Affinity series is re-energized and ready to take on the market. Two Strats, one Tele, one Precision and Jazz Bass are being revitalized for 2013.
Squier, though it is a sub brand of Fender, maintains a high level of quality in it`s ranks. Despite being budget-friendly variants of the Fender models, Squier guitars and basses offer serious tone and build quality. The Affinity series is one of the mainstays of the entire Squier catalog and it offers a wide range of guitars and basses. For 2013, guitar section is refreshed with Affinity Stratocaster, Affinity Stratocaster HSS and Affinity Telecaster. Bass side boasts Affinity Precision Bass PJ and Affinity Jazz Bass. All of these models give a new dimension to this affordable, yet very competitive series. A sharper edge and stronger bite come with these models to prepare the players for their first pro level instruments.
Squier Affinity Stratocaster opens up the review section of this article. Basic Strat and Tele models have always been the pillars of the catalog and their respective series, as well. This one comes with a standard double-cut alder body and maple neck, which forms the best possible base for that characteristic Strat tone loved by millions of players around the world. Standard Single-Coil Strat pickups deliver 100% and are among the most important ingredients of that signature Strat tone. Bridge is the standard vintage 2-point synchronized trem. Maple neck has C contour in the back and a 21-fret fingerboard on top. Both rosewood and maple variants are available. For more info check Affinity Stratocaster detail page on our site, or on Squier official web page.
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Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS is the same model as previously reviewed regular Strat and the only major difference is that this one comes with a humbucker in the bridge position, instead of a single-coil pickup. Standard Stratocaster controls unit is featured along with these pickups. Signature Strat tone is now a bit hotter and stronger, thanks to the additional coil in the bridge position. Alder body is solid, double-cut and paired with a C-shaped maple neck. Both maple and rosewood fingerboards are available and have 21 frets each. For more info check Affinity Stratocaster HSS detail page on our site, or on Squier official web page.
Squier Affinity Telecaster the third and final six-stringer in this article. It comes with a solid, single-cut alder body with a bolt-on maple neck. Classic construction and design of this model are backed up by Vintage Style Single-Coil Tele pickups. Outstanding tone and playability for this price class are main weapons of this vintage-styled Telecaster. Maple neck is topped with a 21-fret fingerboard. Both the maple and rosewood variants are available. For more info, check Affinity Telecaster detail page on our site or on Squier official web page.
Squier Affinity Precision Bass PJ is the first of two bass models reviewed in this article. It comes with series standard alder body and bolt-on maple neck. Bridge on this superior four-stringer is a hardtail with four saddles, chrome plating and top load. Precision`s strings stretch across the 34" scale and 20-fret fingerboard. In front of the bridge, there are two pickups installed in the famous J/P configuration. For more info check Affinity Precision PJ detail page on our site, or on Squier official web page.
Squier Affinity Jazz Bass is the only representative of the Jazz Bass family here and it also features series standard set of tonewoods. Alder is used for the solid, flat-top body, while the maple is used for the neck. Hardtail bridge features top-load construction and chrome-plating. In it`s front, Squier installs a pair of single-coil Jazz pickups. Standard controls unit is featured with them. Maple neck is topped with a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard. For more info check Affinity Jazz Bass detial page on our site, or on Squier official web page.
