Fender Squier Affinity Series Precision Bass PJ, Maple Fingerboard, Black

The Fender Squier Affinity Series Precision Bass PJ, Maple Fingerboard, Black is a brilliant example of why the Affinity range has become such a favourite among developing bassists and working musicians alike. Combining classic Fender-inspired design with modern versatility, this PJ-configured bass delivers the punch, warmth, and playability players expect from a proper stage-ready instrument—without the intimidating price tag.

Finished in sleek black with a crisp maple fingerboard, this bass has a timeless look that feels equally at home in rehearsal rooms, studios, and live venues. The lightweight body and comfortable “C”-shaped neck make it an easy instrument to settle into, especially for newer players building confidence or guitarists making the jump to bass.

The real magic lies in the PJ pickup configuration. By combining a split-coil Precision Bass pickup with a bridge-position Jazz Bass pickup, the Affinity PJ offers an impressively wide tonal range. You get the thick, punchy low-end growl that made the Precision Bass legendary, alongside the tighter, more articulate bridge tones associated with Jazz Bass designs. Whether you’re laying down solid rock foundations, playing funk grooves, indie lines, blues, or heavier modern styles, this bass adapts beautifully.

The maple fingerboard adds a little extra snap and clarity to the overall sound, helping notes cut through cleanly while still retaining plenty of warmth and body. It’s a versatile instrument that encourages players to experiment and develop their own voice.

At Musicmaker, the Squier Affinity PJ is one of those basses we love recommending because it punches far above its level. It feels great in the hands, sounds authentically Fender-inspired, and offers enough flexibility to stay useful long after the beginner stage

Specifications

Body

• Series: Affinity

• Body Style: Precision Bass

• Body Material: Poplar

• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Maple

• Neck Construction: 'C' Shape

• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

• Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" (241mm)

• Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo

• Scale Length: 34"

• Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot

Hardware and Electronics

• Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.625" (40.6mm)

• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style

• Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard

• Bridge pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil Jazz Bass

• Neck Pickup: Ceramic Split Single-Coil

• Pickup Switching: None

• Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone

• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top

• Hardware Finish: Chrome

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .045-.105 Gauges]