Fender Squier Contemporary Active HH V 5-String Jazz Bass-Gunmetal Metallic

The Squier® Contemporary Active Jazz Bass® HH V combines modern features and bold looks on an iconic Fender platform, perfect for today's demanding and adventurous players. Its heart lies in a pair of Squier SQR™ ceramic humbucking pickups, powered by a Fender-designed 9-volt active preamp. This setup gives you easy controls for volume, pickup blend, traditional tone, and stacked boost for bass and treble. The roasted maple neck offers great tone and stability, and its sculpted heel makes reaching the upper frets a breeze. High-performance parts complete the package, including a modern bridge for better body resonance and open-gear tuning machines for smooth tuning. The eye-catching design features black hardware and a sleek painted headstock with chrome logos for a high-end look. General: SERIES - Contemporary; ORIENTATION - Right-Hand; COLOR - Gunmetal Metallic; COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - ID. Neck: HEADSTOCK - Black Painted with Chrome Logo; NECK MATERIAL - Roasted Maple; NECK FINISH - Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face; NECK SHAPE - 'C' Shape; NECK CONSTRUCTION - Bolt-On; FINGERBOARD RADIUS - 12' (305 mm); FINGERBOARD MATERIAL - Roasted Maple; POSITION INLAYS - Black Dot; SIDE DOTS - Black; NUMBER OF FRETS - 20; TRUSS ROD - Head Adjust; STRING NUT - Graphite; NUT WIDTH - 1.875' (47.6 mm); NUT MATERIAL - Graphite. 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 Matte; CONTROL KNOBS - Knurled Dome; HARDWARE FINISH - Black; TUNING MACHINES - Vintage-Style; STRINGS - Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.130 Gauges). Electronics: BRIDGE PICKUP - Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker; NECK PICKUP - Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker; PICKUP CONFIGURATION - HH; CONTROLS - Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost; SWITCHING - None; SPECIAL ELECTRONICS - Active Electronics. Measurements: FRET SIZE - Narrow Tall; SCALE LENGTH - 34' (864 mm).

Using your Fender Squier Contemporary 5-String Active HH Jazz Bass is a breeze. Start by plugging it into your amplifier using a standard instrument cable. Use the master volume control to set the overall sound level. The blend control lets you mix the sounds from the bridge and neck pickups to get your desired tone. The master tone control adjusts the overall brightness, while the bass and treble boost controls can add extra punch to your low and high frequencies. When tuning, use the open-gear tuning machines. Turn the pegs slowly to avoid over-tightening or breaking the strings. Keep your bass in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can damage the wood and electronics. Wipe it down after each use with a soft, dry cloth to remove fingerprints and dirt. Check the strings regularly for wear and replace them when they start to sound dull or lose their tension. Also, adjust the truss rod if you notice any issues with the neck's curvature, but do this carefully following the manufacturer's instructions.