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The Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass V bass guitar is a nod to the 1970s evolution of the iconic J Bass, combining its luxurious playability with the versatility and massive tone of dual Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups. Now with an extended lower range, this 5-string bass provides flexible, familiar feel along with vintage-inspired style.

Player-Friendly Neck Profile and Radius

A slim, comfortable C-shaped neck profile with a 9.5" fingerboard radius and narrow-tall frets make the '70s Jazz Bass V accessible for players of all styles. The 34" scale length provides tight, punchy low end while keeping the strings taut for clear note articulation.

Authentic '70s Style With Modern Tone

This throwback Squier model features '70s-inspired details like block inlays, nickel-plated hardware and a vintage-tinted gloss neck finish. Its dual Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups deliver a range of tones from bright and cutting to warm and round. Individual pickup volume controls allow blending and balancing of the pickups, while the master tone control provides overall high-end roll-off.

Rock-Solid Bridge and Tuning Stability

A vintage-style bridge with slotted barrel saddles provides solid string stability and sustain. Vintage-style tuners keep the '70s Jazz Bass V in tune through the most aggressive playing. The synthetic bone nut ensures accurate intonation for chords and melodies across the neck.

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass V 5-String Bass Guitar Natural
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass V 5-String Bass Guitar Natural
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass V 5-String Bass Guitar Natural

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • 5-string poplar body with pickguard and gloss finish
  • Maple neck with C profile and maple fingerboard
  • Dual Fender-designed Alnico single-coil pickups
  • Nickel hardware includes vintage-style bridge and tuning machines
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Vintage tint gloss
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Neck: Fender-designed alnico single-coil
  • Bridge: Fender-designed alnico single-coil
  • Brand: Fender
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Narrow Tall
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 5-Saddle Vintage Style
  • Tuning machines: Open-geared vintage style
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 5
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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3.8

5 Reviews

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing3
  2. Jamming2
  3. Recording1
  4. Small Venues1
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship1
  2. too boomy; hard to play compared with Fender bas1
  3. Heavy / Bulky1
  4. Heavy1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play3
  2. Good Tone3
  3. Good Feel2
  4. Good Pick Up1
  5. Solid Electronics1
  • I would not buy this product

    1

    submitted24 days ago

    byDavid

    fromCalifornia

    Poor quality bass don't buy for this price it is in very need of a set up and bad quality control honestly the first 2 days were stressful it did not tune right it never did and has a dead fret for me on the 17th fret horrible bass I expected more from a base company that has a reputation of making good instruments

  • Disappointing

    3

    submitted4 years ago

    byJames I.

    fromWebster, NY

    After extensive setup and trying different strings and settings over two weeks and playing for hours, I should have sent this back. I am lucky to own genuine Fenders, J and P, and an Ernie Ball. This Squier just doesn't compare. It has an echo-y tone and is very picky about finger placement. Plus, it goes out of tune a lot. My Fenders hold a tune forever. It just doesn't have the solid feel of a Fender in my experience.

  • pretty and rad

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    bylouie R

    fromsac CA

    cool lil bass with 5 strings, what more could u want? pretty color too

  • Plays like a ~ $1,000 bass

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byAlan

    fromTacoma, WA

    Have owned this bass for almost 3 years. Still amazed at how well it plays.

  • great 5 stringer!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byLurch the Bassist

    fromMaryland

    This bass is probably one of the best I've played after a lil set up tweakin right out of the box. I cant believe the tones I get from the passive pups. Definitely a good purchase from beginner to gigging bassist and I've had some top notch name basses.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked bykevin

    fromundisclosed

    can i use a roadrunner gig bag for this bass?

    can i use a roadrunner gig bag for this bass?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, you can.
  • asked byNick

    fromEden prairie

    Is the low string a b?

    Is the low string a b?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes it is.
  • asked byScott

    fromCarlsbad, CA

    What hard shell case is the best fit for this bass?

    What hard shell case is the best fit for this bass?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Musician's Gear MGMBG Molded ABS Electric Bass Case
  • asked bycocon

    fromSan Diego ca

    Tiene estuche o funda el bajo squire

    Tiene estuche o funda el bajo squire

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373
  • asked byCris

    fromundisclosed

    Is it active or passive?

    Is it active or passive?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Passive
  • asked byWink

    fromAugusta, GA

    What is the weight bass? Is it the 9lb 11oz one?

    What is the weight bass? Is it the 9lb 11oz one?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Seems heavy. More like 8.5 - 9.5
  • asked bygil

    frommillville ma

    Are there any stores in new england us that has these in stock?
any color

    Are there any stores in new england us that has these in stock? any color

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact your local store for specific inquiries regarding their inventory
  • asked byMarc

    fromW Palm Bch,Fl

    Is this new? Where made? Bag/case? Weight?

    Is this new? Where made? Bag/case? Weight?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Indonesia. About 8 lbs. No accessories are included