Fender Squier Affinity Series Telecaster

Telecaster Affinity Butterscotch blonde Telecaster. Made in Indonesia, 2005. Controls the standard Volume, tone with 3 way selector. Two single coil pickups. Alder body, 21 medium frets with a maple fretboard on maple neck. Thin beautiful Butterscotch Blonde finish. Top loader bridge. Small sealed inline tuners, non-locking. Tele style body is a bit thinner than the standard tele body.

Jazz, Country, Rock

Play a Fender Hot rod deluxe with Boss ME50 effects pedal. Neck pickup actually surprised me with a great clean jazz tone. No twang in the bridge, sounded like a P90. Pretty quiet pickups though. Thought it would be a good way to get a tele cheap. Bought at GC off the wall during a recent sale. I owned a 68 Tele a long time ago and the neck felt very similar just a little smaller. Plays well with the Boss ME50. I could not believe the tone of the bridge pickup with over drive and distortion. Although it did not have the tele twang, it sang quite well when cranked up. The original plan was to replace the pickups, but I actually liked the neck pickup and was pleasantly surprised of the drive of the bridge.
If you?re looking for tele twang this guitar is not a great choice without pickup modifications. Also the top loader bridge probably has a lot to do with this. The neck is satiny smooth. The frets are a little over the edge as some of the other reviews have pointed out, but not bad. It plays fantastic, in fact that was the main reason I purchased it. I could not believe this inexpensive guitar could play so smooth.

Never dealt with Fender. I never had a problem with their guitars and bought all my Fender amps used.

This guitar has a nice tone in its own right. I would gig with this guitar and proudly show off the fact this is a Squier. I think it would be a great show stopper. It is nice and light because of the small body. The finish is beautiful but thin. It already has a chip in it but then again, people pay money for a reliced guitar! I have been playing for over 30 years, actually more, let?s leave it at that. Everything from country, rock, top 40, jazz, even darn banjo. Owned at least 4 Telecasters including this one, a Gibson 347, 3 ES335's, a Les Paul Fretless wonder, numerous Strats and fender amplifiers, boss effects etc... Still own a 335, 2 Telecasters, American Strat with Seymour Duncans, Taylor acoustic, and an Ibanez AF 75. The Squier butterscotch blonde is a good value. It was not quite what I was looking for but has its good points. A superior guitar for a novice but even good enough for a pro with minimal modifications. I give this a guitar an 8 based on the fact it does not have the tele twang or have a string through bridge. The Squier standard Telecaster is an excellent choice if that's what you are looking for.

I actually bought a Squier Affinity *Strat* instead. But these Squier Tele's are very seductive. My real contribution to this discussion is that if you truly want a through-the-body string path, just pay ~$30 more for a Squier Tele Special or Squier Telecaster Custom (etc.) that includes that feature. In other words, find a store where you can try the different models through the same amp -- and see whether the through-the-body string path really gives you the reputed better sustain.

It's also worth noting that all these Squier Tele's give you some kind of bridge that's independently adjustable for all 6 strings. Remember, true vintage Fender Tele's from the '50s came with only three separate barrels, one per string pair.

The sound has some Telecaster character. But it pales next to (for example) a G&L Tribute Telecaster, where the value is all in the pickups. The G&L's are both muscular and remarkably clear.

The unvarnished maple fingerboard/neck combination feels just wonderful, and provides very smooth action -- some of these feel better than some current American-made Fenders. Some of the finishes -- notably the Butterscotch -- are just luscious. Is there any more iconic American guitar than the Telecaster? Even if it's made in China?

Can't really comment (didn't buy one!), but they feel very solid, like a Telecaster should. My secondhand Squier Strat has clearly taken some abuse -- judging by a few surface gouges -- but seems fully intact. So these things seem to be quite durable.

No contact with Squier/Fender

Gives you the feel, action, and some of the sound of the iconic Telecaster, at an affordable price. Just hope it's made by *happy* slave/child labor in China!

Not sure of the year, but just bought it...Mine was made in Japan, and has all the standard items listed by everyone prior to me!
The body is alder, and the neck is hard maple, which at a guitar at this price is quite amazing! The Pickups are 2 single coils, the bridge being th classic lipstick pickup one almost expects in a tele. The tuners are the cheepo fender/squire tuners, and do the job, but aren't quality. The big 3 position switch is pretty cool, and throws almost a little to easily.

