(energetic music)
- Hey, everyone. This is Pete Griffin.
On tap today, we have a killer selection of bases
from the Squier Contemporary series, which is a collection
of modern interpretations of familiar Fender models,
all featuring high-performance components
and bold aesthetics.
Upgrades on these models include roasted maple necks,
modern voiced SQR pickups, active electronics,
sculpted neck heels, and the really cool
chrome headstock logos.
There are four models in the series.
The Contemporary Active Precision Bass PH,
and the Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH,
both available in a four- or five-string model.
Let's start off with the Precision Bass PH,
which features both an SQR single split coil pickup
in the neck and an SQR humbucking pickup
in the the bridge position.
I had both of those combined for the intro.
You can fine-tune the pickups with the active
nine-volt preamp, with controls
for master volume, pickup blend, tone,
and bass and treble boost.
Let's check out the tones we can pull out of this base
with the EQ.
(funky music)
Okay, now I've switched over to the five-string model,
equally as cool with the gloss black headstock
and the roasted maple neck.
And as I mentioned up top, all these models
have a sculpted neck heel to allow easier access
to the higher frets.
I'll demo that as well.
Let's check it out.
(smooth music)
Moving on to the Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH.
Has the same great features as the Precision,
but with jazz bass attributes, a slightly thinner neck
and the jazz bass body.
This one features two SQR humbucking pickups,
along with the same active EQ
and a roasted maple fingerboard as well.
You got a big sound from these pickups,
high output modern tone, with punchy lows,
but also nice and clear on the high end.
Let's give it a listen.
(groovy music)
And let's not forget about the five-string Jazz.
A five string's essential if you're gonna be playing
metal music, modern R&B or hip hop,
worship music, or even some soundtrack work.
Let's check this one out.
(exciting music)
All right, there's four great basses for you to check out.
If you wanna learn more about the Squier Contemporary
bass series and the available colors,
please head to fender.com and find one that works for you.
Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more videos.