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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.

This model comes in a limited edition Satin Graphite Metallic finish. Case sold separately.
Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH Limited Edition Satin Graphite Metallic
Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH Limited Edition Satin Graphite Metallic
Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH Limited Edition Satin Graphite Metallic

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  • 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
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Neck
  • Shape: C modern
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: SQR ceramic humbucker
  • Bridge: SQR ceramic humbucker
  • Brand: Squier
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Active preamp: Yes
  • Special electronics:
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Narrow Tall
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.5 in. (38.1 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, blend, 2-band EQ
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 4-Saddle adjustable
  • Tuning machines: Open-geared
  • Color: Black/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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