Classic J Bass Style Elevated with Active Electronics

A gig-ready entryway into the world of active bass electronics, the Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass crosses classic Jazz Bass style with superior sonic control. At the heart of this basss lightweight poplar body lies two of Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups, granting you a pristine, powerful, and hum-free variation on the J Basss legendary grit and growl. The pickups are then paired with an active 2-band preamp with versatile bass and treble boost/cut controls, along with traditional pickup-specific volume knobs to mix between bridge bite and the warmer tone of the neck pickup. What about playability? The Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass boasts time-tested Jazz-style performance thanks to its slim C maple neck and slick 9.5-inch-radius Indian laurel fingerboard the latter of which comes complete with eye-catching Pearloid block inlays. You also get stylish vintage-style open-gear tuning machines and a rock-solid 4-saddle bridge. Harness the sound-sculpting power of active electronics in style with Squiers Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass!

Noiseless pickups paired with a 2-band preamp

The Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Basss electronics section is fueled by a one-two punch of Squiers Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups. Clear, full, and without a hint of hiss or hum, these pickups supply all the J-style growl and grit you could ever ask for. Moreover, the Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass sports a 2-band preamp powered by a 9-volt battery to give you access to powerful bass and treble boost/cut controls. From funky fingerstyle finesse to percussive slap solos, the Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass is one seriously versatile bass.

Shaped for comfort and performance

Among the things that made the J Bass an instant hit with working bass players was its unique offset-waist body shape. Perfect whether playing standing or seated, the classic Jazz Bass contoured body will make those marathon gigs and sessions much more comfortable. With its slim “C”-profile neck, this instrument was originally designed to appeal to jazz bassists.

Features:

• Classic Jazz Bass style and sound, elevated with the power of active electronics
• Lightweight poplar body mated to a slim C maple neck
• 9.5-inch-radius Indian laurel fingerboard sporting attention-grabbing Pearloid block inlays
• Dual Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups deliver legendary J-style grit and growl without a hint of hum
• 2-band active EQ gives you access to enhanced bass and treble boost/cut controls
• Reliable vintage-style open-back tuning machines

Specs:

• Number of Strings: 4
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass
• Body Material: Poplar
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Color: Mystic Sea Foam Green
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Radius: 9.5″
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Inlay: Blocks
• Number of Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 34″
• Nut Width: 1.5″
• Nut Material: Syntetic Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: 4-Saddle Standard
• Tuners: Vintage-style
• Neck Pickup: Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Single-coil
• Bridge Pickup: Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Single-coil
• Controls: 2 x volume, 1 x tone
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.105
• Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately