Description

Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster

The Squier Affinity Stratocaster is shaped to the classic Strat body profile we've all come to know and love. With bevelled edges, sleek contours, and shapely cutaways, once you pick up this beauty you'll immediately understand why the Strat has been beloved by so many for decades. The body is built using poplar, a lightweight and tonally balanced wood that is remarkably resilient. The paintwork is protected by a gloss polyurethane finish, whilst a 3-ply black pickguard prevents unwanted scratches and scrapes from impairing the wood.
Fitted to the body via a solid and secure joint is a maple neck, which is shaped to the C-shape profile to maximise playing comfort. The back of the neck is finished in natural satin to prevent stickiness or tackiness from slowing down hand during energetic performances. Paired with the neck is a smooth fingerboard, which is home to 21 frets that are adorned with pearloid dot position inlays.

Electronics and hardware

The Affinity Series Strat has an electronics' setup that differs from that of standard models. Rather than a trio of single-coils, the bridge is equipped instead with a humbucker, offering a much fatter and smoother output with a tighter response. The headstock is home to standard die-cast tuning machines, which uphold tuning integrity dutifully. The body is home to a 6-saddle vintage-style synchronised tremolo bridge, which offers subtle vibrato control whilst optimising intonation and sustain.

Frontman 15G combo amplifier

Accompanying the Affinity Series Strat is a Fender Frontman 15G combo amplifier, which packs a weighty punch with regard to output. Boasting a special design 8-inch speaker, the 15-watt output produced is more than capable of enabling you to hold your own when jamming and performing. The closed-back cabinet design reinforces the mid to low-end frequency range, so you can rest assured that the chug of the humbucker will be heard loud and clear. The cabinet itself offers considerable protection to the circuitry inside, whilst the speaker cloth takes on the vintage "Blackface" aesthetic.
The amplifier offers a crisp clean channel, with a switchable drive select button that engages the built-in gain circuitry. Whether you're practising some tight jazz licks, or aiming for a heavy, overdriven rock vibe, the 15G offers the chance to explore any and every genre you desire. A three-band EQ allows you to shape and sculpt your tone to suit.
If you're practising at home, the headphone input allows you to practise in silence if you don't wish to disturb others. The additional Aux In jack allows you to connect and play along to your favourite tracks via an external sound source, e.g. mobile phone or MP3 player.

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