Squier jazzes?

[tjh]

Although some owners of Affinities and Standards say they got good basses, there are also some who say they got dogs. The general popular consensus is that you are less likely to get a good Affinity or Standard than you are a CV or VM. Unless I could try the Standard out or get one new (which you can't anymore, anyway) from a reputable online dealer with a good return policy, I would rather take my chances with the VM. And $200 for a used Standard is not a good deal, IMO.

C.Linton pretty much sums it up ... and that is definitely a Squier Standard on your CL ad you referred ... I would play it though if you can ... they have great neck profiles

 

[AmadeusXeno]

I have a VM Jazz and the only thing I plan on changing is the pup's to stacked pup's for less noise when one is solo'd. When running both pup's sounds great though and it plays as well as more expensive basses I've owned and tried.

 

[mellowinman]

Although some owners of Affinities and Standards say they got good basses, there are also some who say they got dogs. The general popular consensus is that you are less likely to get a good Affinity or Standard than you are a CV or VM. Unless I could try the Standard out or get one new (which you can't anymore, anyway) from a reputable online dealer with a good return policy, I would rather take my chances with the VM. And $200 for a used Standard is not a good deal, IMO.

My Affinity V is fantastic.

 

[Batmensch]

My Affinity V is fantastic.

I believe you 100%. I was just saying I've heard more negatives (but not a great number to be honest) about Affinities and Standards, enough that I would really want to try them out before I would buy one. My Vm J I got sight unseen only because of hundreds of very positive testimonials, and the only negative stories seemed to be a matter of personal preference, and none complaining about the quality. I felt safe buying it online (from Sweetwater) because of that. I simply would be a little more nervous about an Affinity or Standard if I couldn't try it out first. I am NOT saying it's impossible to get a good one.

 

[IvanHardy]

I'll be heading to guitar center today to see of I find one that fascinates me.

 

[NWB]

The heck with the color Ivan the CV 60's Jazz Bass is one of the best instruments in the Squier line. It's easily the equal of any MIA Standard Jazz Bass I've ever owned and covers about six or seven.

You can always strip the Oly White and change the look if that bothers you. It already comes with a tort pickguard so strip it and have a good refinisher turn it into a sunburst for you. You'd incur some added cost but you'd have a rare bird if you had a CV 60's Jazz in sunburst or in a natural finish.

If that doesn't suit you get the VM Jazz but don't drop down any farther than that unless you plan on some modifications. JMO.

Yeah, the CV is one of the best jazzes that I've owned. I found the white color to grow on me a bit. It is really an incredible bass. With the basswood body, I think it would be best to stick with solid colors.