Adding a shot of modern playability and tone to a beloved classic, the Squier Contemporary Jazz Bass combines exciting new features with classic style for a beast of a bass that’s ready to rule the stage. Eye-catching appointments like a matching painted headstock for a cohesive aesthetic and brilliant chrome hardware are sure to command attention.
Player-centric specifications include a slim and fast "C"-shaped neck profile with a 12" fingerboard radius ideal for speed-demon bass runs, while a modern bridge provides titanic rumble with optimal stability. Featuring two Squier ceramic single-coil pickups with a standard Jazz Bass control layout, the Contemporary Jazz Bass is primed to revolutionize.
FEATURES
- Dual Squier ceramic single-coil pickups with standard Jazz Bass controls
- Slim “C”-shaped neck
- 12”-radius fingerboard
- Chrome hardware
- Parchment pickguard
- Matching painted headstock
CERAMIC SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS
Ceramic single-coil pickups crank out modern, high-output tone with punchy lows and clear highs.
MODERN BRIDGE
The modern bridge provides optimal resonance, which translates into bigger tone, while being easy to restring.
MATCHING HEADSTOCK
Visually alluring, a matching headstock is a unique stylistic touch.
12”-RADIUS FINGERBOARD
A modern 12” fingerboard radius offers low, fast action with slim feel.
SLIM “C”-SHAPED NECK PROFILE
This instrument offers a slim “C”-shaped neck profile for easy playability.
CHROME HARDWARE
Durable, resilient and bright, chrome hardware is aesthetically impressive.
ACCESSORIES
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Case/Gig Bag: None
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Included Accessories: None
BODY
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Body Material: Poplar
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Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
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Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
ELECTRONICS
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Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
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Neck Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
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Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
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Switching: None
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Configuration: SS
HARDWARE
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Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage-Style Bass
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Hardware Finish: Chrome
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Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
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Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
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Control Knobs: Black Plastic
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Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier®
MISCELLANEOUS
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Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
NECK
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Neck Material: Maple
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Neck Finish: Natural Satin Urethane with Gloss Matching Headstock
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Neck Shape: "C" Shape
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Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
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Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
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Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
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Number of Frets: 20
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Fret Size: Narrow Tall
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Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
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Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
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Position Inlays: Cream Dot
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Truss Rod: Dual-Action
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Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex