Squier Affinity Club

[kbaxter26]

Just picked this Affinty Jazz up for a song. I am more tham impressed. It's a 2008, and is like new. Had to tighten the truss more thsn any other bass I have ever had, but it was worth it. Now have it set-up to my taste and it plays and sounds amazing. I use to badh Affinity...NO MORE!

 

[Fat Steve]

2000 Affinity CY P Bass here. Currently under a rebuild ad refinish. I'll post pics once she's back together. Number please?

Edit: Just got it back together. Painted it teal, strung it with flats, removed the varnish from the back of the neck, re soldered the electronics. rebuilt the tuners, and a full setup. She plays great for a $75 bass

 

[JPBourdier]

From what I can tell, there aren't many Affinity Jazz V basses in Metallic Blue. This is my ideal bass. Intonation is right on, it holds tune, action is even, pickups are nice and clear. Band mates at the church always compliment the tone of this bass. It is sa-WEET!

 

[chuck norriss]

These are nice enough I'm not so picky & they're affordable. I'd like to hear from pros what they think.

 

[jweber76]

Chuck... Chuck... Man, do you really want to open that can of worms in here?

 

[kbaxter26]

They are like any current Fender product. Ya just have to keep trying them until you find "YOUR BASS". I believe there is one that is right for just about everyone.

 

[chuck norriss]

Chuck... Chuck... Man, do you really want to open that can of worms in here?

uh oh too late I started another thread just axing.

 

[chuck norriss]

They are like any current Fender product. Ya just have to keep trying them until you find "YOUR BASS". I believe there is one that is right for just about everyone.

Yes I suppose.

 

[jweber76]

Ha, I was just funnin' ya man...
Kbax is right, there are some good ones and there are some that are junk. I gig mine but (without getting into that other discussion about what makes one a "pro") I would never classify them as "pro-grade" gear. That being said, give one a good setup and put it in capable hands (tone is in the fingers and all that) and you may never know that it was an "entry level" bass

 

[JPBourdier]

These are nice enough I'm not so picky & they're affordable. I'd like to hear from pros what they think.

I just told you
(I get paid to play. That makes me a pro.)

Go play one and see if you like it. If you don't like it, play something else. You don't need approval "from pros".

 

[chuck norriss]

no no no I'm not seeking approval I just want to see what Marcus Miller, Esperanza, et al thinks of it.

 

[JPBourdier]

no no no I'm not seeking approval I just want to see what Marcus Miller, Esperanza, et al thinks of it.

Subbed. We'll see if they reply.

 

[gregmon79]

I'm in. This bass is EXTREMELY AWESOME!!! Changed the bridge to a vintage threaded, strings, changed the knobs but have more coming, the black jazz style plastic ones and set it up proper. I love this bass.

 

[marko138]

My Affinty P with SPB-4 pup and BAII bridge:

 

[DwaynieAD]

My Affinty P with SPB-4 pup and BAII bridge:

easiest playing bass I've ever held.

 

[marko138]

easiest playing bass I've ever held.

Same here. Amazing guitar.

 

[ChopperDave]

My refinished Affinity w/ Squier Standard P neck, a Quarter Pounder and Fender bridge. It used to be metallic midnight blue.

Mods to come include new pots, a tort 'guard with better shielding, and most importantly, a vintage-spec'd neck (vintage C, 7.25 rad).

My only complaint is that the tone pot lost its locks (it just spins) after I took it off the original 'guard and put it on a new one. Other than that, this is an amazing-sounding bass, nice and articulate ... and even better: it's ultra-light!

 

[gregmon79]

That looks great!!! How did you finish the body?? It looks a lot like my Squier P I just finished at the end of summer.

 

[ChopperDave]

That looks great!!! How did you finish the body?? It looks a lot like my Squier P I just finished at the end of summer.

Ha, that's the same one you asked me about just before you did your own body, Greg! Citristrip + Bamboo oil.

 

[gregmon79]

Ha, that's the same one you asked me about just before you did your own body, Greg! Citristrip + Bamboo oil.

Aw jeez, sorry man, I didn't even see that was you haha! I should've known anyway, it looked quite familiar haha