Squier 40th Anniversary Jazz Bass, Gold Edition, Laurel Fingerboard, Gold Anodized Pickguard, Olympic White
DESCRIPTION
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
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
General
SERIES - 40th Anniversary
ORIENTATION - Right-Hand
COLOR - Olympic White
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - ID
Neck
HEADSTOCK - Jazz Bass
NECK MATERIAL - Maple
NECK FINISH - Gloss Urethane
NECK SHAPE - "C" Shape
NECK CONSTRUCTION - Bolt-On
FINGERBOARD RADIUS - 9.5" (241 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL - Indian Laurel
POSITION INLAYS - Pearloid Block
SIDE DOTS - Black
NUMBER OF FRETS - 20
TRUSS ROD - Head Adjust
TRUSS ROD NUT - 4 mm Hex
STRING NUT - Bone
NUT WIDTH - 1.5" (38.1 mm)
NUT MATERIAL - Bone
Body
BODY - Nyatoh
BODY FINISH - Gloss Polyurethane
BODY SHAPE - Jazz Bass
BODY MATERIAL - Nyatoh
Hardware
BRIDGE - 4-Saddle Vintage-Style
PICKGUARD - 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
PICKUP COVERS - Black
CONTROL KNOBS - Black Plastic
HARDWARE FINISH - Gold-Plated
TUNING MACHINES - Vintage-Style
STRING TREES - Vintage-Style Disc
STRINGS - Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
STRAP BUTTONS Standard
Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP - Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
NECK PICKUP - Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
PICKUP CONFIGURATION - SS
CONTROLS - Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
SWITCHING - None
Measurements
DIMENSIONS - 5.50x17.90x46.20 IN
SHIPPING WEIGHT - 12.65 LB
FRET SIZE - Narrow Tall
SCALE LENGTH - 34" (864 mm)
SHIPPING LENGTH - 46.20 IN
SHIPPING HEIGHT - 5.50 IN
SHIPPING WIDTH - 17.90 IN
Accessories
RECOMMENDED CASE - Classic Series Precision®/Jazz Bass® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996166306 (Not Included)
TRUSS ROD WRENCH - 4 mm Hex (Allen)
RECOMMENED GIG BAG - FB610 Electric Bass Gig Bag, P/N 0991422406 (Not Included)
Miscellaneous
COMMODITY CODE - 9207901000
STYLE - 2 Single-Coil