A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender� family, the Squier� Affinity Series� Active Jazz Bass� V delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today�s aspiring bassist. This 5-string J Bass� features several player-friendly refinements such as a thin and lightweight body, a slim and comfortable �C�-shaped neck with retro block inlays and vintage-style open-gear tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning. Loaded with two Squier Noiseless� J Bass pickups shaped by an active 9V 2-band preamp for a wide variety of punchy tones, this model is ready to help lay the foundation for any player at any stage.