jimbobothy Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 (edited) https://www.fender.com/en-GB/squier-electric-basses/jazz-bass/affinity-series-jazz-bass-vi/0378671565.html £261 below!! https://www.thomann.co.uk/squier_affinity_jazz_bass_vi_bkm.htm?glp=1&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADuDMCVWZDuQSBjpoLQivmaZ1m-D2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilyl8X3gN8N4ciBsSoV5ptYbtS2bh-sxo3GhhKp2Q-XgKhykMomMPnrAaAmCLEALw_wcB err, I am tbh even though I only play 5 at the mo lol!! Edited November 3 by jimbobothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 I really shouldn't be - I've done 6 strings a couple of times now, and whilst I genuinely like them for the novelty and have no problem playing them, it's not a feature I really need so they eventually fall out of use when the novelty wears off and they get sold on. But at that price and with that nut width, yeah, I could easily be tempted to go round again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycloud Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 I'm tempted, but see nothing it adds to the other 6s I own beyond novelty. It's cheap enough but has the drawbacks of FSO aesthetics and ergonomics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andruca Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 (edited) I wonder how the neck profile on those feels (graphite reinforced slim C, as per specs). Edited November 3 by andruca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybertect Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 2 hours ago, andruca said: I wonder how the neck profile on those feels (graphite reinforced slim C, as per specs). apparently, it’s OK not sure I have much use for a 6 string bass (let alone the room in my house to keep it) but I am almost tempted just for fun at that price 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asingardenof Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Lobster reckons it's a decent buy as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Were it not for the fact that I already have three six-strings that I very rarely use, have an aversion to buying Fender/Squier, and think that the headstock is probably heavy enough without the pointless testicle dangling from it, it would be quite tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Looks cheap 'n' nasty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andruca Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 I've never owned a 6 string and have only played a few. I don't know what I'd do with one. And still it IS tempting for the Jazz Bass lover in me. I think it sounds way better in the video from Empire Music (clearer and more detailed high end) then in Lobster's (harsher highs). Despite what Anthony (EM) claims, I really like how the neck pickup sounds soloed, at least the way he plays it 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted November 6 Author Share Posted November 6 … now even less expensive! https://www.thomann.co.uk/squier_affinity_jazz_bass_vi_bkm.htm?glp=1&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADuDMCVWZDuQSBjpoLQivmaZ1m-D2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilyl8X3gN8N4ciBsSoV5ptYbtS2bh-sxo3GhhKp2Q-XgKhykMomMPnrAaAmCLEALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 On 04/11/2024 at 19:07, Schnozzalee said: Looks cheap 'n' nasty Who? Lobster? 🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansmith Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 I’m seriously considering it. I have the rare Steve Bailey 6er by Fender, but feel this would be a good substitute in certain circumstances. Has anyone here purchased one yet? What’s the verdict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel406 Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 (edited) 5 hours ago, bassmansmith said: I’m seriously considering it. I have the rare Steve Bailey 6er by Fender, but feel this would be a good substitute in certain circumstances. Has anyone here purchased one yet? What’s the verdict? I have one. Just came last week. I'm impressed. Sounds better than expected for this price point. Plays fine. Not really that heavy. Ordered better tuners from Hipshot for it, which came today. I actually like the neck profile. No neck dive. String spacing is fine. Still working with it. But decided it's a keeper. Of course, I also have 2 G&L 5vers coming in as well. So, they'll be taking up a big chunk of my time. I've been searching for a Steve Bailey for years. Frustration as to availability made getting the Squier more desirable. Kinda glad too. Baileys are pushing into the $4k usd these days. I won't take a bass that valuable out to a bar gig. Bad enough I take 2 USA Fenders. Edited November 28 by joel406 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted November 29 Author Share Posted November 29 Now even less at Thomann, £235!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 25 minutes ago, jimbobothy said: Now even less at Thomann, £235!! Indeed, but not in stock before a week or two... Or way more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 I pretty much only play 4 string basses these days. it's been at least 15 years since I played a 6 string. It doesn't stop me wanting to buy one of these though 🤔 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Just ordered one from Thomann for £235. Fancied giving it a try... Not super fussed about the wait though if it goes too much into the new year I'll probably request a refund. Hoping it might be here before Xmas... We shall see! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 Just looking at it is making my back hurt. Interesting though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 Great intro to 6 string, and probably not too difficult to shift due to the F word. Hopefully they’ll still be around at a good price next year when I’ve financially recovered from Christmas. Still gutted I didn’t buy a Squier Vista series Musicmaster when they were selling for £100 in the late 90’s 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 GIANT headstock alert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansmith Posted Thursday at 11:45 Share Posted Thursday at 11:45 This is an incredible bass. I have several jazz basses, including the Steve Bailey signature 6, the Marcus Miller MIJ 4, a fretless Squier VM, a Fender MIC modern player, and a few other non-JB fenders. I purchased this out of curiosity, but also because the SB6 is a rare thing that I wanted to keep pristine (so only use for gigs, not practice, to minimise wear and tear). I had pretty lowly expectations having picked up a few Affinity basses in guitar shops over the years. This is not your run of the mill affinity. The finishing is immaculate on the one I received, the output and tone is comparable to other passive JBs I own. The neck is a slim 12 inch radius, and feels like an Ibanez 6 string. String spacing at the bridge is 17mm, slightly less than the SB6, but as a result feels easier for finger style playing. I’m guessing the tuners and pots might wear quicker than my fender basses, but they are perfectly functional at the moment, and the bass stays in tune. I’ve found the neck on my Squier VM fretless so be a bit flexible (most notable when I am sat back on the sofa noodling), but this thing is as stiff as a board. The finger board was spotless, not dry and no fret sprout. The only adjustment I made was to lower the action at the bridge. The relief on the neck was perfect. In summary, I’m pretty shocked that Fender are selling this with the Affinity label, at the price point. As a university educator, I was fortunate enough to receive a hefty discount and only paid £205.00, direct from Fender. It really is a crazy bass for crazy money. If their QA is consistent, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to experienced players that want a genuine 6 string jazz bass, or those wanting to dip their toe into the 6 string world without breaking the bank. Anyway, I hope this helps. I’ll post some close-up photos when I get a moment. In the meantime here’s a photo I pulled together to compare the size and scale of the SB6 and Squier…. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted Thursday at 12:13 Share Posted Thursday at 12:13 (edited) Oh my gosh - They're great for French Cricket too!! The kids don't have a chance against me now. Edited Thursday at 12:13 by Schnozzalee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted Thursday at 13:10 Share Posted Thursday at 13:10 (edited) Intriguing...I'm not a 6 string player by any means but this is interesting me. I currently have a 19mm 5 string and quite like the spacing. Reckon you could get a bridge for 18mm spacing and have it fit on the neck? Or is that a no go on 6 strings? Edited Thursday at 13:14 by BassApprentice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLowDown Posted Thursday at 15:33 Share Posted Thursday at 15:33 If I didn't have a 6 string I would be very tempted at that price! The headstock is what puts me off though as it's likely to weigh a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted Thursday at 16:04 Share Posted Thursday at 16:04 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheLowDown said: If I didn't have a 6 string I would be very tempted at that price! The headstock is what puts me off though as it's likely to weigh a ton. Your excuse of already owning a 6 string cannot be accepted! I already have seven 6 strings... I still bought one! Edited Thursday at 16:43 by binky_bass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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