The Squier Affinity Series Jazzmaster HH IL Black is a 6-string model featuring an Alder body, a Maple neck, an Indian laurel fretboard, and comes in a high-gloss black finish. The Affinity Jazzmaster HH is one of the best value electric guitars on the market, and this model delivers a solid sound and aesthetics thanks to 2x humbucking pick-ups combined with sealed die-cast tuning machines. Equipped with a Maple neck this guitar has a "C"-shaped profile with an Indian laurel fingerboard adorned with dot inlays and 22x medium frets. Three-way pick-up switching offers an array of versatility, whilst a six-saddle non-tremolo bridge offers precise intonation along each string.
The main features of the Squier Affinity Series Jazzmaster HH IL Black include:
You can see where the corners were cut. The fretboard is half the usual thickness, but the laurel looks better than some Ibanez rosewood, actually really good. The tuning keys on the other hand are rubbish. I may have to change them because it goes easy out of tune. The frets are small and blade thin and the guitar came with pretty high action. Once you lower the strings you get a lot of fret buzz. Plastic nut.
The pickups are surprisingly good, especially with the distorted sound, with the neck pickup being the first one that I actually like. A lot of headroom. The guitar is very resonant. The wood sings. The controls are top notch, sturdy with no loose play. Impeccable finish.
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Although I really appreciate the fast and efficient delivery, I have to say that I’m not completely satisfied with my product.
I understand that this is not directly related to dv247 or music store, however, I will need to spend more money to get my guitar properly set up. The intonation and frets need to be adjusted, as they don’t provide a good sound/playing experience right now. I know this is a manufacturer’s issue, however, I believe that the quality control should be more efficient when receiving the product from the manufacturer, so customers like me can enjoy their instruments right away.
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Bruno
Excellent value for money, nice solid strait neck, nicely finished frets, smooth tuners, just lacking in diversity with the pickups... Overall very impressed with the product and the service.