Squier Telecaster Lh Affinity Mn Butterscotch Blonde

An Affinity Telecaster: The Fender Spirit, Designed to Progress

Within the Telecaster family, the Affinity series serves as an ideal gateway into the Fender universe: it carries the Tele's DNA (sharp attack, effective simplicity, reliability), with choices focused on comfort and accessibility. This left-handed version retains the fundamentals while offering very welcoming playability, perfect to support the musician's growth from first chords to first gigs.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This Squier Affinity Series Telecaster is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate players who want an electric guitar that is simple to set up, enjoyable to play, and capable of covering a wide range. Its pair of single-coils is particularly comfortable in rock, pop, indie, blues, and country, while remaining relevant for clear, defined tones or edgy overdrive. The slim body and thin "C" neck also make it an excellent option for small hands or for long playing sessions without fatigue.

Sound

The poplar body delivers an effective balance: present mids, quick response, and good clarity, ideal for tight rhythm playing as well as melodic lines. The maple fingerboard adds that extra brightness and "snap" typical of Telecasters, with a crisp attack that helps it stand out in a mix. The ceramic single-coil pickups provide a clear and cutting Tele tone on the bridge position, perfect for riffs and punchy licks, while the neck pickup offers rounder, singing tones. The 3-position selector (bridge / bridge + neck / neck) makes the guitar immediately usable, and the 6-saddle string-through-body bridge promotes a feeling of stability and sustain, while facilitating precise intonation adjustment.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay within the original specifications, choose electric guitar strings with a gauge of .009-.042 (nickel-plated steel). A standard strap and picks are also suitable without any special constraints.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Poplar
Category	TL	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	Yes	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Yellow
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	21

Shape	Telecaster	Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"
Wood	poplar	Truss rod	headstock adjustment
Finish	glossy polyurethane	Hardware finish	chrome
Pickguard	3-ply black	Bridge	Tele 6-Saddle String-Through-Body
Knobs	flat-top knurled	Tuners	sealed die-cast with split shafts
Construction	bolt-on	Original strings	nickel-plated steel (.009-.042)
Profile	"C" shape	Pickup configuration	SS
Inlays	black dots	Style	2 single-coil pickups
Number of frets	21	Neck pickup	ceramic single-coil
Fret size	medium jumbo	Bridge pickup	ceramic single-coil
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Selector	3-position blade (1 bridge, 2 bridge + neck, 3 neck)
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	master volume, master tone
Nut	synthetic bone