The Squier 40th Anniversary Jazz Bass Gold Edition is mesmerising to look at, thrilling to play, and even more incredible to listen to. Commemorating 40 years of Fender design at affordable prices, this bass is suitable for beginners and professionals alike. Its luscious laurel fretboard has been layered on a sleek, "C"-shaped maple neck, allowing for effortless transitions from fret to fret, so you can enjoy a comfortable playing experience. After all, if you're going to deliver an exhilarating performance, you want to feel at home whilst doing so.
Two Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups deliver all the fierce, punchy tones you could ever need. They have a nostalgic, vintage feel, something that is perfect for this 40th Anniversary instrument. Team this with the gleaming, eye-catching aesthetic of the bass, and you're sure to have everyone hooked in a trance from the moment you step on stage. That renowned, familiar J Bass tone is ready to be unleashed.
Celebrate 40 years of excellence
Mark the occasion. Experience the sparkling Squier quality that has stood the test of time. With a striking 1-ply gold anodised aluminium pickguard and vintage-style tuning machines, it's a machine built for the stage. And it's spectacular to play. The sleek "C"-shaped maple neck lends itself to silky-smooth transitions across the laurel fretboard, whilst the double cutaway lets you slide right to the top frets without any inhibitions. That renowned J Bass feel is ready and waiting for you.
Stunning depth of tone
This 40th Anniversary gem features Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups at the bridge and neck - all you need to blaze through the mix. You'll have plenty of punchy, smooth sound flowing from the speakers, enhanced with superbly sharp clarity. It's the kind of tone that will have you hooked from the first note, and your audience will be left awestruck. Plus, these expertly designed single-coil pickups have a beautiful, vintage-style undercurrent, taking you right back to the '60s.
Specifications
Body
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Body Material: Nyatoh
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Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
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Body Shape: Jazz Bass
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Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodised Aluminium
Neck & Fingerboard
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Neck Material: Maple
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Neck Construction: Bolt-On
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Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
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Neck Shape: "C"
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Scale Length: 864mm
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Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
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Fingerboard Radius: 241mm
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Number Of Frets: 20
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Fret Size: Narrow Tall
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Inlays: Pearloid Block
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Side Dots: Black
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String Nut: Bone
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Nut Width: 38.1mm
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Truss Rods: Head Adjust
Hardware & Electronics
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Bridge Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
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Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single Coil
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Controls: 2x Volume, Master Tone
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Control Knobs: Black Plastic
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Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
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Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style
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Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
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Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045 - .105 Gauges)
Timeless single-coil bass sound
Although the versatile 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Jazz Bass sounds great in just about any context, it really shines on musical styles that rely on that classic scooped, growling bass sound. That being said, you can achieve a myriad of tones by blending the volume of both Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups to taste. Whether you play rock or country, funk or blues, or (naturally) jazz, the 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Jazz Bass will deliver the tone you need.
Shaped for comfort and performance
One of the things that made the J Bass an instant hit with working bass players was its unique offset-waist body shape. Perfect whether playing standing or seated, the classic Jazz Bass contoured body will make those marathon gigs and sessions much more comfortable. With its slim "C"-profile neck that's only 1.5 inches wide at the nut, this instrument was originally designed to appeal to jazz bassists. The slender neck not only facilitates the fluid execution of fast, complex bass lines, but it's also perfect for any musical style — which is why you hear the Jazz Bass in every genre of music.
Join the ranks of Jazz Bass players
Pick up the Squier 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Jazz Bass and you've got affordable entrée into the company of some of the greatest bass players of all time. World-renowned bassists such as Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, John Paul Jones, and Victor Bailey all chose the J Bass as their go-to axe. Take the advice of Sweetwater bassists: if you want the iconic round and punchy, growling J Bass sound along with effortless playability — and an amazing value, to boot — you're on the right page.
Squier’s Gold Edition series celebrates four decades of history with blinged-out models of all Fender’s classic guitars and basses. From the pickguard to the bridge and even the washers, the 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Jazz Bass is studded with striking all-gold hardware. It also boasts a stunning bound Indian laurel neck with pearloid blocks, a late-'60s feature that Sweetwater guitarists find complements this guitar’s decked-out cosmetics. A pair of Fender-designed alnico single-coils equips this guitar with an authentic Jazz Bass punch, with tight lows, scooped mids, and growling highs. Stunning looks, comfortable playability, and incredible sound: the Gold Edition series is a gold mine of 40 years of high-quality Squier instruments. These striking axes are only available until the end of 2022, so don;t miss your chance to own a modern piece of Squier history.