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Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster Beginner Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst

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  • Two single-coil pickups offer a great range of tones.
  • With a 3-way pickup selector switch, choosing your favorite tones is a breeze.
  • A comfortable neck, quality hardware, and quality construction make this guitar a great buy.

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4.5
4.6
4.7
4.6
Craftsmanship
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4.4
4.4
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Value for money
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4.5
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hand orientation
Right
Right
Right
Left
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number of strings
6
6
6
6
6
6
fretboard material
Maple Wood
Maple Wood
Maple Wood
Maple Wood
Maple Wood
Maple Wood
back material
Poplar
Maple Wood
Maple Wood
Maple Wood
Poplar
top material
Maple Wood, Poplar Wood
Maple Wood
Maple Wood
Maple Wood
Poplar
string material
Alloy Steel
Nickel
Nickel
Nickel Steel
Nickel Steel
body material
Alder
Poplar
Poplar
Poplar
Poplar
Poplar

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  • Product Description

    Affinity Series™ guitars represent the best value in solid-body electric guitar design. The Affinity Series™ Tele® features two single-coil pickups and three-way switching. Now available in Two-Color Sunburst.


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    Squier by Fender

    Squier by Fender

    Squier Affinity Telecaster Highlights

    "C"-Shaped Neck Profile

    Six Saddle Bridge

    Squier Headstock Logo

    Fender Play

    "C"-Shaped Neck Profile

    The comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile of this instrument (the shape of the neck in cross section) is sculpted to impart a vintage-style playing feel. The most prevalent neck profile shape, it’s remarkably comfortable and is ideal for all playing styles.

    Six Saddle Bridge

    This model features a bridge with six individual saddles for accurate intonation along each string.

    Two Color Headstock Logo

    The elegant gold and black two-color headstock logo lends a touch of class to this instrument.

    Get Started with Fender Play

    Fender Play offers new and returning guitar, bass, and ukulele players an intimate, easy-to-use online platform to learn the skills necessary to really play. Lessons are song- and riff-based using popular and instantly recognizable songs, and the ever-expanding song library spans a variety of genres with even more being added in the coming months. Don’t just learn. Go Play.

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    Body Material Poplar Poplar Poplar Laminated Maple
    Pickup Configuration Options SSS, HSS SS HH HH
    Pickups Standard Single-Coil, Standard Humbucking Standard Single-Coil Standard Humbucking Standard Humbucking
    Neck Finish Satin Satin Satin Satin
    Fingerboard Material Laurel, Maple Laurel, Maple Laurel Maple
    Bridge Options 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Cast Saddles 6-Saddle Hardtail with Cast Saddles 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Hardtail 6-Saddle Adjustable with Stop Tail
    Pickguard 3-Ply White 3-Ply White, 3-Ply Black 3-Ply Black None
    Available in Left-Handed Yes Yes No No
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    Body Material Options Poplar Poplar Poplar Pine, Nato, Poplar, Soft Maple
    Pickup Configuration Options SS SS HH SS, SH, HH
    Pickups Standard Single-Coil Standard Single-Coil Ceramic Humbucking Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil, Fender-Designed Alnico Humbucking
    Neck Finish Satin Satin Satin with Matching Painted Headstock Vintage Tinted Gloss
    Fingerboard Material Options Laurel Laurel, Maple Maple Maple
    Bridge Options 6-Saddle Hardtail 6-Saddle Hardtail with Cast Saddles 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles 3-Saddle Vintage-Style String-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles, 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Strat Strings-Through-Body Hardtail
    Tuning Machines Sealed-Gear Die-Cast Sealed-Gear Die-Cast Sealed-Gear Die-Cast Vintage-Style
    Left-Handed Options No Yes Yes Yes

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    1,907 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, value, ease of setup, and quality of the guitar. For example, they mention that it plays like a dream, the price does not mean low quality, and that it was set up to their liking right out of the box. They appreciate the sound quality, ease to use, and appearance. That said, some complain about the damage.

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    244 customers mention213 positive31 negative

    Customers like the quality of the guitar. They say it's a reliable guitar with smooth frets and no noticeable flaws in finish work. The rest of the hardware is decent, and it'll be a great addition to any collection. Some customers also mention that the finish is good and the top of the body is flawless.

