The Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass is an accessible and versatile electric bass for aspiring bassists. This bass is perfect for beginners and aspiring musicians looking for a versatile instrument to develop their skills. The slim, lightweight poplar body and slim maple neck with a comfortable "C" profile make this J Bass easy to play. Two single-coil Squier Jazz Bass pickups provide a range of punchy tones, from subtle warmth to aggressive growl. An active 9-volt preamp boosts the pickups and allows you to shape your tone with bass, treble, volume and pickup blend controls.

Iconic Style and Sound

The J Bass design is known for its comfortable playability and versatile tone. This Squier Affinity Series model authentically captures the J Bass experience at a budget-friendly price. The poplar body's natural resonance and balanced tone provide a solid foundation for the single-coil pickups. Combined with the maple neck, you'll get clarity and sustain. The dual Jazz Bass pickups deliver the warm, punchy tone the J Bass is known for. With the active preamp, you can boost the pickups and adjust tone to suit any playing style.

Slim, Comfortable Neck

The maple neck on this J Bass features a slim, easy-to-play "C" profile and a 34" scale length. The profile offers a familiar, comfortable feel for most playing styles. The medium jumbo frets make it easy to fret notes and chords. Dot position inlays provide helpful reference points along the maple fingerboard. Open-gear tuning machines keep the strings in tune during performances and practice. Overall, the neck design makes this an ideal J Bass for beginners and developing players.

Versatile, Gig-Ready Electronics

With its dual single-coil pickups and active preamp, this Squier J Bass delivers a range of punchy tones ready for any gig. The Jazz Bass pickups provide the warm, mid-focused sound the J Bass is known for. The active preamp boosts the pickups for more output and allows you to shape your tone. Adjust bass, treble, volume and pickup blend to suit any playing style or song. Cut through the mix for solos or find the perfect balance for rhythm playing. This versatile electronics system gives you the tools to develop your own signature sound.

Features:

Jazz Bass shape, maple neck, medium jumbo frets

SS pickups: Squier Ceramic Noiseless, active bass/treble control

4-saddle standard bridge, vintage-style tuners

Nickel plated steel strings, case sold separately

Specifications:

Body

Shape: Jazz Bass

Neck

Material: Maple

Fret size: Medium jumbo

Number of frets: 20

Nut width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)

Nut material: Synthetic bone

Truss rod: Single action, head adjust

Scale length: 34" (864 mm)

Electronics

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

Hardware

Bridge: 4-saddle standard

Tuning machines: Vintage-style

Other

Strings: Nickel plated steel (.045-.105 gauges)

Case: Sold separately

Orientation: Right handed

Number of Strings: 4