Squier's best-selling Affinity Series serves as a superb gateway into the Fender family. Perfect for beginners seeking a great-quality guitar from the get-go — with easy playability, legendary tone and timeless style — Squier's affordable Affinity instruments are also made to suit home hobbyists and seasoned pros looking for their next inspiring sound.

The Squier Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS is a fantastic 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 HSS pickup configuration is arguably its most appealing attribute — providing genre-defying sonic variety!

Key Features

• Poplar Body — Lightweight material with a balanced sound.
• Flamed Maple Top (FMT) — Eye-catching body veneer provides a classy, premium aesthetic.
• 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.
• HSS Pickup Configuration — Versatile humbucker/single-coil/single-coil setup makes this instrument adaptable for most musical styles, from jangly pop to heavy metal!
• 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 with Flamed Maple Top
• 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 Humbucker
• 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 White
• Control Knobs: White Plastic
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)