    "...But like I said it is a very nice guitar to fix up. It looks great and the body is solid alder and that might be the best part of the guitar...." Read more

    "...$30 or so for a music store setup, you will end up with a wonderfully playable guitar, and like me, will not lust after a fancier "real" Fender...." Read more

    "...What's not to like?The controls and hardware feel solid. I feel no need to change anything.Now, we get to the setup...." Read more

    "...Pickup switch seems to be solid thus far, sometimes on cheaper guitars they are a bit wonky and finicky...." Read more

    204 customers mention161 positive43 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. They say that it sounds great, has fine intonation, and has a bright treble sound with single coil pickups. It also has hum-free operation, and a rich jazz tone. Customers also appreciate the versatile instrument and the no strings buzzing.

    "...were not that great so I changed immediately to slinky's and the guitar sounds and plays so much better...." Read more

    "...This is, for sure, the guitar for you. It sounds particularly good via some chorus, reverb, or compression, or all of the above, with a bit of gain,..." Read more

    "...Can’t fault them if that’s true because it sounds really bright, and voices well both clean & dirty...." Read more

    "...It truly plays and sounds amazing to the point someone not knowing the minutia of guitars would not know the difference from this Squire product..." Read more

    159 customers mention151 positive8 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the guitar. They say it's an excellent guitar for the money, and that the low price does not mean low quality. They also say it looks more expensive than it is, making it a great budget guitar for home recording, jamming, and just having fun. Customers also mention that the price is decent for the Affinity series. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...So, all in all, an incredibly value oriented guitar. It's 90% of the guitar that the more expensive Fender Player Telecaster guitar, imho...." Read more

    "...In terms of quality and value for money, I’m not aware of anything that would be a better option than this...." Read more

    "...However, if you want a great budget guitar for home recording, jamming and just having fun getting down with the classic Tele sound, you will not be..." Read more

    "Cap this guitar is an awesome buy at an affordable price...." Read more

    121 customers mention106 positive15 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the guitar. They say that it looks good, sounds good, and feels good in the hand. They also appreciate the beautiful color, finish, and grain of the wood. The neck has a nice satin finish, the pickups sound decent, and the fret ends are properly dressed. Overall, most are happy with the appearance and quality of the product.

    "...But like I said it is a very nice guitar to fix up. It looks great and the body is solid alder and that might be the best part of the guitar...." Read more

    "...the middle position, the guitar has that rich, full sound with plenty of sparkle.What's not to like?..." Read more

    "...The finish on it is gorgeous, and the frets aren't rough or extended past the neck, which is fantastic...." Read more

    "...My first impression after opening the boxes was that this thing is BEAUTIFUL. The fit & finish was VERY good...." Read more

    71 customers mention71 positive0 negative

    Customers find the guitar very good for a beginner level. They say the action is fine for beginners, and it's easy to play right out of the box. Customers also say it'd be a great first or giving instrument.

    "...frets took a little bit of dressing with a fret file, but they are easy to play and bends are easy because they are jumbo...." Read more

    "...I like this one as a great starter/intermediate instrument.Playable straight out of the box. Double boxed, no damage...." Read more

    "...Conclusion:This is actually a really great beginner guitar, and I wish I started out with one of these...." Read more

    "...First off, out of the box, it was very playable and the neck and frets were dressed very close to American standard...." Read more

    58 customers mention51 positive7 negative

    Customers like the ease of setup of the guitar. They mention that the neck feels great and was set up to their liking right out of the box. Some say that the guitar came setup perfectly with low action and perfect pickup distance from the steering. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease and speed of setup.

    "...adjustable saddles, so perhaps, the best of both worlds, individually adjustable saddles and string-through body...." Read more

    "...checked intonation and setup a bit, and it seemed to be set up pretty well at factory, which is rare and somewhat unexpected...." Read more

    "...Playable straight out of the box. Double boxed, no damage. Box is marked with contents so if its a gift make sure to tell seller...." Read more

    "...This is definitely a real guitar and not a toy, everything is adjustable and upgradable...." Read more

    45 customers mention42 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the guitar. They mention that the intonation is good, the action is not bad, and the playability is very good. The finish is very nice, and no blemishes were found. The string action is good and can be adjusted with provided tools. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of this guitar.

