Squier Aff. Jazz Bass V 3-SB
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Squier
Aff. Jazz Bass V 3-SB
Product Info
Article Number:
516678
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Aff. Jazz Bass V 3-SB
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier Affinity Jazz Bass V is a solid choice for gigging musicians or students looking for a versatile 5-string. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price, and those ceramic pickups give you a really defined low-end. It's a workhorse bass – reliable and ready to lay down a groove.
Product Description
- Squier Aff. Jazz Bass V 3-SB
- 5-String electric bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Scale length: 864 mm (34.02")
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.49")
- Nut width: 47.6 mm (1.87")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Ceramic Jazz Bass single coils
- 2 Volume and 1 Master tone control
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- 5-Saddle standard bridge
- Vintage style tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: NPS .045 - .130
- Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile promotes easy playability
- • Ceramic pickups deliver a punchy, articulate sound suitable for diverse genres
- • Laurel fingerboard provides a smoother feel compared to rosewood alternatives
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits upper fret access and sustain compared to set-neck designs
- • Synthetic bone nut can feel less premium and may affect sustain slightly
- • 3-color sunburst finish is a common aesthetic; lacks unique character
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2 Ceramic Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34.02in)
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
NPS .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is a comfortable approximation, but lacks the refined carving and feel of premium models – still very playable though.
Yes, the standard pickup routing allows for easy swaps; just be mindful of the pickup spacing when choosing replacements.
Laurel is generally more stable than some other exotic fingerboard woods, but regular conditioning with a lemon oil blend is still recommended.
