Squier Telecaster Affinity Mn Sunburst

A Telecaster designed to enter the Fender universe

The Telecaster is one of the most iconic electric guitar shapes, known for its effective simplicity and immediately recognizable sonic personality. Within the Squier range, the Affinity series serves as a reliable entry point: it retains the essential Tele design while incorporating comfort-oriented choices (thin "C" neck, refined body) and practicality (sealed tuners with split shafts).

For whom and in which styles?

This Squier Affinity Telecaster is especially aimed at beginners seeking a versatile and inspiring guitar, as well as intermediate players looking for a lightweight Tele to rehearse, record, or build a live project. Its character suits pop, rock, indie, funk, country, and broadly all styles where attack, precision, and pick dynamics are appreciated.

Sound

The combination of a poplar body and maple neck/fingerboard promotes a lively response, with a crisp attack and good note clarity. The ceramic single-coil pickups deliver a clear, articulate, and bright sound: ideal for snapping rhythms, defined arpeggios, and leads that stand out in the mix. The 3-position selector allows quick switching from the bridge pickup's bite to the neck pickup's warmth, with a useful middle position for balanced tones. The string-through-body bridge enhances sustain and contributes to more even resonance.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay true to the original spirit, you can opt for nickel electric strings in gauge 009-042 (the same gauge as supplied) or move to 010-046 if you want more tension under the fingers. A standard strap is also compatible for playing standing up, and an electric guitar capo will work well for exploring different keys without changing your fingerings.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Scalloped	Simple
Category	TL	Body	Poplar
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Black
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed

Body shape	Telecaster	Nut material	synthetic bone
Body material	poplar	Nut width	1.650" / 42 mm
Body finish	glossy polyurethane	Truss rod	headstock adjustment
Pickguard	3-ply black	Hardware finish	chrome
Neck construction	Bolt-On	Bridge	6-saddle string-through-body Tele
Neck material	maple	Tuners	sealed die-cast with split shafts
Neck type material	maple	Control knobs	flat knurled knobs
Neck shape	C-shape	Configuration	SS
Neck profile type	C-shape	Pickup configuration	SS
Neck finish	urethane satin with glossy urethane headstock face	Pickup type	single coil
Fingerboard inlay	black dot	Style	2 single coils
Number of frets	21	Neck pickup	ceramic single coil
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	Bridge pickup	ceramic single coil
Fingerboard radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Controls	master volume, master tone
Fingerboard radius type	modern	Pickup selector	3-position switch: position 1. bridge pickup, position 2. bridge and neck pickups, position 3. neck pickup
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Orientation	right-handed
Nut	synthetic bone