Squier Affinity ACT Jazz Bass V BKM
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Squier
Affinity ACT Jazz Bass V BKM
Product Info
Article Number:
594281
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Affinity ACT Jazz Bass V BKM
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$305.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Affinity ACT Jazz Bass V is a seriously solid option for beginner to intermediate players looking for a 5-string sound. The active EQ is a real bonus for sculpting your tone, and the noiseless pickups keep things clean. It's a workhorse bass, ready for practice, gigging, or recording without a huge investment.
Product Description
- Squier Affinity ACT Jazz Bass V BKM
- 5-String ELectric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black Pearloid Block fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 47.6 mm (1.875")
- Synthetic bone nut
- Neck profile: "C"
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass Single Coils
- 2 Volume controls
- Active Bass/Treble Boost/Cut (Stacked Control)
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Bridge: 5-Saddle Standard
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .045-.125
- Colour: Black Metalic
PROS
- • The noiseless ceramic pickups deliver a surprisingly punchy, modern tone.
- • Maple fingerboard and neck provide a snappy, responsive playing feel.
- • The active EQ offers welcome tonal shaping for versatility.
- • Solid poplar body provides decent resonance for its price point.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the sustain of a set-neck design.
- • Synthetic bone nut is a cost-saving measure; genuine bone is preferable.
- • The lighter weight poplar body might feel a bit 'floaty' for some players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Pearloid Block Inlays
Pickups
2 Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Nickel Plated Steel .045-.125
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a simplified version, offering broad bass and treble adjustments. Don't expect the precise control of a premium model, but it's still a valuable feature.
The 'C' shape is fairly standard and generally comfortable, but it's a bit on the thinner side. Players with very large hands might find it slightly cramped.
It's a different beast entirely. The Squier offers a more modern, slightly brighter tone, while the Fender provides a more vintage, woody character and significantly more sustain.
