Squier Aff. Jazz Bass 3-SB
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Squier
Aff. Jazz Bass 3-SB
Product Info
Article Number:
516697
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Aff. Jazz Bass 3-SB
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$269.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Affinity Jazz Bass is a fantastic entry point to the Jazz Bass world. It’s surprisingly well-built for the price, offering a solid foundation for learning and gigging. Perfect for beginners or players looking for a reliable, workhorse bass with a classic, punchy tone.
Product Description
- Squier Aff. Jazz Bass 3-SB
- Electric bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolted neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 864 mm (34.02")
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.49")
- Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Ceramic Jazz Bass single coils
- 2 Volume and 1 Master tone control
- 3-Ply white pickguard
- 4-Saddle standard bridge
- Vintage style tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: NPS .045 - .105
- Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Maple neck offers a comfortable, familiar C-shape profile for easy playing.
- • Ceramic pickups deliver a punchy, articulate Jazz Bass tone, surprisingly versatile.
- • Solid hardware and tuners ensure reliable tuning stability and intonation.
CONS
- • Synthetic bone nut can feel a bit slippery compared to bone or graphite.
- • Maple fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness and cracking.
- • While versatile, the pickups lack the nuanced vintage warmth of higher-end Jazz Basses.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
2 Ceramic Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34.02 in)
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
NPS .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The C-shape is similar, but generally a bit more pronounced, offering a slightly more modern feel, which can be easier for some players.
They’re punchy and great for rock and funk, but might lack some of the subtle vintage character desired for very clean or complex recordings – an upgrade could improve this.
Yes, the gloss finish is relatively soft and will show wear with regular playing, but it’s part of the character and easily remedied with a polish.
