Greggo Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I'll keep it short and simple. I don't play bass as much any more and I'm moving on my yamaha bb414 on in new year to part ex for a new six string (dont hate me!) so I would just need something for a bit of recording, jamming every now and then . Would this be a good buy for forty quid as seen one in second hand with just a few dings on here and there but didn't get chance to play it. Decent enough tone for casual recording, jamming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Not had the J but had a couple of Affinity P basses over the last few years. Forty quid is a good price. Stock hardware and pups are a bit meh but plenty good enough for casual use and forms a decent base for upgrade (I put a wizard thumper and some wilkinson hardware in mine). I also ended up changing the neck on my last one but that was only for fun.....here's the before and after. Edited December 21, 2014 by martthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Agree with the above, decent payers, easy to upgrade, but certainly good enough for recording and jamming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Bargain for £40. You could do much much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Thanks for feedback I'll try and pop into shop and get it once Xmas shopping done! It was a nice colour too like a candy apple red. I don't know if this one had the smaller tuners on or not, but if so are they still OK to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 They work ok G but aren't the best quality. I had a friend fit some wilkies to one of mine (he reamed out the holes) which were much better for not much outlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 £40 well worth a punt, never going to lose on that. May be a pearler too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 £40 quid is a good price if it's in good condition. Whether it's a good buy depends on how well it's set up. E.g. is the nut cut too high? Do you have the knowledge and tools to set it up properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 £40 is a bargain even if you allow another £50 or so for a decent set up. You'll have a nice little workhorse you can upgrade reasonably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1419202448' post='2637631'] They work ok G but aren't the best quality. [/quote] erm... yes, it is £40! It's an ok bass, certainly worth the £40. Pickups probably the weakest link... but easily upgradeable if it bothers you. Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Yes gooy buy. Get it set up correctly and it should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floFC Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Wouldn't any bass in playable condition be worth it at 40 quid? I'd get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Not if the cost of upgrading sub par components, or of sub par materials, makes it better economics to buy a better respected bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1419191012' post='2637450'] Not had the J but had a couple of Affinity P basses over the last few years. Forty quid is a good price. Stock hardware and pups are a bit meh but plenty good enough for casual use and forms a decent base for upgrade (I put a wizard thumper and some wilkinson hardware in mine). I also ended up changing the neck on my last one but that was only for fun.....here's the before and after. [/quote] Ah my old P bass, dont tell mcnach or the others, everyone thinks I am a Stingray only fanboi and I like it that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) [sub][size=3][size=5]This is my old Affinity Jazz, [/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]Rolled fingerboard and fret dressed, [/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]New full size tuners,[/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]Bartolini pickups, [/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]EBS active preamp,[/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]BadassII bridge,[/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]Fender USA pickguard,[/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]Battery in the cavity and the jack socket mounted in the body.[/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]Other than that it was a stock Squier other than the fake logo off ebay [/size][/size][/sub] [sub][url="http://s997.photobucket.com/user/stingraypete/media/20130228_184909_zps94d558d6.jpg.html"][/url][/sub] [size=5][sub]Fantastic bass that someone here has now?[/sub][/size] Edited December 24, 2014 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1419432190' post='2639906'] [sub][size=3][size=5]This is my old Affinity Jazz, [/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]Rolled fingerboard and fret dressed, [/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]New full size tuners,[/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]Bartolini pickups, [/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]EBS active preamp,[/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]BadassII bridge,[/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]Fender USA pickguard,[/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]Battery in the cavity and the jack socket mounted in the body.[/size][/size][/sub] [sub][size=3][size=5]Other than that it was a stock Squier other than the fake logo off ebay [/size][/size][/sub] [sub][url="http://s997.photobucket.com/user/stingraypete/media/20130228_184909_zps94d558d6.jpg.html"][/url][/sub] [size=5][sub]Fantastic bass that someone here has now?[/sub][/size] [/quote] That is NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 It is nice indeed, and will be for sale again in the new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Haha there you go, cracking bass aint she?! The only reason that bass is not my go to covers band bass is the lack of a B string, I wish my USA Jazz V sounded as good as it, I still think I will end up with a preamp in mine to try and emulate that Squier Has is gained any alterations or is it still like it was when it was mine? what a huge sounding bass! It has seen some party band buffets with me over the years that little Jazz bass Edited December 24, 2014 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='sprocketflup' timestamp='1419439832' post='2640019'] It is nice indeed, and will be for sale again in the new year [/quote] It would make a good twin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 It has been fiddled with but then put back as it was, the only difference is ive set the action higher coz im a clumsier player than you. Easy to set back tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1419441657' post='2640040'] It would make a good twin [/quote] haha! yes it would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I doubt you are clumsier, Lol. Proper twins they are arent they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Forgot to report back on this, sadly the bass was gone when I went back a few days later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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