This guitar really sounds good for the price. I play almost everything, and it will conform nicely, maybe not the ultimate head banger,though! They are amazingly not noisy, but if you want true diversity, would probably want to change them. I was looking for the country twang, but may need to examine the amp I amusing as much as the guitar, since I am using a crate acoustic guitar amp with a Beringer v-amp2 processor.

This was by far the surprising part. This guitar came out of the box with a perfect set up. Low action, thin strings, no buzz. The finish is a red color, and actually nicely done. If you covered the Squire logo, you wouldn't be ably to tell it from the much higher priced Fender. Mine's neck is perfect!!! I guess I got lucky, but the frets are good, and the neck straight and fast. I fell in love with this guitar the moment I played it!

From what I know, the Squires are not the most durable guitars, but it's fine for my needs/wants. I wouldn't consider it as the only guitar for a gig, but I wouldn't count on any single guitar for an important gig. It's about as durable as a mass produced Squire can be!

Never delt with them...hopefully never will!!!

I really got lucky with this guitar! I got it at a stores closing, and payed well under the list price. It playes very nicely, and has taken the spot that my Tex Mex Strat once held. I have had every imaginable guitar guitar made, from a Jackson Soloist, a Les Paul, az Ibanez Jem, and countless other toys to fullfill my fancy! This guitar has found a place in my heart! I truely enjoy playing it, and it really fits my changing styles and interests. I can't believe the bargain I got from this guitar!! Based on other peoples comments, I guess you really need to play it before you buy it, and find the ones that are put together well.

Tele Standard. Not sure what wood, but light body, real light.

Sounds fair. Sure as hell fun to play, having never touched a tele before. I can imagine myself getting a Fender somewhere down the future, based on this Squier I have. For right now, this Squire, for nil money, sure is great.

The action was good out of the box. The pickups are fair, if you really don't care how you sound. Right money would be on a pair of new pickups. The frets were bad, quite sharp around the edges, but something I can live with. The neck feels good. Tuners need to go, bad. Half an hour, hour tops, and it detunes itself. Maybe I'll just keep one tuner on the low E. I can hear some of the selector plastic bits raddling in there, every time I hit the strings hard. Word to the wise, Arctic White isn't any where near white. Unless Squier based the "Arctic" part on yellowed snow.

Short answer, no. Lots need replacing before it hits the stage. LOTS. The finish seem like it'll last, strap buttons are solid.

You know what, for less then 2 bills, besides it's downfalls, it's fun as hell to play. There are too many things worng with it to play live or anything of the sort, but for practice or a garage band, it's good for the money.

butterscotch blonde, black pickguard, 3-way switch, chrome hardware, u guys know what its got
the dealer said it was a sposed to be a 52 reissue style, but it doesn't have a "ashtray" bridge

sounds absolutly brilliant, only buzzes and hums like a bitch.
its good for rock or blues, or even metal, anything goes.
I'm gonna get better pickups though.

brilliant neck, i love the neck, it is so good for a asian made guitar (not trying to be racist), but its such a beauty to play

get new pickups at this will be a 10

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get new pickups and u'll get a perfect ten guitar(for the money at least)

I think this guitar was made about 2003, how do you tell? It has a black painted body made of solid wood and a maple neck. The neck is pretty chunky but this makes it very straight along the whole length of the fretboard and it is still comfortable to play. No fancy fittings or finishes on this one. Re-stringing with the standard bridge is not an easy task.

It sounds good, particularly for the price. I changed the bridge to a brass Gotoh with through body stringing and it now sounds fantastic, probably as good as a Fender Tele and better than some of them in fact.

As I bought it 2nd hand I can't comment on the original set up but I have had it set up professionally and it is now pretty good. There is a bit of fret buzz on the low E that is impossible to eliminate completely without lifting the action too much. The frets were finished OK and the whole thing was well put together.

Looks solid so it should last for years. The paint job, although chipped when I got it, is pretty good. Everything was good, particularly for the price.

Haven't had any need to get genuine parts yet.

