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Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Lake Placid Blue with Maple Fingerboard

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 3 Single-coil Pickups - Lake Placid Blue
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The Perfect Starter Strat

The Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster allows you to add the best Fender-designed quality to your playing. This Stratocaster rocks robust tone and fast, comfortable playing, so you can practice for hours. It features a master volume knob and two individual tone knobs, allowing you to dial in your preferred sound. With a maple fingerboard and 21 medium jumbo frets, this electric guitar is designed so that you can hit every note. If you want the quality of Fender at an affordable price, pick up a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster electric guitar!

Neck designed for fast, comfortable playing

Made from solid maple, with a maple fingerboard, the neck on Squier's Affinity Series Stratocaster 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 features a neck and fretboard that ensure you'll never want to put it down.

Three single-coil pickups offer dynamic tone

In order to deliver the crisp, full-bodied sound that the Stratocaster is known for, this electric 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 electric guitar will perfectly complement your musicality.

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 Electric Guitar Features:

  • Fender quality at a great Squier value
  • 3 single-coil Strat pickups
  • Individual tone controls for neck and middle pickups
  • Maple neck with maple 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 Affinity Stratocaster
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Lake Placid Blue
  • 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 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: 0378003502

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Rated 5/5

This is one fantastic Squier Stratocaster....

Since the late 80's I been buying and playing the Squier series Stratocasters and Telecasters.
Presently I own a 2001 Squier Affinity Strat in red and a 2010 Telecaster in antique blonde.
Two of my fav guitars.
I bought this 2022 Squier Affinity Stratocaster from Swetwater to get a feel for Fender's contemporary approach on the Squier Affinity Stratocaster.... and because I love the Lake Placid Blue color.
Well, the instrument arrive the next day... (How does Sweetwater do that?) I am blown away.
It has a substantial weight and the unfinished maple neck plays like butter, right out of the box.
The finish is gorgeous and the hardware I would consider to be an upgrade over that of years past.
The stock single pickups, with raised pole pieces that match the neck/string radius, are crisp, clear and unbelievably responsive. The 2 point fulcrum tremolo bridge is a beautiful upgrade to the old style fulcrum.
I have to say, for those on a budget who want a quality instrument at a competitive price point, this 2022 Squier Affinity Stratocaster is a real gem.
This one is now part of my "Keep Forever" collection.
Hat's off to Fender for making such a spectacular and affordable Squier.
Rated 4/5

Affinity strat

I like it required some setup and a string change.9s a little light for me.alittle truss rod adjustment.it sounds better than the bullet strat I have.nice guitar.
Music background: Playing 45 years or so . play gospel music at church
Rated 5/5

Squire Affinity Stratocaster

This is my first electric guitar. I purchased this one based on the reputation of Fender and Sweetwater. I like the color and shape of this guitar. I like the way it sounds and I am looking forward to years of playing.
Rated 5/5

Extreme Novice

I've just started learning to play the guitar so many might wonder how I could possibly do a review on the quality of any guitar. You would be correct except for one thing, I just started learning which means my fingers still hurt from mashing steel strings on my acoustic. I received my Squier Strat yesterday and spent over 3 hours getting to know her. The difference it made on my fingers was amazing. Aesthetically, the craftsmanship is beautiful and as already mentioned, the playability is fantastic. I would definitely recommend this to anyone just starting out. Oh, and how bout that Sweetwater? I ordered this like on Friday night and received it the following Tuesday. Nothing but good things to say about both.
Music background: Just learning
Rated 5/5

Great guitar

I love the lighter wood on the neck which mashes it easier to play. Also the frets were sanded down on the edges of the neck which is more common in more expensive guitars. I also like that the neck is unvarnished so that it doesn't become sticky. Plays well as well.
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