The best cheap bass guitar! The Squier Affinity Jazz Bass

[@MrSparks54]

I've been playing bass since 1969, own (and owned) a bunch of basses from Mustangs, Fender Jazz, G&L, Rickenbacker, Ibanez, Takamine etc. I wholeheartedly agree the Affinity Jazz is a great cheap bass. Thanks for the demo!

[@jamesthainmusic]

That’s high praise! Thanks man 😊

[@gavinsantos9422]

how about a thunderbird? is it any good compared to those you just mentioned

[@chrisprice2330]

Same vintage as you mate! Been playing Jazz Basses since 1971. I've owned 2 American, 2 Mexican, and 2 Japanese (including a JV) over the years.. These basses are incredibly good value and play/sound way better than you might expect. I already have one in sunburst and have just ordered another in burgundy mist. What's not to like at this money? Great demo btw.

[@FlankinspanK]

i have this exact bass. sd pickups and high mass bridge. so good and light too!

[@wildman166]

I could not agree more . I picked up a 10 year old Squier Jazz Bass dying a slow death in a guitar center warehouse in Oklahoma no less, for $139.00 After a lil 0000 steel wool on the 10 year old dull rosewood and dull frets , to recondition the neck , by appling lemon oil to finish that job . I then changed the plastic nut with a torq xl replacement, and brand new strings . A new killer Tortoise pick guard, and a first class setup , and this old girl is back in action ! Thank you for your review.

[@jamesthainmusic]

They are really great basses. Glad to hear you got a deal!

[@FSMBdemoes]

Absolutely love Burgundy Mist finish.

[@jamesthainmusic]

It’s so nice! Surprised at the quality of finish but it’s unreal

[@paxonearth]

Couldn't agree more. A matching headstock would've been even cooler.

[@knottednumber]

I’m a complete beginner and just ordered this. I cannot wait for it to come in

[@hope-sc2ol]

This is low key one of the best bass reviews I've watched. I'm planing on starting to play bass and this will probably be what I'll go for

[@jamesthainmusic]

Hey thanks so much I really appreciate it! I tried to cover what people would want to know on it it really is a cracking bass

[@gidi7663]

I'm a beginner bass player, this was my choise for my own bass guitar. 😍 I Love how it feels when i hold it and of course the pink color is very cute. Glad to see experienced players approve this one, i was a little embarressed at first because i knew this was a "cheap" one, but as a student I can't afford a 700€ up bass guitar.

[@Seramoonn]

Same! I got this bass recently and I’m trying to do more research into it :) I love my bass, and honestly the fact that I didn’t have to spend a lot of money on it makes it better

[@jahkmusic5729]

I purchased this bass off of an co worker from chic fil a for $50 bucks it needed TLC and it sounds GREAT. TO ANYONE SECOND GUESSING ON PURCHASING ITS WORTH IT DONT KNOCK IT UNTIL YOU TRY IT

[@yasserwallaby5835]

I had the exact same bass. I loved it. Sounds great, comfortable to play, and that burgundy colour is gorgeous.

[@richardrichard5409]

Gorgeous colour combo that and they are consistently good instruments. Thanks for the upload.

[@jamesthainmusic]

No problem at all yep loved this colour adds something to my collection and is a great & easy to play bass

[@sonojon0]

Just bought this bass and I immediately changed out the pick guard to white. One of the best colors for a beginners bass! Looking forward to swapping out the neck to a Fender Maple fingerboard!

[@jamesthainmusic]

It’s a brilliant bass! Enjoy 🔥

[@SnarkyRC]

Nice Jazz. I just picked up a Squier Sonic Precision Bass in limited edition Surf Green.

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

I picked up an Affinity PJ-bass just a few weeks ago & if it represents Squier's quality today then they seem to have sorted out the fit & finish issues because it's really well made. The neck is excellent, the fret ends are perfect, and all the pick guard screws are straight ! The setup out of the box was OK, but the action was lowered for me by the tech guy in the shop, and it plays very well indeed. Incidentally, I have a CV J-bass whose control plate also doesn't quite match up to the pick guard.

