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Brand | Fender |
Size | Full |
Color | Black |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 52 x 15.5 x 4 inches |
Top Material Type | Maple |
Back Material Type | Maple |
String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
Finish Type | Painted |
Instrument | Guitar |
Item Weight | 5 Kilograms |
About this item
- 100% designed by Fender
- Inspired by 1970s-era Jazz Bass models
- Fender-Designed alnico pickups
- Vintage-tinted gloss neck finish
- Nickel-plated hardware
- Hand orientation: Right
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Product information
Item Weight | 11 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 52 x 15.5 x 4 inches |
Country of Origin | Indonesia |
ASIN | B07N29M92D |
Item model number | 374550506 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #17,484 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #108 in Electric Bass Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 23, 2019 |
Back Material | Maple |
Body Material | Poplar |
Color Name | Black |
Fretboard Material | Maple |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
String Gauge | Custom |
String Material | Nickel Steel |
Top Material | Maple |
Neck Material Type | Maple |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Guitar Bridge System | Hard Tail |
Size | Full |
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Product Description
Product Description
The Classic Vibe ‘70s Jazz Bass V is a nod to the 1970s evolution of the J Bass , combining the luxurious playability that made it famous with the versatility and massive tone of its dual Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable C -shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5 -radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style bridge with slotted barrel saddles for solid string stability. This throwback Squier model also features 1970s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.
From the Manufacturer
The Classic Vibe ‘70s Jazz Bass V is a nod to the 1970s evolution of the J Bass, combining the luxurious playability that made it famous with the versatility and massive tone of its dual Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5”-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets as well as a vintage-style bridge with slotted barrel saddles. This throwback Squier model also features 1970s inspired headstock markings, nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school aesthetic vibe.
From the manufacturer
Squier by Fender
Squier Classic Vibe Series
The Squier Classic Vibe series captures the authenticity of original Fender designs in a “greatest hits” collection of models that are easy on the eyes and ears, easy to play, and impossible to put down. All Classic Vibe models are inspired by historical examples of Fender mainstays and feature Fender-Designed pickups, period-correct colors and headstock markings, a vintage-tinted gloss neck finish and nickel-plated hardware.
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass V Highlights
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"C"-Shaped Neck Profile & Vintage Gloss FinishThis instrument offers a slim “C”-shaped neck profile for a comfortable playing feel. The neck on this model sports a vintage-tint gloss finish for a highly desirable aged look. |
Fender-Designed Alnico PickupsThis model features Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups with ‘70s spacing for punchy, articulate tone. |
Vintage-Style BridgeThis bass bridge features slotted barrel saddles for rock-solid string stability and vintage style. |
Vintage-Style Tuning Machines & Nickel HardwareSporting classic looks, these vintage-style tuning machines provide rock-solid tuning stability and smooth action. The durable nickel-plated hardware adds a deep, rich throwback look to the instrument. |
Classic Vibe '50s Precision Bass | Classic Vibe '60s Precision Bass | Classic Vibe '60s Mustang Bass | Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass | Classic Vibe '70s Precision Bass | Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass V | |
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Customer Reviews |
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Body Material | Pine | Poplar | Nato | Poplar | Nato | Poplar, Soft Maple |
Pickup Configuration | S | Split Single-Coil | Split Single-Coil | SS | Split Single-Coil | SS |
Pickups | Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil | Fender-Designed Alnico Split Single-Coil | Fender-Designed Alnico Split Single-Coil | Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil | Fender-Designed Alnico Split Single-Coil | Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil |
Scale Length | 34" | 34" | 30" | 34" | 34" | 34" |
Neck Finish | Vintage Tinted Gloss | Vintage Tinted Gloss | Vintage Tinted Gloss | Vintage Tinted Gloss | Vintage Tinted Gloss | Vintage Tinted Gloss |
Fingerboard Material | Maple | Laurel | Laurel | Laurel | Maple | Maple |
Bridge | 4-Saddle Vintage Style with Threaded Steel Saddles | 4-Saddle Vintage Style with Threaded Steel Saddles | 4-Saddle Mustang Bass Strings-Through-Body | 4-Saddle Vintage Style with Threaded Steel Saddles | 4-Saddle Vintage Style with Threaded Steel Saddles | 5-Saddle Vintage-Style |
