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Squier Affinity Starcaster - Candy Apple Red

Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top, Back, and Sides, Maple Neck and Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Candy Apple Red
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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-inch 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 Candy Apple Red
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay 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: 0370590509

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Love This Hollow body Starcaster

Every thing was wonderful,
Playable out of the box
Great sound
Fast maple neck
awesome double humbuckers
Packing and shipping very good
Thanks to Fender and Sweetwater for giving us the opportunity to have such a great guitar at a economical affordable price.
Music background: Playing guitars now for 50 years plus!
Rated 5/5

100% Satisfaction

I've been drawn visually to maple neck guitars for years - and generally, I seem to prefer them to rosewood or other types of fret boards. I was looking for a Gibson style E-335 style and ran across the Starcaster - which I vaguely remember from the '70's. Fender currently isn't making them, but Squire is. The maple neck drew me in as did the double humbuckers. The guitar arrived a couple hours ago and this is the 1st break I've taken since un-boxing it. First of all, it's beyond me why anyone would buy a guitar online from anyone other than Sweetwater. They know how to ship a guitar so it arrives undamaged. Kudos... I love the fact that it was checked at Sweetwater and re-boxed. There's not a flaw on the guitar, nor damage. Surprisingly, I didn't even have to tune it. It stayed in tune from the time Sweetwater tested it until I received it. It plays really well, sounds fantastic and looks just as fantastic. My wife appreciated the Bit-o-Honey too... :-)
Music background: Amateur (for 54 years now)... :-)
Rated 4.5/5

No complaints...

Only my second ever from a store instrument. All my previous guitars have been second hand or maybe pawn shop acquisitions.my other store bought was a beautiful Telecaster deluxe... Mom bought it in 73 for my birthday. Got the hard she'll case with it too. All totaled it cost her 450 bucks. Worth almost 3 grand today. Unfortunately I sold it only a few years after she got it. So this is my second as I said. I am extremely pleased with everything about this great guitar. Finish is perfect, as are the frets and intonation. Stays tuned like it should. The 09 strings seem to be the right choice on this guitar so I will stick with them. Got the tweed gator case. Lots protection but not a custom fit although the guitar is well protected in every respect. Delivery was less than a week. Customer service as always was and is superb. If you want a great inexpensive guitar that will fill just about any need you may have this is it. I give it 4.5 stars because nothing is perfect.
Music background: Playing 50+ years...
Rated 5/5

A very good guitar

This is a very good guitar , was great out of the box held tune and was intonated .Sound wise pickups sounded good fit finish was great. I have no issues with this guitar. Price point perfect if you want to do a little missing .
Music background: long time player blues and jazz background. love playing 80 's metal.
Rated 5/5

Candy Apple Star Semi Hollow

This was my 1st semi hollow and it is super great...A little acustic and electric sound. The funkiest combination and my favorite guitar!
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