Squier Affinity Tele Lake Pl. Blue
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Squier
Affinity Tele Lake Pl. Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
516659
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Affinity Tele Lake Pl. Blue
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$244.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Affinity Tele is a fantastic entry point to the Telecaster vibe. The Lake Placid Blue is a real head-turner, and the bolt-on neck makes it feel nimble and easy to play. It's a solid choice for beginners or players wanting a bright, punchy Tele tone without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Squier Affinity Tele Lake Pl. Blue
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Pearloid Dot fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.51")
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.49")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 21 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 ceramic single coils
- Master volume and master tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- 3-Ply white pickguard
- 6-Saddle bridge with string guide through the body
- Sealed DieCast tuners with split shafts
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: NPS .009 - .042
- Colour: Lake Placid Blue
PROS
- • Lake Placid Blue finish is striking and undeniably cool.
- • Bolt-on neck provides snappy response and easy playability.
- • Ceramic pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate, bright tone.
- • 6-saddle bridge improves tuning stability compared to vintage Telecasters.
CONS
- • Poplar body can feel a little 'budget' – lacks the resonance of ash.
- • Laurel fretboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • 3-way switch limits tonal versatility compared to more complex switching systems.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2 Ceramic Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
6-Saddle String-Through-Body
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' shape is more modern and comfortable than the typically thicker 'U' shape found on older Teles, making it easier for many players to navigate.
While bright, the ceramic pickups provide enough output and bite for rock, but they’ll lack the thicker, warmer tone preferred by metal players.
Yes, it improves sustain and resonance slightly, and contributes to better tuning stability compared to a traditional Tele bridge.
