Fender Squier Affinity Precision Bass - EMPIRE MUSIC

Our Anthony Pecora shows you a fantastic bass under $200! The Squier Affinity Precision Bass packs tons of tones and playability into a price point that just about anyone can afford.
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[@sarondiesel588]

Squier isn't just for a beginner. I've been playing five years and I still use Squier.

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

I've used a Squier guitar for live concerts in front of a crowd of 13,000 in Chicago, Illinois in 1997. I've no problem with the Squier brand.

[@matthewpope6935]

I've been playing for a few years. Almost 2 decades now. I use a Squire PJazz bass. I often play it more than my Warwick Thumbass 😊. Great bass guitar

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

@@matthewpope6935 aside from my Squier guitar , I have a Fender stratocaster SRV and do the same as you :-)

[@jeorgewatson]

Saron Gas hey. I’m thinking of buying one. Actually the “beginners pack,” that Fender and Guitar Center offer. It comes with 15 watt Rumble amp. Do you recommend it?

[@nberrios777]

The sound depends on the amp/speaker system or soundboard (and the sound engineer). If none of those factors are good quality, the Squier bass will not sound as good as the higher quality basses.

[@tonym.villacruzvillacruz5728]

Just found a used one for $120 and still has the stickers on it. Like 95% brand new. No dents or scratches. I got pretty lucky

[@donnix768]

Great playing , you guys do an awesome job of showcasing the entire range of fender products. The higher end squier stuff is just incredible at the price point.

[@wildabeast_szwarc]

The sound that I really like out of a P/J is the tone rolled off just to 2 or 3, the neck pickup full-on, and the bridge pickup at 50%. The neck pickup gives you the traditional P-Bass sound, the bridge pickup gives you some added clarity, and rolling off a touch of tone smooths out the high end. Also, I like that you guys review everything regardless of price point. Very cool.

[@brosettastone7520]

this is one of the best overall playability reviews on a bass guitar that ive come across on youtube. hats off sir. I might have to get me one of these as as sleeper beater

[@Jamal-bx6cx]

Great job one of the best reviews, simple and straightforward😊

[@funky_monk_9796]

Hands down you guys are the best instrument reviewers on KZbin, straightforward, honest, informative and helpful. If I was in Pittsburgh (4000 miles away, unfortunately) I would be in your store all the time 😀 thanks for this review, this was my first bass last year, it's simple but does the job really well for anyone starting out. Modding platform paradise too. Peace bros 🤘🏼

[@Thelaurelbird]

Great job on covering all the info! Appreciate your time🙏

[@rubes221]

My dad just bought me this bass about a month ago and I love it! I don't have any prior experience with bass guitars but in my opinion it's pretty great.

[@jorgequeipul]

That's cool!!! I want to learn bass too!!! Can I ask u how did you start learning about bass? I don't know how could I begin to learn about slap and all that XD

[@andreavecellio2331]

@@jorgequeipul I'm gonna get this one soon, did you got started on bass?

[@seabass3257]

@@jorgequeipul I’d say start working on just regular 2 finger technique and getting a good tone out of it first. You can learn easy songs to try to practice technique.

[@X-EvilAsh]

@@jorgequeipul I recommend learning fingerstyle, and getting a good technique before learning slap

[@nicocacci4070]

I picked one up for £100 in a second hand shop in a case it's a 2018 model never used ... I'm stoked ! Awesome bass

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Mine is getting set up as we speak. Can't wait to start playing.

[@JohnCampbelljohnBlues]

Great demo from a capable player. Thanks!

[@ojlover123]

Just ordered one I sure hope it sounds as good as this ❤️

[@Posterhase]

I just ordered a squier bass pack to try to learn during quarantine and I’m super excited! If anyone has any suggestions for online resources to learn bass, I would really appreciate it

[@radieuseaurore]

I just ordered one myself and I'm pretty excited too.

[@gogyy_]

omg me too !! I just ordered it last night

[@fatfro1]

You could try JamPlay

[@davidsanders5306]

BassBuzz is pretty good. Lots of free stuff on KZbin to try before buying the course. Good teacher.

[@jairjimenez7983]

Guitar center lessons or fender play just to begin then later try guitar center lessons

[@bradygibson2125]

I have the same one. Mine has stickers all over it and I carved my name on the pick guard. It’s been beaten the shit out of but it plays perfectly

[@amyy2403]

this video is brilliant for me cause this is the next bass i wanna buy, very nice to see it in action!! :)

[@sebastianungerer9566]

I have no Idea how to play bass (on a bass guitar). Everytime I produce or record a funky/fusion-jazzish loop to play and improvise along on a grand/Rhodes/LeadSynth etc I use the bass samples from a moxf. But this video convinced me to buy this instrument and try to learn it! (Just ordered this exact model). Also Davie504 got me interested in learning bass too.

