Bolt-On
Squier SQR™ ceramic split single-coil and humbucking bridge pickups; Active 9-volt preamp with controls for volume, blend, tone and bass/treble boost; Roasted maple neck; Sculpted neck heel; Painted headstock with chrome logos; modern bridge with added mass for improved body resonance; set of open-geartuning machines for smooth tuning action; stealthy black hardware; sleek painted headstock with chrome logos
| Construction | Bolt-On |
| Body | Poplar |
| Neck | Roasted Maple |
| Fingerboard | Indian Laurel |
| Neck Pickup | Squier® SQR™ Split Single-Coil |
| Bridge Pickup | Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker |
| Controls | Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost |
| Bridge | 4-Saddle Standard |
Artists documented playing the Squier Contemporary Active Precision Bass® PH: Alex Bulli, Amos Heller, Andrew Seward, Andy Rourke, Anthony Fantano, Ayla Tesler-Mabe, Bas van Wageningen, Burak Güven, Chris Aiken, Chris Cross, Dave Collins, David Desrosiers, Davie504, Ed Nash, Eddie Jackson, Frank Bello, Gary Jarman, Guy Berryman, Jacob Collier, Joe Dart, Jon Poole, Josh Fossgreen, Luis Guillermo Espinosa De Los Monteros, Mark Burgess, Mark Ibold, Matt Freeman, Mike Dirnt, Mikey Way, Oliver Sim, Olugbenga Adelekan, Orlaith Forsythe, Paco Ayala, Paola Zanetti, Paul Gray, Pete Trewavas, Pete Wentz, Peter Baltes, Rainer Winkler, Randy Bradbury, Riker Lynch, Rob Scallon, Robert Schneider, Roger Lima, Roger Waters, Ryan Sinn, Sarah Quintero, Shawn Glassford, Simon Rix, Takeshi Ohtani, Tyler Hyde, Tyler Williams.