A streamlined 5-string bass guitar equipped with exceptional playability and versatile tone-shaping controls.
The Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass V gives you versatile tone and playability. With its lightweight poplar body, slim maple neck and active electronics, this 5-string bass provides a perfect gateway into the Fender family for aspiring bassists. The dual Squier Noiseless single-coil pickups, along with a 9-volt preamp, generate a wide range of punchy tones to suit any style.
Ultra-Playable Neck and Body
The Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass V's thin, contoured body and silky smooth maple neck with 20-fret rosewood fingerboard provide effortless playability. The slim C-shaped neck profile and medium jumbo frets make it easy to navigate the fingerboard with speed and precision. The open-gear tuners keep your strings in tune through long practice sessions or gigs. Overall, this bass feels natural and balanced, whether you're grooving along or soloing.
Shape Your Sound with Active Electronics
The active preamp on the Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass V provides boost/cut controls for the bass and treble frequencies, allowing you to dial in a wide range of tones. The volume control blends the outputs of the dual Squier Noiseless single-coil pickups. With the ability to boost the bass for deep, thumping tones or cut the treble for a warmer, vintage sound, you'll find your voice with this versatile preamp. The pickups themselves provide punchy tone with clear highs and tight lows.
Rock-Solid Construction
While affordably priced, the Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass V is built to last. The poplar body, maple neck and rosewood fingerboard are durable tonewoods that hold up well to regular use and the inevitable dings of gigs and rehearsals. The chrome hardware, including the bridge, tuners and control knobs, adds stylish looks and reliability. Rest assured, this bass is made to keep up with your playing for years to come.
Specifications
- Shape: Jazz Bass
- Material: Maple
- Fret size: Medium jumbo
- Number of frets: 20
- Nut width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
- Nut material: Synthetic bone
- Truss rod: Single action, head adjust
- Scale length: 34" (864 mm)
- Pickup configuration: SS
- Bridge pickup: Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass
- Neck pickup: Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass
- Controls: Volume 1 (neck pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), Active bass/treble boost/cut (stacked control)
- Switching: None
- Bridge: 5-saddle standard
- Tuning machines: Vintage-style
- Strings: Nickel plated steel (.045-.125 gauges)
- Case: None
- Orientation: Right handed
- Number of Strings: 4
Features
- Jazz Bass shape, maple neck, 20 medium jumbo frets
- SS pickups: Squier Ceramic Noiseless, active bass/treble control
- 5-saddle standard bridge, vintage-style tuners
- Nickel plated steel strings, case not included
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