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Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass





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First introduced in 1960, theJazz Bass has withstood the test of time to become one of the most played and recorded instruments in modern music history. As roundwound strings and brighter bass sounds became popular in the 1970s, a number of modifications were made to the J Bass to accommodate the changing tastes in music production; most notably, maple fingerboards and a back pickup moved closer to the bridge. The Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass captures this funky vibe in an incredibly affordable instrument with the classic J Bass offset-waist body, fast-action neck, and dual single-coil pickups. Squier's Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass is remarkably comfortable to play and lets you pull off extremely tight runs and grooves with ease. Of course, it also delivers the legendary punchy bass sound you can only get from a pair of Jazz Bass pickups.





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Although the versatile Classic Vibe '70s 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 Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass will deliver the tone you need.





Shaped for comfort and performance





One of the things that made the Jazz 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" 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; it's 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 Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass and you've got affordable entree 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. Sweetwater's advice: If you want the iconic round and punchy, growling Jazz Bass sound along with effortless playability ? and an amazing value, to boot ? you're on the right page. Pick up the Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass and drive your music with legendary tone.





Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass Features:


Maple body, gloss polyurethane finish


Maple neck, C profile, 34" scale length


Maple fingerboard, 9.5" radius, 20 Narrow Tall frets, Block inlays


2 Fender Designed Alnico single-coil pickups


Bridge and Neck Volume controls


Master Tone control


4-saddle Vintage-style bridge


Bone nut


Vintage-style tuners