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Squier Affinity ACT Jazz Bass V BKM

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Squier Affinity ACT Jazz Bass V BKM

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Affinity ACT Jazz Bass V BKM

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 594281
Brand: Squier
Model: Affinity ACT Jazz Bass V BKM
Category: 5-String J-Basses
Price: $305.80

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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.

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