Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)Just received my bass - the 3 tone sunburst. It's surprisingly attractive for a budget instrument, and reasonably well made, with medium weight bridge and tuners. The "ebanol" fingerboard takes some getting used to; it's not as yielding as rosewood, but seems to work well. Fretwork was good, and the chromed control knobs are indeed made of metal.
What sets this instrument apart is the wide range of tones one can tune in using the boost/cut controls assisted by active electronics. You can hear the metallic twang of round wound strings, and adjust the brightness and fullness of the tone to your liking. A quick twist of the controls and change of articulation, and it's easy to emulate the traditional darker, thudding tones found on older recordings, and appropriate when playing in those styles. No opinion on the slap switch; I prefer the tone with the switch in the up position (towards the neck).
I think it sounds great, and I tested the instrument in a large music store against 7 other basses ranging in cost up to $400 for a used Schecter. The Schecters were good guitars, but the Squire won due to the tonal flexibility, and very clean, tunable sound. It sounds even better at home.
I can't imaging there's a better bass at this price. Look around for sales if you'd like to save more.
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Our popular Deluxe Jazz Bass V Active model is now available in a four-string version!
The Deluxe Jazz Bass Active is perfect for four-string bassists who want modern active tone at an unbeatable value. Features include an active three-band EQ with 'slap" switch, a one-piece maple neck with ebonol fingerboard and matching painted headstock on the Black model.
Specifications
Body Basswood
Neck
Maple, C-Shape,
(Polyurethane Finish)
Fingerboard Ebonol, 12" Radius (305 mm)
No. of Frets 20 Medium Jumbo
Pickups
2 Single-Coil Jazz Bass Pickups (Neck & Bridge)
Controls
Master Volume,
Blend, Treble/Bass (Stacked), Middle,
Slap Switch
Pickup Switching Blend Control
Bridge Standard 4-Saddle
Machine Heads Standard Open-Gear Tuners
Hardware Chrome
Pickguard None
Scale Length 34" (864 mm)
Width at Nut 1.50" (38 mm)
Unique Features Active Electronics, Quick Release Battery Compartment, Knurled Chrome Control Knobs, Matching Painted Headstock on Black (06)
Strings Fender Super Bass 7250ML, NPS,
Gauges: (.045, .065, .080, .100),
p/n 073-7250-005
None
Stereo Headphones,
Instructional DVD,
Chromatic Tuner,
Gig Bag,
Cable,
Guitar Strap,
Pick Sampler
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