Pickguard | 1-Ply White | 4-Ply Tortoiseshell | 3-Ply Parchment, 4-Ply Tortoiseshell | 4-Ply Tortoiseshell | 3-Ply Black | 3-Ply Black |
Other Options | N/A | Left-Handed | N/A | Fretless | N/A | 4-String |
Squier Affinity Jazz Bass V | Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH V | Squier Contemporary Active Precision Bass PH V | Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass V | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Body Material Options | Poplar | Poplar | Poplar | Poplar, Soft Maple |
Pickup Configuration | SS | HH | PH | SS |
Pickups | Ceramic Single-Coil Jazz Bass | Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker | Squier SQR Split Single-Coil, Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker | Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil |
Neck Finish | Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face | Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face | Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face | Vintage Tinted Gloss |
Fingerboard Material Options | Laurel, Maple | Roasted Maple | Laurel | Maple |
Bridge | 5-Saddle Standard | 5-Saddle Standard | 5-Saddle Standard | 5-Saddle Vintage-Style |
Tuning Machines | Vintage-Style | Vintage-Style | Vintage-Style | Vintage-Style |
Pickguard | 3-Ply White, 3-Ply Black | 3-Ply Black | 1-Ply Anodized Aluminum | 3-Ply Black |
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
For beginners | 4.4 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Craftsmanship | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Comfort | 5.0 | — | — | — | 4.6 | 5.0 |
Versatility | — | 4.7 | 3.6 | — | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Adorama | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
instrument | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar |
number of strings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
operation mode | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Electric | Manual |
top material | Maple | Maple | Poplar | Rosewood, Maple, Walnut, Mahogany | — | — |
back material | Maple | Poplar | Basswood | Maple, Rosewood, Mahogany, Walnut, Basswood | — | Soft Maple |
string material | Nickel Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Nickel | Alloy Steel | Nickel Steel |
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Customers like the playability, appearance and sound quality of the stringed instruments. For example, they mention it's very playable, appreciate the aesthetically nice natural finish and the sound is vantastic tone massive. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality.
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Customers like the sound quality of the bass. They say it has a fantastic tone, round bass tones, or a sharp slap sound. The pickups sound clearer than older Squier basses, and it has plenty of growl. The action is good, and the pickups are loud with plenty of room. The intaglio and string height were fine. However, some customers feel the neck had too much relief. Overall, this is a great beginner bass with a good tone.
"...yet, playing it revealed you can get nice, round bass tones, or a sharp slap sound. The action is good. The fit and finish on this one is fantastic...." Read more
"...Such care. Thanks. B. A novice lefty Bassist. Great sound, too! Picked it for its ease of tuning." Read more
"...One caution: it has to be set-up. The intonation and string height were fine, but the neck had too much relief...." Read more
"...The bass is badly balanced due to how light the poplar body is in comparison to the heavier maple wood of the more expensive models...." Read more
Customers like the playability of the bass. For example, they say it's very playable, easy to play, and fun to play. The action is good, and the bass is great for beginners to advanced players. That said, some mention that the play ability is on the stiff side, which they like.
"...The action is good. The fit and finish on this one is fantastic. No mismatched wood, no frets needing filing, and the tuning pegs are nice and crisp...." Read more
"...A 1/8 turn on the truss rod took care of the. Playability is on the stiff side (which I like) and the pick-ups are much hotter than I would have..." Read more
"...but again: out of the box for a "beginner" this immediately caused playability issues and required unscrewing the thing to do maintenance...." Read more
"...Playability: This is a massive step up in playability even from my previous Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar bass...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the bass. They say it's a great value for the money and an excellent bass for the price.
"...It's hardly a beginner bass, but the price makes it attainable by anyone. One caution: it has to be set-up...." Read more
"...Plays great and sounds really good. Excellent bass for the money.Just don't order it from Adorama."..." Read more
"This Squier jazz bass 4 string is a great value for the money. Sound is vantastic tone massive...." Read more
"This bass is phenomenal considering its price bracket...." Read more
Customers appreciate the appearance of the stringed instruments. They mention that it has a nice natural finish, block inlays, binding, vintage neck finish color, and natural body grain. The bass pairs great with a floral design neck strap.
