Fender Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Olympic White

Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass — Legendary Fender Style With Onboard Active Tone Shaping

The Fender Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Olympic White delivers the iconic look and feel of Fender's renowned J-Bass at a price within reach. A thin poplar body sits comfortably against the player, while a slim "C"-profile maple neck encourages hours of practice without fatigue. With two Squier Noiseless ceramic J-Bass single-coil pickups and an active 9V preamp, this bass suits those wanting authentic J-Bass character with modern tonal flexibility.

Active Electronics and Noiseless Pickups in an Entry-Level Package

What distinguishes this model from others in the Affinity line is the addition of an active 9V 2-band preamp — a debut for the series. The onboard stacked bass/treble boost/cut control, along with master volume and pickup blend, lets players shape their sound in detail, eliminating the need for external pedals. The Squier Noiseless ceramic pickups remove the classic 60-cycle hum found in passive J-Bass setups.

Lightweight Poplar Body Built for Long Playing Sessions

Weighing in around 3.81 kg, the poplar body reduces fatigue on stage, ideal for extended gigs. Its double-cutaway Jazz Bass shape enables easy upper-fret access.

• Body Material: Poplar — a resonant, lightweight foundation for long sessions
• Players benefit from a gloss polyurethane finish that preserves the Olympic White color through years of stage and studio use
• Jazz Bass Body Shape — classic offset double-cutaway for deep thump and ergonomic access to the higher frets

Slim "C" Maple Neck With Fast 241 mm Fingerboard Radius

Built for versatility, the bolt-on maple neck features a slim "C" profile that accommodates thumb-style and modern finger techniques alike. Its maple fingerboard with a 9.5" (241 mm) radius stays flat for slap and pop styles, while 20 medium-jumbo frets offer excellent note separation.

• Neck Material: Maple — provides a crisp, bright tonal response
• Fingerboard Material: Maple — offers a smooth, fast-playing surface
• 9.5" Fingerboard Radius — engineered for both fingerstyle and slap techniques

Squier Noiseless Pickups and Active 2-Band EQ

Dual Squier Ceramic Noiseless J-Bass pickups deliver articulate, classic Jazz Bass tones while rejecting unwanted hum. A 9V-powered preamp adds a stacked bass/treble boost/cut knob, supporting deep Motown sounds or modern slap textures. Chrome hardware and a 4-saddle bridge ensure tuning stability.

• Pickups: Squier Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass (neck and bridge) — hum-free single-coil clarity
• Active 2-Band EQ — adjust bass/treble plus master volume and pickup blend for comprehensive tone control without pedals
• With the 4-saddle standard bridge, sustain and intonation remain reliable, even under heavy playing

For Beginners, Advancing Players, and Gigging Bassists

This model fits beginners entering their first serious instrument, as well as intermediate musicians seeking active electronics and noiseless pickups. Those playing long gigs will appreciate the lightweight poplar body at 3.81 kg.

Squier Affinity Series — Fender Heritage at an Accessible Price

Founded by Fender in 1979, Squier was created to make genuine Fender style available to newcomers. The Affinity Series upholds that tradition, offering designs rooted in classic Fender heritage. Active electronics arrive in this lineup for the first time, expanding the range of sonic options.