I did exactly what you did. I also opted to order my bass from the UK but got the Mustang in Capri orange instead. I was very tempted to get this one as well. Congrats on your Jag. Can’t wait for your Royal Blood covers.
The Mustang is a great pick too, I was also considering getting it but I think I'll purchase it in Blue instead. Really hoping they release it in Ocean Turquoise, but these are most likely the only two exclusive colors we will get. Enjoy your Mustang!
I'm definitely not a beginner player more like advanced and for some strange reason I'm considering buying this guitar. I think it could be the one that is really fun to play and also to being modified in future... In my opinion these ultra cheap squier basses sounds great - low price doesn't mean it sucks. What do you think? :) Great vid btw.
I'm waiting for this color, which happens to be one of, if not my favorite colors, to get in stock at sweetwater. So far the only downside I've seen with these models is the pickup routing under the pickguard is JUST that pickups shape. If someone wanted to put the bass version of the Wide Range humbucker (if they could even find one) like Mike Kerr has, they'd need to route out space. A tip I've learned to help combat neck dive is putting some adhesive wheel weights in the control cavity to help shift weight back towards the bridge. Obviously it'll add weight, but it worth the better balance for some.
Excited for you to get your model! Yeah it just fits the musicman humbucker from what I can tell, not the wide range humbucker. Ah good tips! The neck dive hasn’t really been too big of an issue, maybe will change the bridge out which may also help.
I have this bass in charcoal metallic. I changed the pick up to Seymour-Duncan SMB-4A alnico and put a high mass bridge to counter the mild neck dive. Plays great with a set of flat wounds.
@@haroldlanni8702 Nice, I ended up going with the EMG passive musicman pick up for mine. Haven't decided on a bridge yet though. I'm curious what brand of flats you went with, someone on the Talk Bass forums tried to do some flats with the fender hi-mass bridge and due to the length of the hi-mass bridge, the couldn't get the silkwinds to stay above the nut. I'd like to pass on a potential set for them.
Nice info and demo. Not really a fan of a Humbucking bass but I’ve been wanting to try a 32” scale so might try this bass since it’s pretty low cost. BTW, did you ever end up replacing the pickup? If so, what did you install and how did it compare?
Thanks for watching! No I decided to sell the bass instead, I'll either try to get the Fender Mike Kerr signature or wait for Fender to reissue a starcaster for future Royal Blood covers. Still a comfortable bass to play, but the pickup is just so muddy.
@@jaggarjellots4120 I actually wound up cancelling my order when I came upon a CIJ mustang bass at a reasonable price. Still curious about this medium scale length and humbucker, but I'm particularly fond of single coils and the short scale is super comfortable coming from guitar. Let me know how like yours!
How does this compared to the Jaguar short scale that was discontinued three or four years ago? That Bass was like just over $200 brand new got amazing reviews but sells for 350 to 400 now
@@MyBassistChris Any benefits to a 32”scale? Are they used professionally much more than short scales? And, was this bass out when the vintage modified short scale jaguar base was out? The Jaguar short scale got extremely popular and when I finally decided to buy one for 200 bucks they discontinued them and now they sell for 400 or more on the reverb. I’m kind of hoping that this bass replaced the short scale! It does sound awesome. I as well really kiked
As stated it probably should work for Drop C, but note that because it is a medium scale bass you might not get as much sustain from that low C note. I am currently looking at getting a Dunable R2 as my Drop C bass because it has a 35" scale neck. Hope this helps!
@@louie8604 definitely would be a cool project, I have to start smaller though. I’ve never even changed my own pickups before, need to start with acquiring soldering skills lol
@@MyBassistChris I got the Kent Armstrong one that I'm going to install a 3-way parallel/split/series switch on. I'll let you know how it sounds when my shell pink model arrives.
Can't go wrong with either bass! This bass is very comfortable to play which is definitely a must for a first bass and the bass is currently on sale for Memorial day. The main con of this bass is the pickup is weak. Definitely cannot go wrong with a P-bass! The Squier 40th Anniversary Gold P Bass was on sale for $300 last year (originally $600). If you can get a good deal on that P bass that's a great option. Hope this helps!
