Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK

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Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK

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Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK

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Product Info

Article Number: 516731
Brand: Squier
Model: Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK
Price: $262.90

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This Squier Affinity PJ is a seriously solid starter bass – or a great budget option for seasoned players. The PJ pickup configuration gives you a wider range of tones than a traditional P-Bass, from growly lows to articulate highs. It's perfect for beginners or players needing a versatile workhorse bass without spending a fortune.

Product Description

  • Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK
  • Electric Bass
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Black dot fretboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • Scale length: 864 mm (34.02")
  • Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.49")
  • Nut width: 41.3 mm (1.63")
  • Synthetic bone nut
  • 20 Medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: ceramic Jazz Bass single coil (bridge) and ceramic split coil (neck)
  • 2 x Volume and 1 x master tone control
  • 3-Ply black pickguard
  • 4-Saddle standard bridge
  • Vintage style tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: NPS .045 - .105
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Poplar body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
  • • Maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playability
  • • Split coil neck pickup delivers a warmer, rounder tone than standard P-basses
  • • Standard bridge allows for easy intonation adjustments and stable tuning
CONS
  • • Synthetic bone nut can feel slightly less premium than bone or graphite
  • • Bolt-on neck joint may lack the sustain of a set-neck construction
  • • Pickups, while versatile, might lack the clarity of higher-end models

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Ceramic Jazz Bass single coil (bridge), Ceramic split coil (neck)
Scale Length 864 mm (34.02in)
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' profile is comfortable, but noticeably thinner and less substantial than a Fender’s neck, offering a quicker feel but less vintage heft.
The 4-saddle bridge allows for some intonation adjustment, but string spacing is fixed and fairly standard for a P-style bass.
Yes, the pickups are standard size and easily swapped out – a common upgrade path for Squier instruments.

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