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Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster FMT HSS Electric Guitar - Black Burst with Maple Fingerboard

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Top, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 2 Single-coil Pickups, and 1 Humbucking Pickup - Black Burst
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Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster FMT HSS Electric Guitar - Black Burst with Maple Fingerboard
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Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster FMT HSS Electric Guitar - Black Burst with Maple Fingerboard

Q: What kind of tones can I get from the Squier Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS?

Q: Who is the Squier Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS designed for?

Q: How does the 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo bridge work on this Stratocaster?

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Q: Is a case or gig bag included with this guitar?

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Classic Strat Tone and Playability from Squier

Get classic Strat design, playability, and tone with the Affinity Stratocaster HSS from Squier. The Affinity Strat features a lightweight, resonant poplar body topped with an eye-popping flame maple veneer for incredible resonance and comfortable play. A beautiful maple neck with maple fingerboard offers impeccable response and feel as well, making it ideal for any style or genre. And a versatile trio of pickups, two single-coils and one humbucker, offers you the best of both worlds and unlimited classic tone. Strat fans here at Sweetwater — and there are many — have been consistently blown away by how amazing this electric sounds and feels.

Easy-playing C-shape neck

The Strat neck is legendary for its unique feel and response. Arguably Fender’s standard neck shape, the C profile bolt-on maple neck on the Affinity delivers vintage feel and playability. The Indian laurel fingerboard features 21 medium jumbo frets for comfortable, nearly effortless chording and smooth lead runs — ideal for long nights of jamming and performing. Plus, your leads will soar given the expressive opportunities offered by the synchronous tremolo bridge.

Versatile trio of pickups

The Affinity Strat has been wired for tone with a mind-blowing array of sound shaping at your fingertips. The two single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions arm you with all the classic, punchy tone you'd expect from single-coils. A solo humbucker in the bridge position brings the crunch and growl when you want to get a bit heavier. And with a 5-position blade switch, a master volume, and two tone controls, you have a wide variety of sounds to dial in along with near-infinite stylistic colorings to explore.

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 guitars and basses are offered at the very best Squier value to make Fender quality more available to everyone. If you've been looking for a great guitar or bass to complement your playing, Squier Affinity series electric guitars and basses have an instrument for you.

Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Features:

  • Fender quality at a great Squier value
  • Lightweight, resonant poplar body finished with an eye-popping flame maple veneer for incredible resonance and comfortable play
  • Beautiful maple neck with Indian laurel fingerboard offers impeccable response and feel
  • 2 single-coils and 1 humbucker offer the best of both worlds and a ton of classic tone
  • 5-position blade, master volume, and 2 tone controls provide a wide array of sounds to dial in
  • 2-point, 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Affinity Stratocaster
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Black Burst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black 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
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Ceramic Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Ceramic Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Ceramic Humbucker
  • 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: 0378153539

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Reviews

Awesome guitar!
Looks good, feels good, and sounds good! The black burst is a little darker than I hoped but still looks awesome.
Better than my fender player mim
Solid build. Over all quality. I bought this when I had a little money to get one. Then had a heart attack and it sat for a while. Recently picked it up after being moved to a new home and tossed around in a gig bag and was still in tune. No scratchy pots. Good quality 5 way switch. No frets cutting me. Mines much darker than the ones shown here but well worth the price!!! Call and ask for a discount if your on the fence.
Blackie my new Tiger Stripe Strat
It's gorgeous, it tuned, soft to touch, got an Aztec black and grey strap, picks and strings, stand. All in what seemed a day plus two. It is Squire by Fender. HSS is no beginner only guitar. I have a New songlist to print and let me and Blackie play. peace
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Great Buy
I purchased this guitar for an easier playing guitar and teach my daughter to play. The guitar was almost ready to play right out of the box. The action was almost perfect and all that was needed was a tune, quick setup, and inotation corrected. Love the guitar. I would highly recommend if looking for a mid grade beginner/intermediate low budget guitar.
Beautiful guitar!
This is my first electric guitar. The photos sent to me were lovely, but nothing compares to what it really looks like in person! No issues from what I saw and it was in tune when it arrived to me. Sounds wonderful with the Blackstar amp I also purchased. Thank you Sweetwater Team, and thanks to my Sales Engineer Edward for being super nice and reaching out the same day I made my order for a quick chat. Looking forward to any and all future purchases here!