Squier Affinity P-Bass (Rosewood)

Maple neck. Rosewood fingerboard. 20 frets.

Overall User Ratings (based on 365 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted April 14, 2004 by a customer from deltaland.net

"The Bass For Everyone!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Verified Purchaser zZounds has verified that this reviewer purchased this specific product from us.
It suit's my needs. I don't think I will be looking for another bass for quite a while. If it were stolen or lost I think I would buy another.
Sound
I can't find anything wrong with the sound. I'm using it with a peavey Basic 112 also purchased from Zzounds and it sounds great to me. I use to play a Gibson bass in a country band and I don't think the Gibson sounded or played any better. I now play in church only except for practice with the stereo and I think it's what I was looking for. I'm using 8's only because I think that there has to be a superior bass somewhere.
Features
The machine heads and the pick-up's seem adequate although I'm sure there are better of both out there. I've read in some of the ratings that the knobs come off or get loose and I agree with someone who said "use your allen wrench." I can't see anyone treating an instrument badly enough for the knobs to come off anyway.
Quality
Everything seems great. It looks good and plays good. I can't see any reason for anything to break. As for the road, you had just better have a good case.
Value
The price was the best!!
Manufacturer Support
Haven't dealt with them
The Wow Factor
Mine is baltic blue. IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!

Musical Style:

Gospel. Played country and old rock and roll previously
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Submitted December 28, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com

"True Value & Sound"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This guitar is exceptional I won't part with it even when its time to upgrade I chose this guitar after - 1/shopping around for 2 years 2/recent experience with a true precision base at a gig 3/after more than 10 years playing a jazz bass
Sound
I shopped for 2 years and found that the Squier was as good as the Jazz Bass I played in the 70s to 80s Harmonics and tuning amazing
Features
Nice finish and very attractive
Quality
only had the guitar 3 months - no problems so far
Value
Unbeleivable value
Manufacturer Support
Am dealing with local Fender shop who have great service

Musical Background:

25 years bass / guitar / keyboards

Musical Style:

Variety / Rock
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Submitted November 15, 2004 by a customer from FRONTIERNET.NET

Squier Affinity P-Bass Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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ILL SAY IT ONE MORE TIME, $180!!!
Sound
GREAT PUNK SOUND. I BOUGHT IT AS A BACK UP, NOW I PLAY IT ALMOST AS MUCH AS MY GOOD BASS
Features
ITS fEATURES????? ITS $180!!!!! THATS THE fEATURE
Quality
SOLID BASS. I BEAT THE S OUT OF IT AND IT STAYS IN TUNE AND STILL SOUNDS GREAT. PAINT CHIPS, BUT WHO CARES.
Value
GREAT SOUND GREAT BUILD. ONLY $180 COME ON.
Manufacturer Support
HAS ANY ONE EVER TALKED TO FENDER SUPPORT???
The Wow Factor
NICE BASS TO HAVE. NEVER WILL GET THE CHIXS

Musical Background:

LOCAL GIGGER

Musical Style:

PUNK ROCK
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Submitted January 30, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Well worth 180 bucks."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I give it a ten for the price. I dont think theres any bass as great as this in its price range.
Sound
This bass is pretty good in sound. It's got a nice appropriate growl, especially if you upgrade it with new strings such as Ernie Ball. I used it for motnhs without changing strings... then i finally put some ernie balls on it, and it sounded great. So basically, it sounds great, its not the best, but you cant expect much from it.
Features
Eh, it has a volume and tone knob... nothing special.
Quality
Well, its a 180 dollar bass, it cant be expected to last years. I mean, it will last long enough as long as you protect it from people who cant hold a bass. take care of it, it should last a good while. The knobs came loose easily, but you can easily fix that. Not really a problem at all. The input i never really had a problem with... ti came loose a few times, but also, very easily fixed. I just checked it to see if it was tight and sturdy every now and then.
Value
For the money, this is a great bass. if you are low on money, this is a good bass. Great for beginners, and a great everyday practice bass.
Manufacturer Support
Well, i never needed help with it, but ive heard Fender is really great in support.
The Wow Factor
It looks great, its cheap, plays great, why not?

