Unboxing The Squier Affinity PJ Bass Pack | Fender

Ready to start learning bass? Watch as Fender's John Dreyer unboxes and shows you how to set up the Squier Affinity PJ Bass Pack, which includes the Squier Affinity PJ Bass, gig bag, Rumble 15 Amp, accessories and more. Find your local authorized Fender Dealer at www.Fender.com. Start your free 3-month trial of Fender Play today! (no credit card required): www.fender.com/playthoughfplyt
Unboxing 0:38
Bass Anatomy 1:39
Strap and Cable Set Up 2:28
Rumble 15 Bass Amp Features: 3:38
Tuning: 4:33
Pickups 5:39
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[@ALTERNATIVEROCKMAN]

Always wanted to play "Bass" and never pulled the trigger... I am 37 and I just orded my starter pack and you know what... I can't wait better late then never.

[@luciopadillarojas3319]

Congratulations to both of you, i will follow my dreams like you no matter what

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

I'm 48 and I will get it. This past Christmas I took on the flute as I received it as a Xmas gift. I have practiced about 60 days consecutively and I can see the progress. I've been a guitar player for many years, but I had put aside learning other instruments until this past Xmas. Good luck on that. Tell us about the sound quality.

[@luciopadillarojas3319]

@@OPTIONALWATCH¡Buena suerte para ti tambien amigo!

[@daisy-jh9if]

have fun !! age doesn't stop you from doing anything that you enjoy

[@ambermagic6272]

True !! I hope it goes well !

[@jinfawu6290]

Bought this pack , when i wanted to learn bass, great starter pack for the money

[@epeli4585]

How has it been? I'm new to playing bass and I wonder if this is good

[@tamaskepes2696]

@@epeli4585 I have the same bass, and after minor adjustments it plays great. If I was new to playing bass, I would definitely start with this kit. One thing though, if you decide with Affinity, you should take it to someone who is comfortable around wireing and electronics, because that J pickup can be really noisy. No worries, a good shielding solves this minor problem. I played a few basses during the years but everytime I end up with Fender. And a Squier is damn close to it. Good luck and keep playing :)

[@epeli4585]

@@tamaskepes2696 I bought a Squier Precision bass from my local guitar store for 170€ but feels good still and thanks

[@janski1982]

Jinfa Wu How has it been going? Have you learned alot already?

[@janski1982]

Yisus Metalero ok thanks 👌🏽

[@johnquintmatt1986]

Picked up my first bass in 2004. I’ve played more shows than i can remember since then. I can say from experience that this bass is most definitely gig worthy.

[@nitroxylictv]

bases seem to have a higher build quality than guitars

[@LeoNardo-ku2wy]

Fender : we decided to not throw picks with this pack Davie504: *WISE CHOICE*

[@bafoolagan4273]

I've slappd like

[@theflipp]

Small pp

[@rafaelmarques1314]

I would have actually liked some picks in the pack

[@agostino4844]

@@rafaelmarques1314 I have a very big pick who sucks on a guitar, let's use on bass

[@jasonteqja7262]

Rafael Marques use your fingers like a man

[@osa8845]

JUST GOT THIS BASS AND I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED. I SO HYPED TO LEARN THIS THING. THANKS SWEETWATER.

[@lorencpepdjonovic63]

Attaboy have funnn

[@justinengler7308]

Yes!!! Sweetwater!!!!!!! I'm gonna start bass. Should I get this one??

[@prestonh.4436]

I’ve had this pack for a month, and haven’t had to change strings yet. They sound very good and the amp sounds great. Get it while you can!

[@World.21]

did you have to do an adjustment when you bought it? and how did it turn now after 11 months

[@prestonh.4436]

There were no adjustments needed at all when I bought it. Beware though, the cable it came with gave out after about a month. Get a better one. Everything else is great though. It still functions like new. If you’re a beginner I highly recommend this kit.

[@Antonio-iq4yj]

my affinity came with total crap strings, first thing to change I suggest. and the cable was half-dead already.

[@hodaridaniels8786]

The starter pack is always good for beginners, I got started playing an Squier Affinity P Bass and that became my workhorse. I really loved that bass with all my heart, ofcourse that's the first bass I started playing with years ago. I do recommend young beginning bass players to get a starter pack, it has everything a beginner bassist should have.

[@aWildJosh213]

I trust Squire guitars and basses. They’re great for beginners and intermediate players.

[@joemo]

they're evil

[@rylanclarkson3296]

Bought a used version of this pack. One of the best decisions I've made. Bass sounds and plays great and the amp is very versatile little unit.

