squier affinty jazz bass

[usurperbass]

I was thinking of purchasing an affinity jazz bass to modify with some seymore duncan pups.Is this something worth doing,Do those basses have any cronic problems and is the playablity good?

 

[ThaLowEndTheory]

I was thinking of purchasing an affinity jazz bass to modify with some seymore duncan pups.Is this something worth doing,Do those basses have any cronic problems and is the playablity good?

With a good setup and some upgraded parts and affinity can be an excellent bass. My main #1 bass is an affinity p. I have a couple of warmoth builds, a fender mim p, an american jazz deluxe j, a squier CV, and various other parts builds, but I always find myself reaching for the affinity p first. It plays well, and sounds awesome.

 

[LowDown Hal]

I started with an Affinity P-Bass. I have since modified it with a BA-II Bridge, a set of 1/4 pounders, some new pots, a cap and a jack. It is a total THUMP MONSTER.

btw > I also have an MIA Fender '75 Jazz Re-Issue but I still play the thumper pretty regularly

 

[bassist4dalord]

Yeah, go for it. My main bass is a Squier Affinity Jazz 5-String. It hasn't been modified at all (yet) and it sounds awesome. I love it.

 

[ProfGumby]

I just played a metallic red Affinity Jazz, Man, I cannot get over how well that bass feels and sounds! I would definitely change the tuners to better open gear tuners, but otherwise, wow!

 

[edubb]

stock but I put a set of flats on mine and was really surprised by the vintage tones it can produce. a great deal.

 

[BioDriver]

Why buy that and then some SD pickups when you could just buy a VM J bass that already has Duncan Design pickups?

 

[ThaLowEndTheory]

Why buy that and then some SD pickups when you could just buy a VM J bass that already has Duncan Design pickups?

Good point, it depends on the deal. If I was buying new, I'd go with a cv or vm. If it's a good deal I'd say go for it. My affinity cost me $30 for the neck and the body.

 

[cassanova]

Everyone I personally know that owns/owned one of these basses had nothing good to say about them. Tuning & intonation issues, pots going bad, poor hardware, knobs falling off, poor shielding, etc. Not to mention most of us think they sound like crap.

If it were me, I would save for something of better quality in both constrution and sound.

 

[Woodyrson]

I'm looking to get the same bass now for the same reasons. I want to pull one apart, do a refin and electronics swap, and give it a good setup. You can make just about anything play and sound good with the right mods and a setup.

 

[SquierBender]

These are great! The neck was a bit chunky for my preferances.

 

[usurperbass]

I but a squier starter pack with a jazz bass.It was a good deal.I needed a practice amp so the purchase was 2 fold. I went to one of my local music stores for it. Fender had a 10% off promo. It originally was $279.99 plus tax. With the discount I got the package out the door for $272 and change.The kit came with a tuner,headphones,strap and instuctional dvd which I gave to my stepson who is thinking about playing bass.I told him he could have my OLP to check out and if he is really into it,I'll buy him one of these combo's. I'm very happy with it even the pups sound better than I expected.The only thing I'm changing out is the pickguard,I found a nice white pearloid,looks good with the blue.

 

[usurperbass]

I am very happy with this bass and I do not think I will need to do any modifications to it. Highly reccommend for price point and quality.