Squier Affinity Jazz Bass VI BKM

I bought this because (i) I was looking to expand my bass from 4 to 6 strings, (ii) I love the sound of the Fender Jazz bass, and (iii) I dislike the idea of a battery going into my instrument. It came in practically perfect condition (one fret has some wood chips still attached but it doesn't bother me visually or sonically to clean it up), knobs and tuners all work perfectly. It was set up pretty low-action, and the strings really don't have much tension, which was surprising!

It feels (naturally) neck-heavy but not prohibitively so, just don't expect it to sit exactly like the 4-string Jazz bass, though it's pretty close! The neck has a comfortable profile, and playing is very relaxed, as long as one's palm is used to these big fretboards. My partner told me it feels lighter than the Les Paul; I disagree.

I removed one star for the sound because I feel like the pickups have a proclivity towards the deep, instead of the bright, but it sounds amazingly close to any Jazz bass, although it has this modern twist to it. And chords with the C-string sound heavenly, clear, and crucially, in tune.

The 6-string trick to learn now is muting with a floating thumb, but even this seems to be going ok so far! I paired it with the Thomann electric bass roadbag which fits it fine. :)