[@Aakhv]

**Testing P pickup** **Testing J pickup** **Testing both together** So you have a lot of different tones!

[@jery3385]

I mean,you kinda do have a lot of tonal possibility.

[@Mochi4uSir]

I just bougt this pack and cant wait for it to arrive and learn playing bass :)

[@fender]

Right on, Mochi! 🤘🎸😎

[@gumba69420]

I’m so excited for playing this! I’ve heard great things about p basses :D

[@arcticlark705]

hi fender i love your guys' vids

[@edrock26]

Excellent tutorial and demo for Bass Guitar beginners!

[@ray.lilley]

I’m getting this exact set for Christmas! So excited :)

[@firecub5873]

2:29 I laughed at strap on, I’m actually 5

[@spiritoftime8464]

Oh

[@kashakishi6668]

Question is what kind of 5 year old laughing at strap on???

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

A 5 yr old with this kind of grammar, past tense , apostrophes and double L on actually? Very unlikely, then cracks an unlikely joke about strap on. Must be a perverted genius.

[@mashrafizaman3894]

Lol you ain't 5 liar

[@binksfloyd6149]

Guys when they say they are actually five he’s joking 😂. They’re saying that they have the mental age of five.

[@thechrisdotcom2839]

Favorite part of the video, the subtle pushing the box down out of the way.

[@justinengler7308]

Yea

[@wanderingfirbolg6738]

Haven't played in 20 years and just ordered one... excited to see how bad I play after all that time but eager to learn the ropes once more.

[@hanswynant6658]

Nice job on explaining this with a nice relaxed and clear explanation.

[@notnagato1940]

4:55 close your eyes and hear it

[@ravendemo4980]

I knew someone was gonna say that 🤣.

[@jesscervi5366]

I've got this exact bass for xmas this year and i genuinely cannot wait to begin playing, this video has explained so much to me

[@kade2273]

I've done exactly the same. Can't wait 'till it arrives!

[@jesscervi5366]

@@kade2273 only tonight left 🎄🎄

[@iesusm]

This bass is so beautiful

[@francoaranda6499]

Got this for Christmas 🔥

[@cenxs]

Thanks! Really helped a lot as a beginner.

[@ballsindustries8492]

Its almost christmas and im in high hopes for one

[@CarlosR541]

Me too

[@shreddymcshredface]

I desperately want a Fender stratocaster in sunburst!

[@brockthompson_]

Did you get one?

[@shreddymcshredface]

@@brockthompson_ No sadly not but there's always next year eh?

[@pichulero1188]

Sharlie Dwyer There's always other opportunities to get one. Like birthday gift, or just as a gift. So, yeah.

[@TSniper79]

I got this exact package. I love it!

[@kris_riffs]

Thanks for the strap tutorial. I was confused.

[@aaronskillings7172]

I wanna get this pack just for the guitar itself. What a beauty.

[@TobTart]

you can get the guitar separately I'm pretty sure

[@a_username_20]

This is a perfect bass pack for a beginner, I got this bass pack around 7 months ago and it was a great choice. I must say, the instrument cable that came with the bass broke within the first month or so and the strap that came with it was pretty bad (it would slip off the bass at random, once I got a new strap I haven't had this problem since). But the amp and bass work like a charm and I love playing it.

[@danielbrunner7730]

Mine broke too! Xoukdb

[@danielbrunner7730]

Couk

[@ronrezen6849]

Great video !! Hugs from Rio.

[@maru6885]

WoW i was about to buy the all black one but this color is beautiful 😍 I think I changed my mind

[@Dani-ry7hj]

I bought the exact same pack but with the completely black bass ^^

[@clintwilson6380]

It bet that looks sweeet.

[@World.21]

how did it turn out? did you have to do an adjustment when you first bought it? what about the amp how is it

[@Dani-ry7hj]

@@World.21 Nope, it was perfect right out of the box ^^ the only "problem" I have with the amp is that even at minimun level its a lil bit too loud but sounds amaaaaazing

[@Dani-ry7hj]

@Hello There no thanks

[@aristotelis3824]

Very epic,approved

[@johnnyshreds3735]

this man have a dream job

[@chrispychreme02]

I just received the all black version of this bass guitar. I love it already.

[@chorigod8341]

@Srijan Not much, bass is a very easy instrument to start. Only if you want to master it you'll have more bussines

[@World.21]

still loving it? thinking of getting the black version too

[@franlolgames4390]

kien trae gel?