This guitar obviously isn't as nice feature or finish wise as my American Deluxe Strat, but if you want to try a Tele and don't mind the name on the headstock, these are good value.
I would recommend changing the bridge for easier string changes and better tone. This is a cheap job and worth it to get something as good as a Fender for a fraction of the price. I would buy another one if I lost this one, it has a great sound.
I have been playing for a couple of years and have 3 electrics and 3 acoustics. I also own a Cort PRS copy and I would say the Squire doesn't look nearly as good as the Cort (beautiful mahogany body) but it sounds better and cost half the price.
The Squire is a bit heavy and the flat back isn't nearly as comfortable to play as the Cort or the Strat.

Its all been covered, It's a Chinese made guitar that looks like a Telecaster. I'm sure the guys that made would say 'Leo who?' or however that comes out in Chiese! But, it has th same features as a Tele at a bargain price - Just what I wanted.

I have a go at any thing (played for over 45 years)I mostly use a 15w Vox AV15VT Valvtronix amp, ( I like it)The guitar souds excelent.

Can get a wide range of sounds out of that combo.

Now, hear's the trick. If buying new, spend some time looking for the best neck / frets. Some will rip your fingers to shreds, as someone has mentioned already. Look for one with a well finished neck and dressed frets. You may have to try a few, but they are out there. (if you buy new from a shop)MIne was perfect!

Why should this not last? I can't imagine why not. Hardware is fine. The finish is pron to show dings very easy. I look after my guitars but already have a few small 'dints'. Strap buttons as good as any I have.

After a few months, I think it's pretty good.

not needed

I years warranty in the UK

Playing over 45 years, Own an Ovation, Fender Strat (Jap 1982) Samick Royal Bass (these are very nice).

I would buy another without doubt. I Like it a lot, nothing I would want different. I'm don't have any hang ups about 'brand names' never owned a pair of Nikes!

Made somewhere around 2002, standard Tele config, some sort of solid wood was used, quite lightweight, which is pleasant. Butterscotch/caramel sort of finish, also quit e pleasant to look at.

It came with a pickup mod done already, I bought it from a mate for 120? and he had fitted some no- brand korean SC sized humbucker.

I made a black scratchplate ( raw plastic bought from modeller's shop, use the original as a template!) and fitted some 20? secondhand tuners( in black)...totally transformed the look of the guitar, quite dramatic change, but really cool

Neck and body are fine, the electronics are of the Mickey Mouse variety, it works, but only just. If you're gonna do any SERIOUS gigging with it, get your soldering iron out and put some decent pots, switches and wires in there. Fretwork is OK on mine, good enough

Souds very good actually, gives a quite beefy Rock sound thanks to that bridge bucker, but used in combination with the neck pickup gives some decent sounds for jingly jangly/ counrty type stuff

This is a surprisingly good guitar ( especially since I paid basically pocket money for it). Finish is good , action is good, as mentioned before, the electronics are shit, but you can't have everything. Easily sorted little issues really.
As an upgrade/project guitar its an absolute steal.

Dont think it would just conk out on me for no reason, seems pretty well made. Just basic maintenance should keep the thing in working order.

No idea, dont care really. If something needs doing I do it myself, if it breaks/ burns to a cinder, just buy another one!

I use a marshall 5210 combo and a Yamaha B212, and also have a Gibson The Paul ( fabulous guitar!) and korg and Zoom effects.

The plan is to put in a decent full sized neck humbucker at some point, that would finish the job. All in all , a bargain guitar. Just make sure that if you buy one in a shop you play several....and pick the best one. there's always one that's better than the rest.

If you're looking for a Tele , but have virtually no money, you would do wise giving one of these a go.

2005 Squier Affinity Series Telecaster,made in Japan.
Color-Butterscotch Blonde,Body-Alder,Neck-Maple C-shape,21 medium,
jumbo frets,two single coil pickups-Bridge & Neck,3-Position pickup
selector.

For a tele at this price it sounds very good, I play in a Country
Gospel band and I was very pleased on just how good it sounded.
I play it through a Roland Cube 30 amp with some delay and it gives
me the twang I need and the middle & bridge sound great,real mellow
and jazzy.

My guitar plays great, I bought it on a Monday and was using it that
weekend. The action on this guitar is what sold me, I like my action
very low and it has no buzz. The finish is also what sold me, very,
very nice with no flaws that I can tell. The only thing I will change
for now is the pickup selector cause it feels cheap.The tuning pegs
seem ok, stays in tune pretty good.

I played with my band at a outdoor concert and it was HOT but my
guitar stayed remarkably in tune so I was pretty impressed.
This will be my main guitar on stage so I will replace the controls
sometime soon just to be on the safe side but aside from that it
really seems to be a solid, well built guitar for the price.

