The Squier Contemporary Series has been expanded
New models added to the range
Revamped back in 2021, the Squier Contemporary Series has now been expanded further with a smattering of new guitar and bass models. Let’s take a closer look at what’s on offer.
Squier Contemporary Series
The Squier brand has always been a great way of getting a very reasonable quality guitar for a lot less money than a US or Mexican/Japanese built Fender. These Contemporary models offer some enhancements over the standard models, but still come in at a relatively affordable price point.
Models
Fender’s expanded Squier Contemporary Series now includes the Contemporary Active Jazzmaster HH, and the Contemporary Active Starcaster guitars, plus four bass models including the Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH, Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH V,Contemporary Active Precision Bass PH and the Contemporary Active Precision Bass PH V.
Contemporary Features
Modern-voiced Squier SQR pickups power all the models in the range. They also feature roasted maple necks, along with sculpted neck heels for better upper fret access. And, finally, painted headstocks with chrome Squier logos, where appropriate. The bass models get an active 9-volt preamp with controls for volume, blend, tone and bass/treble boost. All nice little tweaks to the formula and enough to set them apart from the regular Squier models currently on offer.
Colour Options
Colours on offer include Sunset Metallic, Shell Pink Pearl, Pearl White,
It is always nice to have more budget options available for musicians, though it’s a pity Squier compromised a little on the colours available. You can see all the new Squier Contemporary Series models in the official demo videos below.


Squier Starcaster Active GM


Squier Jazzmaster Active HH SP


Squier Jazzmaster Active HH SM


Squier Cont J-Bass Gunmetal V


Squier Cont J-Bass Sky Burst


Squier Cont J-Bass SHG


Squier Cont P-Bass Sunset Met


Squier Cont P-Bass Pearl White


Squier Cont P-Bass Black V
More Squier Information
Squier Contemporary Series Demo Videos
- Contemporary Active Starcaster: Fender
- Contemporary Active Jazzmaster HH: Fender
- Contemporary Active Jazzmaster HH: Fender
- Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH Shoreline Gold: Fender
- Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH Sky Burst Metallic: Fender
- Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH V Gunmetal Metallic: Fender
- Squier Contemporary Active Precision Bass PH Pearl White: Fender
- Squier Contemporary Active Precision Bass PH Sunset Metallic: Fender
- Squier Contemporary Active Precision Bass PH V: Fender