In its first update since 2017, the Affinity Series is receiving an elevated feature set across the range with new models and colours rounding out the offering. Key components will be upgradedsuch as tremolo bridges, pickupsand tuning machines, while aesthetic improvements such as gloss headstocksand updated logos will further elevate the series above Bullet to re-establish and refine the mid-tier price point within the Squier brand.
The Affinity Series appeals to the new player looking for a quality guitar with easy playability, classic Fender looks and features, and inspiring tone that will help turn their affinity for music into a lifelong passion. In addition to beginners, these guitars will satisfy hobbyists with home studios looking for their next sound, friends and family looking for the perfect gift, or any player at any stage who is seeking the perfect gateway into the Fender family.
A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender® family, the Squier® Affinity Series™ Stratocaster® FMT HSS delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today’s aspiring guitar hero. This Strat® features several player-friendly refinements such as a thin and lightweight body with an eye-catching flame maple top (FMT), a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile, a 2-point tremolo bridge for superior tremolo action and sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts for smooth, accurate tuning and easy restringing. Loaded with a Squier humbucking bridge pickup and single-coil neck and middle pickups for genre-defying sonic variety, this model is ready to accompany any player at any stage.