Description
If you’re after that woody, punchy Jazz Bass growl but your budget says otherwise, the Squier Affinity Jazz Bass in Slick Silver earns its keep. It’s built on the same blueprint that’s driven basslines for decades—two single-coil Jazz pickups wired for independent volume control plus a master tone, so you can dial in anything from a round, fingerstyle thump to a bright, cutting slap tone.
The Alder body keeps things resonant without adding weight you’ll regret by the third set, and the slim “C”-shaped maple neck with rosewood fingerboard makes fast runs and wide stretches feel natural rather than like work. Medium jumbo frets give you room to dig in, and the 9.5″ fingerboard radius strikes a comfortable balance between vintage feel and modern playability.
Practical touches carry through the hardware too: a 4-saddle standard bridge for solid intonation, open-gear tuning machines that hold steady through a set, and a 3-ply parchment pickguard that nods to the original Jazz Bass look. Chrome hardware and a polyurethane finish on both body and neck mean it’ll hold up to van loads and sweaty stages.
- Two single-coil Jazz Bass pickups (SS configuration)
- Alder body, Slick Silver polyurethane finish
- Maple neck, “C” shape, polyurethane finish
- Rosewood fingerboard, 9.5″ radius, medium jumbo frets
- 34″ scale length
- 4-saddle standard bridge, standard open-gear tuners
- 3-ply parchment pickguard, chrome hardware
- Includes 1.5mm and 4mm wrenches
Whether it’s your first bass or your dependable backup, the Affinity Jazz Bass gives you real Fender Jazz character without asking your wallet to take the hit.
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