Mighty Mite vs. Squier (Affinity) Neck

[Starky]

I am aware of the JUMP in quality of the newer Squiers (VM series and standard) that rivals the necks of MIM fenders, but how about the older Squier and Affinity's necks?

Do older, or even current Affinity Squier necks rival the quality of a new Mighty Mite Neck? Is there much of a difference?
Does P or J style change the equation?

Thanks!

[Sharko]

Affinity Squiers use junky hardware and the holes for the pegheads are much smaller (ie: you will have to enlarge the holes to put new tuners on). The quality can be good but ranges widely. I got one once with a great quality neck that I use to this day and I got one where the neck was heavy as a car engine and twisted with time. So I'd say it's a crap shoot, if you buy an affinity you might get a MM equivalent neck but you might not. On the other hand, if you buy a MM, you are sure to get a MM equivalent.

[SurferJoe46]

Originally Posted by Sharko

Affinity Squiers use junky hardware and the holes for the pegheads are much smaller (ie: you will have to enlarge the holes to put new tuners on). The quality can be good but ranges widely. I got one once with a great quality neck that I use to this day and I got one where the neck was heavy as a car engine and twisted with time. So I'd say it's a crap shoot, if you buy an affinity you might get a MM equivalent neck but you might not. On the other hand, if you buy a MM, you are sure to get a MM equivalent.

C'mon! Fender makes some firewood and then some Stradivariuses (Stradivarii ?) on the same assembly line - the same day and by their same 'talented' employees. I don't care what model or line it is - they make Pintos right before the next one which might become a Ferrari - or not.

It's all a crapshoot if you get something to warm you heart or your house.

Fender CONSISTENCY in quality control has been sorely lacking for a long time and if I had my druthers, I'd like to get the pick of the litter if I was so inclined to buy another new one.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that Fender's consistency is their INconsistency. Or vice-versa.

I've got a very nice 199ish P-Affinity that has to have the greatest feeling and playing neck on a Fender that I have ever felt. The fact that it is smooth, well finished and never bent, bagged or sagged at the knees is a great testimonial and fulfillment of the sage olde saying: "Sometimes Accidents Happen!"

[gitlvr]

I have a Squier Affinity neck on a Cort P body. I love the thing. It plays great, feels great, and is just the right width at the nut for me(1&5/8"). If you find a good one, they're great.
However, my main strat has a Mighty Mite neck on it, and I doubt I could ask for a better neck. After fretwork and set up it's equal or better IMO to any neck I've ever played. I've never played a MM bass neck, but if the quality's like the strat neck i have, I wouldn't hesitate owning one of them either.

[mndean]

Originally Posted by SurferJoe46

I've got a very nice 199ish P-Affinity that has to have the greatest feeling and playing neck on a Fender that I have ever felt. The fact that it is smooth, well finished and never bent, bagged or sagged at the knees is a great testimonial and fulfillment of the sage olde saying: "Sometimes Accidents Happen!"

I have a Squier Bullet 1 bass that has a similarly excellent neck. Nothing would make me give it up except the truss rod breaking.