Description
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.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Squier Contemporary |
| Product Color: | Flat Black |
| Factory Setup: | .045-.105, E Standard Bass (E-A-D-G) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Jazz Bass |
| Body Material: | Ash |
| Body Finish: | Matte Polyester |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Natural Satin Urethane with Satin Matching Headstock |
| Neck Shape: | C Shape |
| Fingerboard Material: | Maple |
| Nut Material: | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.5" (38.1mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 34" (863.6mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | 4-Bolt |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Black Dots |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker |
| Neck Pickup: | Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker |
| Controls and Switching: | Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Black Chrome |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle HiMass Vintage-Style Bass |
| Tuning Machines: | Standard Open Gear |
| Pickguard: | 3-Ply White |
| Knobs: | Metal Dome |