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Squier Affinity Telecaster Special (Maple)

C-shape 21 fret maple neck. Two pickups.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
           9 out of 10
Features:
           8 out of 10
Quality:
           9 out of 10
Value:
           10 out of 10
I Want It:
           10 out of 10
Sound:
           9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
           9 out of 10
Support:
           9 out of 10
 
 

"the best squire in years"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 8/9/2006
Style of Music: country/rock
Musical Experience: active musician
Location: brockton ma./philippines

 

 
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Feature:
it has crome turners not like the squires befor that would not stay in tune n the neck is one of the best ive played on the body is made of quilty like no other guitars at this price

Quality:
this product is quilty n i have no complaints as it was set up perfect from factory and i did not have to set any thing to get it 2play n sound great

Value:
it as good as any epiphone gibson copy guitars its as good as a real fender squire has come a long way

Desirability:
it came with classic butterscotch finish and just looking at it and seeing the quilty of the craftmanship is what will sell this to

Sound:
it as good as any frender i own as i am a country tribute cover act an it stand up to my style of playing and when i want to rock it rock away the night the only tip i have to make this product better is a good qualty amp n effects this guitar sound great live n people ask squire i say yes n i do my shows with it every night n people can't believe a squire can sound n look so good squire has come a long way i recomend buy one to day tony c of awrongsuffered guitar vocals

Ease of Use:
it easy just have a quilty amp plug it in n away u go u will be so impressed its easy to use with my studio gear n my live gear

Support:
if u need anything call the factory hotline there so helpfull

Overall:
i will keep this guitar in my line up for the rest of my life as it will only get better through my playing n live shows

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"Steel Groovy!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          8 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          8 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hobbsworld.net
Submitted: 6/30/2006
Style of Music: Everything but hiphop and Emo
Musical Experience: Active Musician
Location: Sebastopol, Ca, Usa

 

 
Feature:
I bought this at a store, out of the box, so it had no accessories except for the obligatory truss-rod thingy. As far as features go, The pickups could use a little more "punch", But other than that, it's great! The Finish is wonderful, And the neck is absolutely Choice!

Quality:
Again, my only beef with the quality is that the pickup selector snapped, but that's absolutely subjective. So, yeah, the thing is my primary and my backup! Too easy to repair to complain about.(Not like I've ever had to) For the road, it's sturdy as an ox, and it's extremely useful for those rowdy bars, where there might be a brawl at any moment. It's a total club!

Value:
I'd pay a big buck for a guitar like this. It's an absoute STEAL, though, which surprises me.

Desirability:
Now, this tele's awesome, but I'd buy a better one if it was possible for me.(Tight budget)

Sound:
Compared to all my guitars, which include an SG and A FENDER strat, this guitar has the craziest bite, and slaps harder than anything I've played. Now, I'm a Country, rock, blues ,and anything but hip-hop player, and my tele can change tones to PERFECTLY match the appionted song. Okay, so I have a not-so-good amp, but it sounds even better, now, which is PERFECT, because All I'm gonna do is mic it for my next few gigs. Ony one thing- Make sure the pickup selector is absolutely completely tight, as mine used to wobble, and it eventually snapped.

Ease of Use:
First time I played this, I screamed, and jumped around like a monkey. It was such a relief, as I'd sold my SG copy, and My strat's neck annoys the hell out of me. Short and sweet- It plays like "BUTTER"

Support:
I can't complain 'bout support- never needed it!

Overall:
This beauty'll keep me runni'n for about 4 or 5 more years, when I get more money. Man, if it got stolen, I'd hunt it down, and get it back at all costs. This is because it has helped me widen my "spectrum" of ability, as it has a more free- for- all feel to it.

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"Big surprise in an inexpensive package!!!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          9 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from verizon.net
Submitted: 1/11/2006
Style of Music: Rock, Blues, Jazz
Musical Experience: Hobbyist
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

 

 
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Feature:
No accessories included other than the two allen wrenches. No literature of any type? Materials on this guitar seem to be pretty good, the neck seems very fast.

Quality:
Still a little early to say. Originally bought this to play around with and maybe modify, but I think I'll hold off on that for a while to see how it hold up.

Value:
Definately worth the price. For the sound and how the guitar looks, great buy and very classic looking.

Desirability:
Very cool looking. That "Butterscotch" finish is very classy and lets "just enough" of the woodgrain to come through. The only thing that I would like to see that would make it just a little better looking is that famous "Skunk Stripe" on the back of the neck.

Sound:
Sound on this guitar is suprisingly good, I was really surprised. Always wanted a telecaster and this instrument certainly adds to a different style of playing. Neck pick-up could be a little better, but hey, for 160 bucks who's really going to complain!!!

Support:
Haven't had to deal with them yet, so this is an unknown.

