Squier Affinity Stratocaster HH Olympic White Electric Guitar

Description

Squier Affinity Stratocaster HH, Laurel Fingerboard Olympic White

A superb gateway to the historic Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HH delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today's aspiring guitar hero.

This Stratocaster 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 pair of Squier humbucking pickups with 3-way switching for genre-defying sonic variety, this model is ready to accompany any player at any stage.

The Squier Affinity Stratocaster HH LRL combines a legendary model with the kind of effortless playability making it suitable for budding guitarists.

Its striking poplar body radiates with a dreamy gloss finish and a bold 3-ply black pickguard, whilst its sleek curves call for the ambition and skill of aspiring players. And thanks to a thin and lightweight construction and comfortable "C"-shaped neck, you can play completely seamlessly and never experience any of that dreaded shoulder strain.

The 2-point tremolo bridge allows for delightfully smooth vibrato, so you can bend pitch with pure ferocity or simply add a sweet warble to your chords. The choice is all yours. Sealed die-cast tuners ensure accurate tuning every time. The powerful and versatile Squier ceramic humbuckers lend themselves to practically any playing style; you can sculpt the exact sound you desire via the pickups' 3-way switch and volume and tone controls.

Legendary design

Squier's Affinity Series showcases the unrivalled quality of original Fenders, but does so with affordable prices, making them accessible to everyone.

Presented in true Strat style, this guitar's sleek and attractive body is adorned with sturdy chrome hardware for lasting excellence.

Sealed die-cast tuners with split shafts allow for immaculate tuning and easy restringing, so you can focus on the important stuff - nailing those absolutely blinding playing techniques. Even just from a glance, the dazzling tremolo bridge, pickguard, and inlays are eye-catching, and you'll immediately know the quality they hold. And the sublime "Squier by Fender" logo on the headstock provides a sparkling stamp on such a magnificent instrument.

Balanced and versatile tone

The alluring mix of tonewoods used for the Affinity Stratocaster produces a superb sound that is even and wonderfully adaptable.

Poplar body, maple neck, and Indian laurel fretboard... the possibilities are endless. From rich lows to shimmering highs, you'll be able to delve into heavy, decimating rock styles or explore pop genres. The variety is tremendous.

The original Strat has been used by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles, so you know you'll be in the presence of an iconic model and legendary tone that has history behind it. And thanks to two ceramic humbuckers, you'll have powerful, fiery sonic capabilities at your control, easily sculpted via the 3-way pickup selector and volume and tone controls.

Smooth playability

Thin, sleek, comfortable. The Affinity Strat has it all. From the sturdy tremolo bridge that allows for easy, seamless pitch bends to the luxurious maple neck, this guitar offers delightful playability.

You don't want to be hindered when you step into a world of extreme tonal madness, you want full freedom to be expressive. And thanks to this guitar's silky-smooth design, anything is possible. The "C"-shaped neck will sit comfortably in your hand and allow you to play seamlessly on the Indian laurel fretboard. Jump from fret to fret as each note flies from the strings like sparks.

The iconic double-cutaway design of the Strat shape lends itself to effortless playing of the upper frets and the lightweight construction promises a sublime playing experience, with no shoulder pain whatsoever.

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Specifications

Body

Body Material: Poplar

Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Body Shape: Stratocaster

Pickguard: 3-ply black

Neck and Fretboard

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with gloss urethane headstock face

Neck Shape: "C"

Scale Length: 648mm

Fretboard: Indian Laurel

Fretboard 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 adjustment

Hardware & Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker

Neck Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker

Controls: Master Volume & Master Tone

Control Knobs: Black Plastic

Pickup Switching: 3-position blade

Tuners: Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts

Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles

Hardware Color: Chrome

Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009 - .042 gauges)