FENDER SQUIER CALIFORNIA P BASS or SQUIER AFFINITY P-BASS???

neither, squier's aren't consistent and you might end up with a crappy one, I'd reccomed Essex (SX) basses at www.rondomusic.net because they're the same price but double the quality (or more). Just my 2 cents, but I've noticed the the affinity series just plain are not worth the money, sorry dude.

Greg

 

My first bass was the Squire Affinity. I never had a problem with it. I got rid of the factory strings and replaced with ernie ball slinky. The string height was a little high for me so I simply lowered the string height keeping with in the fretboard radius. This bass sounds pretty good and wont burn a hole in your pocket. you should also try out the Jazz version.

 

Go Rondo.

My opinion anyways...

 

SX, cheaper anyways. My squire barely worked when it was new. It broke 6 months later.

 

Find a used Affinity, when they were stil made in China. I put SD Quarter Pounds, a Bad Ass II Bridge, and some flat wounds. It sounds awesome. I've used for some recording sessions. Just scrape off Squier so the engineer doesn't freak out.

A trick for Fenders or Squiers an old schooler taught me (original bass player for curtis mayfield.), put the bottom of the bass to your chin and pluck the strings. Gives you a good sense of the resonance of the bass. More you feel, better sounding bass.

 

For near the same price as a new Squire you could pick up a very decent used MIM Fender, Ibanez or Yamaha backup bass that would far exceed the quality of a Squire.

 

I'm not a big fan of the Squire line but for a little more the MIM line is worth a look.

 

right now, im stuck with a squire affinity p bass, and it is ok, but if you are planning on becomming a pro, or even just planning on doing anything besides just play with your bass, dont wast your money on a squire. get something that you will be happy with l83r.