Squier Jazz Bass V Affinity Lrl Sunburst

Essential Information About the Squier Affinity Series Jazz Bass V

• 5 strings in Jazz Bass format: ideal for expanding your range with an additional low string.


• Thin and lightweight body made of poplar: comfortable to play daily, whether in rehearsal or at home.


• Maple neck with "C" profile: easy and quick to handle, designed for progress.


• Two ceramic single-coil pickups + Volume/Volume/Tone controls: a wide range of Jazz Bass sounds, from warm to punchy.

An Accessible Jazz Bass in the Affinity Series

The Affinity Series Jazz Bass V serves as an ideal gateway into the Fender universe: it adopts the legendary aesthetic codes and ergonomics of the Jazz Bass, while offering design choices focused on comfort and simplicity. The result: a modern bass, pleasant to play, that retains the "J Bass" sonic identity and supports both first steps and initial performances.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This bass is mainly aimed at beginner to intermediate bassists who want a reassuring, easy-to-set-up, and versatile 5-string. Its Jazz Bass format and two-pickup configuration are particularly suited for rock, funk, pop, jazz, and contexts where you need to switch from a precise, percussive sound to a fuller low end simply via the volume and tone controls.

The Sound

The combination of a poplar body and maple neck provides an effective balance: present lows, clear mids, and a sharp attack. The Indian Laurel fingerboard contributes to a smoother feel and a slightly warmer response. The two ceramic single-coil Jazz Bass pickups offer articulate and dynamic tones: neck pickup for a solid, round low end, bridge pickup for more bite and definition. Thanks to the Volume 1 (neck) / Volume 2 (bridge) / Master Tone wiring, you can precisely blend the pickups to cover many registers without a selector switch.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get started well, you can pair it with a strap (compatible with standard strap buttons), a tuner, and a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable for amplifier or interface. For replacement strings, prefer 5-string sets for 34" / 864 mm scale length, like the original gauge .045-.130, to maintain the feel and tension balance.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Poplar
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient
Nbr of strings	5	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Laurel	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	20

Type	electric bass	Radius	9.5" / 241 mm
Format	Jazz Bass	Scale length	34" / 864 mm
Finish	glossy polyurethane	Nut	synthetic bone
Pickguard	3-ply black	Nut width	1.875" / 47.6 mm
Knobs	black plastic	Truss rod	headstock adjustment
Orientation	right-handed	Bridge	standard 5-saddle
Construction	bolt-on	Tuners	vintage style (open gear)
Neck	maple	Pickup configuration	SS
Profile	"C" shape	Neck pickup	ceramic single-coil Jazz Bass
Neck finish	satin urethane (headstock in glossy urethane)	Bridge pickup	ceramic single-coil Jazz Bass
Inlays	pearloid dots	Selector	none
Frets	20	Controls	Volume 1 (neck pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), Master Tone
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	Style	2 single-coil pickups