Squier Classic Vibe Active '70s Jazz Bass V MN PPG Ocean Turquoise
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A Classic Vibe Designed for the "Seventies" Aesthetic and Sound
This Classic Vibe Active '70s Jazz Bass V adopts the codes that defined the funk decade: maple fingerboard with binding and block inlays, nickel hardware, and a vintage-tinted glossy finish on the neck. Within the Squier range, it positions itself as a 5-string Jazz Bass with a confidently retro style, while adding active electronics to meet current demands for dynamics, precision, and versatility.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
With its long 34" scale length and 5-string configuration, this model is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want a reliable bass for rehearsing, recording, or performing live. It excels in funk, disco, pop, groove, R&B, but remains very comfortable in rock and fusion thanks to its dual Jazz Bass-style pickups and active EQ (bass/treble) for instant mix adjustment.
The Sound
The combination of a poplar body and maple neck/fingerboard promotes a crisp attack, clear highs, and a well-defined low end, particularly useful on the B string. The two Alnico Noiseless pickups deliver the typical Jazz Bass bite and definition, with a clean signal even when pushing the gain. The 9-volt preamp adds dynamic headroom and effective tone control: the Pan knob allows precise blending of neck/bridge pickups, while the bass/treble boost helps switch from a snappy slap to a round, deep sound. In passive mode, you get a more direct and classic character, perfect for vintage tones and playing nuances.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Body | Poplar |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Blue |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | Hardware | Nickel |
| Body finish | glossy polyurethane | Scale length | 34" / 864 mm |
| Body shape | Jazz Bass | Bridge | HiMass |
| Neck material | maple | Pickguard | 3-ply Parchment |
| Neck finish | vintage-tinted glossy urethane | Pickup covers | black |
| Neck profile | "C" shape | Control knobs | black plastic |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Hardware finish | nickel |
| Fingerboard material | maple | Tuners | vintage style |
| Inlays | pearloid blocks | Neck plate | 4-screw Squier |
| Side dots | black | Bridge pickup | Fender Designed Alnico Noiseless |
| Number of frets | 20 | Neck pickup | Fender Designed Alnico Noiseless |
| Fret size | Narrow Tall | Pickup configuration | SS |
| Truss rod | headstock adjustment | Controls | Master Volume, Pan, Master Tone, Treble/Bass Boost |
| Nut | bone | Switch | 2-position mini active/passive switch |
| Nut width | 47.6 mm / 1.875" | ||
Questions frequently asked
Can the Squier Classic Vibe Active '70s Jazz Bass V operate in passive mode?
A 2-position mini switch selects between active and passive modes. The active mode uses a 9 V preamp with bass and treble boost, while the passive mode delivers a more direct tone.
What sound do the Noiseless pickups on this 5-string Jazz Bass offer?
The two Fender Designed Alnico Noiseless pickups, positioned at the neck and bridge, provide the bite and definition associated with the Jazz Bass format. Their design targets a clean signal when gain is increased.
Is the neck suitable for a 5-string bass?
The maple neck features a C-shaped profile, a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius, and a nut width of 47.6 mm. Its 34-inch (864 mm) scale length corresponds to long scale format. The maple fingerboard has 20 Narrow Tall frets and pearloid block inlays.
What tone controls are available?
The bass includes a master volume, a pan control to blend the pickups, a master tone, and a combined bass/treble boost control.
Is this bass suitable for funk and slap playing?
This 5-string setup with a maple fingerboard promotes clear attack and bright highs. The active bass and treble boost allows adjustment of the frequency spectrum for a snappier slap sound or a rounder foundation.
