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.

Product Specs
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General
Color
Flat White
Country Of Origin
ID
Orientation
Right-Hand
Platform
Squier Basses
Series
Contemporary
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Neck
Fingerboard Material
Maple
Fingerboard Radius
12" (305 mm)
Headstock
Matching Painted Headstock
Neck Finish
Natural Satin Urethane with Satin Matching Headstock
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Shape
"C" Shape
Number of Frets
20
Nut Material
Synthetic Bone
Nut Width
1.5" (38.1 mm)
Position Inlays
Black Dot
String Nut
Synthetic Bone
Truss Rod
Dual-Action
Truss Rod Nut
4 mm Hex
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Body
Body
Ash
Body Finish
Matte Polyester
Body Material
Ash
Body Shape
Jazz Bass®
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Hardware
Bridge
4-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage-Style Bass
Control Knobs
Metal Dome
Hardware Finish
Black Chrome
Neck Plate
4-Bolt Squier®
Pickguard
3-Ply Black
Pickup Covers
Black
Strap Buttons
Standard
String Trees
Vintage-Style Disc
Strings
Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
Tuning Machines
Standard Open-Gear
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Electronics
Auxiliary Switching
None
Bridge Pickup
Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker
Controls
Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost
Neck Pickup
Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker
Pickup Configuration
HH
Special Electronics
Squier® 9V Active Preamp
Switching
None