[@aristotelis3824]

Very funking cool

[@markstacey2906]

In lockdown in Spain...Might have a couple of months spare time on my hands and that bass the nuts...Just got to convince my Wife I need another toy...Thanks for the demo....

[@max.cr33p]

This guy looks like if Phil Anselmo never got into drugs and joined a jazz band in this twenties

[@peytonmoss2433]

This comment is extremely underrated.

[@agostino4844]

That's the first bass I'm gonna buy

[@joelanderson_t]

I have the body part of this bass that I bought off from ebay. I attached a fretless Mighty Mite bass neck, and it sounds pretty cool.

[@phenixreturns]

i have this guitar and it does a job with a good eq - amp-pedals

[@JuanEBianchin]

Cool video!!!!!! Its good to see videos dedicated to Squier products

[@dingeskerz]

Why am I watching this I've been playing for 9 years :P

[@rafaelmarques1314]

I would have liked a bass pack with the white squier affinity pj

[@blakebonds13]

What makes that one limited edition? I have this one and love it going to but some emg pickups in it soon

[@haydn995]

I was going to buy this pack until I found this exact bass on craigslist barely used that came with a barely used rumble 40 ($200 dollars on its own) and a gig bag all for $200 total.

[@Fresh_Tacos1234]

I want one

[@jamesrichardson3322]

I have this bass, i have La Bella 1954 flat wound strings on my bass. I love my bass, i have been playing bass since 1986 .

[@luisaediting6105]

how was that so relaxing xD

[@JuanManuel-qz8qi]

It's called unintentional ASMR

[@cnoriga]

Is the one showing in the video the "Limited Edition" one? Does it have a stripe at the back of the neck?

[@raspberrylion5106]

i want this pack so bad 😭

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

Always wanted to try Bass. Looking at getting this in the black version.

[@matejduchaj9828]

It's right here next to me, love it

[@pmb6667]

I got the Black version, 2 weeks ago. Never played Bass before so I'm a total beginner. I love it!

[@miguelsantos84]

I'm thinking about getting my first Bass next month but I can't decide between the Yamaha TRBX174EW or this pack, I always loved Fender's Basses but I also like Yamaha's Tobacco Brown Burst color.

[@lt.reubenrozeyt5716]

Watching this because I want to fing my dad a bass so we can jam with guitar and bass.

[@connorross6921]

I got this bass for christmas 1 year ago had high action though I could fix that on my own (for the most part) even as a noob it was a pretty good beginning instrument

[@stevegonzalez4811]

35 and ordering this bass package

[@Wheresthepepsibismol]

I might get this bass pack even though I want an Ibanez 5 string bass with active pickups to play KoRn songs

[@prestonh.4436]

If you're a beginner DO NOT buy a five string bass. It's just more to learn. Start with a four string. Also, my advice to you, is to get an actual bass teacher. I'm learning from a professional bassist that traveled around the world in different bands. Invest in a real teacher, I learned way more from a professional bass player in less than a month than what I did with Fender Play.

[@debbo4052]

i simp for bass

[@fromaggio7654]

All bass demos usually have everything sounding flat, I appreciate this one actually sounding like a bass en vivo, btw what mic did you use for the amplifier?

[@JamesDriver40]

Looks like a Shure SM7b. If true, they've recorded a $220 bass and $80 cab with a $400 mic. I also think the bass sounds nice, but maybe don't expect to get these exact sounds into a DAW or PA with an SM57 clone that might be a bit more realistic for someone on a starter budget.

[@airworthy777]

Nice sun burst paint, look like 57 vintage p bass.

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

I wish he told us about the action of the bass. Are the frets in perfect height for playing. How about the sound? Does it sound good when recording? That's what I plan to use it for. Sometimes I wonder, Is the technology been used today for this affordable bass, better than the one used in 1960 or 1970s and if so, why wouldn't this Fender Squier bass sound better than the professional bass line? I would think pickups today are better than the ones made 40-50 years ago. People must have some sort of psychological preference based on brand popularity and taste.

[@ElJules33]

Affinity series are one of the lowest series so I wouldn't expect much. Besides, it's a starter pack. If you don't know anything about a bass, maybe you won't be "that" interested in the things you proposed. You just want to play. Now, if you have some experience with bass, you wouldn't choose an Affinity, for sure.

