Representing one of the best values in bass guitar design available today, the affinity series jazz bass rocks powerful tone and fast feel. Discussion in squier stratocasters started by mwingnut, dec 5, 2012. Squier affinity series precision bass pj olympic white. Get the guaranteed best price on 4 string electric bass like the squier affinity series jazz bass electric bass guitar at musicians friend. The squier affinity jazz bass guitar pack is great allinone beginners pack. Common bass guitar modifications upgrade your axe duration. Apr 19, 2016 squier jazz bass with an upgraded bridge an aluminum bridge is very lightweight and can have a very punchy sound, however due to the light weight of the part the sustain of the notes can be lacking.
The squier jazz uses a round string tree in the headstock for the two highest strings. Make offer squier affinity precision bass electric bass guitar pj pack with amp 0301972006 squier affinity series precision bass pj pack, laurel fingerboard incl. Camera microphones ipadiphone microphones microphone accessories. I like the squier affinity j jazz bass so much i went out a week later and bought the blue squier affinity p bass. Fender squier affinity jazz bass sunburst rosewood fingerboard. Dont let the name jazz bass lead you astray, though, this bass is played by musicians in rock bands, pop groups, and even metal music. Squier jazz bass guitars are known for their incredible versatility. Accessories include stereo headphones, an instructional dvd, a guitar strap, electronic tuner, gig bag and guitar cable. That great traditional j bass look and sound on a budget. Crisp and punchy the jazz bass is renown for its sound and comfortable. Featuring two singlecoil pickups and complementary tone controls, bassists could dial. The jazz bass guitar offered bassists more tones than ever before. Studio recording using a fender squier jazz basssquier.
Really this is a great deal for an instrument and id highly suggest it not just as a good bang for the buck instrument but a good instrument in general. Its a musthave instrument prized for the smooth feel of its slender neck and the versatile voice of its dual pickups and the squier affinity series jazz. Now a genuine fender model isnt exactly in the budget right now, so i tried out a couple low end squier basses during a trip to a music store earlier this week. A superb gateway into the timehonored fender family, the squier affinity series jazz bass delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for todays aspiring bassist. Brass will have a lot more sustain due to its higher weight but, unfortunately, will be a lot more round sounding with less of a punch due to. With a squier affinity series jazz bass, fender rumble 15 combo bass amp, bass strap, instrument cable, a gig bag, and a pick sampler youve got everything you need to get started. When it comes to bass, i dont nerd out as much in terms of finding my sound, finding what strings i like, what pickups i like etc. Squier affinity stratocaster 2tone sunburst with maple. The affinity jazz bass is a valuepriced version of the world famous fender jazz bass. Squier affinity jazz bass in black andertons music co. Mij fender silver series squier jazz bass bass guitars.
Haveing to play in guitar gigs for 35 hours isnt fun with a heavy bass. Squier affinity jazz bass specifications pdf download. With a squier affinity series jazz bass, fender rumble 15 combo bass amp, bass strap, instrument cable, a gig bag, and a pick sampler youve got everything you need to. The 3 best squier bass guitars fenders squier brand in. Squier affinity series basses represent the best value in bass guitar design. Squier jazz bass with an upgraded bridge an aluminum bridge is very lightweight and can have a very punchy sound, however due to the light weight of the part the sustain of the notes can be lacking. The squier affinity series jazz bass features all the sound and swagger of the original. The squier affinity jazz bass or j bass has a sturdy rosewood fingerboard, two j bass pickups, and volume controls for both pickups as well as a tone control. The singlecoil jazz bass pickups deliver classic tone and performance with famous guttural midrange and singing high end. Serial numbers begin with cy start playing specialcort.
