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I'm a silly noob, please help me!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by nkf176, Jul 29, 2009.

  1. Jul 29, 2009 #1
    nkf176

    nkf176

    Sep 14, 2008
    I'veadored the bass for a long long time and have finally decided to get one. However, I'm not exactly rich, and I'm only starting out, and am getting a Laney RB-2 and either

    Squier Affinity Jazz Bass
    http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/10779

    Squier Standard Jazz Bass
    http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/squier-standard-jazz-bass/3825

    Is it really worth getting the standard? The body has been made out of agathis, and on the affinity its got an alder body.. Its a good £40 cheaper, and thats £40 to an MIA :p

    So should I just get the affinity?

    Thanks in advance

    Oh, and also, is their anyway I can get it with a maple fretboard that delivers to the UK? I don't really like the look of the rosewood ones.
     
  2. Jul 29, 2009 #2
    Sharko

    Sharko

    Jun 18, 2009
    Washington, DC
    As someone who has owned both an Affinity and a Standard P bass as well as an Affinity strat, I would advise you to spend the extra cash and get the Standard. One of the Affinities had a twisted neck and both had very crappy hardware: the tuners were trash and the nut would bind the strings. You could of course replace those things, but you'll likely spend more than the difference.
    I got the Standard with the intention of swapping out the nut, tuners, and bridge, and found that I did not have to.
     
  3. Jul 29, 2009 #3
    lousybassplayer

    lousybassplayer

    Jan 30, 2009
    J-Actionville, NC
    +1. THere are soem decent affinity basses to be had, but its a lot less of a crap shoot with the standards. My affinity didn't have anywhere near the problems he is describing, so I can only surmise that they have gotten even worse.
     
  4. Jul 29, 2009 #4
    brekfustuvluzer

    brekfustuvluzer

    May 26, 2006
    Dallas, TX
    have you checked out an sx???