Squier’s Deluxe Spin on the Semi-hollow Starcaster
The Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe represents a higher-class twist on Squier’s array of semi-hollow Starcaster 6-strings. It all starts with a classic semi-hollow Starcaster foundation with a comfortable offset-waist figure, boasting a bound all-maple laminate construction that supplies enhanced resonance and an airy voice. On the opposite end, the Squier Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe brandishes a slim maple “C” neck, bend-friendly medium-jumbo frets, and a sleek Indian laurel fingerboard. To top it all off, two covered Squier ceramic humbuckers dish out clear, articulate, and powerful tone that navigates between jazzy cleans, crunchy alt-rock rhythms, and gain-laden leads without batting an eye. It all adds up to a rock-solid semi-hollow that’ll set you apart from the pack with its stylish offset looks and eye-catching aesthetic appointments.
Treble-tinged semi-hollow maple construction
Inspired by the vintage Fender Starcasters of the 1970s, the Squier Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe boasts a stylish offset semi-hollow body. Laminated maple comprises the top, back, and sides to provide you with a bright and articulate chime — a tone that’s well within the traditional Fender/Squier sphere, only with a richer resonance and airier feel. Moreover, the Squier Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe’s semi-hollow construction features a center block running through the body to defeat squealing feedback when you start turning up the gain.
Slim C-shaped neck
The Squier Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe’s maple neck offers a fast, slick feel thanks to its classic “C” profile. Found all across both Fender and Squier’s 6-string offerings, the mighty “C” shape is arguably the most ubiquitous neck shape, hitting a perfect “just right” feel for players of all styles and hand sizes. Topside, you get a smooth 9.5-inch Indian laurel fingerboard studded with 22 medium-jumbo frets — an ideal fretboard foundation that grants you comfortable chording and smooth, easy-playing bends across all 22 frets.
Searing ceramic humbucking pickups
Vibrant and versatile, the Squier Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe comes loaded with two Squier ceramic humbucking pickups. Sweetwater’s Starcaster devotees appreciate how these humbuckers admirably cover everything from pristine clean rhythms to all-out rock ’n’ roll attitude without breaking a sweat. A straightforward control scheme consisting of a Volume knob, a Tone control, and a 3-way switch sets it all off, resulting in a no-nonsense 6-string packed with surprising sonic flexibility.
Squier Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe Features:
- A Deluxe twist on the semi-hollowbody Starcaster, with upscale appointments like body binding and covered humbucking pickups
- All-maple laminate semi-hollow body with a center block supplies a bright, clarity-filled tone with excellent feedback resistance
- Fast-playing slim “C” maple neck, 9.5-inch-radius Indian laurel fingerboard, and medium-jumbo frets for high-performance playability
- 2 Squier ceramic humbucking pickups offer rich cleans, full-range overdriven bite, and hum-free operation
- Sustain-enhancing 2-piece bridge/stoptail design
- Straightforward control scheme gives you a Volume control, a Tone control, and a 3-way pickup selector
- Reliable vintage-style slot-in Squier tuners
