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Squier Squire 6 string Affinity Jazz!
- Thread starter Lance Bunyon
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If I can find a five that sounds anywhere near as fantastic as my friend’s 4 string Affinity Active I’ll buy it. Plugged that thing in at a sound check the last week and A/B’d it with my Sadowsky preamp-equipped Lull M5V and it arguably sounded just as good (FOH actually thought it sounded better, but that might have had something to do with my M5V having deadish strings).
That was a painful review to listen to. He's a horrible reviewer and sounds like a wine snob being forced to consume something usually beneath him, and having to say it's actually not too bad.
For tonal examples of the instrument it was OK.
At least he can play lol so many bass reviewers sound awful. Especially fretless reviews where they slide up and down like it's a cool thing to do.
Early test of my new Squier VI is that it's a whale of a bass for an incredible price.
Will rehearse with it tomorrow for an upcoming show and render further impressions then.
Yeah, that would be a deal breaker for me. Way too close to the edge.The C String is slipping from the fretboard just by looking at it
But a Beauty. Is it a bit sparkling?
True enough, but maybe he should take a page from Bass Bonedo's book, and talk less and play more. The comment about giving a beginner the 6 then having the B and C strings confusing them when they go to a 4 was particularly inane.
It seems so, and my store nearby (4hrs away) has one but I'm not going near there until Christmas, so I'll try it if it's still there. It's not like I need another 6...
I will look forward to your further impressions.
Whatever with the review. My point is that that is what my bass sounds like, and this guy is getting a conventional, decent technique based sound out of the instrument. So if if you care about what the instrument sounds like, that's it. Lobster restrung his with some extra bright sounding strings and this last guy has what I would call a "non standard" technique and is going for a very edgy and bright sound. He is also playing really hard for the low setup these come with.
Ok so 90-minute rehearsal this evening in a school music room with drums (brushes) rhythm guitar and keys. Low volume rehearsal, running tunes for a holiday concert the 21st. I'm plugged into a house amp, a Fender probably 25-30 Watts. Neutral settings.
The bass plays perfectly. I had zero problems adapting physically to the string spacing or the feel of the bass in my lap with a strap.
The sound was fantastic. Punchy and warm and I was able to modulate whatever feel I was trying to get with my fingers no problem.
I used the B string a few times and it was at the right level, and you could hear the note.
The output of whatever notes I was playing was even everywhere. I certainly didn't feel like I was playing a $469CAD bass and my fellow musicians were amazed!
The bass plays perfectly. I had zero problems adapting physically to the string spacing or the feel of the bass in my lap with a strap.
The sound was fantastic. Punchy and warm and I was able to modulate whatever feel I was trying to get with my fingers no problem.
I used the B string a few times and it was at the right level, and you could hear the note.
The output of whatever notes I was playing was even everywhere. I certainly didn't feel like I was playing a $469CAD bass and my fellow musicians were amazed!
Did you notice any noise or hum during your rehearsal?
I'm very much looking forward to my Squier 6-string arriving, hopefully in a week or so. Based on my experience with all of the Fender Jazz basses I've owned, me and my roll of copper foil stand ready!...
No, there was zero noise.Did you notice any noise or hum during your rehearsal?
I'm very much looking forward to my Squier 6-string arriving, hopefully in a week or so. Based on my experience with all of the Fender Jazz basses I've owned, me and my roll of copper foil stand ready!...
Hello all, just got mine yesterday. I was looking at replacing the tuners with ones from hipshot. Does anyone know if these in either the 1/2 or 3/8 sizes would be a direct fit on this bass? Licensed Ultralite® Bass Tuning Machine 1/2
Seems like one of them would be.
Thanks.
Seems like one of them would be.
Thanks.
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Interesting in that . . .
As I thought, IF they got this right, it would be a great way to try living with a six-string for not much money (imagine what they'll sell for used) . . .
. . . and it's always interesting to me that Fender uses Squier for axes they'd NEVER sell with 'Fender' on the headstock currently, yet when they get a hit, they don't leverage it in a Fender product.
As I thought, IF they got this right, it would be a great way to try living with a six-string for not much money (imagine what they'll sell for used) . . .
. . . and it's always interesting to me that Fender uses Squier for axes they'd NEVER sell with 'Fender' on the headstock currently, yet when they get a hit, they don't leverage it in a Fender product.
Thanks for the response Randy. I will have a look at that white p bass. While the stock tuners might be ok, I wanted change all the hardware out for gold colour to go with the black on black. I also feel like a jazz bass should have somewhat of an open gear tuner and these particular ones seem like a direct drop in and no need to modify for the much larger open gear you’d find on these. I did end up emailing hipshot and they told me the 3/8 size should be a drop in replacement.
Planning to change the bridge out too for the hipshot A style one (not a big fan of the vintage bar saddles.) Seen a page or two back someone else had done it, so I know that should fit. I may even eventually make a walnut pickguard replacement and 3d print up some green pickup covers.
Planning to change the bridge out too for the hipshot A style one (not a big fan of the vintage bar saddles.) Seen a page or two back someone else had done it, so I know that should fit. I may even eventually make a walnut pickguard replacement and 3d print up some green pickup covers.
I understand and it sounds like it will look sweet. Post the picture when you get that gold hardware on. I'm going to use a style a on the squire and if you look at the picture that's exactly what I used on the white precision fretless 6. But I put a Lace alumitone in the bridge position.
That white p bass is so nice. I have an Ibanez sr500 that came fretless (a version of the mahogany sr500 they don’t make anymore) thought about maybe eventually converting this squier to one as well but that might be something for a few years down the road and have gotten some good playtime on it fretted.
Do you happen to know if the full size clovers will fit the headstock? They currently look to be mini clovers stock.
Do you happen to know if the full size clovers will fit the headstock? They currently look to be mini clovers stock.
