New Squier Affinity V (Natural) — Wood?

[Temcat]

Here's what I saw today on MF website:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/squier-affinity-jazz-bass-v-5-string-electric-bass-guitar

I guess it's a new addition to the range. What wood is it? Any other info?

 

[Dr. Cheese]

It looks exactly like the other Affinities except for the finish. I'm pretty sure the specs are the same.

 

[Temcat]

It looks exactly like the other Affinities except for the finish. I'm pretty sure the specs are the same.

The price is different, too

 

[puremusic]

I want one of these.

 

[elBandito]

Do these affinities have standard size pickups or same size neck and bridge pickups? Thanks.

 

[Draculea]

Body seems to be alder, as usual.

 

[chuck norriss]

Here's what I saw today on MF website:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/squier-affinity-jazz-bass-v-5-string-electric-bass-guitar

I guess it's a new addition to the range. What wood is it? Any other info?

that's just great

 

[chuck norriss]

damn they did it with the P too
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/squier-affinity-precision-electric-bass-guitar

 

[stingray69]

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Strange that these natural finishes are not on the official Invalid Link Removed website though.

 

[chuck norriss]

probably special run. now pink 4 string http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/squier-affinity-jazz-electric-bass-guitar

 

[stingray69]

probably special run.

I'll be having one if that is the case.

 

[Woofer]

Do these affinities have standard size pickups or same size neck and bridge pickups? Thanks.

Standard Fender 5 string size pickups.

 

[elBandito]

Ive been looking out for this one, but it's not listed on the site anymore. oh well

 

[stingray69]

Ive been looking out for this one, but it's not listed on the site anymore. oh well

I sure would have grabbed one of those in a heartbeat. I never once even seen this anywhere - locally or on the net. Were these even promoted anywhere - c'mon Squier give a guy a chance, sheez! Lol

How could something that awesome fly under the radar so well?

I would think these two models would have done exceptionally well with a Natural Finish option like that.

Just seems bizarre to <almost> put out an awesome natural finish Jazz and Precision and pull them before they even hit the market.

Note: I sent the MF link (still active) and an inquiry e-mail to Fender/Squier Consumer Relations dept asking for some detail about these. Would love to know the background story on these. I'll keep the thread posted if they reply.

 

[chuck norriss]

naturals are all gone you're stuck w pink

 

[chuck norriss]

or gold http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/squier-classic-vibe-precision-electric-bass-guitar?src=3GOA2DAQ

 

[elBandito]

I'd rock the pink one if it came in 5 string.

 

[Woofer]

I'd rock the pink one if it came in 5 string.

+1. Just need to throw a tort guard on there and it's good to go.

 

[oleskool]

I like the gold or whatever color that last one posted was. I have been taking a break from playing before I start lessons. Dealing with my other hobbies, namely aquariums. I may start with that bass.

 

[stingray69]

Checking back in with Fender's reply regarding the bass(es) in question, this is their reply:

"These were offered as a FSR from roughly 06-2012 to 03-2014 but are no longer available. They may be reintroduced at some point but as of right now there are no plans to do so".

Bummer. BTW - in case anyone was wondering, FSR = Fender Special Run.