Squier 40th Anniversary Jazz Bass, Gold Edition, IL – Ruby Red Metallic

Description

Squier 40th Anniversary Jazz Bass, Gold Edition, IL – Ruby Red Metallic

Weight: 4.0 kg

The first instruments to bear the Squier name were introduced in 1982, answering the call for genuine Fender® designs at accessible prices. The Squier 40th Anniversary collection celebrates the 40-year journey of Fender’s entry-level brand with special editions of the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Jazzmaster®, Precision Bass®, and Jazz Bass®, all available in Gold Edition and Vintage Edition variants.

The Squier® 40th Anniversary Jazz Bass®, Gold Edition is a stylish model adorned with an eye-catching collection of upscale features for the discerning Squier fanatic. Featuring striking gold-plated hardware, a gold anodized aluminum pickguard, a bound Indian laurel fingerboard with pearloid block inlays, an engraved anniversary neck plate and gloss finish throughout, this J Bass® is poised and ready for the spotlight. Player-friendly refinements of this commemorative model include a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile for an easy playing feel, vintage-style tuning machines and 4-saddle bridge with barrel saddles for authentic performance and style, and Fender-Designed single-coil pickups with alnico 5 magnets for familiar J Bass tone.

FEATURES

-Gold-plated hardware
-Gold anodized aluminum pickguard
-Gloss body and neck finish
-Vintage-style 4-saddle bridge with barrel saddles
-Vintage-style tuning machines

Highlights

*GOLD-PLATED HARDWARE
This anniversary model features gold-plated hardware for an upscale look.
*GOLD ANODIZED ALUMINUM PICKGUARD
An anodized pickguard is not only extremely durable, but also has a premium look and feel.
*FENDER-DESIGNED SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS WITH ALNICO 5 MAGNETS
This model features vintage-voiced pickups designed in-house at Fender for authentic and familiar tone.
*BOUND FINGERBOARD WITH PEARLOID BLOCK INLAYS
Fingerboard binding and block inlays add an eye-catching aesthetic appeal to this limited edition model.
*ENGRAVED 40TH ANNIVERSARY NECK PLATE
This model features a custom neck plate design commemorating 40 years of Squier history.
*VINTAGE-INSPIRED HEADSTOCK LOGOS
The headstock logos on this model are inspired by original Fender designs from the 1970s.

Specs:

BODY
Body Material:Nyatoh
Body Shape:Jazz Bass®
Body Finish:Gloss Polyurethane

NECK
Neck Material:Maple
Neck Binding:Aged White
Neck Finish:Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape:”C” Shape
Scale Length:34″ (864 mm)
Fingerboard Material:Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius:9.5″ (241 mm)
Number of Frets:20
Fret Size:Narrow Tall
Nut Material:Bone
Nut Width:1.5″ (38.1 mm)
Position Inlays:Pearloid Block
Truss Rod:Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut:4 mm Hex

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup:Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Neck Pickup:Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Controls:Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
Configuration:SS

HARDWARE
Bridge:4-Saddle Vintage-Style
Hardware Finish:Gold-Plated
Tuning Machines:Vintage-Style
Pickguard:1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
Control Knobs:Black Plastic

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings:Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)