[@donjorge8329]

The colour is soooooooooooooo cool!!!

[@jamesthainmusic]

It’s rad! So cool especially getting these cool colours at such a low price

[@vilmerhultman2830]

I’m been on the lookout for a bass for a while. I’m a pianist but I really want to try something new and play bass, I think I’m gonna pickup that bass, it’s cheap, sounds good and I love the color!

[@jamesthainmusic]

It definitely ticks a lot of boxes and surprising super easy to play straight out of the box without a set up. I think you’ll love it 👍🏻

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

Got one, with the Fender Rumble, for $279. Excellent first bass!

[@akmrg6706]

Thinking about getting one of these for my first bass and maybe changing the chrome control panel to a black one to match the pick guard for a better look (imo) but I love the color, it looks beautiful online in pictures but this video really sells it for me! Would love to see anymore videos on it

[@jamesthainmusic]

It will be in more of my videos for sure!

[@deprivedsapphic8206]

thank you for the video! Very helpful! :) I loved the bass for years and i finally have some time to get my own and start learning. So for an absolute beginner, would you recommend This particular squier affinity jazz bass over the squier affinity Jaguar bass?

[@RedHotMessResell]

Thanks for the review! I’m honestly considering this guitar. I’ve been thinking about a Squier bass for a while since it would be my first bass. And then I saw this color today and was like…. Okay now I really want one. When I find a good sounding guitar that’s also in a unique color or style, that’s a win win for me. And the price too.

[@helmutversino5274]

I hown the 5 strings version... Really love it. It's really playable, has a good sound. I think it is very difficult to find such a good bass at that price

[@jamesthainmusic]

Totally agree with you Helmut they are so great for the money!

[@Feesh6]

It’s literally murdoc colored GLORIOUS PUCE

[@jemma.maurice]

this helped me find out which bass to buy thankyou so much, its my first one and i just started learning :)

[@jamesthainmusic]

Awesome thanks for watching and glad it’s helped!

[@stormtrooper253]

Would you also recommend this for beginners?

[@Aphrobam]

Thank you for this, you really helped me pick it out, bought it this morning! So excited thanks

[@jamesthainmusic]

That’s awesome! Really glad it helped you won’t regret it. It really is a fantastic bass

[@MC-en3jx]

What Amp are you using? It sounds really cool!

[@jamesthainmusic]

@@MC-en3jx that’s just a bass amp in logic

[@MC-en3jx]

@@jamesthainmusic But do you know the name of it, so I could buy it too? Thank's a lot!

[@BreadandFaxes]

Just ordered one with my sweetwater card earlier today lol. Hoping its at least good enough to record with DI with Amplitube. The Laurel Fingerboard on mine is pretty nutty looking. Fully figured.

[@elmanitasdeplomo]

I really think anyone that’s wanting to buy a bass should give the cheaper options that are out there a fair chance. I own an Indonesian Squier VM 70’s JB and also a Jaguar bass from the same series. And I recently bought a new MIM PB and tbh I think there’s very little difference in the finishing and hardware(neck pocket is even tighter on the squiers) and certainly not enough to justify the increased price for the MIM unless one finds the F logo super important. Basically any player can get by perfectly fine with a squier that’s been set up correctly imo. Btw, I also have an affinity telecaster and the neck on it is super nice, especially after sanding the fret ends with a sanding sponge and rolling the edges a little bit. In other words: TRY BEFORE YOU DECIDE!

[@jamesthainmusic]

Totally agree people sometimes get drawn in by a logo but I think with the squiers having the same headstock shape that the logo shouldn’t put people off

[@elmanitasdeplomo]

@@jamesthainmusic Totally agree too. I’m very happy with my basses except the Jaguar because the body is so light that neck dive is present even with three of the tuners removed. But … it has a looovely real rosewood fretboard so I’m seriously considering buying a cheap raw PB body to have it painted in Charcoal Frost Metallic nitro and combining that with tortoise and the Jaguar neck, to make a poor man’s Sean Hurley signature bass(no logo headstock though). I know the affinity is now available in that colour too but I want something with a slightly nicer fretboard. After that I think my GAS will be cured …I hope🙄.