[@mattfoley6082]

I just bought this exact bass used for $100. When I got it home I straightened the neck (had slight bow). lowered the action (strings were higher than I like), lowered the pickup height (too close to strings), and adjusted intonation. For a cheap bass I'm satisfied. I'm going to put flatwounds on it to get a more vintage sound. Observations: 1. E string is not centered between the neck pickup's 2 magnets for that string. (Video shows this at 2:06.) When you thump with your thumb the E string hits one magnet with a metallic pop noise. Ouch. I had to lower the neck pickups substantially to get them far enough away from the strings so this doesn't happen. I don't know the spec for correct pickup height. I do know if pickup is too close to strings it interferes with sustain; too far and you reduce volume and tone quality. 2. Output jack is attached...how? Doesn't have the usual screw plate. Don't know how to detach if needed. 3. I have a real American Fender Jazz Deluxe V bass I bought in 2001 paid $1050. The PJ Squier does not match the real Fender jazz tone. Close but you can hear a difference.

[@bobdeluxeandtheideals1356]

🔥🔥🔥

[@user-xy7le4nb1p]

As long as it's fender you're fine

[@highoctanegames]

I like PJ Basses because you can get the sound of a P Bass, Jazz Bass, and sorta of a stingray sound too

[@ronnasaragena7079]

I need to play at least a single instrument for my school clearance, so I chose the bass but where can I buy it in the philippines?

[@emmanuelogundele9102]

If I had money right now this is the first thing I would buy 😢

[@scottlapier4797]

I started out with a Squier P Bass pack nearly 20 years ago. I still have the bass, the amp died 2 or 3 years in.

[@ElSolitarioPerpetuo]

Are ther left hand version?

[@hamzakaanc.9734]

90 percent of the vide: YOU HAVE YOUR STRAP...

[@sharppaper9302]

True

[@xenonstudios888]

Does the pack come with the power cable for the amp?

[@papachung6639]

Yes

[@gutti5857]

I suppose that the amplificator comes with the charge/electricity cable, or not?

[@sebastianmurphy2616]

if i dont watch the video, i can literaly picture john mayer doing this

[@harshithvelkumar6098]

Funny how they didn’t give you a pick 😂

[@tristanklarin9381]

Paroish no, no pick, pick bad

[@yya1443]

Why u need a pick for bass?

[@SgtZaqq]

@@yya1443 I'm not a professional, but it's for playing

[@honeybuns2420]

In the bass world: you’re lame if you use a pick

[@tristanklarin9381]

@@honeybuns2420 affirmative

[@buzzyboii_]

First got one of these around 2 years ago but it just doesn’t sound like the way a bass should. I’ve tried fixing it several times but still not satisfied with the outcome. Please tell me where I went wrong 🙏 😭

[@fothermucker7764]

I only have the amp... Sound good for the price

[@ngznz]

I heard there are Active and Passive bass type. Which type of PJ is this?

[@sadstreet8025]

passive

[@lustforlow-end6022]

Does it not come with a tuner? Mine did.

[@francoaranda6499]

i got this for christmas and i love it

[@davidtrunk5583]

I don't get the knobs ..... I have 3 knobs, 1 P, 1 J and 1 Master Volume, but: Master Volume means to me, when I turn it down= no more sound. I my case; turn it down, but still have sound .... why ?!

[@tommichaels2466]

Because the 3rd knob is not master volume... its a tone (Bass & Treble) control. So the knobs on this bass are 1 P pickup Volume, 1 J Pickup Volume & 1 Tone control.

[@davidtrunk5583]

Thank you @@tommichaels2466 👍🏼

[@user-wz4oe7zo6e]

i’m looking to learn bass but am a bit apprehensive. is this good for someone who’s never played before?

[@RandomGuy-nd5fo]

Yeah it's great for beginners

[@anantaboro1859]

Can I use it in pro gigs?

[@odetothemets7660]

I laugh after he say your nut

[@xvor_tex8577]

COSMIC 21 and “here’s my D”

[@photopsthe2nd537]

Wise choice

[@kicoDbz]

0:57 TIP FOR BEGGINERS: GET READY TO USE THAT

[@book3100]

There are a lot of videos on KZbin to show you how to do setups

[@horatiodreamt]

Learning how to play on an acoustic, steel-string guitar, but I found out that narrow-neck guitars aren't for me. My Yamaha acoustic has a nut width of 1.69 inches. The fleshy part of my finger tips keep hitting adjacent strings. So, I'll have to buy a classical acoustic guitar with nylon strings and a nut width of 2.0 inches or more. Anything narrower doesn't help me. I wish there was an affordable, name-brand electric guitar with a wider nut width.

[@nadiadegiorgi6089]

Why am i watching this? ( I'm a guitarist)

[@MichaelSurfer]

Come to the bass side

[@nunopires8343]

Me too but I also want to learn to play bass.

[@possibly8180]

bass gang

[@fivenightsatgoldenfreddys4912]

You can learn how to play guitar and bass if you want too

[@photopsthe2nd537]

This my friend is the power of S L A P P I N G B A S S

[@noodlegamer7401]

i like the bass despite having a GUITAR intro.

[@mattfoley6082]

I just bought this exact bass used for $100. When I got it home I straightened the neck (had slight bow). lowered the action (strings were higher than I like), lowered the pickup height (too close to strings), and adjusted intonation. For a cheap bass I'm satisfied. I'm going to put flatwounds on it to get a more vintage sound. Observations: 1. E string is not centered between the neck pickup's 2 magnets for that string. (Video shows this at 2:06.) When you thump with your thumb the E string hits one magnet with a metallic pop noise. Ouch. I had to lower the neck pickups substantially to get them far enough away from the strings so this doesn't happen. I don't know the spec for correct pickup height. I do know if pickup is too close to strings it interferes with sustain; too far and you reduce volume and tone quality. 2. Output jack is attached...how? Doesn't have the usual screw plate. Don't know how to detach if needed. 3. I have a real American Fender Jazz Deluxe V bass I bought in 2001 paid $1050. The PJ Squier does not match the real Fender jazz tone (both pickups on). Close but you can hear a difference. With neck pickup only the PJ Squier sounds like a real Precision. With bridge pickup only it sounds different from a real Fender Jazz bridge pickup, to my ears. This may be because on the Squier PJ the bridge pickup is about a half inch closer to the bridge. I've learned that starting in about 1970 Fender moved the Jazz bridge pickup closer to the bridge. Then around 1980 they moved it away again. Obviously pickup position affects tone.

[@diazriverajulieta4190]

Do you recommend buying it as new?

[@mattfoley6082]

@@diazriverajulieta4190 Only if you want to pay more.

[@DropsofDiamond]

Is this a passive or active bass?

[@fivenightsatgoldenfreddys4912]

Do I need to stretch the strings when I tune the bass?

[@darkySp]

It's recommended. Tune them up to pitch, then put your finger below the string, gently pull it away from the fretboard and run your finger through the entire length of the string about 2 times each. Then tune them again and play for a bit, about 30 minutes and then tune again. After the third tuning, the strings should hold tuning. If not, the strings are bad at holding their tuning, or the bass is, but you can always tune them when you need to, you'll just have to do it more often.

[@fivenightsatgoldenfreddys4912]

@@darkySp thanks for the advice about tuning

[@gabrielhynek8863]

Make pj bass bullet squier in olympic white

[@luisshorts303]

there already is one

[@santinoalvarado4193]

Me when I’m trying to get 5 mins on my presentation:

[@sevv3y]

unfunny

[@akmedia8206]

@@sevv3y you were dropped as a child

[@nickgames7120]

@@sevv3y says the one with a Sid the science kid pfp

[@Antonio-il1zm]

1:33 I mean I don’t think he would have said: “oh wow, that’s shit”

[@drstrangelove4925]

There’s two kinds of comments here 1. I played since 2000’s and it is gig worthy and a great starter pack! 2. THERES NO PICKS AAAHHH ITS THE END OF THE WOORLD

[@nelsondejesus7472]

¿Cual es el precio?

[@bafoolagan4273]

I don't know if I'm the only one who does this, but I keep all the plastic on the tuning machines, I've had a Sterling stingray SUB for about a year and it still has the plastic

[@mattfoley6082]

3:23 What's holding the output jack on? How do you unfasten it?

[@sharppaper9302]

Its like plugging headphones

[@mattfoley6082]

@@sharppaper9302 I didn't ask how to plug it in.

[@sharppaper9302]

@@mattfoley6082 then what

[@mattfoley6082]

@@sharppaper9302 Huh?

[@scottrubey340]

@@mattfoley6082 wait, what?

[@craigmoran893]

Hey you box them, WE unbox them!

[@felipegrilobass]

In Brazil the price of a squier bass is a shame :/, it's really sad

[@wrongname3636]

Probably the worst sunburst ive ever seen xD

[@fabianrr]

Why?

[@wrongname3636]

@@fabianrr The way it fades, its just horrible. Just my opinion xD

[@fabianrr]

@@wrongname3636 The sound?

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

That is a tobacco sunburst finish. It sometimes contrast with the black pickguard, if the finish is made with quality. Think of Stevie Ray Vaughan and his No.1 Strat.

[@fabianrr]

@@M4RCM0NT31R0 Ok 😂🤙