Squier Affinity Tele MN 3-SB
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Squier
Affinity Tele MN 3-SB
Product Info
Article Number:
516654
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Affinity Tele MN 3-SB
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$257.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Affinity Tele is a fantastic entry point into the Telecaster world. It’s surprisingly well-built for a budget-friendly instrument, offering a bright, snappy tone that’s great for rock, country, and blues. Ideal for beginners or players seeking a reliable, workhorse guitar without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Squier Affinity Tele MN 3-SB
- Electric guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 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 black pickguard
- 6-Saddle bridge with string guide through the body
- Enclosed DieCast tuners with split shafts
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: NPS .009 - .042
- Colour: 3-Color Sunburst
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone for the price.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile suits a wide range of playing styles.
- • Ceramic pickups deliver a bright, articulate sound with decent output.
- • The 6-saddle bridge offers improved tuning stability compared to vintage Telecasters.
CONS
- • Synthetic bone nut can feel a little slick; a graphite nut would be an upgrade.
- • Bolt-on neck lacks the warmth and sustain of a set-neck construction.
- • The 3-way switch can sound a little uneven between pickup positions.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
2 Ceramic Single-Coil
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
6-Saddle Bridge with String Guide
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is comfortable, but generally feels a bit thinner and less substantial than a typical Fender neck.
They can be, but the ceramic construction leans towards a brighter, more aggressive sound; dialing back the treble knob helps tame it for cleaner tones.
Yes, the 6-saddle design makes intonation adjustments straightforward compared to older Telecaster designs.
