Squier affinity j bass - any good for forty quid?

[Greggo]

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?

[martthebass]

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

[Lozz196]

Agree with the above, decent payers, easy to upgrade, but certainly good enough for recording and jamming.

[theyellowcar]

Bargain for £40. You could do much much worse.

[Greggo]

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?

[martthebass]

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.

[AndyTravis]

£40 well worth a punt, never going to lose on that. May be a pearler too.

[Annoying Twit]

£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?

[brensabre79]

£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.

[mcnach]

[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!

[Geek99]

Yes gooy buy. Get it set up correctly and it should be fine

[floFC]

Wouldn't any bass in playable condition be worth it at 40 quid?
I'd get it.

[Geek99]

Not if the cost of upgrading sub par components, or of sub par materials, makes it better economics to buy a better respected bass

[stingrayPete1977]

[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

[stingrayPete1977]

[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

[theyellowcar]

[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!

[sprocketflup]

It is nice indeed, and will be for sale again in the new year

[stingrayPete1977]

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

[theyellowcar]

[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

[sprocketflup]

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

[sprocketflup]

[quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1419441657' post='2640040']


It would make a good twin
[/quote]

haha! yes it would

[stingrayPete1977]

I doubt you are clumsier, Lol.

Proper twins they are arent they!

[Greggo]

Forgot to report back on this, sadly the bass was gone when I went back a few days later!