Squier Introduces Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass V Special

Squier’s Vintage Modified series has gotten a little bigger with the introduction of the Jaguar Bass V Special. The new model takes all the features of the Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass and adds a low B string.

Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass V - Three-color Sunburst

Similar to its predecessor, the bass features a Jaguar-style body fitted with a Fender-Designed P/J pickup configuration. Controls include an active bass-boost circuit, separate volume knobs for each pickup, and a master tone control.

Its maple neck has a “modern C” profile and is topped with a 9.5? rosewood fingerboard with 20 medium jumbo frets.

Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass V Bass BodiesThe Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass V Special is available in Black, Crimson Red Transparent and Three-color Sunburst finishes.

The bass carries an MSRP of $399.

Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass V Special Specs:

Body Material:Basswood
Body Finish:Gloss Polyurethane
Neck:Maple
Neck Shape:Modern “C”
Number of Frets:20
Fret Size:Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays:White Dot
Fingerboard:Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius:9.5″ (241 mm)
Neck Finish:Satin Polyurethane
Nut Width:1.875″ (47.6 mm)
Scale Length:34″ (864 mm)
Neck Plate:4-Bolt Squier
Bridge Pickup:Fender-Designed Single-Coil Jazz Bass V with Adjustable Pole Pieces (Bridge)
Middle Pickup:Fender-Designed Single Split-Coil Precision Bass V
Special Electronics:Active Bass Boost Circuit
Controls:Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Bass Boost, Master Tone
Hardware Finish:Chrome
Bridge:5-String Standard Vintage-Style with Single Groove Saddles
String Nut:Synthetic Bone
Tuning Machines:Standard Open-Gear
Strings:Fender USA NPS, (Gauges: .045 – .130)
Unique Features:Active Bass Boost Circuit, Fender-Designed Split Single-Coil Precision Bass V and Single-Coil Jazz Bass V Pickups, Bar String Tree
Pickguard:3-Ply Black/White/Black
Control Knobs:Black Plastic

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