Musical Background:

active musician

Musical Style:

Punk, Hardcore Punk, Hard rock, Metal
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Submitted March 12, 2004 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Squier Affinity P-Bass"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I don't plan on selling it, but I do plan on buying a fender deluxe active jazz soon.
Sound
I liked the sound alot. I was very suprised hearing what I did from this Squier. But don't listen to me talk about the sound because everyone has there own preferences on what kind of sound they are looking for.
Features
I'm only giving it a 9 because I dont look for too much in my instruments. All I want is that it sound good and stay in tune, and thats exactly what I got.
Quality
Okay, so it's not the best bass in the world...but who the hell can afford the best!?!? It sounds decent, plays well, and looks just like the real fender! My only complaint is that after about a week the volume knob started to come loose, but with a little help with mister allen wrench, it was tight again and it hasn't giving me any trouble since.
Value
all in all, good instrument with a price tag so low its stupid!
Manufacturer Support
I havn't used any of the support that is offered, but with past experiences with fender, I'm sure they will deal with everything well.
The Wow Factor
It's not gonna get ya honeys, but it still looks cool.

Musical Style:

Alt. Rock, Punk Rock, Jazz, Blues, and country
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Submitted November 4, 2004 by a customer from wi.rr.com

"BUY IT NOW!!"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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good overall bass
Sound
Great sound, really booming low end, good high end too
Features
they're good, and i like the split coil pickup
Quality
this is where this bass lags. made in indonesia, so that tells you something. i bought it used for 100 dollars and there are two dents near the bridge, a scratch on the back but thats all.
Value
great for 100 who could beat it
The Wow Factor
sexy bass, good looking in black, white, blue, and red

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Punk, Rock, Old School,
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Submitted March 3, 2005 by a customer from att.net

"Me likes it"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Excellant for anyone, Great tone with Punk, Ska, Metal, or other forms of rock... and if you tone it down, and have a good amp, it can sound as good as a Jazz Bass. I've also seen the bass pack ( wich looks pretty good. )
Sound
I've played multiple basses, and the stock pickups sound pretty good, although I recommend getting better ones.
Features
It comes with a volume knob, a tone knob, and the infamous fender tuning heads. The bridge tends to loosen up on me, but hey, a little money can remedy that!
Quality
The bass holds up amazingly, although the stock neck tends to bend ever-so slightly, requiring you to tightin it up. I honestly dont care about how it looks ( I have it all stickered, and caution taped out. ). Very good insturment.
Value
Come on... ITS REALLY CHEAP! ( very good value )
Manufacturer Support
I dont know, I dont use the support they give you... My support is a screwdriver, two hex wrenches, and a wrench. ( I think it's much easier that way... )
The Wow Factor
Not very appealing, but hey, thats my own opinion... In any case, very easy to "pimp" out.

Musical Background:

In multiple bands, 2 years experience.

Musical Style:

Ska, ye olde school punk rock, Metal
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Submitted January 15, 2005 by a customer from aol.com

"ok"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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like i said before great for begginers or some one who is on a budget for serious players not so great
Sound
the sound is ok
Features
the assesories or simple and easy to use
Quality
it has ok quality but ive seen better
Value
its about the price its valued at
Manufacturer Support
they do but i havnt had much trouble
The Wow Factor
its ok not the best though has good appeal

Musical Background:

active musician in a band

Musical Style:

punk rock, ska, alternative and christian rock
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Submitted November 4, 2004

Squier Affinity P-Bass Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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probably won't replace it unless i get professional, in which case i would buy the fender version.
Sound
sounds almost as good as the fender model
Features
everything you want and nothing you don't. simple and easy to use
Quality
built like a tank
Value
i couldn't find a better bass for the price
The Wow Factor
Looks great in every colour

Musical Style:

Heavy Metal
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Submitted August 6, 2004

"If God were a bassist He'd play one of these."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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The only thing I would do right now is buy a Jazz bass to supplement it and make sure I can do anything I can imagine.
Sound
The sound is great, sweet, and clear. I've had no problems with the sound, the pickups are really sensitive. I'm using mine with a Hartke kickback 15 (120watt bass amp) and it sounds great, with my settings sounds alot like peter steele's bass in my opinion.
Features
exactly what I'd expect, 4 tuning pegs, a neck, a body, a tone and volume knob, ect. it's got exactly what a bass should have and nothing it shouldn't.
Quality
Not a single problem with it.It's a godsent bass, if you're looking for a new bass and know anything, get this one, the price is better than the fender versions and it sounds the same (thank god fender makes squires). Also this bass'll take a beating, I've got some clumbsy friends and a little brother who has little respect for my posessions and it's still working, and still looks great.
Value
Superb Value, not a problem with this bass, and I've played an array of different basses. This is my favorite.
Manufacturer Support
Never had to deal with 'em so fender doesn't even need them, they make quality equipment that doesn't just break down.
The Wow Factor
If I didn't want it I wouldn't own it, it's worth double the price if not more, and I know people who covet this bass.

Musical Style:

Metal, Hardcore, Hard Rock, Blues metal, ect.
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