evenly balanced resonance without too much focus on your lows, mids, or highs. If you want a little extra low-end oomph, dial in the Active Bass Boost circuit to really hear this axe shake the stage.

Fender-Designed Pickups

This bass gives you a Jazz Bass pickup at the bridge and Precision Bass pickup in the middle, with independent volume controls for each pickup so you can dial in a meaty, growling bass tone. Having that low B string at your disposal gives you more room for tonal exploration, and no matter where you play on this axe, each note will maintain a crystal-clear expression without any of that unwelcomed low-mid frequency mud.

Maple Bolt-on Neck

As opposed to set necks, bolt-on necks will yield more twang and snap, especially when you play read more aggressively. The maple tonewood chosen for this bass' neck will also add a little rounded brightness to your sound. A cozy modern C shape fits comfortably in your hand as your fingers make their way across all 20 medium jumbo frets housed in an inviting rosewood fingerboard. Stylish white dot fingerboard inlays mark your fret positions.

Features:

- 5-string bass in Jaguar body shape
- Basswood body
- Bright-sounding maple neck
- Modern C neck shape
- 20 medium jumbo frets
- Scale length of 34"
- White dot position inlays
- Smooth rosewood fingerboard
- Fender-designed Single-Coil Jazz Bass V at the bridge
- Fender-designed Single-Coil Precision Bass V in the middle
- Two independent volume controls for each pickup
- One master tone control
- Active bass boost circuit control dial
- Sleek chrome hardware
- Standard open-gear tuners
- 3-ply black pickguard
- 5-String Standard Vintage-Style bridge with single groove saddles
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- Series: Vintage Modified
- Body Shape: Jaguar
- Body Wood: Basswood
- Body Finish: Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, Modern "C" Shape
- Neck Finish: Natural Satin
- String Nut: PPS, 1.875" (47.6 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" (241 mm) Radius
- Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: White Dot
- Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
- Hardware: Chrome
- Bridge: 5-String Standard Vintage-Style with Single Groove Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
- Strings: Fender USA Super Bass 7250ML, NPS, (.045-.100 Gauges)
- Pickup Configuration: P/J
- Pickups: Fender-designed Single-Coil Jazz Bass V (Bridge) Fender-designed Single Split-Coil Precision Bass V (Middle)
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Special Electronics: Active Bass Boost Circuit
- Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-7195

Squier VM Jaguar V 5-String Bass

Squier's most versatile Jaguar bass model is even more versatile now, with the extended range of the Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass V Special five-string model. You get all the sharp looks, fantastic tone and great features of its four-string brother, now with the addition of an earth-shaking low B string. Features include a sleek offset-waist body, slim fast action maple neck with modern 'C' profile, 9.5"-radius rosewood fingerboard with 20 medium jumbo frets, booming Fender-designed split single-coil Precision Bass V middle pickup and growling Fender-designed single-coil Jazz Bass V bridge pickup, active bass boost circuit for extra low-end power, three-ply black pickguard and four black plastic control knobs (middle pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, master tone, active bass boost circuit), vintage-style five-string bridge with five single-groove saddles, and vintage style tuners.

Features:

- Offset-waist body
- Maple neck with modern C profile
- Rosewood fingerboard
- 20 medium jumbo frets
- Active Bass Boost Circuit
- Fender-designed Split-Coil Precision Bass V and Single-Coil Jazz Bass V pickups

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted January 30, 2014 by Leonardo L in Valencia, CA

"Great Bass Value"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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A little neck heavy but you won't notice it if you use a suede strap. Love the sound of the active bass boost. No dead spots on the neck. Fret work is decent.Nothing fancy about this bass but no complaints either.

Musical Background:

30 years semi pro

Musical Style:

will play anything
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