Squier Stratocaster Affinity Lrl Sunburst
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- The Strat Sound Without the Hassle: SSS configuration with ceramic single-coil pickups + 5-position blade selector switch to switch from bright cleans to thicker rhythms.
- Immediate Playability: maple neck with a thin "C" profile, 21 Medium Jumbo frets, and a 9.5" / 241 mm radius for effortless chord changes and melodic runs.
- More Stable Tuning: 2-point synchronized tremolo and sealed tuners with split shafts for quick string changes and better tuning stability.
- Timeless Look: Sunburst finish, 3-ply white pickguard, and chrome hardware, true to the Stratocaster tradition.
Manufacturer Information
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A Strat Affinity Designed for Learning and Everyday Playing
Within Squier by Fender, the Affinity series stands as a reliable entry point into the Stratocaster world: iconic design, lightweight ergonomics, and technical choices focused on comfort. This Lrl Sunburst version combines an Indian Laurel fingerboard with modern components (2-point tremolo, sealed tuners) to suit both home practice and early rehearsals.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
The Stratocaster Affinity is primarily aimed at beginners seeking a truly versatile electric guitar, but it also suits intermediate players looking for a simple, effective, and easy-to-set-up instrument. Thanks to the 5 positions, it naturally fits into pop, rock, blues, funk, and indie styles: precise clean tones in the neck position, sharp attack at the bridge, and that distinctive scooped and punchy sound in positions 2 and 4 for chicken picking and arpeggios.
Sound Characteristics
Equipped with three ceramic single-coil pickups, it delivers a bright, articulate, and dynamic tonal range, with a clear attack ideal for tight rhythms and melodic lines that cut through the mix. The combination of a poplar body and maple neck enhances clarity and response, while the Indian Laurel fingerboard provides a pleasant balance in the midrange. The electronics remain intentionally straightforward (1 volume, 2 tone controls), perfect for learning how to shape your guitar tone, and the 2-point tremolo offers a smoother feel for vibratos, with bent steel saddles that add bite and sustain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay close to the original setup, choose a set of nickel-plated steel electric strings .009-.042. A strap, a 6.35 mm jack cable, a tuner, some plectrums, and a guitar stand complete a simple kit perfectly suited for a Strat.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SSS | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Body | Poplar |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Gradient |
| Fingerboard | Laurel | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Body Wood | Poplar | Nut Material | Synthetic bone |
| Body Finish | Glossy polyurethane | Nut Width | 1.65" / 42 mm |
| Shape | Stratocaster | Truss Rod | Headstock adjustment |
| Pickguard | 3-ply white | Inlays | Pearloid Dot |
| Control Knobs | White plastic | Bridge | 2-point synchronized tremolo, bent steel saddles, insert arm, cold-rolled steel block |
| Neck Material | Maple | Tuners | Sealed, die-cast, split shafts |
| Construction | Bolt-On | Hardware Finish | Chrome |
| Profile | Thin "C" shape | Installed Strings | Nickel-plated steel .009-.042 |
| Neck Finish | Satin urethane (back); glossy urethane headstock | Pickup Configuration | SSS |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Pickup Type | Ceramic single-coil (neck, middle, bridge) |
| Frets | 21, Medium Jumbo | Selector Switch | 5-position blade (1. bridge; 2. bridge+middle; 3. middle; 4. middle+neck; 5. neck) |
| Scale Length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | 1 master volume; tone 1 (neck/middle); tone 2 (bridge) |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this guitar's excellent value, describing it as "superb" with "very good finishes." The neck is highly regarded as "very pleasant" to play. While pickups are adequate, some noted they may warrant future upgrades. Shoppers were "pleasantly surprised by the quality" at this price point.
Review highlights
- “Excellent value for money, easy to play with a very pleasant neck”
- “Superb guitar with amazing sound and really very beautiful”
- “Pleasantly surprised by the quality of my purchase”
Based on 6 reviews
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I am very surprised by the quality, playing on Gibson I wanted a strato sound without wanting to go too much, I am surprised by the quality of the neck, the pickups may be a small change later, I just needed to polish the frets for a better feeling of play especially for the bends, not frankly if not pleasantly surprised, I would definitely recommend it to start with a strato if it is the Budget to allocate you can keep this guitar from beginner to advanced player without problem.
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In this livery, she is superb. For the rest, it complies with the numerous test benches consulted before ordering (I was hesitating between the Affinity and the much cheaper Sonic). It really reminds me of the Shadows strato in the sixties.
I am a fan of using the vibrato tailpiece, which gives the game a particular sound, even affecting the chords.Automatically translated
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Great value for money for this easy to play guitar with a very pleasant neck. The microphones are not amazing but they do the job. The finishes are very good especially for such a price. Very satisfied very recommended.
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Superb guitar with a crazy sound and really very pretty. If I had known I would have ordered it sooner
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Not much to say, it's a big deal for its price
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Squier Stratocaster Affinity Lrl Sunburst suitable for beginners?
This model is intended for beginners as well as intermediate guitarists, featuring a maple neck with a slim C profile and a nut width of 42 mm. Its 21 Medium Jumbo frets and 241 mm fingerboard radius promote accessible playability.
What sounds do the three single-coil pickups on this Strat offer?
The SSS configuration is based on three ceramic single-coil pickups. The 5-position selector provides access to neck, middle, and bridge sounds, as well as neck/middle and bridge/middle combinations, particularly suitable for pop, rock, blues, and funk.
Is the tremolo suitable for vibrato techniques?
The 2-point tremolo bridge offers smooth vibrato action, while its bent steel saddles contribute to attack and sustain.
What strings should be used on this guitar?
A set of nickel-plated steel electric strings with a gauge of .009-.042 is recommended to maintain the suggested setup. The scale length is 648 mm and the instrument has six strings.
Is the Squier Stratocaster Affinity available for left-handed players?
The indicated orientation is right-handed; therefore, this version is not suitable for left-handed playing. The double cutaway facilitates access to the upper frets.
