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.
| Body Shape |
Jazz Bass® |
| Body Material |
Ash |
| Body Colour |
Flat White |
| Body Finish |
Matte Polyester |
| Fretboard Material |
Maple |
| Fretboard Radius |
12" (305 mm) |
| Scale Length |
34" (864 mm) |
| No. of Frets |
20 |
| Fretboard Inlays |
Black Dots |
| Pickups |
Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker |
| Bridge |
4-Saddle Standard |
| Pickguard |
3-Ply Black |
| Strings |
Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges) |
| Tuning Machines |
Standard Open-Gear |
| Hardware Finish |
Black Chrome |
