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

Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Junior HSS: Legendary Tone for Aspiring Guitar Heroes

A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender? family, the Squier? Affinity Series? Stratocaster? Junior HSS delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today?s aspiring guitar hero. This reduced-size Strat? features several player-friendly refinements such as a scaled-down lightweight body, a slim and comfortable ?C?-shaped neck with a short 24? scale length, 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.

Player-Friendly Design for Enhanced Playability

The Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Junior HSS is crafted with a reduced-size body and a short 24? scale length, making it perfect for younger players or those with smaller hands. The slim and comfortable ?C?-shaped neck profile ensures an easy playing experience, while the 2-point tremolo bridge offers superior tremolo action for expressive playing. Sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts provide smooth, accurate tuning and easy restringing, making this guitar a reliable companion for any player.

Versatile HSS Pickup Configuration

This Stratocaster Junior HSS features a versatile HSS pickup configuration, combining a Squier humbucking bridge pickup with ceramic single-coil neck and middle pickups. This setup delivers a wide range of tones suitable for various genres, from rock and blues to pop and beyond. The 5-position blade switch allows for quick and easy access to different pickup combinations, enhancing your tonal palette.

High-Quality Components and Construction

Built with attention to detail, the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Junior HSS boasts high-quality components:

• Body Material: Poplar
• Body Shape: Stratocaster?
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
• Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
• Truss Rod: Head Adjust, 4 mm Hex

Reliable Hardware and Accessories

The hardware and accessories of the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Junior HSS ensure reliability and ease of use:

• Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts
• Pickguard: 3-Ply White
• Control Knobs: White Plastic
• Switch Tip: White
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier?
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

Specifications:

• Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker
• Middle Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• 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
• Configuration: HSS

This guitar ships fully insured with signature required.