SQUIER FSR AFFINITY HSS STRATOCASTER / NATURAL ALDER
I have now been joined by a New "Lady" Carley
She is a brand new 2020 Fender Squier FSR (Fender Special Run) HSS model.
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Squier’s Affinity line-up represents the most accessible way to play a genuine Fender-inspired guitar. Perfect for beginner musicians, these limited edition instruments are the real deal straight off the bat - and something you don't come across all too often!
The FSR Affinity Strat is a distillation of the timeless S-style design. This particular model has a more unusual set of humbucker and two single coil pickups, as well as 5-way switching and a gorgeous natural finish to boot.
Construction
As you’d expect from a limited edition guitar, the Squier Strat opts for an alder body with a comfortable maple neck and medium jumbo frets. This is super easy to pick up and play, no matter your ability or preferences. There’s nothing better than a guitar that feels familiar as soon as it’s in your hands - the laurel fretboard is the finishing touch.
Sound
This is where the Squier comes into its own over other rival brands. The Affinity Strat is kitted out with a chunky sounding humbucker and two twangier single coil pickups. That means you get a diverse array of tones; from dynamic vintage character to a thick rock drive.
Hardware
A 6-saddle floating tremolo is akin to the bridge first used for '50s Strats. It provides further accessible vibrato sounds to spice up your playing.
Specifications
Body
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Polyurethane
Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Standard
Neck Finish: Polyurethane
Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Standard Humbucking
Middle Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat
Neck Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade
Hardware
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Tuning Machines: Standard Die-Cast
Orientation: Right-Hand
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
Control Knobs: White Plastic