The Squier® Contemporary Active Precision Bass® PH V brings modern features and bold aesthetics to an iconic Fender platform to satisfy today’s most discerning and daring players. At the heart of this bass are Squier SQR™ ceramic split single-coil and humbucking bridge pickups powered by a Fender-designed active 9-volt preamp, offering intuitive controls for volume, pickup blend, traditional tone and stacked boost controls for bass and treble. The roasted maple neck was chosen for its optimal tone and stability, and a sculpted heel design allows for improved access to the upper frets. High-performance components round out the feature list and include a modern bridge with added mass for improved body resonance, and a set of open-geartuning machines for smooth tuning action. Eye-catching styling cues include stealthy black hardware and a sleek painted headstock with chrome logos for a premium look.
Specs
Type |
Solid Body |
Colour |
Black |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
5 |
Body Shape |
Precision Bass® |
Body Material |
Poplar |
Body Finish |
Gloss Polyurethane |
Neck Material |
Roasted Maple |
Neck Shape |
“C” Shape |
Neck Finish |
Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
Fretboard Material |
Indian Laurel |
Number of Frets |
20 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Pearloid Dot; White Side Dots |
Fret Size |
Narrow Tall |
Fretboard Radius |
12″ (305 mm) |
Nut Material |
Graphite |
Nut Width |
1.875″ (47.6 mm) |
Neck Pickups |
Squier® SQR™ Split Single-Coil |
Bridge Pickups |
Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker |
Controls |
1 x Master Volume, 1 x Blend, 1 x Master Tone, 1 x Bass/Treble Boost |
Pickguard |
1-Ply Anodized Aluminum |
Bridge |
5-Saddle Standard |
Tuners |
Vintage-Style |
Strings |
Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.130 Gauges) |