[@luisafonso6059]

nice video I´m gonna buy my first fender Squier dude and your video helped me a lot!! Thanx

[@RFXLR]

Nice bit of growl from that jazz pickup

[@cliffsrandomness15]

Just if anyone is wondering I noticed there seemed to be 2 versions of this bass floating around with the same model number 0370500506. Year of switch over is somewhere in 2019. Made in China (SQUIER P-BASS) on head stock and Made in Indonesia (SQUIER PRECISION BASS) on head stock. From what I've read Indonesia is the CORT plant and produces better guitars. I emailed FENDER and below is their response. "Thank you for contacting us. The old country of origin was China, the new models are being built in Indonesia. If you ordered one now, you'd most likely get an Indonesian model unless a company has back stock of the Chinese models."

[@joelanderson_t]

I got some Indonesian-made Squiers and they’re pretty great quality for the price. I kinda don’t like it that they printed the by Fender part on the decal typed FENDER. They should’ve kept the cursive logo like what you’d see on the 2002-2018 Squier Affinity guitars. Other than that, they’ve made some improvements over the years. Thanks for the information.

[@Hawkins97]

I have an Indonesian and a Chinese and I think the Chinese is better. It's also a lil newer than my indo though

[@maanjezus8622]

That's true. The model from Indo has the normal P bass headstock and SQ decal. Quality wise the same as the Squier CV P bass.

[@georger.3157]

Nice info! I'm in the market for one and the one listed on Amazon says its origins are Indonesia. so your information is Gold! Thank you.

[@vi9982]

Excellent video and very informative. As a brand new student of the instrument, I just put in my order for a Squier Affinity PJ Bass. Wish me luck.

[@4stringz.]

awesome showcase of this bass. and it’s a mod-lovers blank canvas!

[@kevinluke7059]

Great review!

[@willandiah2193]

Just convinced me to buy one.

[@mollymcghee2220]

I tried and returned an Ibanez with an active pickup. There were no instructions on how to use it, and I didn't like the sound of the pickup when messing around with different combinations. I have the Rumble 25, and I love it. It won't rattle the windows, but I'm not trying out for a band. My Squire PBass arrives in a few hours, and I'm betting it's 95% set up already. Papa's got a brand new Bag!

[@MoralessDiego]

I have this one, now i want to go for and Classic Vibe 60 PBass and in a few years i will take a Fender

[@Johnatanfxc]

O precision é clássico baixo do rock!!

[@sobbatgirl]

very nice tone :)

[@manuelvallejo440]

Please make a review for the clasic vive 70s jazz bass but for the 5 string please!!!!

[@mvpno1726]

Hi, great video! I have just a quick question, is the pick guard actual black color, or is it transparent plastic? :)

[@nberrios777]

Wow. Sounds very good. What amp and speaker did you use?

[@jeffydezzy7503]

I just ordered one and Im stoked

[@Fonkemman]

Compared to the squier affinity jazz bass, is this beck wider?

[@khogg3581]

The Amazon listing for this bass says the body is poplar. Is it possible they’ve been manufacturing this model with either alder or poplar?

[@dominiksostarko]

Why is there noise 1:23 when you turn J pick-up on max? Is it possible to play on the gig with that noise?

[@alfieharries]

Appreciate the videos guys but the amp you are using makes every bass you demo sound almost identical. If you just DI the basses straight into Logic/Garageband/whatever we will really hear the sound. Because as it is i cant tell the tone of this bass apart from a custom shop, which I can't imagine is good for sales. Cheers

[@Zilmayjaink]

Amazing! Tasty playing man. Sorry if I've missed it but, what was the setup here? Was like straight to soundcard or to what amp?

[@EmpireMusicPgh]

Plugged into a Fender Rumble 200 and Mic'd with a Shure SM94.

[@cocotheix2664]

can somebody tell me if affinity basses have thinner bodies than fender basses?

[@3315nostrand]

I bought a squier bass many many years ago ,they were selling everywhere for 99 bucks. It lasted a few years then gave it away it stated to have a lot of dead spots on the G string. Eventually my son gave it away. Its not a bad bass to learn songs on ,then move on to a better bass....

