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A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender family, the Squier® Affinity Series™ Stratocaster® delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today’s aspiring guitar hero. Whether you are picking up the guitar for the first time, rekindling a childhood passion, or just need a great quality electric guitar in your current selection, the versatility and classic tone of the Fender Stratocaster is the perfect choice.
Please note: Gigbag not included.
This Strat® features several player-friendly refinements such as a thin and lightweight body, a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile, a 2-point tremolo bridge for superior tremolo action and sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts for smooth, accurate tuning and easy restringing. Loaded with a trio of Squier single-coil Strat pickups with 5-way switching for genre-defying sonic variety, this model is ready to accompany any player at any stage.
The Squier Affinity 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! Squier's affordable Affinity instruments are also made to suit home hobbyists and seasoned pros looking for their next inspiring sound.
| 037-8000-500 | 037-8003-502 | 037-8002-505 | 037-8002-506 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | Poplar | Poplar | Poplar | Poplar |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane | Gloss Polyurethane | Gloss Polyurethane | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Control Knobs | White Plastic | Black Plastic | White Plastic | White Plastic |
| Fingerboard | Indian Laurel | Maple | Maple | Maple |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Neck Finish | Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face | Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face | Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face | Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply White | 3-Ply White | 3-Ply White | 3-Ply White |
| Position Inlays | Pearloid Dot | Black dot | Black dot | Pearloid Dot |
| Body Shape | Stratocaster | Stratocaster | Stratocaster | Stratocaster |
| Neck Material | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Shape | ||||
| Scale Length | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Number of Frets | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo | Medium Jumbo | Medium Jumbo | Medium Jumbo |
| String Nut | Synthetic Bone | Synthetic Bone | Synthetic Bone | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.650 | 1.650 | 1.650 | 1.650 |
| Truss Rod | Head Adjust | Head Adjust | Head Adjust | Head Adjust |
| Bridge Pickup | Ceramic Single-Coil | Ceramic Single-Coil | Ceramic Single-Coil | Ceramic Single-Coil |
| Middle Pickup | Ceramic Single-Coil | Ceramic Single-Coil | Ceramic Single-Coil | Ceramic Single-Coil |
| Neck Pickup | Ceramic Single-Coil | Ceramic Single-Coil | Ceramic Single-Coil | Ceramic Single-Coil |
| Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| Pickup Configuration | SSS | SSS | SSS | SSS |
| Bridge | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles | 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles |
| Tuning Machines | Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts | Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts | Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts | Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts |
| Strings | Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) | Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) | Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) | Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) |
Chamberlain Music is an approved supplier for the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment, & Technology Framework.
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