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Squier Affinity Starcaster - 3-Color Sunburst

Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top, Back, and Sides, Maple Neck and Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - 3-color Sunburst
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A Classic Model Reimagined

The Squier Affinity Starcaster is descended from the infamous Starcaster that debuted in 1976. Made from laminated maple, the body is contoured for comfort and creates a mellow attack. The Starcaster has a unique two-tiered headstock design that is only found on the Starcaster models, oozes cool, and guarantees that you'll stand out on stage. This axe doesn't just look good, its awesome tone comes from a pair of Squier Standard humbucking pickups that you can control with the master volume and master tone knobs. This affordable semi-hollow guitar will wow you with its fat sound and impressive sustain. Featuring multiple classic finishes, the Squier Affinity Starcaster is the ultimate choice between awesome semi-hollow tones and vintage good looks.

Classic Contoured Construction

The Squier Affinity Starcaster has much the same construction as the vintage Starcaster. It has an all-maple laminate body that's paired with a maple neck and fingerboard. This construction creates a bright attack with a long sustain. The maple neck's c-shape carve and 9.5" fretboard radius are perfectly suited to all playing styles, and here at Sweetwater, we love the Starcaster's classy f-holes.

Simple controls and great tonal options

When you plug your Starcaster in for the first time, you'll appreciate the wide variety of tonal options. The Squier Affinity Starcaster carries two Squier Standard humbucking pickups. You'll like the clean highs and fat mids that shine through no matter what volume setting you're using. This guitar has a 3-way switch, master volume and master tone that make it super easy to dial in your perfect sound.

Squier Affinity Starcaster Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Modern re-creation of the Starcasters of the 1970s
  • All maple construction provides amazing sustain
  • 2 Squier humbuckers give you high output tone
  • C-shaped neck profile feels at home in your hand
  • Classic finishes add to the timeless look
  • Stop tailpiece increases tuning stability

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Semi-hollowbody
  • Body Shape Affinity Starcaster
  • Body Material Laminated Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color 3-color Sunburst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.650"
  • Nut Material PPS plastic
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Adjustable Bridge with Stopbar tailpiece
  • Tuners Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Squier Standard Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Squier Standard Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings NPS, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0370590500

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Rated 5/5

It amazing

Ordered Thursday was on my bench getting tuned by 10 30 Saturday. Easy enough to precheck and set up before playing. No rough spots no sprouts the board was straight and all the frets were tamped down so all I had to do was put it in tune. The first tune there was a little a slap on the D string the action was low. Set that then a tune after thighting up thumb keys on tuner. Then on to setting the intonation. This little extra attention pays off when you want the best sound that this guitar can produce. The sound that comes out without any pedals is amazing. The best instrument for the money. It's a hidden secret that this is such a great guitar. It was so easy to set up, any avid guitar player should be able to do. It is listed some places as good for beginners. It is but pros will love this.
Music background: Playing since 11, now 60. Non pro,
Rated 5/5

Kickass axe

Can't be more pleased. Awesome sound. Awesome sweet neck. Makes my style of southern rock even sweeter. Rite out of the crate it's great. Thank you Sweetwater. Larry Russeau , Belmont n.h.
Music background: Kable guys band
Rated 5/5

Love This Guitar

There's a lot of budget guitars out there, but I decided to try this one based on the Fender reputation. I couldn't be happier. First of all, the guitar is stunning to look at, just plain beautiful. That's only the tip of the iceberg. The neck is fast, the action great, and it just feels good to play. Fret ends are so smooth you hardly know they are there, tuners hold tune so well I have only had to tune once in the last week. Checked the intonation on the meter when it arrived and all strings were right on the money. I'm frankly surprised to get such a good instrument at this price point, if I had paid twice as much would still have felt like I stole it. I recommend without reservation, you can't go wrong with this little beauty. One note, it will not fit most gig bags, it is almost 42", if you want a bag or case, make sure it is going to fit!
Music background: 60 years experience, on and off as a professional.
Rated 5/5

Awesome guitar, for either a beginner or experienced player.

This guitar plays and sounds great. Sweetwater set it up perfectly. The action is just at the sweet spot. I got this after playing acoustics all my life and I was looking for something to start developing my jazz chops, this is semi-hollow is gonna be perfect for that.
Rated 5/5

squier starcaster

Love the Squier and appreciate the quick delivery! thank you Tamir.
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