Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH

 

Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH

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.

FEATURES

- 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


SPECIFICATIONS

​BODY

Body Material : Ash

Body Shape : Jazz Bass®

Body Finish : Matte Polyester

​NECK

Neck Material : Maple

Neck Finish : Natural Satin Urethane with Satin Matching Headstock

Scale Length : 34″ (864 mm)

Fingerboard Material : Maple

Fingerboard Radius : 12″ (305 mm)

Number of Frets : 20

Fret Size : Narrow Tall

Nut Material : Synthetic Bone

Nut Width : 1.5″ (38.1 mm)

Position Inlays : Black Dot

Truss Rod : Dual-Action

Truss Rod Nut : ​4 mm Hex

ELECTRONICS

Bridge Pickup : Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker

Neck Pickup : Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker

Controls : Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost

Switching : None

Configuration : HH

Special Electronics : Squier® 9V Active Preamp

HARDWARE

Bridge : 4-Saddle Standard

Hardware Finish : Black Chrome

Tuning Machines : Standard Open-Gear

Pickguard : 3-Ply Black

Control Knobs : Metal Dome

Neck Plate : 4-Bolt Squier®