Squier Contemporary Active Jazz V Electric Bass, 5-String (with Maple Fingerboard)
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This Contemporary Active Jazz Bass V caters to modern players with active pickups, a 12"-radius maple fretboard and a slim, modern "C"-shaped neck profile.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Ash body | Strong, snappy responsive tone |
Maple neck | Bright tone, full sustain and strength |
Satin-finished neck | Fast, smooth and easy playing feel |
Squier SQR ceramic humbuckers | High-fidelity, versatile tone |
Overview
A daring reimagining of a rumbling classic, the Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH V 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 HH V 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.
The Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH V 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.
Specs
- Series: Contemporary
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
- Neck Finish: Natural Satin with Gloss Matching Headstock
- Fingerboard: Maple, 12" (305 mm)
- Frets: 20, Narrow Tall
- Position Inlays: Black Dots
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
- Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
- Bridge: 5-Saddle Standard
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Bridge Pickup: Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost
- Control Knobs: Metal Dome
- Hardware Finish: Black Chrome
- Strings: NPS, .045-.130 Gauges
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
- Neck Finish: Natural Satin with Gloss Matching Headstock
- Fingerboard: Maple, 12" (305 mm)
- Frets: 20, Narrow Tall
- Position Inlays: Black Dots
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
- Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
- Bridge: 5-Saddle Standard
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Bridge Pickup: Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost
- Control Knobs: Metal Dome
- Hardware Finish: Black Chrome
- Strings: NPS, .045-.130 Gauges
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(5 ratings)
Submitted June 23, 2020 by Garry L in The Villages, FL
"Squier 5 string bass"
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Build quality is one of the best I've ever seen. Setup was spot on. Plays great. Sounds great. Ordered it on a Wednesday and it arrived Friday. Great service zZounds.
Musical Background:
Professional
Musical Style:
Rock, country
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