[@Martin-kn6vc]

Weird question, but does the neck have a skunk stripe on it? Some pictures I've seen of the bass have it, some don't. Not a deal breaker, but I like the way the skunk stripe looks.

[@staceyh8390]

Great looking bass, thinking about picking one up.

[@jamesthainmusic]

You should great bass at a great price

[@RobVespa]

Nice review and demo, thanks!

[@rigshare]

Great demo! This bass has a surprisingly really great sound!

[@jamesthainmusic]

yeah for the price it sound great. my main thought was pickups can be changed down the line but was pleasantly surprised that they sounded great

[@rigshare]

@@jamesthainmusic Yea that would be a great upgrade to make it even better. But for the price, it's a great bass to have.

[@MindtheGAS]

Great review man! I'm a guitarist looking for a cheap bass for recordings and this might be it.

[@jamesthainmusic]

It’s a cracker the neck is really nice too

[@josephmandonado3800]

Thanks for the great review

[@jamesthainmusic]

Thanks for checking it out Joseph 😄

[@josephmandonado3800]

Of course man. Just getting into playing. Looking for a starter bass. I want a J bass w/ good tone. Your vid is a lot of help.

[@JAJDHDH]

How much does a bass guitar weigh?

[@ak2112]

Nice video James. Think I might buy one of these.

[@jamesthainmusic]

Thanks! They are well worth the money 😊

[@baawwb]

Great review, subscribed!

[@jamesthainmusic]

Cheers rob!

[@precbass]

Just took delivery of the exact same model,same colour.I ant get over the level of quality compared to the earlier Affinity series.Plays like a dream tho' I think the fingerboard will need some lemon oil.Seems very dry.Good review.

[@jamesthainmusic]

Agree there when the strings need changed il be oiling the board

[@Вадим-з7к7н]

Добрый день Вам! Вы не могли бы подсказать, - вот пришла мне новая бас-гитара Squier Affinity Series Precision Bass PJ Laurel Fingerboard с интернет-магазина, - красивая и внешне качественная, НО - довольно сильно фонит! Прикоснёшься рукой к крутилкам или к струнам, сразу тишина, убираешь пальцы, сразу высокочастотный фон! Дело не в шнуре, и не в усилителе, так как менял по всякому, не помогает. При игре стоит шорох и раздаются щелчки от прикосновения к струнам.. Такая картина - это же ненормально? Гитара стоит 400 долларов.. Или же и другие гитары, подороже, также создают фон!? И можно ли что то теперь сделать с этим? Очень жаль отправлять обратно в магазин эту гитару...

[@juandalgo3250]

i like my affinity better than my classic vibe 70’s bass tbh. except the heaviness but that’s expected

[@jamesthainmusic]

Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying it what finish did you go for?

[@charlienn10]

Hello! I’m thinking of purchasing this bass but do you think a SS bass would be better for me? I am 5’0”

[@jamesthainmusic]

Best thing to do is a try a short scale and try a normal scale bass & pick which one you prefer

[@Alvaro-uq1jq]

Yamaha 174 o squier affinity?

[@jamesthainmusic]

Don’t know that Yamaha model so couldn’t say 😊

[@rodpolice]

I subbed because of your accent, mate 👌 great content too btw 🤣🤣

[@jamesthainmusic]

thanks man 🤣

[@Whitemoon379]

The color on this J is surreal

[@Rednaxela433]

can you link it where you got it from?

[@jamesthainmusic]

Hey I got it at a local shop here in Scotland

[@eeee-bc2lv]

Hey! It's a pasive or active bass? (Srry for my english)

[@jamesthainmusic]

It’s passive!

[@cgault4064]

found a brand new one on ebay for $190 great deal, new they are like $270

[@jamesthainmusic]

That’s awesome! Honestly can’t fault it it’s a fantastic playing bass glad you managed to pick one up

[@williamowens21]

Looks too pink. Can't do it.

[@jamesthainmusic]

🤣

[@SnarkyRC]

Not enough pink

[@medicalbeverage]

On the site, they have other finishes like black, charcoal frost metallic, and sunburst.