Overall:
If it continues to sound and feel like it does, I don't think I'll be looking for a while.

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"Squire out did themselve on this one"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 3/29/2007
Style of Music: Country, Southern Rock, Blues
Musical Experience: Active Musician

 

 
Feature:
If you want features, don't buy a tele. If you want a solid guitar that performs and sounds great, then buy this guitar.

Quality:
For the money, you just can't beat it. In the past, I have payed much more for less. I guess with age and little experience, I have become less impressed with big brand names. I wanted a durable guitar that delivered the classic sound, and I found it with this Squire. It is very well made, and stays in tune even with hard struming and bending. With proper care, this Squire Tele will last you a long time. I haven't had mine long, but I expect to be playing it for many years to come.

Value:
Without question, the best value on the market that I have seen. This guitar could easily sell for $500 and still be a good deal. I couldn't be happier with my decision to purchase it. For $170 you can't go wrong.

Desirability:
I have always wanted to own a Tele, but didn't want to spend the money. When I saw this Squire Tele I thought I would take a chance, and I am very pleased that I did. It is very well made and when other musicians here it, they can't believe that it's not the real thing. Being a traditionalists, I was really attracted the butterscotch finish, and when I got it out of the box I was absolutely amazed by the beauty and craftmanship of this guitar. Squire out did themselve on this one.

Sound:
This guitar sounds great, and for the price you can't beat it. I play mostly traditional country with a little southern rock and blues mixed it, and this guitar really delivers the old style "twang" that tele's are famous for. It is perfect for a clean country sound, but also gives you a great classic/southern rock sound when distorted. The neck pickup has a great soft sound, but it is a little weak. I may consider upgrading the pickups in the future, but for now I am very happy with it as is. I was a little concerned with how the top-loading bridge would effect the sound, but it doesn't to be an issue at all.

Ease of Use:
I have played many different guitars over the years that cost hundreds more than this Squire, including some high end Fender Tele's, and this guitar is very comparable. It came ready to play right out of the box, and I did very little to achieve that classic Tele sound that I was aiming for. The neck is very fast, and very easy to play. The action is just right, and plays as good, if not better than much more expensive guitars. My brother has a collection of guitars ranging in price from $1000-3000, and very few of them outplay my Squire Tele, and none of them have that great Tele sound.

Support:
I haven't needed it.

Overall:
I love this guitar. I have always felt that you don't need to spend a fortune to get a quality insturment, and this Squire Tele is proof of that. All anyone with doubts has to do is play it and they will be sold. I never imagined that I would be getting such a great guitar when I purchased it, but this Tele has really impressed me. I would recommend it to any level of guitarist, from beginner to seasoned pro. So if you want to get ripped off and spend a fortune for a name then go buy a Les Paul, but if you want a quality guitar that plays and sounds great, then buy this Tele.

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"Best guitar value on the market today period!"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 6/24/2004
Style of Music: Hot country, blues, rock, southern rock, 80's metal
Location: Richmond, KY, USA

 

 
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Feature:
This butterscotch finish with a black pickguard is a classic. It was flawless. The only thing I would change is the selector switch.

Quality:
More quality than I could have ever imagined for under $170. Get over your ego about having to have a $2000 Gibson and buy this guitar!

Value:
The best value I've seen on the market period.

Desirability:
Classic looks, sound, and feel. You can feel as soon as you strap it on!

Sound:
This guitar is simple one of the best for this price on the market today. I can get everything from distorted rock, to blues, to hot country licks and everything in between. Might want to use a compressor with it but even the American made Tele will need it too.

Support:
Haven't had to use it and don't expect to.

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Squier Affinity Tele Customer Review

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          8 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          8 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 9/6/2005
Style of Music: rock, blues, R&B, folk, Adult contemporary
Musical Experience: song writer
Location: Spokane, WA

 

 
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Feature:
Everythign works. Quiet. Needs better strings.

Quality:
Suprisingly well made. Good fret job. Looks stunnign, especially for the price.

Value:
Excellent value. I own $1600 strats and this one is fun to play, stays in tune and sounds great.

Desirability:
Sweet looking honey blonde, always wanted one. I actually bought it for my all Fender bathroom. I also bought a $129 squire strat for the bathroom. The tele blows it away! This tele plays and sounds as good as my Fender Nashville Power Tele Deluxe. It's super fun to play with and I've tracked with it as well.

Sound:
Bridge pickup is hot, neck pickup needs a little more. New strings really improved sound. I stayed with bullets nickel wound light gauge for that twang.

Overall:
For the money you can't beat it. I got a great model. Just put new strings on it. You might need it set up by a pro or follow the directions in a Fender owners manual to set it up. I reset the intonations after changing the strings, set the pickup height on the bridge p/u and raised the strings slightly. The neck was within factory recommended tolerances.

