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SX or Squier Affinity Series

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hey. i went to the guitar center yesterday and i tried out some basses. I think the jazz was good for me cuz the neck was comfortable and i liked the sound very much :) i'm thinking of getting a SX or a squier affinity j-bass. need some help? what do you guys think i should get?
 
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my old squier,sounds very well...added better pots and quarter pounders..
 

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Hobbes,

I asked the same question (to myself) a couple of months ago. At first, I purchased an SX p-bass from Rondo Music. Got it home and it played well, however, the fit and finish were fair at best. I went to replace the white pickguard with an SX p-bass black pickguard and found they didn't match up. The white pickguard looked like it was modified (carved and sanded) at the factory to fit. I returned it to Rondo Music and got a prompt refund with no questions asked. Kurt is a great guy to deal with at Rondo. SX quality of late seems to be hit or miss. I spent a couple of more $$$ and got a Squier VM P-Bass. The difference was noticeable. Squier (IMHO) has really improved their quality especially fit and finish. The neck was/is perfect After doing some upgrades I would put it up to a MIM or American P-Bass.

Although your mileage may vary, try both out. There have been some very positive reviews of SX and Squier/Affinity basses. Best thing to do is try them both.

Also have you considered a previously owned Squier bass?

Rick
 
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You said you`re a beginner - what are you playing now ? The upgraded Squires are quite nice and alot of bang for the buck. The Affinity`s aren`t bad, but the others are a big step up in electronics and overall quality. If you`ve got something now, I`d stick with it and save up a `lil more. I have a VM P, and it is an amazing bass for the price ! BTW don`t knock buying used - someone else`s loss can be your gain. To boot, if you buy from the right person, you get better strings, a proper setup, etc. Those things can make a huge difference - especially to a beginner. My .02
 
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I would say go for the Affinity. It should do you good until you can save up for a better bass.
As others have said, make sure you get it set up by a pro. A improperly set up bass can be frustrating to a beginner, sometimes causing them to quit prematurely. That's what happened to me with guitar. A good setup, even on a cheap bass like an Affinity can make a big difference.
 
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I really hated my Affinty P until i put some new pickups in, and i still don't find it too satisfactory. Go for the SX, even a beginner ibanez would be better than the affinity IMO.

But what i really recommend is the VM or CV, buy used for a VM and you'll end up paying the same as a new Affinity or SX.
 
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Buy used. You get WAY more bass per dollar. If you look at value of a bass once you take it hame and it's past the return window you bass will hold approximately 50-70% of the new value if you try to sell it on the street. Trade in value will be FAR less, probably closer to 30%. From my experience I have never regretted buying a used bass. I've bought them in store used and on the internet sight unseen used. In the past because I'm willing to buy used I've been able to get basses for as much as 30% of their retail price new. Back when I first started I didn't want to buy used but now I hesitate to buy new. Don't overlook the option of buying used just because you worry about getting a "used and abused" bass.
 
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