Squier Affinity Stratocaster, Surf Green

Squier Affinity Stratocaster, Surf Green Overview

This model is part of the Squier Affinity series, which combines a reliable brand with affordability, to make a great entry-level guitar. The Stratocaster is an iconic model, with a classic, contoured body shape, and three single-coil pickups making it an incredibly versatile guitar. This model has a Poplar body, providing a resonant and meaty tone, and a Maple neck, topped with a Laurel fingerboard, which is similar to Rosewood and delivers a warm, rounded sound. Designed to be comfortable to play, the neck has a ‘C’ shape, and the fretboard has a 9.5” radius, so beginners will find it easier to learn on. It also features a synchronised tremolo aka a ‘Strat trem’, which is where the 6 individually adjustable saddles work together (‘synchronised) to bend the pitch, a 5-way pickup switcher to get the exact tone you want, chrome hardware and a classic Surf Green finish. This model would be a great first guitar, made by a reliable brand and designed for beginners.

Overview by Squier

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. This Strat® features several player-friendly refinements such as a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile, a vintage-style tremolo bridge for expressive string-bending effects and sealed die-cast tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning. 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.