Squier Stratocaster Junior Affinity HSS LRL Ice Blue Metallic

An Affinity Strat Designed to Start... and Last

The Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Junior HSS incorporates the codes that made the Stratocaster legendary, in a more compact and accessible version. This "Junior" variant emphasizes ergonomics (shorter scale length, lighter body) while retaining the Fender DNA that has influenced generations of guitarists. A relevant choice to enter the Strat world with an easy-to-master instrument, without sacrificing a true tonal palette.

For Whom, and For Which Styles?

This electric guitar is primarily aimed at beginners, young guitarists, or anyone looking for a more manageable instrument (smaller hands, playing comfort, long sessions). Thanks to its HSS configuration, it adapts very well to rock, pop, indie, punk, and blues styles. The tremolo allows exploring light vibrato effects, perfect for working on expressiveness and phrasing.

The Sound

The combination of a poplar body and maple neck promotes a lively and balanced response, with a clear attack, while the Indian laurel fingerboard provides a pleasant feel and good definition. The ceramic humbucker at the bridge delivers a thicker sound, with higher output and bite for riffs and distortion. The ceramic single coils at the neck and middle complete the picture with clearer, sharper tones, and the intermediate positions of the 5-position selector offer Strat-typical textures, ideal for dynamic rhythms. The Master Volume and Master Tone controls simplify adjustment while remaining musical.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, opt for electric string sets 009-042 (nickel). A strap compatible with standard strap buttons and a pack of picks efficiently complete everyday gear.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Nbrs of frets	20
Category	ST	Scalloped	Double
Format	Mini guitar	Body	Poplar
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Blue
Top	Poplar	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Laurel	Hardware	Chromed

Body material	poplar	Pickup selector tip	white
Body shape	Stratocaster	Hardware finish	chrome
Body finish	gloss polyurethane	Tuners	sealed die-cast with split shafts
Neck material	maple	String guide	dual-wing
Neck finish	satin urethane	Tremolo arm	screw-in
Neck shape	"C" profile	Neck plate	4-bolt Squier
Neck construction	bolt-on	Strap locks	standard
Fingerboard radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Bridge pickup	ceramic humbucker
Fingerboard material	Indian laurel	Middle pickup	ceramic single coil
Inlay	pearloid dot	Neck pickup	ceramic single coil
Side dots	white	Pickup configuration	HSS
Number of frets	20	Controls	master volume, master tone
Truss rod	head adjust	𝟱-𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿
Truss rod nut	4 mm hex	▸ Position 1	bridge pickup
Nut	synthetic bone	▸ Position 2	bridge and middle pickups
Nut width	1.650" / 42 mm	▸ Position 3	middle pickup
Bridge	tremolo	▸ Position 4	neck and middle pickups
Pickguard	3-ply, white	▸ Position 5	neck pickup
Pickup covers	white	Scale length	24" / 610 mm
Control knobs	white plastic