Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster in Lake Placid Blue

Description

A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender® family, the Squier® Affinity Series™ Stratocaster® is an obvious choice for today’s aspiring guitar hero. Boasting several player-friendly features, such as a thin Poplar body and a lean “C”-shaped Maple neck, the Affinity Strat’s flexible trio of single-coil pickups is arguably its most appealing attribute — providing vibrant, jangly tones ideal for classic rock and contemporary pop!

Key Features

• Poplar Body — Lightweight material with a balanced sound.
• Bolt-On Construction — Produces a snappy note response for an immediate playing experience.
• “C”-Shaped Neck — Slim profile ensures comfortable playability.
• Satin Neck Finish — Non-sticky and smooth so that you can play fast!
• Medium Jumbo Frets — Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• Gloss-Finished Headstock — Gives a fresh look, with updated logos reminiscent of classic Fender instruments.
• SSS Pickup Configuration — Three single-coil pickups make this instrument adaptable for various musical genres, with a 5-way switch letting you attain unique tonal combinations!
• 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo — Modern design provides a smooth vibrato arm action and improves intonation.
• Sealed Die-Cast Tuners — High-quality tuning machines allow for precise pitching, with their practical split-shaft design making the instrument easy to restring too!

Specifications

Body

• Body: Poplar
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Shape: Stratocaster

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Shape: “C” Shape
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Frets Size: Medium Jumbo
• String Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Dot

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
• Middle Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
• Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup

Hardware

• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)