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Legendary design
The Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS captures the classic allure of Fender's renowned design while offering outstanding affordability. Its sleek black finish, paired with durable chrome hardware, ensures a stunning aesthetic and robust build quality. Sealed die-cast tuners with split shafts provide exceptional tuning stability and make restringing a breeze, freeing you up to concentrate on playing. The distinct 3-ply black pickguard, stylish tremolo bridge, and signature "Squier by Fender" headstock logo all come together in a visual masterpiece that echoes the quality craftsmanship of the original Stratocaster.
Balanced, versatile tone
Crafted for tonal diversity, the Affinity Stratocaster HSS combines a poplar body with a maple neck and an Indian laurel fretboard, creating a well-rounded sound that suits a range of musical styles. From deep, rich lows to crisp, bright highs, this guitar offers the versatility to tackle anything from rock to pop with ease. The dual ceramic humbuckers provide a powerful, intense sound, while the 3-way pickup selector and tone controls let you shape your tone with precision. Inspired by the likes of Hendrix and other legends, this Stratocaster is steeped in heritage, delivering an iconic sound profile that stands the test of time.
Smooth playability
The Affinity Stratocaster HSS is as comfortable to play as it is stunning to look at. Its maple neck, shaped in a classic "C" profile, sits comfortably in the hand, making fretting smooth and effortless on the Indian laurel fretboard. The Strat’s iconic double-cutaway design ensures easy access to the upper frets, while the 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge allows for fluid pitch bends and creative freedom. Light in weight and easy to handle, this guitar promises hours of comfortable playing without fatigue, so you can fully immerse yourself in your music.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Shape: "C"
- Scale Length: 648mm
- Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
- Fingerboard Radius: 241mm
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Side Dots: White
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Truss Rods: Head Adjust
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume & Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade
- Tuning Machines: Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts
- Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
- Hardware Color: Chrome