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
SPECS
BODY
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Body Material: Ash
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Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
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Body Finish: Matte Polyester
ELECTRONICS
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Bridge Pickup: Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker
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Neck Pickup: Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker
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Controls: Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost
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Switching: None
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Configuration: HH
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Special Electronics: Squier® 9V Active Preamp
HARDWARE
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Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage-Style Bass
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Hardware Finish: Black Chrome
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Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
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Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
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Control Knobs: Metal Dome
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Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier®
MISCELLANEOUS
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StringsNickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
NECK
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Neck Material: Maple
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Neck Finish: Natural Satin Urethane with Satin Matching Headstock
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Neck Shape: "C" Shape
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Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
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Fingerboard Material: Maple
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Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
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Number of Frets: 20
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Fret Size: Narrow Tall
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Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
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Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
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Position Inlays: Black Dot
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Truss Rod: Dual-Action
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Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex