All user reviews for the Squier Affinity P Bass [1999-2013]

This is a copy of the fender precision, made in China, 2 portards, volume, one Tone precision bass type pickups, nothing too orininal. The quality of manufacture is corect trs exept in the electronic gnral is really limited.

UTILIZATION

It's an enjoyable play low trs, trs though the handle is my hand, it is not really heavy, and it does not sting the nose. It is easy to accde acute dsacorde not rev it quickly which is a big advantage during the long rpeter. Once plugged into an amp is not playing correctly trs quickly seen the numbers rglages, you understand! Especially since the pots are trs bad, effective 1 / 20 th of their race, they then crachottent best used as switches in all or nothing!

SOUNDS

The sound is really trs correct, even if it's not the big bass, found sounds interresting, I play finger, little slap and almost never mdiator, the coup d I turns a little of its use, but the sound that I draw is really nice, trs round, and never aggressive, but ACSD dynamic, the quality of the microphones is certainly the case, in fact they are not too bad, they give too much breath I t surprised that level, but I found against a small buz according rglages.

Update of 05/19/05
I changed the original microphone by Seymour Duncan, and while going much better, my seulles error does not take the opportunity to chage all the electronics. Finally with these pickups, I redcouvre my bass, more dynamic, more precision in its depth and clarity also a trs good thing, even if put on a super microphone not low trs's not terrible sense I find my account well.

Note change of micro 7. (I leave 5 because this is what is original)

Update of 08/16/05
I changed the electronics, to let more than knob of Vollum, and I call the microphones on a piece of wood very dense (plutt the foam so bizare that there was before), and is even better! one goes one step further in quality especially in relation to the purchase price!

Notes with hacks: 8.

OVERALL OPINION

I have 4 years, I always used and I aprcie more, the sound is trs means, but the comfort of the game is to go, and then it a bass that can take a few shots, mine was a lot of problem, each "destruction" gives it its charm! I had tried 2-3 other models before buying, but I had t sduit its playability So a good bass for fun, who does not fear too much shock and plutt comfortable, would be a blow may be the remake of electronics.

Made in China
Uh memory of 20 boxes
Tone 1 volume

No rglages c pousss but not what I asked!

UTILIZATION

The handle fits my hand a lot, but it may be a bit wide for smaller hands mostly to the treble, which is relatively aisbr CASC /> Weight trs correct for Dumoine my size, and shape file lgrement fits great blow to the body once calle, it moves too much and that's enjoyable ....
Grab you one good sound .... in fact it dpend lot of the amp that goes with it. It is micro trs far the largest, but it plays them rle micro ... rglages the guitar as a minimalist, it is better to carry a good amp to get sound research ....

SOUNDS

Yes playing rock in its overall this low trs going well, now I owe her big party in my trs Berhinger BX1200 tural mod that allows the sound ....
Obtaining well mtaliques remains comfortable, the sound board will have very fat, but you can get a force rglages DIFFERENT sounds good, but we must thank the amp ....

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 months, I'm really happy, so good for this price range is an honorable quality, even if the style of music you play it will consider other brand ... I'm still in my possesson Premire a low storm pgb 700 that provides a range of its Others Classified on the same amp ....

Report quality right price

If I had to take a low, one would be the (possibly the fender if I had the means, P)

This is the copy of the Fender Precision, so that the basic proven. Model assembled in China for good finish for the price.

UTILIZATION

Pleasant handle no more. It is a very decent entry level but you can feel the difference with a Fender USD (ten times more expensive).
As with all details is access to acute way, but it's not made for this bass.
The ergonomics are excellent.
The settings are simple (volume and tone) so it finds its sound in 30 seconds.

SOUNDS

I was told that the microphones were average but my impression is good. It's a bit messy if the bass is not well resolved by trial and error, but quickly found the settings correct and the sound is very clean: the low hum kindly, pleasant chatter mediums. It is nickel.

I play a Peavey 50W Hiwatt and a room on stage: it sends serious!

I takes only 8 / 10 because I tried the Fender USD and we feel a noticeable difference anyway.

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent value for money: € 169 in Germany, living Europe without borders!

Lower assembly in China.

Type Precision, a precision micro type, 1 Volume, 1 Tone, jack the front of the instrument. The jack holds up, the knobs on the inside seem sturdy, covers the knobs a little micro moins.Le based on four springs. The wired everything looks carefully.

Channel width, slightly domed button, 20 frets.
Bridge classical mechanics as unbranded. Few adjustments on the bridge but it is solid nonetheless. The lifts are small and light for "vintage style".

The varnish is not ugly, just brilliant, but it takes even pets through the cover. The pickguard on the other hand is of poor quality (it is bent on some edges and screw holes are misaligned).

For factory settings is not too bad: the action is set in a pretty standard, the intonation is perfect (harmonics are just like all the notes to the twelve / fifteenth freight. For cons the microphone was set incorrectly (not aligned with the strings).

UTILIZATION

Compared with my Fender Jazz Bass.

The strings are easy to play, there are many positions in and around the frieze does not micro.La low against by small parts can vibrate.
Access to treble is good but there are only 20 spaces so it's normal.

The handle is the real weak point. It does not slip, and the frets are not all the same thickness. Yet the bass is fair and does not frieze. Apparently there for my friends neophytes is not a problem in the end it's just less comfortable than my jazz bass (it is normal for a difference of € 1000). For me the songs are very fast almost impossible to do.
EDIT (07/24/09): The handle is really more unpleasant and the strings have become difficult to play, I did play more than pick ...

Webbing, this Squier is balanced but only just. It includes the choice of mechanical shabby: mechanics a bit more bass heavy and nose-dived. Position very rock and easy standing.

Ergonomics should easily repel beginners but probably best used bass lines.

SOUNDS

Overall pleasantly surprised by the very sound of an amp not exceptional (Fender Rumble 100). The tone knob is very effective. Cut back, dull sound. Not really bluesy but agreed anyway. By opening a little tone is through the rhythm'n'blues (blues brothers style) and the rock as it wants to sell it on the radio today. Tone open back and a bit of media on the amp and the sound was punk-rock par excellence (sharp, bright and heavy at a time).
In turning down the volume found the sounds of yesteryear. <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" />

In short, the modern sounds are up, the older a little less. Vintage bass at all.

EDIT (7/24/09): Once the strings a little worn it's really the same thing. Lack of brilliance, treble and bass are not well reproduced by the microphone. Frankly disappointed now. Fortunately I will keep the body of the bass and maybe the bridge. I set up the fretless bass and microphone galley serious bcp mediums that are found. A microphone like that has only one possible use: hanging behind my backpack (yes it does).

OVERALL OPINION

I ordered this bass for change: changing the handle to a Fender Jazz bass and microphone, and electronic assets.
I've had two days, settings, checked in and complete test compared with my other basses.

Quality / fair price especially compared to other entry-level models: at least it's a real low not a toy and it's pretty tough.
A good beginner bass to play modern music (pop punk rock), very melodic treble.

A try before you buy because the handle may not be suitable for small hands.

<strong>EDIT (07/24/09): This low quickly becomes tedious and disappointing. Some beginners grow weary quickly. A forgotten.
But for the upgrades is quite correct, the construction is robust enough, the body resonates well and very strong midrange.
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Ref :031-0400
bass made in China, 20 frets, humbucker equipped with a type PB (split SC P)
rglages: 1 volume knob, 1 Tone.

UTILIZATION

Channel trs enjoyable, easy to play.
However BMOL at Access in acute left hand rests against the body part infrieure when you get to the 12th-14th box.
Nothing to say mchant level of ergonomics: as friendly, reasonable weight.
The bridge and the head are very practical to tune and change strings: no problem.
Is easily obtained provided a good sound to a blunder left hand (-> freeze enough frquent)

SOUNDS

The sounds that can be obtained trs are varied: the sound like "walkin" (tonal 0) trs is satisfactory to play boogie, jazz or reggae. In digging the mdiums on the amp (peavey 20w Microbass in my case) and the Tone Rausser is obtained a more aggressive conducive to slap, pop, and playing the mediator. It is thus more comfortable for the funk, hard and metal.
Also I use the pedals overdrive / distortion PD7 Ibanez for a little fun and do stuff dan muse or the like, a safe bet.

ps: be careful, however, the Tone knob cranked to when playing in the treble, the sound becomes too aggressive and not recomand ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use this bass for 1 year and 1 / 2
J'apprcie its look typical Fender, qualitprix dvastateur report and the quality of its suprieure its competitors (personal opinion). However, the absence of a bridge pickup is felt.
Before buying it I tried the action of cort bass and Ibanez GSR200 (active). Compared to these the two I have no regrets but I will buy again if I were probably the P-Bass Special (Squier) equipped with a micro suplmentaire J-Bass at the bridge, offering more versatility (but CHRE more!)

see also in the range squier:
-J-Bass
-P-Bass Special
-Bronco Bass

Okay, so it's a low entry level, so the features are far from dream ...
So it has the basic strings, the bridge, the handle (screwed), a wooden body ...
Simple and rustic.
22 frets, two volume knobs and one tone.
Nothing fancy, that's it.

UTILIZATION

This bass is an ironing board: bulky and heavy, I developed a surmusculation the left shoulder.
Then, at the ease of playing, it is very cozy enough, the spacing between the strings is rather large, and the action is a little high, but it's playable ... lagrasse Access to acute is .. . shall we say, accessible. I'm comfortable on this kind of configuration, so it suits me ...
Well actually, I did not notice a major drawback (if not the weight), changing strings is not peinible, the connection is reliable (no problem), what it's solid.

SOUNDS

So this is the main element, how this bass sounds?
Ben has a sound of shit ... let me explain my setup was so concerned with the bass amp TB100 torque and it would say I was playing in a cardboard box ... Especially when the day I ' I played with a guitarist who had a Dual Rectifier and it was realized that with his scratching he had more serious presence in the classroom than me ..!
But otherwise I'm in a draft electoral and suddenly I plugged this bass in my computer quickly to a sample of bass line quickly to see Ben ... what was my amazement to go that even without treatment was the sound of the Guell.

So this has the potential low level sound, nothing special, but it's clean.

OVERALL OPINION

Okay so who says cheap low low said ... necessarily cheap, but the coup was a good ben solid, no complaints especially for its price because that is the key driver of the acquisition of this low It is cheap ...

Well I am separated, because I adopted her older sister, a Mexican fender jazz bass, ben good change is not huge for a global perspective, it's just that everything is still more ...

So this bass is made for what it is done and done well, but no miracle of efficiency, if it is your budjet to guide you, well, buy this, you will have much time to make hand and move on once you are rich.

As for competition, well when I had purchased (new) was the best value for money (for a 5 string) and I think it is a good chance for it to be more .. .

4-string bass all that's easy trs well for me in my beginners a year ago and still practice maintnant =)

UTILIZATION

The handle is enjoyable
Access in acute is excellisime
Ergonomics is good for low
are obtained with little difficulty knowing good that I trace a branch of elliot =)

SOUNDS

Good sound even if the bridge this one night the sound is good but not excelisime!

OVERALL OPINION

I love this bass is my premortal she saw the mcaniques are super strong BUY IF YOU STARTED AT THOMANN it not cost much and frankly it well worth its good ergonomics, no ch re .... top top top + +

Given in the previous notices ...

UTILIZATION

The handle is it nice?
- Yes!

Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
- Perfect! Precision what ...

Access to acute (last string) Is it easy?
- Well, yes

Do you get a good sound easy?
- A clean sound and versatile nickel

SOUNDS

Are they suitable for your style of music?
- Rock, reggae, funk ... any

With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
- Multi purpose Digitech and Peavey amps 15W or 100W Hartke in rehearsal '



OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?
- 1 year soon

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
- Equivalent range of models from Yamaha, Stagg ... nothing is worth the little sister of Fender!

What is your opinion about the value for the price?
- An excellent value for money, finish the appointment, what more?

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
- Of course. As an amateur, it suits me perfectly. But friends Professionals use this model in their rehearsal space in Paris, where they can not take his instrument. I highly recommend it for beginners, it's an investment, and durable!