Crisp and punchy the jazz bass is renowned for its sound and comfortable playing feel. Squier affinity series precision bass pj pack brown sunburst. Fender squier precision bass pj, upgraded fender usa logo. Short vid of the new squier affinity jazz bass peavey max 110 amp squier jazz bass raw sound with hd web cam mic use headphones. Packed to the gills with features like a sculpted alder body, maple neck, and real rosewood fretboard, the tone is taken to the next level with a pair of vintagevoiced j bass. Both affinity series, one pj bass and another jazz. Squier affinity precision jazz pj electric bass guitar race red. Squier affinity pj bass body metallic red mighty mite mm2908 jazz bass neck rosewood fretboard. Now a genuine fender model isnt exactly in the budget right now, so i tried out a couple low end squier basses during a trip to. Great deals on squier bass guitar packages for beginners. Please note that separate manuals are not available for every instrument model. Onstage stands gs7561 5space foldable multi guitar rack. The pickups allow for many configurations to create tones for any genres from funk to metal. Affinity series jazz bass v 5string classic vibe 60s jazz bass fretless.
As the title says i just bought a mij fender silver series squier jazz bass via ebay. The squier affinity series j bass features a pau ferro fingerboard, two singlecoil jazz bass pickups and a topload bridge. Im almost 30 years old and have always been interested in instruments, but i never played one until about 6 months ago. I bought this bass about 3 years ago as a beginner bass. Squier affinity jazz bass v specifications pdf download. This set features our sleek, greatsounding and easyplaying squier affinity jazz bass guitar. It sounds awesome, plays well, has good pickups, the neck is comfortable, and it looks good. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. New listing fender standard jazz bass mim with upgrades and new gig bag. It has the look and tone that everyone knows and loves, at an ultraeconomical price point. If youve tried some squier brand guitars over the last 5 years, you might, like me, be getting the feeling that this is a budget brand whose quality has been improving of late. Im happy with it as it is playability wise the neck is the sex but i reckon i. Squier affinity jazz vs squier vintage modified jazz.
The only problem ive noticed is that at full tone, you have some hum that uncomfortable static noise. I really like how the squier plays, so i might just get a fender jazz bass. Squier affinity j bass vs fender usa jazz duration. It has the look and tone that everyone knows and loves, all at an ultraeconomical price. Ive been playing for a little over 9 years now, and ive always felt the desire to own a p bass or jazz bass its just never happened. Its a musthave instrument prized for the smooth feel of its slender neck and the versatile voice of its dual pickups and the squier affinity series jazz bass in this pack delivers top sound, style and value. The affinity jazz bass has a rosewood fingerboard, two singlecoil vintagestyle jazz bass pickups and a toploaded bridge. The squier jazz bass guitar has a consistent, vintage sound. I had to play a few to find a good one but the one i got has been. So if youre looking for your first bass, get the squier pbass affinity series and you wont go wrong. The affinity series jazz bass rocks powerful tone and fast feel, and new for 20 are a twocolor headstock logo, threeply whiteblackwhite pickguard, opengear tuners and eyecatching lake. Just pimped out my squier affinity jbass the gear page.
It is also a 30 scale bass which muddies up the lower register. Jul 24, 2011 for this jazz bass upgrade, the 230usd and time spent had a great payoff, my previously unrecordable squier jazz bass now sounds almost like his very expensive american made cousin. Pjbass and jazz bass models are available in this incredible squier range. Some really iconic basses included in the affinity bass series and vintage modified bass guitars. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Summary of contents for squier affinity jazz bass page 1 squier affinity j bass affinity j basses come from 2 different sources. A friend of mine was throwing it away and i rescued it from the junk bin. I am wondering whether it will be better upgrading the squier electronics or getting a new bass. Squier affinity series stratocaster slick silver with laurel fingerboard.
