Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst with Maple Fingerboard

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - 3-color Sunburst

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Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst with Maple Fingerboard

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Q: Who is the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster designed for?

This guitar is an excellent choice for aspiring guitarists and those looking for a reliable, easy-to-play instrument. Its comfortable "C"-shaped neck and lightweight poplar body make it approachable for beginners, while its classic Telecaster tone and solid construction also appeal to experienced players seeking a dependable practice guitar or a platform for customization.

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Q: What kind of sound does the Squier Affinity Telecaster produce?

The Squier Affinity Telecaster features two ceramic single-coil pickups that deliver the iconic bright, twangy, and articulate sound Telecasters are known for. You can achieve a wide range of tones, from crisp clean rhythms to biting leads, making it versatile for genres like country, rock, blues, and pop. The 3-way switch lets you select neck, bridge, or both pickups.

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Q: Is the Squier Affinity Telecaster comfortable to play?

Yes, the Squier Affinity Telecaster is designed for comfortable playability. It features a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped maple neck that fits well in most hands, making it easier for new players to navigate the fretboard. The lightweight poplar body also contributes to a comfortable playing experience, whether you're sitting or standing.

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Q: What are the main features of the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster?

This Telecaster boasts a classic solidbody design with a comfortable "C"-shaped maple neck and a maple fingerboard. It's equipped with two Squier ceramic single-coil pickups for that signature Telecaster sound, controlled by master volume and tone knobs, plus a 3-way pickup switch. The 6-saddle string-thru-body bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.

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Q: What additional gear do I need to start playing this guitar?

To start playing your Squier Affinity Telecaster, you'll need a guitar amplifier and an instrument cable to connect them. Other useful accessories include a guitar strap for playing while standing, a tuner to keep your guitar in tune, and a gig bag or case for protection. Sweetwater offers a massive selection of all these essentials.

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Classic Tele Sound and Features from Squier

The Squier Affinity Series Telecaster puts authentic Tele feel, tone, and stage-ready looks into your hands at an outstanding price point. Featuring a lightweight, resonant poplar body with a solid "C"-shaped, bolt-on maple neck, this Telecaster electric guitar offers endless hours of comfort and playability on the stage, in the studio, or in the garage, as you explore your own style across genres. Two ceramic single-coil pickups provide that signature Tele tone — bright, full, and bold. Grab the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster here at Sweetwater and hear, feel, and see what countless players over the years have fallen in love with!

Neck designed for fast, comfortable playing

Made from solid maple with a maple fingerboard, the neck on Squier’s Affinity Series Telecaster is designed to deliver a powerful, robust tone and smooth playability — ideal for blistering lead runs and chords up and down the neck. The 21 medium-jumbo frets provide you with added playing comfort, so you can continue for hours without hand fatigue. Bends, runs, fingerpicking, and flatpicking all sound great on this beautifully designed, comfortable neck.

Two ceramic single-coil pickups offer dynamic tone

In order to deliver the crisp, full-bodied sound that the Telecaster is known for, this electric guitar is outfitted with two vintage-style single-coil Tele pickups. These pickups deliver that classic, singing single-coil tone that stays defined even when pushed at higher volumes. Master volume and master tone knobs allow you to dial in the perfect sound for your style.

Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Features:

Classic Telecaster feel, tone, and looks at an incredibly affordable price point
Solid "C"-shaped, bolt-on maple neck for great playability and comfort
2 ceramic single-coil pickups with signature Tele tone — bright, full, and bold
21 medium-jumbo frets for added playing comfort
Master volume and master tone knobs for plenty of tonal control

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Tech Specs

General
Number of Strings 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body
Body Type Solidbody
Body Shape Affinity Series Telecaster
Body Material Poplar
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 21
Scale Length 25.5"
Nut Width 1.650"
Nut Material Synthetic Bone
Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece 6-Saddle String-thru body
Tuners Die-cast
Electronics
Neck Pickup Squier Ceramic Single-coil
Bridge Pickup Squier Ceramic Single-coil
Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
Switching 3-way blade pickup switch
Miscellaneous
Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
Manufacturer Part Number: 0378203500

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I was shocked by this guitar. Dont worry, its grounded properly. The whole guitar is setup extremely well. 1.25 action. No buzz.

Frets are all smooth but the cut was sloppy. Lots of wood filler in the tang slots. But it won't cut anyone. Polished frets too. Smooth as glass during bends.

Now the cons:

These cons are not with this guitar but a slight misrepresentation of the instrument you are being presented.

The guitar pictured had a skunk stripe neck. Mine does not.

The guitar pictured shows a glossy poly finished fretboard. Mine is not finished.

Am I disappointed? Slightly. I was way more disappointed before I started playing with it.

Now that I have a few hours on it im pleased as punch. Just the overall feel is phenomenal.

The belly cut is a really nice comfort touch.

The bridge is awesome (intonation is the only setup I had to do)

Blown every other budget guitar I've owned out the water.

Will recommend this to anyone.

Holy cow. This thing is amazing! It sounds great for any genre, jazz to metal. It didn't even need a setup right out of the box. It looks even better than in the pictures. (At least the sunburst did.) No frets popping out, great tuning stability, and overall a great guitar. Has the signature fender telecaster sound without actually being one. Also I would like to mention that this guitar sounds and plays like a real fender and I could honestly see the pros shredding with this on stage. This is the first guitar I would recommend to ANYONE wanting to play guitar. Just amazing.

The package arrived in perfect condition. The guitar was packaged so carefully, in 2-3 boxes, with foam, extra cardboard to keep everything in place, and bubble wrap. I would definitely recommend buying from Sweetwater! The candy is an added plus.

I bought the Squier Affinity Telecaster in two burst. The color looked a lot like the $ Fender Delux Tele also available from Sweetwater. I saw some videos extolling the Affinity. I also saw many more videos on You Tube deriding the Affinity. I liked this Affinity a lot. The color was nicer in person. The neck had either light finish or no finish. It had the bare wood feel.This finish was very similar to my $ Yamaha Pacifica 1611MS neck. I don't know if I got lucky or if Squier upgraded their QC. My action was very satisfactory and I would consider it low action. I thought the nut was cut well. I liked the sound of these ceramic magnet pickups a lot. I did play the guitar fairly loud on my PA system but did not detect any squealing or electrical interference. Jared Huth was my sales rep and I thought he did a nice job keeping me updated. I have purchased almost a dozen guitars on line in the last ten years and Sweetwater packed my guitar more securely than any other company! Will buy from Jared again.

See also: Solid Body Guitars, Squier, Squier Solidbody Guitars

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Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst with Maple Fingerboard

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