    "...took the most adjusting, but once that was taken care of, it played like a dream...." Read more

    "...Now, we get to the setup. Not so great on this level. The action is OK but the nut is cut a little high. The intonation was significantly off...." Read more

    "...The action at the nut was good (this is the hardest to fix, and usually an instant deal breaker for me when buying a new guitar)..." Read more

    "...And sweet playing. One thing that was set up perfectly at the factory was the neck...." Read more

    42 customers mention11 positive31 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the guitar. They mention that it arrived damaged in three places, with chipped, scuffed up, and dented body. The pick guard also had a few minor scratches and a crack in the neck.

    "...A person with large hands might not like this neck. The strings were not that great so I changed immediately to slinky's and the guitar sounds and..." Read more

    "...It is not a string thru body, the strings go through the bottom of the bridge. I had to look up how to do it...." Read more

    "...Playable straight out of the box. Double boxed, no damage. Box is marked with contents so if its a gift make sure to tell seller...." Read more

    "...On the entire guitar, I detected only a single, tiny blemish on the finish, less then an 8th of an inch, barely visible...." Read more

    my beautiful butterscotch blond
    5 Stars
    my beautiful butterscotch blond
    I have owned a few guitars but I am not a pro - never made a dime playing or writing Amazon reviews.Introduction:String spacing at the upper neck of the guitar has a dramatic effect on on fretting effort and overall play-ability. I address that critical parameter in this review along with pickup observations and a couple of tips.Acoustic has always been my default guitar type due to my long, thick fingers and a preference for simplicity. The old nylon strung classical in my garage made music in three seconds - no cords, amps, electric power.A while back, a buddy left his American Tele and a Yamaha modeling practice amp with me for a weekend. The amp had old tube simulations and effects that were interesting and when I plugged his Tele into that thing, with a touch of slapback delay - Johnny and Luther (Perkins) smiled.I had to have a Telecaster.In my hands, the American Telecaster felt more comfortable than my Squire. Pay no heed to the gentle folks who insist blindfolded experts cannot tell the difference. The USA version is heavier, has an adult nut width and upgraded hardware under the hood. To my ears, the sound of both guitars is very similar. If you have the money, buy the USA version and keep the Fender plant in California humming. If you cannot justify a mortgage payment for a guitar, read on.The review:My guitar was assembled in Indonesia. I examined it with a hand magnifier for defects and found good quality control. The body was formed by splicing four pieces of wood together but I could only see one subtle wood joint without the magnifier. Set-up and intonation were good out of the box. Wood grain is visible through the poly finish and the overall impression with the chrome knobs/trim and maple neck is beyond stunning.One of the critical guitar parameters for folks with wide fingers (me) is the upper string spacing on the fret board. Narrow nut width can limit string spacing. Some folks argue that narrow spacing simply requires better finger placement and technique but there is definitely a lower end where things get too tight to play comfortably. The following measurements were made with a digital caliper:Indonesian Telecaster: 41.9mm (my guitar)American Telecaster: 42.8mm (borrowed guitar)Chinese Stratocaster: 39.8mm (2005 Chinese Affinity Stratocaster)Again, string spacing and fretting accuracy are individual specific preferences but I simply cannot comfortably play the Chinese Stratocaster. The Indonesian Tele is fine and the American Tele is positively spacious (a good thing). I know that two millimeters difference seems insignificant between the Chinese and Indonesian guitars but to me, it spells the difference between a guitar that gets played daily and one that sits in the case.The bridge single pickup on this guitar absolutely exhibits that "Tele Twang" and the other is balanced and perfectly serviceable. Personally, I find the discussion of pickup preferences a bit amusing.The vibration characteristics of a metal string will not differ appreciably from one solid body guitar to the another. The metal string vibration within the magnetic field of the pickup and subsequent induction of voltage in the coil windings of the pickup will not be affected by the type of wood or other non ferrous components of the guitar. The bridge pick-up on the Telecaster is surrounded by metal and that absolutely impacts the magnetic field and induced currents in the windings creating that "Tele sound"On the non-electric side of the road, acoustic guitars employ piezo or microphone transducers that are affected by guitar cavity size, internal bracing structures and other physical factors that can and do affect the resulting sound.The pick-ups on this guitar are designed for the distinctive Telecaster sound. Don't let the cork sniffers persuade you to change them to higher priced alternatives. With a good effects amp, they will take you as high as your skill level goes.Recommendation:Put a touch of tri-flow in the nut string slots (helps hold tune), wind some flat-wound strings into her, and remember, practice makes permanent.
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