Has anyone tried the new Squier Afinity Active Jazz Bass?

[Jim C]

These are not available in any stores near me.

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[bass12]

The one I tried (and bought for a friend) sounded fantastic. I tried out several Squiers and Fenders (including some Pro IIs) and the Affinity Active was the best sounding of the bunch. One of the things I look for in a bass is note consistency across the fretboard and from string to string. The Active was amazingly consistent, while none of the others I tried were. The sound was punchy and clear (outstanding note definition). I played the bass during a sound check with my corporate events band and it sounded just as good in a dense mix as it did soloed. Our FOH guy (who is also a bassist) was extremely impressed. If I find a five that sounds as good as the four I picked up for my friend I won’t hesitate to buy it. But that’s the thing: wood being what it is the next Active I try might not sound nearly as good to me. But at least I know the Active can sound fantastic, so it will be worth trying to find another good one.

 

[Jim C]

How was the playability and the weight?

 

[bass12]

How was the playability and the weight?

Playability was really good. Action was nice and low. It hadn’t been in the shop for very long when I bought it. I put it away for over two weeks and when I took it back out it had held its tuning just as well as any of my other basses. It was heavier than what I would have preferred. Difficult to say how much it weighed: probably between 9.5 and 9.8 lbs but that’s just a guess.

 

[Jim C]

 

[SpankBazz]

 

[Andrew Hargrove]

I took home the one I tried. Fairly lightweight and not too shabby finish (needed a bit of love, but just a bit) sounds wicked

 

[SeaDunk]

Had mine since release. Added a Pearloid Pickguard and Fender Hi Mass Bridge. I think mine was around 9lbs in weight stock. I don't find it heavy and sits nice on a strap. Sounds great. Only thing i noticed was the back of the neck felt really dry, i rubbed some carnuba wax into it and it felt great once i did that.,

 

[lowendrachel]

I bought one yesterday. Hopefully I'd keep her forever. I always prefer active jazz basses.

Love the colour. Weight is light. Sounds great. Love the fast neck.

Cons, there's a few sharp frets and I don't love the bass boost all the way up.

 

[sgl]

Just got the Thomann exclusive pink version of this bass. Lovely color, good weight and balance. Awfully sharp frets, I'll need to take it to a tech, or maybe switch it to a left hand Fender neck I have around here. Does anyone know if the pickup covers are removable?