Squier FSR Aff Strat HSS MN BLK
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Squier
FSR Aff Strat HSS MN BLK
Product Info
Article Number:
590570
Brand:
Squier
Model:
FSR Aff Strat HSS MN BLK
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$262.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This FSR Strat is a fantastic entry point into the Strat world. The HSS configuration gives you a wide range of tones, from thick humbucker rhythm to sparkling single-coil leads – perfect for gigging musicians or students looking for a versatile and affordable workhorse.
Product Description
- Squier FSR Aff Strat HSS MN BLK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inalys
- Neck profile: "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Ntu width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 21 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 Ceramic Humbucker (bridge)
- 2 Ceramic Single Coils (middle
- neck)
- 1 Master volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- 2-Point synchronised tremolo with block saddles
- Closed die-cast machine heads with split shafts
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009 - .042)
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Maple neck offers a comfortable 'C' shape for easy playability.
- • HSS pickup configuration delivers versatility from humbucker growl to single-coil chime.
- • Solid hardware – die-cast tuners improve tuning stability.
CONS
- • The synthetic bone nut can feel a little plasticky compared to bone or graphite.
- • Poplar body, while good, lacks the premium sustain of alder or ash.
- • Ceramic pickups, while punchy, lack the nuanced vintage character of alnico.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
1 Ceramic Humbucker (Bridge), 2 Ceramic Single Coils (Middle, Neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a ceramic humbucker, so it’s hotter and more aggressive than vintage alnico, but it lacks some of the subtle complexity. Still, it’s a solid, punchy option for rock and heavier styles.
The 'C' shape is fairly standard and comfortable, but the 42mm nut width might feel a little narrower for those with very large hands.
The block saddles help, but it's still a budget-friendly trem system; you'll need to be mindful of aggressive whammy use and potentially upgrade the strings for optimal tuning stability.