"A beautiful, well made instrument. Superbly air-packed around the entire instrument and well boxed. Such care. Thanks. B. A novice lefty Bassist...." Read more
"...Visuals: Great all around with the block inlays, binding, vintage neck finish color, and natural body grain...." Read more
"To begin, this instrument is large, but is appreciable aesthetically...." Read more
"...plays and feels like a dream the neck is C shape design with a old school look and a high gloss finish. I'm very pleased with this Squier jazz bass." Read more
Customers find the setup of the stringed instruments to be easy. They mention that it comes set up great out of the box, with no mismatched wood or frets needing filing.
"...No mismatched wood, no frets needing filing, and the tuning pegs are nice and crisp. And the body is NOT light as some have mentioned...." Read more
"loud.plenty of growl.set up nice.just slightly out of tune.someone tuned it before shipping.came in a big ass box with foam inserts in just a week.2..." Read more
"Came set up great out of the box.Plays and sounds a lot like a MIM Fender but for a lot less money...." Read more
"...it seems very well-made, arrived in perfect condition and was set up beautifully...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the bass guitar. Some mention that it's well-made, high quality, and magnificent, while others say that it has obvious imperfections, a broken tuner, and a horrible bow in the neck.
"...I thank the seller for sending me such a magnificent musical instrument. it is second only to my original Dan Armstrong...." Read more
"...4. Bad head dive. The poplar body is light and causes significant head dive, thus making the bass very difficult to balance and manage sitting down..." Read more
"A beautiful, well made instrument. Superbly air-packed around the entire instrument and well boxed. Such care. Thanks. B. A novice lefty Bassist...." Read more
"...However, on the one I received, there were several imperfections—scratches on the lower frets, and TERRIBLE scratches on the sides of the lower neck...." Read more
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That was not a very good description. When I pulled it out of the box, my jaw dropped. This thing is MINT! Not a blemish on it. The body wood is perfect. The neck is straight and true. The action is fantastic. And, it still had the plastic coverings on the pickguard, pickups, control plate, and tuners, and all the tags, including the factory tag. The one thing I found was a speck of polishing compound.
Tuned it up and tried it out. It's not what I expected. It's better. Even though I haven't plugged it in yet, playing it revealed you can get nice, round bass tones, or a sharp slap sound. The action is good. The fit and finish on this one is fantastic. No mismatched wood, no frets needing filing, and the tuning pegs are nice and crisp. And the body is NOT light as some have mentioned. It's downright heavy! It rivals the weight of my 1969 Dan Armstrong!
If I didn't know better, I'd swear I had a late 60's/early 70's Jazz Bass. I had an older friend who had one, and let me play it, and it certainly feels the same and plays the same.
I thank the seller for sending me such a magnificent musical instrument. it is second only to my original Dan Armstrong. I have a 1992 P-Bass lyte as well, and I play it all the time, but this bass has been placed above it.
I'll admit, the P-Bass Lyte is easier to play, but the sheer pinache of this piece outshines it. Always wanted an all-maple Fender. And, this FEELS and plays like a Fender.
I've played other Squier basses. Some were OK, some were really good. This is the best one yet.
And it only took 52 years. Am I gushing? I must be in love.
Maybe I got a gem.
EDIT: I finally brought it to a rehearsal. I got a Crossrock case for it and dragged it down there. I plugged it into my Behring BX4500 with a Peavey 1820 cabinet and we started playing. After the 3rd song the guys were commenting how good it sounded. Classic Fender Jazz Bass. My other basses have narrower necks, and the first few songs were tough, but I didn't have to switch. They couldn't believe what I paid for it.
The Crossrock Tweed bass case fit so well it was like it was made for it. Perfect fit, no slopping around inside.
I am quite well pleased with both.
I'm very happy and impressed.
Playability: This is a massive step up in playability even from my previous Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar bass. The high gloss neck is a turnoff for some, but I have had no issues with my thumb sticking anywhere in the neck. The inlays and binding also add a nice touch. One thing about the knobs is that the sound output isn’t linear when I turn them up. I feel that 50% of the sound increase only comes after the knobs are turned about 75% of the way up. Not a big issue at all and can’t really be expected at a bass in this price range. The tone is very clear and solid (for the most part). When the bridge pickup and tone are both all the way up, there is a noticeable buzz when plugged in at idle. The classic Jazz Bass sound is very present in this bass and is real fun to play with.
