Squier Affinity Series Jazz Bass V MN Olympic White
5-string electric bass with two single-coil pickups and passive circuitry
The Squier Affinity Series Jazz Bass V MN Olympic White combines the typical sound and playing characteristics of Leo Fender's probably most popular bass model with an extremely attractive price and the extended expression possibilities of a low B-string. Accordingly, the first-class 5-string electric bass for beginners impresses with a slim maple neck, on which the first bass lines will be learned with ease, and two single-coil pickups for versatile bass sounds.
The Squier Affinity Series Jazz V MN Olympic White offers excellent playing and sound characteristics of the legendary J-Bass at an attractive price.
The Squier Affinity Series Jazz Bass V MN Olympic White at a glance:
5-string electric bass from the Squier Affinity Series.
White high gloss finish
Bolt-on construction with 34" long scale length (864 mm)
Poplar body
Bolted maple neck
Maple fingerboard with dot inlays
C-neck profile
One Squier ceramic single-coil pickup in middle position
One Squier ceramic single-coil pickup in bridge position
Passive circuitry with separate volume controls for each pickup and general treble shutter
Squier 5-saddle standard bass bridge
Squier vintage-style bass tuners
Classically built J-Bass with comfortable handling
The poplar body of the Affinity Jazz Bass V comes in the typical offset style of the sixties and therefore takes a perfectly balanced playing position. The maple neck in C-profile with 47,6 mm nut width offers furthermore buttery smooth playing characteristics from the lowest string to the highest, so that nothing stands in the way of motivated and fatigue-free bass playing.
Ceramic single-coils for flexible sounds
With the two Squier ceramic single-coil pickups in middle and bridge position, the Affinity Jazz Bass V delivers a wide sound spectrum at the bass amplifier, which makes it an all-rounder for almost every music style between rock, pop, blues, jazz, funk and metal. The traditional passive circuit with separate volume controls for each pickup and a general treble cutoff allows you to create a wide range of tones, from a wiry assertive tone to an extremely fat bass sound with emphasis on the lowest frequencies.
Indestructible Hardware
To guarantee long-lasting playing pleasure in bass lessons and the first band rehearsals, the Squier Affinity Jazz Bass V MN Olympic White is also equipped with high-quality hardware. On the body, the typical 5-saddle standard bridge ensures optimal adjustment of intonation and string action, while on the headstock Squier vintage-style tuners promise an exact and robust tuning.
Manufacturer information
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) Cessna Circle 311 CA 92878 Corona USA contactemea@fender.com www.fender.com EU economic operator Fender (EDC) B.V. Transpolispark, Siriusdreef 17-27 2132 WT Hoofddorp Netherlands contactemea@fender.com www.fender.com
Features:
Manufacturer:
Squier
Series:
Affinity
Design:
Jazz Bass
Body:
Poplar
Top:
No
Binding:
No
Neck:
Maple
Neck Profile:
'C'
Neck Lacquer:
Satin
Neck Construction:
Bolt-on
Fretboard:
Maple
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
9.5
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Number of Frets:
20
Fret Format:
Medium Jumbo
Inlays:
Dot
Nut type:
Synthetic Bone
Nut width in mm:
47.6
Scale:
Longscale
Scale (inch):
34
Manufacturer pickups:
Squier
Pickup neck:
No
Pickup middle:
Ceramic Single Coil
Pickup bridge:
Ceramic Single Coil
Active pickups:
No
Piezo Pickup:
No
Electronic:
Passive
Switch:
No
Control:
2x Vol, Tone
Tuners:
Vintage-Style
Bridge:
5-Saddle Standard
Tailpiece:
No
Number of Strings:
5
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Chrome
Colour:
Olympic White
Finish:
High-Gloss
Country of Origin:
Indonesia
String Gauge:
.045 - .130
Factory Tuning:
Standard H
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
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