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Squier Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS Electric Guitar in Black Burst

One Of The Most Versatile Starter Guitars On The Market!

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Product Description

Squier's best-selling Affinity Series serves as a superb gateway into the Fender family. Perfect for beginners seeking a great-quality guitar from the get-go — with easy playability, legendary tone and timeless style — Squier's affordable Affinity instruments are also made to suit home hobbyists and seasoned pros looking for their next inspiring sound.

The Squier Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS is a fantastic choice for today’s aspiring guitar hero. Boasting several player-friendly features, such as a thin Poplar body and a lean “C”-shaped Maple neck, the Affinity Strat's flexible HSS pickup configuration is arguably its most appealing attribute — providing genre-defying sonic variety!

Key Features

  • Poplar Body — Lightweight material with a balanced sound.
  • Flamed Maple Top (FMT) — Eye-catching body veneer provides a classy, premium aesthetic.
  • Bolt-On Construction — Produces a snappy note response for an immediate playing experience.
  • "C"-Shaped Neck — Slim profile ensures comfortable playability.
  • Satin Neck Finish — Non-sticky and smooth so that you can play fast!
  • Medium Jumbo Frets — Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
  • Gloss-Finished Headstock — Gives a fresh look, with updated logos reminiscent of classic Fender instruments.
  • HSS Pickup Configuration — Versatile humbucker/single-coil/single-coil setup makes this instrument adaptable for most musical styles, from jangly pop to heavy metal!
  • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo — Modern design provides a smooth vibrato arm action and improves intonation.
  • Sealed Die-Cast Tuners — High-quality tuning machines allow for precise pitching, with their practical split-shaft design making the instrument easy to restring too!

Specifications

Body

  • Body: Poplar with Flamed Maple Top
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Body Shape: Stratocaster

Neck

  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
  • Neck Shape: "C" Shape
  • Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Frets Size: Medium Jumbo
  • String Nut: Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
  • Position Inlays: Black Dot

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker
  • Middle Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
  • Neck Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
  • Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
  • Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup

Hardware

  • Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
  • Control Knobs: Black Plastic
  • Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
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Customer Reviews

4.7

7 reviews

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Mr Steven Jack6th May 2023

Brilliant sound brilliant set up

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer25th Feb 2023

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer25th Nov 2022

Tmac14th Jul 2022

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 5

Mr Jonathan Clark23rd May 2022

As explained in previous question

Value 5Looks 4Durability 5Sound 5

Ms A. Shaw6th Jan 2022

Hannah10th Aug 2021

Value 5Looks 5Sound 5

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