Squier 037-8753-565 Affinity J-Bass V, Active, Maple FB, Black Metallic

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A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass V delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for todays aspiring bassist.

This 5-string J Bass features several player-friendly refinements such as a thin and lightweight body, a slim and comfortable C-shaped neck with retro block inlays and vintage-style open-gear tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning. Loaded with two Squier Noiseless J Bass pickups shaped by an active 9V 2-band preamp for a wide variety of punchy tones, this model is ready to help lay the foundation for any player at any stage.

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SQUIER NOISELESS PICKUPS
Voiced in-house at Fender, these hum-cancelling Squier Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups produce fat, articulate tone for a wide variety of styles.

ACTIVE 9V PREAMP
This Jazz Bass features an onboard preamp powered by a 9-volt battery to provide separate boost/cut controls for treble and bass.

OPEN-GEAR TUNING MACHINES
These vintage-style tuning machines have a classic look and provide smooth, accurate tuning.

Features

• Thin and lightweight body
• Slim C-shaped neck with block inlays
• Squier Noiseless pickups
• Active 9-volt preamp with controls for volume, blend, and bass/treble boost/cut
• 5-saddle bass bridge

Specs

• General
  • Series: Affinity Series
  • Orientation: Right-Hand
  • Color: Black Metallic
  • Country Of Origin: CN
  • Platform: Squier Basses
• Neck
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
  • Neck Shape: “C” Shape
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-On
  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
  • Fingerboard Material: Maple
  • Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Blocks
  • Side Dots: Black
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Truss Rod: Head Adjust
  • String Nut: Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.875″ (47.6 mm)
  • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Body
  • Body: Poplar
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Body Shape: Jazz Bass
  • Body Material: Poplar
  • Hardware
  • Bridge: 5-Saddle Standard
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
  • Pickup Covers: Black
  • Control Knobs: Black Plastic
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
  • String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
  • Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.125 Gauges)
  • Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier
  • Strap Buttons: Standard
• Electronics
  • Bridge Pickup: Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass
  • Neck Pickup: Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass
  • Pickup Configuration: SS
  • Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Active Bass/Treble Boost/ Cut (Stacked Control)
  • Switching: None
• Measurements
  • Dimensions: 4.00×14.70×50.50 IN
  • Shipping Weight: 13.00 LB
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34″ (864 mm)