[@phillipspencer8109]

I have this exact bass, I purchased it because of this review actually. Unfortunately my E string doesn't sound nearly as good as in your video nor does it sound as good as the other 3 strings. Would you have any idea how to fix it? Could it be the string itself that is the issue? Thanks for the video @Empire Music :)

[@edgarmatias]

Pickup height probably needs to be adjusted. Get a local guitar tech to set it up for you properly. Check out the Dave's World of Fun Stuff... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjYaXxsf7qFrM0

[@aarondavis4341]

Empire music? Where are you located in the burgh? I'm coming from Sharon PA down route 79

[@EmpireMusicPgh]

We are located at 719 Washington Road Pittsburgh PA 15228

[@book3100]

I just tried one out as a bit of a laugh, as i was trying out the Player and more expensive Fenders. I was really surprised. It's damn good for the money. If you're starting out and want something decent, you can't go wrong. You'll want to dress the frets a bit, spend a bit more to have it set up. Or, if youre like me, learn to do it yourself. If you screw up, you aren't tossing 3 grand out the window. A little tlc, and this bass will serve you for years.

[@alexanderquispe3968]

Bueeeen grove!

[@terrybobo1590]

Been playing 25 years + own 16 squiers unless my ear is not as good as I think my Affinitys sound just as good as the fender players series and my classic vibe series if not better then the cv series

[@dirtywater5336]

I've been playing guitar for two decades and I'm looking ot dip my feet into bass just to change it up and learn something new. These look like a pretty decent buy. Going ot have to take a look at Guitar Center this weekend to see of they have any used ones for sale. What do you recommend as a decent sounding beginner bass amp?

[@Dmoney2times51]

Ur old

[@salvey3737]

@@Dmoney2times51 shut up

[@Dmoney2times51]

@@salvey3737 make me

[@miguelsantos84]

Hello, I want to buy my first Bass but I don't know which I should buy, I can't decide between a Yamaha TRBX174EW Tobacco Brown Burst or a Fender Squier Affinity PJ Bass (it comes in the Pack and it has the same color as the one in the Video).

[@drunkenjames5814]

Go Squier you wont regret a thing

[@miguelsantos84]

@@drunkenjames5814 Thank you for your Feedback. Have a great day.

[@justaguyok8609]

Squire 70s p vs the affinity pj

[@Salieri47]

You play it well, and that's a nice bass, better than it's price point. However the recording sounds a bit muffled compared to some other demos.

[@omarsharif927]

Is the fret board the same as the jazz bass in feeling or does it have a precision fret board thanks

[@alexisbaudelcorellamartine3983]

Omar Sharif it has a precision neck

[@cnoriga]

It's in between, for example, Jazz nutwidth is 38 mm vs 43 of the P bass but PJ is 41mm

[@ichouinard]

Is the E string looks far from the neck edge compared to the G string?

[@angelnobody7137]

Yeah kinda

[@fattirevsbud]

What amp are you using? Mine is coming today. Going to use it with a Rumble

[@drewjeers815]

What rumble?

[@glennhecker4422]

@@drewjeers815 Budget-line Fender amp series. Multiple sizes and wattages available.

[@ashclough7621]

I need a answer and FASY. Soon I'm getting a bass but i cant decided which one is best the P bass or the J bass. I really need an answer.

[@EmpireMusicPgh]

For a first bass I would recommend a Jazz. They are slightly more versatile, and the narrower nut spacing may benefit you. That said, I prefer a P Bass personally (but own both for different musical situations) as someone that's been playing for almost 30 years. Hope that helps! - Anthony

[@ashclough7621]

@@EmpireMusicPgh Thank you. I was already leaning towards the J bass because it sounds better in my opinion.

[@skord176]

The Jazz Bass sounds dope to me. IDK why. Most slap players I know use Jazz Basses. I also prefer its less warm tone if you know what I mean. I'd also prefer MM Stingrays over Jazz Basses anytime though. My best advice is to try knowing the "tone" of your bass idols if you have one and see what bass is suited to that "tone" you want to emulate. Otherwise, try describing what sound you hear on the bass and see which one fits your taste in music.

[@supersamsquared8055]

If i buy this bass, how good would a 3ply white pickguard look? I'm going for a more classic look.

[@cnoriga]

Seen other videos and here I can cleary hear a loud hum in background, is that the bass?

[@noesunyoutuber7680]

When he's got the Jazz Bass pickup on, there's some interference because it doesn't have the humbucking effect of the two-piece Precision Bass pickup.