Visuals: Great all around with the block inlays, binding, vintage neck finish color, and natural body grain. The one thing that stands out to me is that the neck is not the same color as the body. It’s more yellow than the finish covering the body. Again, something I only noticed when others were saying it looked great. Pairs great with a floral design neck strap (I’ve got a blue and white floral pattern).
Construction Quality: Overall, this is very well built. It feels very similar to some Fenders I’ve played in the past. It seems that the neck is very high quality while the body is a pretty standard Squier. Nothing appears to be poorly engineered.
Value: Can’t beat this price range for a Fender style Jazz Bass. There are definitely other basses cheaper than this, but not many for this price range that sound as good as this. A definite upgrade from previous Squiers I have played.
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The fit and finish other than that is good. The bridge and tuners work well to keep the bass in tune and and neck feels like a classic thin J bass. Any player should find it easy to play this bass.
The pickups leave a lot to be desired. It doesn't have much thump on the low end and isn't particularly bright on the high end. Compared to my girlfriend's Player Series Fender Mustang Bass, there is a lot less clarity out of the Squier but it doesn't sound 'bad'. It's got a decent low mid range and sounds 'good' when plugged into the right amp. It sounds like it's just slightly better than an entry-level bass guitar.
I think the bridge pick up sounds good overall and the neck pick up is 'just alright'. There is some humming with each pick up if your tone knob is up but, interestingly, using both pick ups seems to cancel the hum which is a nice perk. I personally do like the sound of both pick ups maxed with tone all the way down. Again, not much clarity or brightness out of the pickups so leaving the tone knob down seems to produce the smoothest and most pleasant results. Bridge pickup superior to neck pickup in terms of overall sound quality.
I did have a loose second volume knob but it was very easy to open up the cap and screw it back on tightly so it's not worth knocking down my rating for that.
The gloss finish on the neck (both front and back) is not for everyone but I really like it. Maybe it is less ideal compared to a satin finish for a lot of moving around but it keeps the hand steady as far as grip.
This is a nice back-up bass, first bass, or travel bass but I doubt any serious players will find this a good value at any price. Might be good for guitar players who just want to dabble. I know the Player series is a far jump in price but I recommend going that route for a more serious player that wants that stage-ready or recording-ready sound.
This Jazz Bass from Squier is a good value overall if you temper your expectations and you're not playing live or recording. Good enough for band practice which, at this price point, is impressive.
Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2023
The fit and finish other than that is good. The bridge and tuners work well to keep the bass in tune and and neck feels like a classic thin J bass. Any player should find it easy to play this bass.
The pickups leave a lot to be desired. It doesn't have much thump on the low end and isn't particularly bright on the high end. Compared to my girlfriend's Player Series Fender Mustang Bass, there is a lot less clarity out of the Squier but it doesn't sound 'bad'. It's got a decent low mid range and sounds 'good' when plugged into the right amp. It sounds like it's just slightly better than an entry-level bass guitar.
I think the bridge pick up sounds good overall and the neck pick up is 'just alright'. There is some humming with each pick up if your tone knob is up but, interestingly, using both pick ups seems to cancel the hum which is a nice perk. I personally do like the sound of both pick ups maxed with tone all the way down. Again, not much clarity or brightness out of the pickups so leaving the tone knob down seems to produce the smoothest and most pleasant results. Bridge pickup superior to neck pickup in terms of overall sound quality.
I did have a loose second volume knob but it was very easy to open up the cap and screw it back on tightly so it's not worth knocking down my rating for that.
The gloss finish on the neck (both front and back) is not for everyone but I really like it. Maybe it is less ideal compared to a satin finish for a lot of moving around but it keeps the hand steady as far as grip.
This is a nice back-up bass, first bass, or travel bass but I doubt any serious players will find this a good value at any price. Might be good for guitar players who just want to dabble. I know the Player series is a far jump in price but I recommend going that route for a more serious player that wants that stage-ready or recording-ready sound.
This Jazz Bass from Squier is a good value overall if you temper your expectations and you're not playing live or recording. Good enough for band practice which, at this price point, is impressive.