Squier Affinity Jazz Bass with Maple FB

3 Color Sunburst

CII, 2022

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Core Design and Playability

Body Shape: Iconic contoured offset-waist Jazz Bass body, designed for comfort while playing seated or standing.

Body Material: Primarily Poplar (common in Affinity) or Soft Maple (common in Classic Vibe), which provides a balanced tone.

Neck Profile: Slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile, often made of Maple, which allows for fast, easy playing.

Scale Length: Standard 34-inch scale, offering familiar tension and feel.

Fingerboard: Usually Indian Laurel or Maple, featuring a 9.5-inch radius for modern playability.

Frets: 20 medium-jumbo frets (or narrow-tall on some models) for easy bending and chording.

Nut Width: Generally 1.5 inches, slimmer than a Precision Bass, making it ideal for faster, more complex, or smaller-handed playing.

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Electronics and Sound

Pickups: Dual Single-Coil Jazz Bass pickups, which deliver a bright, punchy, and articulate sound with a "scooped" midrange.

Pickup Types:

Affinity Series: Typically use Ceramic Single-Coil pickups.

Classic Vibe Series: Feature Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil pickups for a more vintage, warm tone.

Controls: Traditional "Jazz" layout featuring two volume knobs (one for each pickup) and a master tone knob.

Versatility: The ability to blend the two pickups allows for a wide range of tones, from a deep, warm sound (neck pickup) to a bright, growling tone (bridge pickup).

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Hardware and Finishing

Bridge: 4-saddle standard (Affinity) or vintage-style with threaded barrels (Classic Vibe) for decent stability.

Tuners: Open-gear tuning machines that provide smooth, accurate tuning.

Finish: Durable Gloss Polyurethane on the body; Satin Urethane on the neck for a smooth feel.

Aesthetics: 3-ply pickguards (white, black, or tortoiseshell depending on the model) and, in the 70s models, block inlays and vintage-tinted necks.

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Specific Series Features

Squier Affinity Series: Aimed at beginners, featuring lightweight bodies and essential, reliable hardware.

Squier Classic Vibe Series: Designed as a "throwback" to the 60s or 70s, offering higher-quality components, Alnico pickups, and aged hardware, often preferred by experienced players as a backup or modding platform.

Squier Contemporary Active Series: Modern, faster neck with a 12-inch radius, roasted maple neck, and active, higher-output ceramic humbucking pickups.

5-String Options: Available in both Affinity and Classic Vibe, typically with a 5-saddle bridge and, for the 70s model, a "bridge pickup moved closer to the bridge" for a tighter low B string.