The Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass V in Natural is a 5-string bass guitar that perfectly combines the look and vibe of classic basses from the ‘60s and ‘70s with the features and playability of modern instruments.
The Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass V features a Soft Maple body that exactly mimics the contours of the classic Fender Jazz Bass. This is joined by a 34”-scale Maple neck with black binding and block inlays. These combine to produce a striking looking bass that produces a wide range of amazing tones and is lightweight and comfortable to play.
From a hardware perspective, the Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass V comes equipped with a pair of Fender-Designed Single-Coil Jazz Bass pickups that are accompanied by a pickup-specific volume controls and a master tone control. This setup allows classic Jazz Bass tones to be easily achieved thanks to its simplicity and user-friendliness. Joining the pickup selection is a stand vintage-style 5-string bridge, standard open-gear tuners and a three-ply black/white/black pickguard.
The main features of the Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass V 5-string bass guitar in Natural include:
Squier VM J-Bass V MN NAT NaturalThis is a wonderful bass for an incredible price.
It sounds just like it should, and feels just right. As is usually the case, the action was set up a bit high, but with simple truss rod and bridge adjustments, I was able to set it really low, and get lots of the fretless "mwah". The strings it came with were surprisingly fresh and playable.
The ebonol fretboard feels and looks great. It sure is far more durable than any wood, but round-wound strings WILL leave their print upon it, which is apparent immediately. After just a few minutes of playing I could see the strings winding imprinted in the fretboard. Not a big deal, but it will eventually make the fretboard look dull and hazy. I replaced the stock round-wound strings with nylon-wound flats anyway.
The pickups are nothing extraordinary, but very decent-sounding. They deliver the unmistakeable jazz bas tone very well. Im already thinking of replacing them with an EMG JVX set or some Bartolinis with an EQ, but its not because the stock pickups are any bad, but simply because I like to tinker with different pickups, and because I feel that this bass is well worth it.
this is such a great bass it isnt expensive too!
this was my first bass and it so good the sound that it produces is like a pro bass
and the bass is really a beaty
slapping on this bass is great too!
you should really buy this bass if youre a beginner
very very good bass........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

