Squier Contemporary Active Precision Bass PH V - Black
Almighty Low-end Punch
The Squier Contemporary Active Precision Bass brings you the classic heart-pumping thunder that enthralls audiences and adds glorious low-end to recordings. This bass comes equipped with a resonant poplar body and sports an easy playing roasted maple neck and Indian laurel fingerboard. Eyeing those pickups? This Squier’s tone bursts forth from a SQR ceramic humbucker and split single-coil cocktail that weaves through a myriad of differing tonal fields. Explore your desired tones with the blend, tone, and bass/treble boost knobs. Take it from bassists, this Precision Bass is a sweet deal for that almighty low-end thump!
Pickups deliver a wide-ranging tonal cocktail
This dapper P Bass delivers a wide range of tone shaping capabilities making its sound versatile and flexible. Take a listen to its Squier SQR ceramic humbucker for punchy lows and clear, articulate highs. It's SQR split single-coil on the other hand offers up biting tone worthy of humbucker territory while keeping it crisp and bright under the single-coil's shining output. And with the addition of active electronics, you've got the potential to shape your tone for any mix. The Contemporary Active Precision Bass features controls for master volume, pickup blend, master tone, and bass/treble boost.
Modern bridge maximizes your tone
You'll notice that the Contemporary Active Precision Bass boasts impressive resonance and sustain, and a big part of that is its redesigned bridge. And not only does this bridge maximize resonance and tone, it's also easier to restring and allows for precise intonation.
Slim "C"-shaped neck and 12-inch fretboard radius
While the feel of a bass guitar's neck is a matter of personal preference for any musician, many players like the feel of the Contemporary Active Precision Bass's slim "C"-shaped neck profile. Topped with a 12-inch-radius fretboard, it offers easy playability and a fast, slim feel.
Squier Contemporary Active Precision Bass Features:
- 5-string electric bass guitar with resonant poplar body
- SQR ceramic humbucking pickup in the bridge for punchy lows, clear highs, and high-output tone
- SQR split single-coil in the neck for crisp clarity and beefy tone
- Active electronics with controls for master volume, pickup blend, master tone, and bass/treble boost
- Modern bridge enhances resonance and makes restringing easier
- Fast-playing slim "C" neck profile and 12-inch-radius fretboard
- Classic P Bass control set with individual volume knob and master tone knob
Tech Specs
- Number of Strings: 5
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Shape: Contemporary Precision
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Color: Black
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Shape: C
- Neck Joint: Bolt-on
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
- Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
- Number of Frets: 20, Narrow Tall
- Scale Length: 34"
- Nut Width: 1.875"
- Nut Material: Graphite
- Bridge/Tailpiece: 5-Saddle Standard Bridge
- Tuners: Vintage-style with Clover buttons
- Neck Pickup: Squier SQR Split Single-coil
- Bridge Pickup: Squier SQR Ceramic Humbucker
- Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone, 1 x blend, stacked bass/treble boost
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.130
- Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
- Manufacturer Part Number: 0370491506