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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.

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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
This instrument offers a slim “C”-shaped neck profile for easy playability.

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.


SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

• Body Material: Ash
  
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass
  
• Body Finish: Matte Polyester
  

• Neck Material: Maple
  
• Neck Finish: Natural Satin Urethane with Satin Matching Headstock
  
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
  
• Scale Length: 24" (86.36cm)
  
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
  
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305cm)
  
• Number of Frets: 20
  
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
  
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
  
• Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1mm)
  
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
  
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
  
• Truss Rod Nut: 4mm Hex
  

• 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 HiMass Vintage-Style Bass
  
• Hardware Finish: Black Chrome
  
• Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
  
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
  
• Control Knobs: Metal Dome
  
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier
  

• Strings: .045-.105 Gauges
  
• Case/Gig Bag: None