Squier affinity jazz bass slick silver guitar center. I compared it with my 1983 american fender precision bass which has a maple fret board but the biggest difference i heard was in the pickup. Squier affinity series jazz bass electric bass guitar. Nov 19, 2004 squier jazz bass, so the same as the fender and less well corp agate such as fender mexico i think, maple neck, 20 frets key palisandre 2 jazz bass pickups, 2volumes 1 per microphones and a tone. I put a set of used peavey fury pups in it after one of the oe coils went bad. Bass stereo earphones for apple iphone 6 samsung 7. Squier jazz bass, so the same as the fender and less well corp agate such as fender mexico i think, maple neck, 20 frets key palisandre 2 jazz bass pickups, 2volumes 1. Description 5string electric bass w rosewood fingerboard. Right now, im playing squier jazz bass and am looking to put some money towards improving my sound. Im happy with it as it is playability wise the neck is the sex but i reckon i could get alot more out of the sound of it. Squier affinity series 5string jazz bass v guitar center. Pro co egss15 excellines instrument cable 15 ernie ball 2223 super slinky nickel wound electric guitar strings. My squier jazz bass is actually my very first electronic instrument purchase. Its made of what i assume is basswood with a satin finished neck.
Unfortunately, original hard copy manuals from this archive are no longer available. Not the best of recording bass sounds unless you really want that 60s type thump which is cool for some projects mic an amp and add a little distortion. Affinity series jazz bass classic vibe 70s jazz bass, lefthanded. With its sleek design and powerhouse tone, the jazz bass is the longtime favorite of bass players everywhere. I put new strings on it and had guitar center adjust the action. This is a squier affinity yup and its as good as it gets for feel, sound and looks i believe. Its incredibly solid and well made at least as well made as my mij geddy lee. Same dimensions, as the fenders because essentially it is a fender.
I got a new 5 string squier affinity jazz at gc a few years ago. For a great price on breaking into the world of one of the most famous fourstringed instruments ever made, look no further than the squier affinity series jazz bass. This j bass features several playerfriendly refinements such as a slim and comfortable cshaped neck profile, a 4saddle bridge for solid string stability. Representing the best value in bass guitar design available today, the affinity series. Very well made bass i have been playing bass for over 30yrs have played all types of bass guitars from ricks to fender gibson guild i have been playing 5 strings for about 18 yrs now i have a zon bass great guitar also a wash burn 5 and picked up this squier vintage 5 as a back up i am amazed how well this bass plays and sounds just did a little tweaking changed the strings did a good. Apple iphone 7 32gb 128gb 256gb unlocked various grades all colours. So if youre looking for your first bass, get the squier p bass affinity series and you wont go wrong.
Squier bass guitar packages for beginners for sale in stock. Available on iphone, ipad and android, fender play features a step bystep. Squier bass guitar packages for beginners for sale in. I have a 2001 squier affinity that was made in china. Jun 23, 2010 as the title says i just bought a mij fender silver series squier jazz bass via ebay. Manufactured in korea in 1996 and bought that very same year, this was one of the already better quality squier fender products purchased in an era before all manufacturing shifted to china. I have a squier vm jazz as my main bass at the moment im a poor student and have just come into a bit of dollar from the sale of another bass and thinking about upgrading this bad boy. Featuring two singlecoil pickups and complementary tone controls, bassists could dialin virtually any tone imaginable.
Fender squier range has announced a new set of offset models, due to be presented at winter namm 2017. Jun 25, 2015 short vid of the new squier affinity jazz bass peavey max 110 amp squier jazz bass raw sound with hd web cam mic use headphones. Easy upgrades to get the best from your bass reverb news. Great student jazz bass guitar based on the classic fender bass. The manuals listed in this article are either current manuals created from a digital copy or scans of the original hard copy manuals taken from our archives that have been converted into pdf documents. When sweetwater sent the squire affinity bass it played as well as a much more expensive bass. The squier affinity series jazz bass v is a valuepriced 5string version of the world famous fender jazz bass. I build a lot of my own design basses, but this is a goto bass for me. Squire can be incredible sound when upgrade it follow this, and it still passive bass. The squier affinity jazz bass has toploaded strings means that the strings are not fed through the body, but are fed through the end of the chrome bridge.
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