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Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster QMT Electric Guitar - Sapphire Blue Transparent, Sweetwater Exclusive

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Polar Body, Maple Top, Maple Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, and 3 Single-coil Pickups - Sapphire Blue Transparent
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The Perfect Entry into Fender's Lauded Lineage of Strats

This Sweetwater Exclusive Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster QMT takes the tried-and-true Affinity Series formula, then seriously upgrades the visual department with an eye-catching quilted maple veneer top! As beautiful as this top may be, under the hood, this Strat boasts Fender-inspired style and performance at a budget-friendly price point, and it’s a fantastic choice for players looking to take their first steps into the world of Stratocasters. The maple neck and fingerboard feature a comfortable “C”-shape neck that players of all sizes love, while the 3 single-coil pickups authentically deliver the bell-like highs and round low-end tone that’s made the Stratocaster a household name since the 1950s. Finally, the Affinity Series Stratocaster QMT comes loaded with sturdy hardware, including a set of rock-solid split shaft tuners and a 2-point tremolo for classic Strat whammy bar tones.

Neck designed for fast, comfortable playing

Made from solid maple and capped with a laurel fingerboard, the neck on Squier's Affinity Series Stratocaster QMT is designed to deliver a powerful, robust tone. The 21 medium jumbo frets provide you with added playing comfort, so you can continue for hours without hand fatigue. A fast-playing neck is vital whether you're taking the lead or playing the rhythm, and Squier understands that. The Affinity Series Stratocaster QMT features a neck and fingerboard that ensure you'll never want to put it down.

Three single-coil pickups offer dynamic tone

To deliver the crisp, full-bodied sound that the Stratocaster is known for, this guitar is outfitted with three standard single-coil Strat pickups. Individual tone knobs for the neck and middle pickups allow you to dial in the perfect sound for your style. With a tone set to your preference, the Affinity Series Stratocaster QMT will complement your musicality with exceptional results.

Fender quality at a great Squier value

Squier Affinity Series electric guitars and basses provide you with renowned Fender quality at an affordable price. The Affinity Series features some of the most time-honored models, including the Stratocaster, the Telecaster, the Jazz Bass, and the Precision Bass. These versatile instruments are offered at an incredible price point to make Fender quality more accessible to everyone. If you've been looking for a great guitar or bass to get you started on the right track, Squier's Affinity Series has an instrument for you.

Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster QMT Features:

  • Beautiful quilt maple veneer top, with a finish available only at Sweetwater
  • World-renowned Fender quality at Squier's fantastic price point
  • 3 single-coil Strat pickups
  • Individual tone controls for neck and middle pickups
  • Maple neck with laurel fingerboard
  • 21 medium-jumbo frets
  • 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo
  • Standard die-cast tuners

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Stratocaster
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Top Material Quilt Maple Veneer
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Transparent Sapphire Blue
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay White Dots
  • Number of Frets 21, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.650"
  • Nut Material Synthetic Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 2-point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
  • Tuners Sealed Die-cast with Split Shafts
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Ceramic Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Ceramic Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Ceramic Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0378034527

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Rated 5/5

Very nice Strat

Better than average fit and finish for the money. Pickups have nice tones. The setup was very good out of the box. A instrument you can play right out of the box. The blue color really turns heads. Thanks to Sweetwater for such a nice instrument.
Rated 4.5/5

Fantastic Guitar for the Price

I bought this guitar for my daughter, but being a guitarist myself I just had to test it out. It plays really nice right out of the box. Shipping didn't even mess with the tuning. The feel is very similar to my american strat and the look is really nice. The finish is very nice, even better in person...a nice transparent blue with wood grain of a little bit of a bursty feel to it. The plastic knobs are pretty cheap looking, but if that's where they decide to save money, i can't complain too much. The sound is very good for the price. Pickups are a little trebly, I had to dial back to the treble with the tone control, but overall it is a great guitar.
Music background: 30 Year basement player
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