Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS IBM
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Squier
Affinity Strat Junior HSS IBM
Product Info
Article Number:
594231
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Affinity Strat Junior HSS IBM
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$240.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier Junior HSS is a fantastic entry point for beginners or players wanting a compact, versatile instrument. The short scale makes it a breeze to handle, and the humbucker adds some serious grit. It's a solid, affordable option for blues, rock, and even some heavier styles.
Product Description
- Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS IBM
- Short-Scale Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-n neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- POearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 609 mm (24")
- Nut width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Syntehtic bone nut
- Neck profile: "C"
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Ceramic humbucker (bridge) and 2 ceramic single coils (centre and neck)
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply white pickguard
- 2-Point synchronised tremolo with block saddles
- Closed DieCast machine heads with split shafts
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .009-.042
- Colour: Ice Blue Metallic
PROS
- • The humbucker bridge pickup delivers a surprisingly thick, powerful rock tone.
- • The 24” short scale makes it incredibly comfortable and easy to play, especially for smaller hands.
- • Laurel fretboard offers a smoother feel than rosewood, a subtle but welcome upgrade.
- • The bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel, ideal for energetic playing.
CONS
- • The ceramic pickups lack the nuanced warmth of alnico, sounding a bit brittle.
- • The 2-point tremolo is functional but basic; lacks stability for extreme use.
- • Poplar body, while fine, doesn't offer the resonance of alder or ash.
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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
The 'C' profile is a comfortable, middle-of-the-road shape, but it's noticeably thinner and less substantial than a typical US Fender neck.
It's a basic tremolo system, so heavy dives will require frequent tuning. It's best suited for subtle vibrato and tremolo effects.
Laurel is generally more resistant to wear than rosewood, but proper care and maintenance will extend its lifespan and appearance.
