Squier Affinity Jazz Bass VI BKM
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Squier
Affinity Jazz Bass VI BKM
Product Info
Article Number:
594258
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Affinity Jazz Bass VI BKM
Category:
6-String Basses
Price:
$327.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Affinity Jazz Bass VI is a fantastic entry point into the world of 6-string basses. It's surprisingly well-built for the price, with a punchy, modern tone that's great for rock, pop, and funk. Perfect for gigging musicians or students who want a versatile and affordable 6-string option.
Product Description
- Squier Affinity Jazz Bass VI BKM
- 6-String Electric bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: "C"
- Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale length: 864 mm (34")
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 Ceramic Jazz Bass
- 2 Volume and 1 tone controls
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Closed DieCast machien heads
- Vintage-style bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .032
- .045
- .065
- .080
- .100
- .130
- Colour: Black Metalic
PROS
- • Solid poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile facilitates easy playability.
- • Ceramic pickups deliver a punchy, modern Jazz Bass sound with clarity.
- • Indian laurel fingerboard offers a smooth playing surface and attractive visual appeal.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • Synthetic bone nut is a cost-saving measure; upgrades are readily available.
- • The included strings are basic and will likely be replaced by most players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
2 x Ceramic Jazz Bass
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Nickel-Plated Steel .032, .045, .065, .080, .100, .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is comfortable, but it's generally a bit more substantial than the slimmer, more sculpted necks found on premium models.
While punchy, the ceramic pickups are versatile; EQ adjustments in your recording software can tame any harshness and yield usable tones.
The vintage-style bridge is adequate, but for significant drop tunings or very heavy strings, a bridge upgrade might be beneficial for optimal stability.