[@cnoriga]

@@noesunyoutuber7680 Yes, noticed also now that you mentioned it. Workaround for avoiding this? Generally speaking I know for example P90 pickups on guitars tend to do the same and I forgot what others mentioned to reduce this. You know? Like an effect or a device?

[@noesunyoutuber7680]

@@cnoriga There's a few options. I'm not sure if noiseless Jazz pickups exist, but they make them for single coils on guitar so there might be an equivalent for bass. Just swap the original pickup with the noiseless one if it exists and you won't get that hum (they're basically humbuckers but with the second coil underneath the first rather than next to it, so it doesn't pick up anything). A noise gate will also work since the noise is most noticeable when you're not playing, so the gate will mute that. There's also the EHX hum debugger, a pedal-style device that kills hum while allowing the original signal to pass through without too much manipulation, but I can't say it would certainly work here.

[@cnoriga]

@@noesunyoutuber7680 Thanks, the noise gate actually rings the bell, HUM Debugger sounds good also.

[@josephdesalvatore2652]

Being playing 30 years and have had all kindsof basses. In today’s market you can get some amazing squire basses!Why pay double for a fender name

[@mroland808]

How's the balance on it? Any neckdive?

[@SynZ777]

I haven't experienced any.

[@Ronno4691]

No neck dive ever has been recorded on any P-Bass, Jazz, copy or otherwise!

[@brysondockrill4378]

@@Ronno4691 Sometimes basswood bodies have neck dive. This one is likely heavy agathis.

[@jeffmckenzie990]

is the body wood alder

[@nberrios777]

The quality of sound of any bass depends on the amp/speaker system or soundboard (and the sound engineer). If none of those factors are good quality, this Squier bass will not sound as good as the higher quality basses. Also, longevity, clear sound, holding value, and ease of play are factors to consider when buying a low priced bass.

[@justinTime077]

Well no shit but if it feels like garbage to play then who’s going to be wanting to play it.

[@cnoriga]

By the way, this bass has now gone sold out almost everywhere in UK.

[@asyrafmansor2473]

SAME HERE

[@cnoriga]

@@asyrafmansor2473 Eventually it was available again but went sold out once mre after a week or two. Pandemic has made everyone want to play music

[@asyrafmansor2473]

@@cnoriga yeahh it only have one store that sold here,

[@farisfuad1150]

I couldn't hold back the stank face when you started digging

[@EmpireMusicPgh]

Pretty crazy for a bass of this price!! Thanks for watching - Anthony

[@julymclean7514]

Is this a mini or a normal sized?

[@eduardotomas2676]

Normal size

[@Ronno4691]

A none more black P-Bass >> for that Jean Jacques Burnel (The Stranglers) or Roger Waters vibe!

[@justinengler7308]

Dude you look a lot like Steven Taylor (the drummer) if u know who he is.😃

[@ariepermadi]

Actif?

[@floggymosco13]

Squier guitars are okay for beginners BUT squier basses are for everyone.

[@danielgarcia9286]

Dog the videos. Where is the microphone placed during the bass is being played?

[@Manuelrive71]

Great sound considering those are factory strings.

[@chrishouston3566]

It's a PJ bass

[@marianagauer]

Is it made in China?

[@joelanderson_t]

You did some slapping to the bass. @Davie504 would proudly approve of your demonstration. #BassPride #SlappedLike

[@austinpat4807]

P: 2:38

[@gavinfockens8422]

Too bad it doesn't come in a 5 string model

[@JoeD-wv1hu]

I used squire on more live gigs than fender it’s all bs! When people say you can’t use a squire live lol

[@earthling273]

Sounds like a P bass to me

[@Salieri47]

This recording sounds muffled. Others I've watched do a better job of showing the range.

[@BukanIbuMu]

@@Salieri47 only on this particular video. i have the very same black one and it sounds awesome.

[@healer246]

This bass isn’t worth the money. You can get an equal bass with no brand off Amazon for $75

[@cnoriga]

Vintage for example makes some really good replicas for less money and some says they're better than Squier overall.

[@mollymcghee2220]

So, you bought a Fender and returned it for something cheaper? Only rich people can go cheap, because the cheap people end up buying the more expensive item when the cheap item goes *boom* because, cheap.

[@healer246]

@@mollymcghee2220 no but Squier Affinity is paying for the name. It’s not decent quality.

[@BukanIbuMu]

Not really, I bought the unbranded $75 and comparing it to the very same black squier on this video, the $75 sounds like a tin can.