Squier Affinity Strat HSS LR MH MBK
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Squier
Affinity Strat HSS LR MH MBK
Product Info
Article Number:
598275
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Affinity Strat HSS LR MH MBK
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Affinity Strat is a solid entry point into the Strat world. The HSS configuration gives it a wider range of tones than a standard Squier, and the bolt-on neck makes it easy to play. It's perfect for beginners or players needing a versatile, budget-friendly instrument for practice and gigging.
Product Description
- Squier Affinity Strat HSS LR MH MBK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Synthetic bone nut
- Neck profile: C
- 21 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 ceramic humbucker (bridge) and 2 ceramic single coils (centre and neck)
- 1 Master volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- 2-Point synchronised tremolo with block saddles
- Closed DieCast machine heads with split shafts
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Metallic Black
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a balanced tone, not overly bright or muddy.
- • ’C’ neck profile is comfortable and familiar for most players.
- • Humbucker in the bridge provides a surprisingly thick, rock-ready tone.
- • Laurel fretboard provides a smoother playing experience than maple.
CONS
- • Pickups are ceramic, lacking the nuance of alnico pickups.
- • Synchronized tremolo can feel a bit 'floaty' and needs setup.
- • Hardware is basic die-cast, not ideal for heavy tremolo use.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
1 Ceramic Humbucker (Bridge), 2 Ceramic Single Coils (Middle, Neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a bit less refined, lacking the airiness of alnico pickups, but still delivers a good amount of punch and sustain for rock and blues.
It's functional, but the basic tremolo block and die-cast tuners mean it’s best suited for subtle vibrato rather than extreme dive bombs; a setup is recommended.
Not really, it’s fairly durable; just treat it like any other wood fretboard with occasional cleaning and conditioning.
