Our Take:
Utilizing the legendary form of the J Bass® as a template, the Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass adds a plethora of modern features to the reliability of the Jazz Bass to create an exciting new electric bass experience! Driving this low-end monster is a pair of Squier SQR™ ceramic humbucking pickups that deliver exceptional bass tones perfect for any level of playing, supported by an active 9-volt preamp, user-friendly controls, and an aesthetic that only a Squier could pull off!
Squier’s Take:
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.
Standard Specifications
General Info
Brand: | Squier |
Model: | Contemporary Active Jazz Bass |
Color: | Flat White |
Serial: | Call |
Weight: | Call |
Condition: | New |
Body
Top Material: | N/A |
Back and Sides Material: | Ash |
Finish: | Matte Polyester |
Neck
Material: | Maple |
Finish: | Natural Satin Urethane with Satin Matching Headstock |
Fingerboard Material/Radius: | Maple, 12″ |
Frets (Number and Size): | 20, Narrow Tall |
Inlays: | Black Dot |
Nut (Material and Width): | Synthetic Bone, 1.5″ |
Scale Length: | 34″ |
Profile: |
C |
Electronics
Pickups: | 2 x Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker |
Pickup Switching: | N/A |
Controls: | Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost |
Hardware
Tuning Machines: | Standard Open-Gear |
Bridge: | 4-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage-Style Bass |
Pickguard: | 3-Ply Black |
Control Knobs: | Metal Dome |
Hardware Finish: | Black Chrome |
Accessories
None