Squier Affinity ACT Jazz Bass OWT
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Squier
Affinity ACT Jazz Bass OWT
Product Info
Article Number:
594280
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Affinity ACT Jazz Bass OWT
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$324.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Affinity ACT Jazz Bass is a solid entry point for beginners or players wanting a versatile, affordable J-Bass. The active EQ and noiseless pickups are a real bonus, offering a surprisingly modern sound while retaining that classic Jazz Bass character. It's a great choice for funk, pop, and lighter rock styles, offering good value for the money.
Product Description
- Squier Affinity ACT Jazz Bass OWT
- Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Black blocks
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
- Synthetic boen nut
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass Single Coils
- 2 Volume controls
- Active Bass/Treble Boost/Cut (stacked)
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .045 - .105
- Colour: Olympic White
PROS
- • The noiseless ceramic pickups deliver a surprisingly clean, modern tone.
- • Maple fingerboard and neck provide a snappy, responsive feel for fast playing.
- • Active EQ offers useful tonal shaping, expanding sonic possibilities.
- • Bolt-on neck construction results in a bright, articulate, and punchy sound.
CONS
- • Poplar body can feel a bit lightweight and lacks inherent resonance.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may need upgrades.
- • The 'C' neck profile might be too thin for players preferring a thicker feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Nickel Plated Steel .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active EQ provides more precise tonal control, allowing for significant boosts or cuts to bass and treble frequencies, something a passive circuit can't do.
They dramatically reduce hum compared to traditional Jazz Bass pickups, but they aren't completely silent, especially at high gain settings. It's a significant improvement though.
While it *can* be used, it’s not ideal. The pickups and poplar body lack the aggressive punch and sustain preferred for metal, but it's usable with careful EQ adjustments.
