Squier Stratocaster Affinity Mn Black

An "Accessible" Strat in the Great Fender Lineage

The Affinity Series is designed as a reliable entry point into the Stratocaster world: the iconic silhouette, familiar controls, and signature single-coil sounds, with design choices focused on comfort and simplicity. This Squier retains the fundamentals of the Strat while adding practical details such as a thin "C"-shaped neck profile, a slimmed body, and sealed die-cast tuners with split shafts for easier tuning and string changes.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

This electric guitar is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate players who want an easy-to-play, versatile, and immediately inspiring instrument. The SSS configuration is perfect for styles that require definition: pop, rock, funk, blues, indie, reggae, and anything that appreciates dynamic clean tones. The 2-point tremolo also opens the door to vibrato effects (subtle or more expressive) to enrich playing.

The Sound

With its three ceramic single-coil pickups, this Affinity Stratocaster emphasizes a clear, articulate, and bright output, with good attack and nice precision on chords. The 5-position selector allows switching from a sharper bridge pickup to a rounder neck pickup, including the intermediate "quack" positions highly appreciated in funk and clean tones. The combination of a poplar body and maple neck/fingerboard enhances responsiveness and snap, while the synchronized tremolo adds a touch of playability flexibility (with sustain depending on setup and vibrato use).

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, opt for electric guitar strings in .009-.042 gauge (nickel-plated steel), matching the factory-installed gauge.

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	Black
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed

Body Shape	Stratocaster	Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Body Wood	Poplar	Nut	Synthetic bone
Body Finish	Glossy polyurethane	Nut Material	Synthetic bone
Pickguard	3-ply white	Nut Width	1.650" / 42 mm
Control Knobs	White plastic	Truss Rod	Headstock adjustment
Orientation	Right-handed	Hardware Finish	Chrome
Neck Construction	Bolt-On	Bridge	2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles, tremolo arm with insert, and cold-rolled steel block
Neck Material	Maple	Tuners	Sealed die-cast with split shafts
Neck Material Type	Maple	Configuration	SSS
Neck Shape	C shape	Pickup Configuration	SSS
Neck Profile Type	C shape	Pickup Type	Single coil
Neck Finish	Satin urethane with glossy urethane headstock face	Style	3 single-coil pickups
Fingerboard Inlay	Pearloid Dot	Neck Pickup	Ceramic single coil
Number of Frets	21	Middle Pickup	Ceramic single coil
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo	Bridge Pickup	Ceramic single coil
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Controls	Master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), tone 2 (bridge pickup)
Fingerboard Radius Type	Modern	Pickup Selector	5-position blade (1. bridge, 2. bridge + middle, 3. middle, 4. middle + neck, 5. neck)