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
SQR CERAMIC HUMBUCKING PICKUPS
These Squier SQR ceramic humbucking pickups produce high-output, modern tone with punchy lows and clear highs.
SQUIER ACTIVE 9-VOLT BASS PREAMP
Versatile and easy-to-use, the all-new Squier Active 9-Volt Bass Preamp includes intuitive controls for master volume, pickup blend, tone and bass/treble boost.
MODERN BRIDGE
The modern bridge provides optimal resonance, which translates into bigger tone, while being easy to restring.
SLIM "C"-SHAPED NECK PROFILE
The modern bridge provides optimal resonance, which translates into bigger tone, while being easy to restring.
12"-RADIUS FINGERBOARD
A modern 12”-radius fingerboard offers low, fast action with slim feel.
BLACK CHROME HARDWARE
Stealthy and subtle, black chrome hardware is durable and resilient.
SPEFICICATIONS
Case not included.
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
SQR CERAMIC HUMBUCKING PICKUPS
These Squier SQR ceramic humbucking pickups produce high-output, modern tone with punchy lows and clear highs.
SQUIER ACTIVE 9-VOLT BASS PREAMP
Versatile and easy-to-use, the all-new Squier Active 9-Volt Bass Preamp includes intuitive controls for master volume, pickup blend, tone and bass/treble boost.
MODERN BRIDGE
The modern bridge provides optimal resonance, which translates into bigger tone, while being easy to restring.
SLIM "C"-SHAPED NECK PROFILE
The modern bridge provides optimal resonance, which translates into bigger tone, while being easy to restring.
12"-RADIUS FINGERBOARD
A modern 12”-radius fingerboard offers low, fast action with slim feel.
BLACK CHROME HARDWARE
Stealthy and subtle, black chrome hardware is durable and resilient.
SPEFICICATIONS
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Shape: Jazz Bass
- Body Finish: Matte Polyester
- Bridge Pickup: Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost
- Switching: None
- Configuration: HH
- Special Electronics: Squier 9V Active Preamp
- Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard
- Hardware Finish: Black Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Control Knobs: Metal Dome
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier
- Strings: NPS, .045-.105 Gauges
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Natural Satin Urethane with Satin Matching Headstock
- Scale Length: 34" (864mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1mm)
- Truss Rod Nut: 4mm Hex
Case not included.