Squier Affinity Tele Olympic White
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Squier
Affinity Tele Olympic White
Product Info
Article Number:
516658
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Affinity Tele Olympic White
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Affinity Tele is a fantastic entry point into the Telecaster world. It's got that classic Tele twang and a surprisingly playable neck, making it ideal for beginners or players wanting a workhorse guitar for gigging and recording. The Olympic White finish is clean and classic too – a real winner for the money.
Product Description
- Squier Affinity Tele Olympic White
- Electric guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolted neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- 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 white pickguard
- 6-Saddle bridge with string guide through the body
- Enclosed DieCast tuners with split shafts
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: NPS .009 - .042
- Colour: Olympic White
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile plays well for beginners and experienced players alike.
- • Ceramic pickups deliver a bright, cutting sound suitable for rock and country.
- • The 6-saddle bridge provides decent intonation and tuning stability for its price range.
CONS
- • Synthetic bone nut can feel a bit 'slick' – an upgrade is worthwhile.
- • Pickups lack the nuanced vintage character of higher-end single coils.
- • Bolt-on neck construction isn’t as resonant as a set-neck.
Product Video
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 Bridge with String Guide
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a different beast; the ceramic pickups are brighter and more aggressive, lacking the warmer, more complex vintage tone. Still, it’s a great starting point.
Laurel is a bit softer than rosewood, so it might show wear faster with heavy use, but it’s generally durable and looks great.
Bolt-on necks generally don’t offer quite the same sustain as a set-neck, but the poplar body helps compensate somewhat – it’s not a deal-breaker.
