Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS 3TS

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Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS 3TS

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Affinity Strat Junior HSS 3TS

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Product Info

Article Number: 594229
Brand: Squier
Model: Affinity Strat Junior HSS 3TS
Price: $258.50

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This Squier Affinity Junior HSS is a fantastic entry point for beginners or players wanting a simple, versatile Strat. The HSS configuration gives you a surprisingly wide range of tones, from clean single-coil sparkle to crunchy humbucker grit. It’s a really solid platform for learning and gigging – easy to play and sounds great for classic rock and modern styles.

Product Description

  • Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS 3TS
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale: 609 mm (24")
  • Nut width: 1.650" (42 mm)
  • Synthetic bone nut
  • Neck profile: "C"
  • 20 Medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: Ceramic humbucker (bridge) and 2 ceramic single coils (centre and neck)
  • Volume and tone control
  • 5-Way switch
  • 3-Ply white pickguard
  • 2-Point synchronised tremolo with block saddles
  • Closed die-cast machine heads with split shafts
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .009-.042
  • Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
PROS
  • • Humbucker delivers thick, crunchy rhythm tones for rock and blues.
  • • Laurel fingerboard offers a smoother playing experience than maple.
  • • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel and bright tone.
  • • Lightweight poplar body enhances comfort during extended playing sessions.
CONS
  • • Humbucker can sound a bit muddy in lower tunings or complex voicings.
  • • Pickups are ceramic, lacking the nuanced warmth of alnico options.
  • • Tremolo system is basic and prone to tuning instability with heavy use.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups Ceramic Humbucker (bridge), Ceramic Single Coils (middle & neck)
Scale Length 609 mm (24")
Frets 20 Medium Jumbo
Bridge 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a ceramic humbucker, so it’s got a hotter output and a more aggressive tone than alnico pickups, but lacks some of the vintage warmth and complexity.
The 'C' shape is a fairly standard profile – it's comfortable for most, but those with very large hands might find it a touch narrow, especially near the nut.
It’s a basic two-point tremolo, so tuning stability isn't exceptional, especially with aggressive use. Blocking the tremolo is straightforward with readily available aftermarket kits.

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