Squier Affinity Strat MN BK
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Squier
Affinity Strat MN BK
Product Info
Article Number:
516427
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Affinity Strat MN BK
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$244.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Affinity Strat is a solid entry point for beginners or players needing a budget-friendly workhorse. The maple neck is surprisingly comfortable, and the pickups offer a decent, bright tone. It’s a fantastic option for learning the ropes or laying down rhythm parts in rock, pop, or indie styles.
Product Description
- Squier Affinity Strat MN BK
- Electric guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- 21 Medium frets
- Pickups: 3 ceramic single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 2-Point synchronised tremolo with block saddles
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly balanced and resonant tone.
- • Maple neck provides a comfortable, familiar 'C' profile feel.
- • Ceramic pickups deliver a bright, punchy sound suitable for modern genres.
- • Synchronized tremolo allows for subtle vibrato effects and experimentation.
CONS
- • The poplar body can feel a little lightweight and 'flimsy' to experienced players.
- • Basic ceramic pickups lack the nuanced warmth of higher-end single coils.
- • The tremolo bridge can suffer from tuning instability if not properly set up.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 x Ceramic Single-Coil
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5in)
Frets
21 Medium
Bridge
2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is similar in shape, but generally feels a bit thinner and less substantial than a US-made Strat neck, lacking some of the vintage heft.
The stock tremolo can be prone to tuning issues with aggressive use; a simple setup adjustment or aftermarket tremolo block can help stabilize it.
While they can be used for clean tones, the ceramic pickups' inherent brightness might require some EQ adjustments to avoid sounding harsh or brittle.
