Squier Affinity Series PJ Bass Maple Fingerboard Pack With Fender Rumble 15G Amp Black

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I LOVE this product

A week or so after seeing Fall Out Boy in concert, I decided I wanted to start playing the bass (watch Pete Wentz kill it with a bass on fire, and try not to be inspired, I dare you). I went to 1 Guitar Center near me, and they were incredibly busy. I left empty handed as I was really hoping to talk to an employee or someone who plays the bass, so I could be turned in the right direction. I was dead set on getting a bass, so I drove 40 minutes to the next closest GC. I looked for a few minuets and saw a display of these kits, "what a great idea! For about the same price of a used bass and used amp, cords, straps… everything… I can get this new kit." I went to the desk and asked if someone could help me and talk to me about it first. The man who helped me said, "we are going to do this the right way. Let's put a P bass and a J bass in your hands. Feel them, tickle them, love on them, and we will decide what's best for you." I'll be honest, I felt like a wizard getting their wand (you know what book/movie I'm talking about). I decided on the P bass (according to the employee and my partner, my face lit up and we all knew it was the one for me). I grabbed a kit and rushed home to start playing. I don't typically like the "free lessons" included with things I buy (sewing machines, air fryers, whatever…) but let me tell you: Fender Play is AMAZING. I have been progressing so fast, I'm so proud of myself when I play a riff to a song I actually like (not Hot Cross Buns or Twinkle Twinkle)! The 3 free months of FP is reason enough you should get this kit. The bass is a great starter, it's cheap by all means, but all the more reason I don't feel bad about putting stickers on the frets as I learn cords. The strap it comes with is horrible, so do yourself a favor and invest in a good one. The amp does exactly what you need it to do. And the carrying case is not very protective, but it gets the job done, so just take extra care of your new baby. I would recommend this product to anyone new to the bass or someone getting back into it. It would be great for a teens and adults, as it is really heavy. There is a bit of fret buzz, but you either troubleshoot it, or learn to incorporate it into your jam sessions. Overall, this product was just what I needed to get started and fall in love with the bass.