Neck dive sucks.. You should be able to get some hipshot light weight tuners to combat the neck dive.. I bought an Epiphone EB3 online but sent it back cause you let go of The neck and it’s slammed to the floor. Great video 👍
Squire tuners have really big ferrules and they're not the same size as on Fender tuners. I haven't been able to find anything other than exact replicas that will fit. I have a 30" Jaguar bass and the clover heads look like Mickey Mouse ears on a bass that small. They hold tune pretty well, but they look silly and when you turn them there's a bit of play before the shaft starts to move.
@@dogaakbulut9835 I love it. I did change the bridge and pickup right away. The original pickup is a bit muddy, but I've since read that lowering the pickup height can help take care of that
@@DathSwian Ive read that a lot of people change those but Im not sure whether im gonna be able to afford that, so probably i will have to use it as it is for a while. Thank you
One question, is the output of the ceramic Humbucker pickup louder than the pickup of a Precision ? It also seems to be light weight and quite versatile
I guess it would depend on the Precision bass, but if I would compare it to a Squier Affinity P bass I would probably say the P bass is a tad louder but not much different. The bass itself is super lightweight, I would say if there was a little more clarity in this pickup it would be the perfect entry bass! The bass is comfortable and the 32" is pretty unique.
bro, im planning to purchase ur same Squier affinity jaquar bass, my height is 5.6 i dont no its can fit on me or not, on you its perfect luks good guitar size n ur body, So can u pliz tel me ur height ,
@@ndfloor I think this bass should be fine! When I first started playing bass I was 5"6 playing a full scale. This is one of the most comfortable basses I have played. The only reason I sold it was because I did not love the sound of the pickups. Best of luck on your search for a new bass!
I’m a complete beginner with Bass. Did ny first lesson the other day and enjoyed it :) do you think this would be okay for an absolute beginners bass? Thanks :)
Glad your neck dive wasn’t as bad as mine, I purchased and returned 3 of these bass’s because the neck dive was so bad, I even tried a high mass bridge, that only slightly helped. Perhaps with a high mass bridge, lightweight tuner’s and even changing the position of the strap buttons,,, with doing ALL those things the neck dive might be alleviated.
these feel great to play but they sound awful stock. pickup upgrade is a requirement imo so tack on another 100 bucks to the cost and you can get a classic vibe jaguar for similar which is also 32"
Yes the bass feels fantastic but I agree, the stock pickup is lacking. The Classic Vibe Jaguar is a solid option, but it goes new for $489 while this bass is $289. Right now both basses are on sale for $450 & $250.
@@AllbeeHivezChristianAllbee I actually take back my comment in that a string change can also make the bass usable. I tried tapes on one and it sounds much better if you like that sound. I would assume flats would help compliment the muddier/p bassy pickup as well. But if you want something bright or like round strings you'll be disappointed.
I replaced the pickup on my Jaguar with the Seymour Duncan SMB4A Alnico. Easy install and sounds great with a set of D’addarrio flat wound chrome strings.
LOL that's what my family always tells me. I'm trying to downsize a bit, but there's just so many cool basses that have been released the past 10 years I can't help myself. I still have my eye on a few more basses this year, but I won't purchase them until I sell some of my gear.
Thanks for your review! So it seems the only downside is the pickup… do you think you could make up for the lack of highs with a brighter set of strings? Like a DR High Beams or d’Addario XL?
Glad you enjoyed the review! It may help, but I don't think it would fully resolve the pickup issues. I do plan on changing the pickup on this bass at some point, it just isn't a priority right now. Hope this helps!
Definitely recommend it for beginners! It's very affordable, lightweight, medium scale neck (32 as opposed to 34), and simple control/electronic layout. The only real issue I have with this bass is that the pickup is weak but considering the bass is on sale for $217 it's definitely worth it. If you look on ProStarAudio right now it's even cheaper at $170. Hope this helps!
![Medium scale monster! | Squier Affinity Jaguar H [Demo/Review]](/img/n.gif)
starts playing 7 seconds in? it's a youtube gear reviewer miracle
😂
There really aren’t enough colored headstock guitars out there
I did exactly what you did. I also opted to order my bass from the UK but got the Mustang in Capri orange instead. I was very tempted to get this one as well. Congrats on your Jag. Can’t wait for your Royal Blood covers.
The Mustang is a great pick too, I was also considering getting it but I think I'll purchase it in Blue instead. Really hoping they release it in Ocean Turquoise, but these are most likely the only two exclusive colors we will get. Enjoy your Mustang!
It would have been a sin to not demo some Royal Blood on this bass and I’m so glad you did!
Definitely, expect to see more Royal Blood covers with this bass!
What gauge do you use for C# tunings? Please tell me
Nice. I have the Vintage Modified long scale version of the Jaguar. I've had it for years and I'll never sell it. It's one of my favourite basses.
Great job , Jag bass looks and sounds great... And Royal Blood RULES !
My favourite band thats what made me pick up a bass
I'm definitely not a beginner player more like advanced and for some strange reason I'm considering buying this guitar. I think it could be the one that is really fun to play and also to being modified in future... In my opinion these ultra cheap squier basses sounds great - low price doesn't mean it sucks. What do you think? :) Great vid btw.
I just snagged one in metallic orange at Sweetwater brand new, on sale, for just under $200.
I love the colour so much ! I need it!
I'm waiting for this color, which happens to be one of, if not my favorite colors, to get in stock at sweetwater. So far the only downside I've seen with these models is the pickup routing under the pickguard is JUST that pickups shape. If someone wanted to put the bass version of the Wide Range humbucker (if they could even find one) like Mike Kerr has, they'd need to route out space.
A tip I've learned to help combat neck dive is putting some adhesive wheel weights in the control cavity to help shift weight back towards the bridge. Obviously it'll add weight, but it worth the better balance for some.
Excited for you to get your model! Yeah it just fits the musicman humbucker from what I can tell, not the wide range humbucker.
Ah good tips! The neck dive hasn’t really been too big of an issue, maybe will change the bridge out which may also help.
I have this bass in charcoal metallic. I changed the pick up to Seymour-Duncan SMB-4A alnico and put a high mass bridge to counter the mild neck dive. Plays great with a set of flat wounds.
@@haroldlanni8702 Nice, I ended up going with the EMG passive musicman pick up for mine. Haven't decided on a bridge yet though. I'm curious what brand of flats you went with, someone on the Talk Bass forums tried to do some flats with the fender hi-mass bridge and due to the length of the hi-mass bridge, the couldn't get the silkwinds to stay above the nut. I'd like to pass on a potential set for them.
@@bobisadrummer D’Addario flat wound chromes, .45 to 1.0
As someone who just wants a cheap bass to record with on my laptop, this seems perfect and it looks bad ass!
Nice info and demo. Not really a fan of a Humbucking bass but I’ve been wanting to try a 32” scale so might try this bass since it’s pretty low cost. BTW, did you ever end up replacing the pickup? If so, what did you install and how did it compare?
Thanks for watching! No I decided to sell the bass instead, I'll either try to get the Fender Mike Kerr signature or wait for Fender to reissue a starcaster for future Royal Blood covers. Still a comfortable bass to play, but the pickup is just so muddy.
Hello! Nice Video. Do you thing i can play hard core and metal with this bass? Thanks.
just grabbed one of these as well.. yeah, the neck dive is real, but really cool piece for the cost for sure
Dang man, well I'm waiting on the shell pink one lol. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching, enjoy your Shell Pink Jaguar once it's in stock!
What did you end up thinking of the shell pink? I just ordered one
@@jaggarjellots4120 I actually wound up cancelling my order when I came upon a CIJ mustang bass at a reasonable price. Still curious about this medium scale length and humbucker, but I'm particularly fond of single coils and the short scale is super comfortable coming from guitar. Let me know how like yours!
How does this compared to the Jaguar short scale that was discontinued three or four years ago? That Bass was like just over $200 brand new got amazing reviews but sells for 350 to 400 now
#93_May2024_NowToSearch_royalblood_ThanksForYourReviewAnd_DetailsAlso_muddyAndBuildQuality🦆
I want one. I’d call it my “Naruto” bass! 😜
Do you know how the playing feels on this bass neck compared to the old 30 inch jaguar ones?
I like the minimalist style of this instrument.
That moment when the tone knob does nothing.
sound like a Pbass
Most likely the position of the pickup
This almost looks like Mike Kerr's bass!
