Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Junior HSS, Laurel Fingerboard, Ice Blue Metallic

Full Description

Comfortable design for aspiring players

The Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Junior HSS is designed with a reduced-size body and a short 24” scale length, making it an ideal choice for younger players or those with smaller hands. The lightweight body ensures comfortable play during extended practice sessions, while the slim “C”-shaped neck profile provides a comfortable grip, allowing for easy chording and fast playing.

Versatile HSS pickup configuration

This Stratocaster Junior features a versatile HSS (humbucker-single-single) pickup configuration. The Squier humbucking bridge pickup delivers a powerful, full-bodied tone, perfect for rock and heavier genres. The single-coil neck and middle pickups provide clear, crisp tones with a classic Stratocaster sound, making this guitar suitable for a wide range of musical styles. The 5-way pickup switch allows for easy selection and blending of pickups to create your desired sound.

Enhanced playability with 2-point tremolo

The 2-point tremolo bridge on the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Junior HSS offers superior tremolo action, allowing for smooth pitch bending and vibrato effects. This bridge design provides better tuning stability compared to traditional tremolo systems, making it a reliable choice for expressive playing.

Reliable hardware for accurate tuning

Equipped with sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts, this Stratocaster Junior ensures smooth and accurate tuning adjustments. The split shaft design makes restringing quick and easy, a convenient feature for both beginners and experienced players. The durable hardware and high-quality construction ensure that this guitar will perform reliably for years to come.

Classic style with modern features

Finished in a sleek, modern Metallic Ice Blue, the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Junior HSS combines classic Fender style with modern, player-friendly features. Its elegant look, combined with the versatility and comfort it offers, makes this guitar a superb choice for any aspiring guitar hero looking to embark on their musical journey with a legendary design.

Specifications

• Product Code: 0378180583

Body and Bridge

• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Material: Poplar
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Colour: Ice Blue Metallic
• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
• Orientation: Right-Hand

Neck and Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot

Hardware and Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker
• Middle Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
• Configuration: HSS
• Control Knobs: White Plastic
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Pickguard: 3-Ply White
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Style: 2 Single-Coil / 1 Humbucking
• Switching: 5-Position Blade (Position 1: Bridge Pickup, Position 2: Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3: Middle Pickup, Position 4: Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5: Neck Pickup)
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
• Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
• Truss Rod: Head Adjust
• Tuning Machines: Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts