Squier Contemporary Jazz Bass

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.

SPECS

BODY

• Body Material: Poplar
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

NECK

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Natural Satin Urethane with Gloss Matching Headstock
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• 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: Cream Dot
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
• Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
• Neck Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
• Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
• Switching: None
• Configuration: SS

HARDWARE

• Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier®

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)

ACCESSORIES

• Case/Gig Bag: None
• Included Accessories: None