I just bought this x
Yes so glad Squier released the orange Jaguar! Would be cool to get an official Mike Kerr signature one day
Is this bass bigger than the Short Scale but a bit smaller than standard?
Correct! Short scale is 30", long scale is 34", and this bass is medium scale at 32"
@@MyBassistChris Any benefits to a 32”scale? Are they used professionally much more than short scales? And, was this bass out when the vintage modified short scale jaguar base was out? The Jaguar short scale got extremely popular and when I finally decided to buy one for 200 bucks they discontinued them and now they sell for 400 or more on the reverb. I’m kind of hoping that this bass replaced the short scale! It does sound awesome. I as well really kiked
what settings did you use on the cock fight for typhoons? sounded sick man, just bought this exact bass today
How are you finding your bass? I really like the look and sound of it
Will it work for drop c tuning?
It should, with the proper guage strings.
Like anything else, it might need some tweaking, but should be possible. Squire has come a long way.
As stated it probably should work for Drop C, but note that because it is a medium scale bass you might not get as much sustain from that low C note. I am currently looking at getting a Dunable R2 as my Drop C bass because it has a 35" scale neck. Hope this helps!
you should modify it with the pickups used in mike kerr’s bass
I don’t think the Fender wide range humbucker fits but I probably will replace it eventually with a new musicman styled pickup!
@@MyBassistChris you could always route it out and cut out the pickguard, would seem like a very cool project
@@louie8604 definitely would be a cool project, I have to start smaller though. I’ve never even changed my own pickups before, need to start with acquiring soldering skills lol
@@MyBassistChris I got the Kent Armstrong one that I'm going to install a 3-way parallel/split/series switch on. I'll let you know how it sounds when my shell pink model arrives.
this finish is crazy
Brother i just impulse bought a backordered Bass guitar that i didn't know i wanted. Brilliant work dude.
Good option as a first bass or should I go for something traditional like a p bass?
Can't go wrong with either bass! This bass is very comfortable to play which is definitely a must for a first bass and the bass is currently on sale for Memorial day. The main con of this bass is the pickup is weak.
Definitely cannot go wrong with a P-bass! The Squier 40th Anniversary Gold P Bass was on sale for $300 last year (originally $600). If you can get a good deal on that P bass that's a great option. Hope this helps!
Sounds awful on my old phone I'm sorry 😞
Royal blood is a huge reason i want to learn bass.
Great cover and review 👌
Neck dive sucks.. You should be able to get some hipshot light weight tuners to combat the neck dive.. I bought an Epiphone EB3 online but sent it back cause you let go of
The neck and it’s slammed to the floor. Great video 👍
Squire tuners have really big ferrules and they're not the same size as on Fender tuners. I haven't been able to find anything other than exact replicas that will fit. I have a 30" Jaguar bass and the clover heads look like Mickey Mouse ears on a bass that small. They hold tune pretty well, but they look silly and when you turn them there's a bit of play before the shaft starts to move.
I got the shell pink one. Great neck. Already replaced the pickup and bridge.
I want to get the shell pink one as my first bass. How is your experience so far?
@@dogaakbulut9835 I love it. I did change the bridge and pickup right away. The original pickup is a bit muddy, but I've since read that lowering the pickup height can help take care of that
@@DathSwian Ive read that a lot of people change those but Im not sure whether im gonna be able to afford that, so probably i will have to use it as it is for a while. Thank you
One question, is the output of the ceramic Humbucker pickup louder than the pickup of a Precision ?
It also seems to be light weight and quite versatile
I guess it would depend on the Precision bass, but if I would compare it to a Squier Affinity P bass I would probably say the P bass is a tad louder but not much different. The bass itself is super lightweight, I would say if there was a little more clarity in this pickup it would be the perfect entry bass! The bass is comfortable and the 32" is pretty unique.
bro, im planning to purchase ur same Squier affinity jaquar bass, my height is 5.6 i dont no its can fit on me or not, on you its perfect luks good guitar size n ur body, So can u pliz tel me ur height ,
Nice, it's really comfortable bass to play! I'm 5"10 but I'm all leg lol
@@MyBassistChris 5.10 ok... my is 5.6... i think for me is better to go short scale bass guitar 30 inch scale...