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"Great guitar with an even greater price"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          8 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          8 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from verizon.net
Submitted: 1/2/2006
Style of Music: Rock, Country, Worhsip Music
Musical Experience: Hobbyist, Worship Team Member
Location: Altoona, PA

 

 
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Feature:
All of the same features as a standard Telecaster,great sounding pickups.

Quality:
Overall very well made, solid construction, very attractive finish. The only downsides (and a small ones at that) is that there is no finish on the neck, and the neck needs to be a tiny bit wider.

Value:
This guitar is just as good as guitars that cost 2-5 times more. The sound is amazing for a guitar that costs less than $200. Some people might not give Squier guitars the credit they deserve because they are so inexpensive, but these guitars are great for practice or for playing live, I have seen Squier guitars sustain years of playing live shows and still have great sound.

Desirability:
the finish and components are shiny and attractive, you get that great Telecaster look. Again, the only slight downside is the lack of finish on the neck.

Sound:
This guitar sounds as good as a standard Fender Telecaster. When shopping I played this guitar, then a $900 American Tele and I could barely tell the difference. I used the guitar at church and playing the guitar without any effects produced a great clean sound, then I played with a chorus effect and got an excellent sound.

Overall:
Overall great guitar, sounds like $1000, but costs less than $200. For the musician who mostly plays at home and the ocassional live gigs (which probably accounts for 99% of the guitar playing public) there is no need to spend more money. I can not say how this guitar performs in the studio, since I have not done any recording with it.

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"Best guitar for the price!"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          7 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 12/13/2006
Style of Music: Classic Rock, Blues, Indie
Musical Experience: Hobbyist
Location: California

 

 
Feature:
It's got your standard telecaster appointments. Note that it has a string through top loading bridge. This doesnt seem to be an issue, atleast not for me. I dont see it having a noticeable affect on sustain or tone. The guitar retains the simplicity of the telecaster design, which is one of the things I like about it.

Quality:
Negatives: Cheap singe ply pickguard Unfinished neck Plastic input jack plate Positives: Beautiful finish Fast smooth neck Good quality tuners Required very little setup out of the box. I just tweaked the intonation, pickup height and was good to go. The frets were smooth and clean and the neck position was good.

Value:
One of the best guitars in its price range. Great for any level of players. I use it as a backup guitar, and to use when I play old school stuff that requires a twangy tone that I dont get from my les paul.

Desirability:
It's a beautiful guitar, with an excellent vintage vibe to it. A black or white pearloid pickguard added to it will make it even more gorgeous.

Sound:
I would rate the bridge pickup a 9 and the neck pickup a 6. The bridge pickup definately gives you that classic twang that defines the telecaster. It's sharp, slappy, and bright. The neck pickup however is pretty weak and you will find yourself turning up the volume when you switch over to it. The tone is okay, but the output is low.

Ease of Use:
This is one of the best playing guitars in its price range. The action is set low and the neck is very fast. I have never encountered a sub $200 guitar that plays as easy as this thing does. It is DEFINATELY perfect for beginners, because they will be able to fret the notes easier, and play faster than they would on all other entry level guitars. Yet dont mistake this for a student guitar. I have been playing for 12 years and own a gibson les paul that costs 10 times what this guitar costs, yet this guitar is still a vital part of my collection. I like it because it's very lightweight, and I can travel with it and not worry if it gets scratched and loses a few hundred bucks in value.

Support:
Havent dealt with the manufacturer.

Overall:
If this guitar ever encounters any major damages I may replace it for a higher end one, but until that time I have no intentions of parting with it!

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"Guitar Review"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 4/14/2006

 

 
Feature:
Just came by it self but the Tele is just as close as the real thing.

Quality:
Like I said all you need to change is the strings. The durability of this guitar is strong, I've drop mine but the guitar is still strong like before.

Value:
The best value for a great guitar!

Desirability:
The nice finish gives it a nice look.

Sound:
The sound is good if you change the old strings.

Ease of Use:
The slim neck gives you full control of the guitar specially for solos.

Overall:
Over all the guitar was great and I didn't have any problems with it except the string but that's all.

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Squier Affinity Tele Customer Review

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 1/11/2007
Style of Music: Rock, Alternative
Musical Experience: A guy who plays music

 

 
Feature:
I rated 10 'cause there arent any, just some knobs.

Quality:
Tone knobs a little loose, but that's it.

Value:
This guitar is worth the money. BUY IT.

Desirability:
I love the buterscotch finish. The picture just doesn't do it justice.

Sound:
I like the sound alot. Although i wouldn't mind switching the neck pickup, maybe.

Ease of Use:
Easy to make it sound like you want it to. The neck is very nice, much better than that of my Squier Strat.

Support:
Never dealt with Fender.

Overall:
After I switch the pickups this would lat me a LONG time.

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