The Squier Affinity Series Jazz Bass V offers an easy avenue to a five-string rendition of one of the most iconic basses ever produced at a budget-friendly price beginners and pros will both take a shine to. Sporting premium features like a maple C-shape neck with a slick polyurethane coating, a real rosewood fretboard, and a standard Jazz Bass bridge/single-coil pickup configuration, this model is a great introduction to five-string playing whether you're just starting out or a seasoned musician.

• Updated in 2018 to an Indian Laurel Fretboard