@@ndfloor I think this bass should be fine! When I first started playing bass I was 5"6 playing a full scale. This is one of the most comfortable basses I have played. The only reason I sold it was because I did not love the sound of the pickups. Best of luck on your search for a new bass!
@@MyBassistChris thankyou 🙋
Where the royal blood covers at Chris?😭
Sorry I've been lagging! Mainly been posting shorts on TikTok & Instagram
It’s all good bro!
I was on the fence but watching this video made me get one. It just arrived today! I’m so stoked to play this bad boy!
I’m a complete beginner with Bass. Did ny first lesson the other day and enjoyed it :) do you think this would be okay for an absolute beginners bass? Thanks :)
Perfect bass for beginners. How are your bass skills right now?
Good review and you've made my mind up for me.
Sound killer!
What is that baby blue and/or dark green one on the rack behind you, link me to…Video of that pls I need to know
The Pelham Blue is the Schecter Ultra bass and the dark green is the Epiphone Phant-o-matic. I have some covers up with my Schecter on my channel!
whats the song played in the sound samples? heard it on a radio station once and now its all in my head
Intro:
-Original
-Black Eyed Peas: Lets Get It Started
-Dua Lipa: Levitating
Sound Sample:
-Foster the People: Pumped Up Kicks
Hope this helps!
Glad your neck dive wasn’t as bad as mine, I purchased and returned 3 of these bass’s because the neck dive was so bad, I even tried a high mass bridge, that only slightly helped.
Perhaps with a high mass bridge, lightweight tuner’s and even changing the position of the strap buttons,,, with doing ALL those things the neck dive might be alleviated.
Just lift weights and make the shoulder that holds the strap bigger 😂
hello, this bass sounds like a epiphone thunderbird?
Close enough
Nice vision!
Nice vid
these feel great to play but they sound awful stock. pickup upgrade is a requirement imo so tack on another 100 bucks to the cost and you can get a classic vibe jaguar for similar which is also 32"
Yes the bass feels fantastic but I agree, the stock pickup is lacking. The Classic Vibe Jaguar is a solid option, but it goes new for $489 while this bass is $289. Right now both basses are on sale for $450 & $250.
If I were to get one, I would slap an EMG pickup and a Hi-Mass bridge for a Les Claypool-type of sound.
@@AllbeeHivezChristianAllbee I actually take back my comment in that a string change can also make the bass usable. I tried tapes on one and it sounds much better if you like that sound. I would assume flats would help compliment the muddier/p bassy pickup as well. But if you want something bright or like round strings you'll be disappointed.
I replaced the pickup on my Jaguar with the Seymour Duncan SMB4A Alnico. Easy install and sounds great with a set of D’addarrio flat wound chrome strings.
Please do royal blood covers with this!
Yo that second bass line was so sweet with the drums it gave me early Eric Judy vibes
Low key I’m gonna steal it for my songs
It's Let's Get It Started by The Black Eyed Peas!
How about you try being creative instead of stealing other people's bass lines?
u have so many guitars 😭
LOL that's what my family always tells me. I'm trying to downsize a bit, but there's just so many cool basses that have been released the past 10 years I can't help myself. I still have my eye on a few more basses this year, but I won't purchase them until I sell some of my gear.
@@MyBassistChris well I approve lol the more the better
Thanks for your review! So it seems the only downside is the pickup… do you think you could make up for the lack of highs with a brighter set of strings? Like a DR High Beams or d’Addario XL?
Glad you enjoyed the review! It may help, but I don't think it would fully resolve the pickup issues. I do plan on changing the pickup on this bass at some point, it just isn't a priority right now. Hope this helps!
I have this bass, I replaced the pickup with the Seymour Duncan SMB-4A humbucking pickup. Using flat wounds by D’Addario. Highs definitely better.
2:33 sounds like old strings.
would u recommend as a beginner bass
Definitely recommend it for beginners! It's very affordable, lightweight, medium scale neck (32 as opposed to 34), and simple control/electronic layout. The only real issue I have with this bass is that the pickup is weak but considering the bass is on sale for $217 it's definitely worth it. If you look on ProStarAudio right now it's even cheaper at $170. Hope this helps!
This bass is so muddy