Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass® Fretless, Laurel Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass® Fretless, Laurel Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
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A fretless '60s-style Jazz Bass from Squier's Classic Vibe series. For players who want the gliding, singing tone of a fretless bass while still seeing where the notes are: the fingerboard has inlaid fret lines.
- Fretless Indian laurel fingerboard with fret lines, so you can hit the notes accurately
- Two Fender-designed alnico single-coils with separate volume controls, so you can blend neck and bridge
- Slim C neck, 38 mm at the nut, that makes it easy to move around the neck
Free delivery to parcel shops in Denmark over DKK 2,000Free pick-up in Aarhus or Copenhagen
Delivery to a parcel shop in Denmark costs DKK 49 and is free when your cart totals DKK 2,000 or more incl. VAT. Home delivery in Denmark costs DKK 89. Pick-up in Aarhus or Copenhagen is free. Shipping prices and delivery options for your country are shown at checkout.
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Free check-up of your instrument after 3–6 months. Just drop by in Aarhus or Copenhagen, no appointment needed. New strings are not included.
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Withdrawal termsDescription
A '60s-style Jazz Bass without frets
Fender introduced the Jazz Bass in 1960. The Classic Vibe '60s is based on that first generation, with '60s headstock markings, nickel-plated hardware and a tinted gloss neck finish. On the fretless version the Indian laurel fingerboard has inlaid fret lines and white pearloid dot inlays.
Pickups and controls
The two Fender-designed single-coils have alnico magnets. Each pickup has its own volume control, with a shared tone control. With both volumes fully up you get the classic Jazz Bass sound, and rolling back the neck pickup brings out more midrange and edge from the bridge pickup.
Body and neck
The poplar body has a gloss polyurethane 3-Color Sunburst finish and a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard. The maple neck has a C profile and 9.5" radius, the bone nut is 38.1 mm wide, and the scale length is 34" (864 mm).
Bridge and tuners
The vintage-style bridge has four threaded steel saddles, and the vintage-style tuners are nickel. The bass ships with nickel-plated steel strings, .045–.105. It is made in Indonesia.
Specifications
| Body Category | Jazz Bass |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Solidbody |
| Body material | Poplar |
| Finish | Gloss polyurethane |
| Colour | 3-Color Sunburst |
| Pickguard | 4-ply tortoiseshell |
| Neck material | Maple |
| Neck profile | "C" |
| Neck finish | Tinted gloss urethane |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on, 4 screws |
| Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Fingerboard material | Indian laurel |
| Fingerboard inlays | White pearloid dots, fret lines |
| Number of frets | Fretless |
| Scale length | 34" (864 mm) |
| Nut width | 1.5" (38.1 mm) |
| Nut material | Bone |
| Bridge/tailpiece | Vintage-style bridge with 4 threaded steel saddles |
| Neck pickup | Fender-designed alnico single-coil |
| Bridge pickup | Fender-designed alnico single-coil |
| Controls | Volume (neck), volume (bridge), tone |
| Tuners | Vintage-style, nickel |
| Strings | Nickel-plated steel, .045–.105 |
| Made in | Indonesia |
| Case/gig bag | Not included (recommended: Fender Classic Series Wood Hardshell Case 0996166306) |
Questions and answers
Is it hard to switch to fretless?
It takes a little getting used to. On a fretless bass you place your finger right on the fret line, not behind it as on a fretted bass. The lines make it much easier to find the notes at first.
How does it sound compared with a fretted bass?
Notes glide into each other, and you can play glissando and vibrato like on a double bass. With more bridge pickup in the blend, a distinct midrange comes through that is typical of a fretless Jazz Bass.
Which strings should I use?
The bass ships with nickel-plated steel strings, .045–.105. Many fretless players switch to flatwound strings, which wear the fingerboard less and give a softer tone.
Can I play regular Jazz Bass styles on it?
Yes. Pickups, controls and neck are the same as on the fretted Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass, so it covers the same styles. The difference is the fingerboard.
Does it come with a case or gig bag?
No. Fender recommends the Classic Series Precision/Jazz Bass Wood Hardshell Case (part no. 0996166306), which we can order for you.
Questions about this product?
Write or call us – we are happy to answer and help you choose.