Squier Affinity Starcaster DLX SSB
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Squier
Affinity Starcaster DLX SSB
Product Info
Article Number:
594255
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Affinity Starcaster DLX SSB
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$320.10
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Starcaster DLX is a fun, affordable semi-hollow that punches way above its weight. It's a solid choice for beginner to intermediate players wanting a classic rock or blues vibe – think early Aerosmith or The Black Keys. The build is surprisingly decent for a guitar in this category, and it's genuinely enjoyable to play.
Product Description
- Squier Affinity Starcaster DLX SSB
- Electric Guitar
- Type: Semi hollowbody with centre block
- Body: laminated maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Pearloid Dot fingerboard inlays
- Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Neck profile: "C"
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 Ceramic Humbucker
- Master volume and master tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Fully adjustable bridge with 6 saddles
- Closed DieCast machine heads with split shafts
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Sienna Sunburst
PROS
- • Laminated maple body delivers surprisingly warm, resonant semi-hollow tone.
- • Ceramic humbuckers provide a hotter output and aggressive rock/blues voicing.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers comfortable playability and snappy response.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a welcome upgrade at this price point.
CONS
- • Laminated construction, while good sounding, lacks the complexity of all-solid woods.
- • ’C’ neck profile might not suit players preferring thinner, modern profiles.
- • Limited tonal versatility; best suited for rock and blues, not delicate jazz.
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Key Features
Body Material
Laminated Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Pearloid Dot Inlays
Pickups
2 x Ceramic Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Fully Adjustable Bridge with 6 Saddles
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Starcaster has a warmer, more resonant tone due to the semi-hollow body, whereas the Telecaster is brighter and more twangy – quite different character overall.
Synthetic bone is a decent compromise; it’s more stable than plastic but not quite as premium as bone, so occasional maintenance is still advisable.
Yes, the center block helps tame feedback, but it's not a full block, so extreme high-gain scenarios might still require careful gain staging.