Just got It so I hope I don't have to deal with them.

I've been playing for over thirty years and through the years I've
owned Alot of guitars, some good & bad. If sounds and plays good
I'm sold, you don't have to go and sell your soul to buy a decent
guitar! This guitar suits my needs and I'm glad I got it.I have Arbor
Strat copy that I bought for around $300.00 and it looks and sounds
just as good as some higher priced guitars I've had. If you want a Tele but don't want to spend alot of cash this is the one for you.
Twang away & enjoy!

One-piece alder body. Oil-finished maple neck (!). 21 frets, medium-jumbo. Fender pickups, hot bridge single coil, lipstick bar neck single coil, with a 3 way selector (bridge-both-neck) (got a big toggle knob on it, which I like). Nice, vintage butterscotch glossy finish with a black pickguard. Very Texas looking. Massive tele-style bridge. if one is using straight strings (%-) one should have not trouble feeding strings through the bottom of the bridge. The 25.5" scale is greatly preferred by me over shorter lengths. Very pro feel. That combined with the fat but narrow neck make for an axe which feels a tad dainty at first, but once you hear it, and you feel how easy it is to play, dainty is the last word on your mind. Indeed, I found the fret job, while being perfectly decent and quite workable, isn't as perfect as one would find on higher-priced axes; as others have noted, it's an easy fix if does become a problem. But, again, the way the neck plays, it doesn' matter. I've tried playing with my LH thumb sticking out way over the top of the neck, and still couldn't get my LH fretting fingers to run into and trouble with the only-slightly-uneven treble ends of the frets. Alan keys included for adjusting the bridge and truss rod. Only modern thing which would've been nice (then, this is trying to reissue a vintage piece) would be locking tuners; easily upgradable. Stringing through body (also an easy modification) might have been nice, but with the longer scale, it's not so necessary. And I don't find it as necessary as with electric basses.

I've found the pickups, even the hot bridge one, to be remarkably quite for single coils. (One can always turn the body toward one's amp at the right angle to minimize pup buzz.) I'm using it with a nice H&K Edition Blue 30 combo right now. I'll be getting a Bassman 100 combo soon; I've already tried this axe through one at a store and it's the perfect foil. The bridge pickup is very bright, as one should expect from a tele. I do find the tone pot makes a big difference, though I prefer to use my amp. The neck pickup is not as hot as the bridge, as per usual, but when one uses the right picking technique, one can get it to sound round, fat, and pretty. I like the middle position, both pups, most. All around, a person can get the full array of sounds a tele is capable of creating, as shown, for example, by Roy Buchan on his first record, from stinging and trebly to round and deep, and everything in between. I play rock and jazz (mostly on bass these days). Definitely easily adaptable to both. For the record, I've found both pickups hold a note the full length of a long bend (no dropping out on the bridge pup as the string moves from over one pole to another).

It came with shitty strings, and the action is too low (some buzzing on the frets, which I hate), but the action can be adjusted most easily. The pickups are a little "high" out from the body for me; I tend to hit them when picking. Another easy tweak. One piece perfect alder body. No flaws, except, as mentioned, that the frets aren't perfect, but really--and I'm uptight about shit like this--they just aren't bad at all. Axe plays like a dream, like butter, really. Folks with big hands and/or big fingers might find the neck a little tight. I have long, thin fingers and it suits me just fine.

The thing is built like the proverbial tank. The shipping box it came in was tattered. Then, I pulled the guitar box out, and proceeded to drop it on the floor. The guitar is spotless. Everything feels extremely well made and durable. The tuning machines, well, they could be nicer, I suppose, but then that would probably mean heaver, more expensive, etc. They're certainly not going anywhere

I've been playing guitar for more than 20 years. I own a Guild dreadnought acoustic (D15), a fretless bass with a Warmoth neck and a locally made custom body, and another bass, with frets, on the way, this one both the body (and tele style) and neck are locally custom made. I love the fact that this guitar is so simple, yet can show off a wide variety of personalities, from mean to sweet. I sold my last guitar a few months ago. I decided I needed to keep one around because I still love to play guitar. I played one of these in a store and was sold. I've played a wide variety of guitars in my time. I never thought of myself as a Fender type, more Gibson and Guild. But I'm in love with this unbelievably priced honey of a guitar.