
Squier Affinity Strat Electric Guitar (Rosewood)
Rosewood fingerboard. 3 single-coil pickups.
Overall User Ratings (based on 237 ratings)
Submitted December 18, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Amazing-good price, durable product, and Stratocaster looks!!! What more do you want??"
I have had this guitar for eight years, and it has served me well. It has very little cosmetic damage, and the only other damage is the broken tremolo(which just broke this month), so it is a very good product.
Sound
Pretty good sound, but the stock strings aren't the best.
Features
My tremolo broke where the whammy screws in, so now my whammy bar is useless.
Ease of Use
Honestly, anyone could use this guitar. It is easy to use, and I can get it to sound like anything between an SG and a Les Paul.
Quality
The only problem I have had is the tremolo(see above) and the nut on the output jack came loose, but that is VERY minor. I have had this guitar for eight years, and it is still in great shape accept for a few bumps and bruises(which every guitar eventually gets).
Value
Very cheap and very good quality. Everyman price and a very durable guitar with a wide range of tones. For beginners and experienced players.
Manufacturer Support
Never had to use it.
The Wow Factor
I has the looks of any strat, metallic paint, and a low price- this might as well have sexy printed on it in high-gloss paint!
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Any type of Rock (Metal, Punk, Hard, Heavy Metal, Classical, Alternative, etc.)
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Submitted March 4, 2006 by a customer from gmail.com
"Great value for money."
All, i can say is great value for money and that for a first electric guitar... this is the one!
Sound
Considering the price, compared to other more major brands such as Gibson and Fender itself, it does sound good.
Features
it comes with a tremelo, however... it throws the guitar out of tune a lot because of the not so good quality strings. Pickups are good for the price.
Ease of Use
Extremely easy to use, great for a first electric guitar.
Quality
It is made by Fender... what else can i say?
Value
Great value for money.
Manufacturer Support
Once again, FENDER!
The Wow Factor
It has the classic Strat look, so sexy.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Rock, Alternative, Indie
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Submitted January 10, 2004 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Very Sweet Guitar"
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I expect to have this guitar forever. If it ever breaks i'll put a frame around it and title it... Best Guitar Ever... Best Memories.
Sound
The sound is clear and trebley, not the best but not the worst.
It was my first guitar ever so i love it to death!! Even over my Gibson... It was a present=)
Features
It came with a tremelo=) =D
Quality
THIS THING CAN TAKE A BEATING
Value
Nice sound, durability... 240 Dollars?? No way....
Manufacturer Support
Didn't have problems, I didn't have to contact them. I'll just givem a 10
The Wow Factor
Not the bbest looking guitar...
Musical Style:
Anything that interests me at the time
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Submitted July 22, 2004 by a customer from twcny.rr.com
"my guitar"
dis is a great guitar 4 beginnas,it will last a very long.its awesome.
Sound
i dont know this guitar has a pretty nice sound to it.i would put destortion on it to make its sound cooler than it really does.
Features
i didnt really cum wit much. at least shouldv came wit a gig bag.
Quality
my guitar has many tiime unfortunetly fallen.it can take a beating.dats y i luv it.
Value
absolutely a great price for this guitar.
Manufacturer Support
its made by fender.is there anytin else to say.
The Wow Factor
this is the kind of guitar id want playy right away if i wanted to buy it.i woudnt judge on looks.
Musical Style:
rock., moderate punk rock, lil of deathmetal
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Submitted December 29, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Sucker takes abuse like a true workhorse guitar."
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Sound
Sounds like an electric guitar.
Quality
For a cheap ass guitar, this is the tops. I got one years ago for my very first guitar... in the time since, ive smashed it, thrown it, stomped on it with motorcycle boots, and punched its lights out with my fist (which almost broke my hand.. i don't suggest you do this). Anyway, its got its share of paint chips and dents, but the sucker keeps on playing, and for the abuse stays in tune just fine. amazing.
Value
Get one, if this is your first guitar or you just need a guitar in a pinch.
Musical Background:
Recording Musician
Musical Style:
Alternative, Rock, Electronika
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Submitted May 28, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Great Beginner Guitar As Is"
It's a great beginner guitar as is. If you want you can modify it by adding some new pickups and/or a new neck to meet your standards. That's what I plan to do within the next month.
Sound
I've had it since August. At first it sounded good but after February the pickups started to give off a buzzing sound. I plan to upgrade them to Texas Special or Lace Sensors.
Features
It looks like a Fender Strat. Plus how can you hate the metallic colors?
Ease of Use
As said before it's good at first but just be prepared that you might encounter a buzz from your pickups. It's a great practice guitar. I use it now for finger endurance by placing 11 gauge strings to get greater bends and sustain on my Gibson ES 335. But I still love this guitar more as it is my first electric guitar.
Quality
Lemme tell this guitar really holds up man. I've bumped it into walls, desks, the stand and it even flat on it's face two weeks ago and there are no dents or scratches. And as an FYI no it could be a reason my pickups are giving off a buzz LOL
The Wow Factor
Never had to use it.
Musical Background:
Musician
Musical Style:
Blues
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Submitted January 24, 2008
"totally sick, like the black plague even"
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One of the greatest guitars I have ever owned or played (I much prefer it over my friend's les paul, my former guitar teachers epiphone casino, or even guitars in stores that I fantasized about for months only to find out I like my strat better) honestly the only guitar I prefer over this one is my Vanguard (which is probably not as good of quality it's just bassier and fits my playing style better)
Sound
the sound is amazing. I love it a lot. I am planning on switching out the bridge pickup for a humbucker soon (it doesn't really need it but I kinda wanna be able to match my kramer vanguard on the lower end of things). So I give it a nine just because it is a little bit trebley for my taste but still amazing. by amazing I mean I can compete with my friends Gibson (not epiphone) Les Paul (sound quality wise, it beats his because I play it better)
Features
It's great tuners, great pickups, 5 way toggle switch, good knobs and pots
Ease of Use
you don't have to sit there tinkering for half an hour to get it to work but really ease of use depends on how good you are at playing it.
Quality
It's an amazing quality guitar; though occassionally the output jack come loose and you have to screw it back in by hand
Value
amazing guitar. it's good for beginners (it was my first guitar) and advanced players (I still use it). Definitely worth the money
Manufacturer Support
well the way I see it if you don't need to call support then the service is great
The Wow Factor
It's a strat one of the sexiest guitars around (honestly it's so sexy I named it roxanne). the only reason I give it an 8 is because I'm a sucker for Flying V and SG style guitars
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Submitted March 29, 2006
Squier Affinity Strat Customer Review
Its a great guitar.It needs new strings, and the action lowerd but it sounds good, specially in ma Berhinger V-tone.
Sound
The sound is alright, not the best, but some humbuckers would kill it!(i mean that in a good way)
Features
it came with a poopy amp, and a poop tuner.Strings are also not so good. I bought those slinky strings for it and it deffinately holds tune better
Ease of Use
its a good guitar for the price. Action is too high so you will have to lower it.
Quality
when i had it i always hit it on walls cuz im an idiot, but it still held up!
Value
deffinately worth it.
Manufacturer Support
Its Fender. I called to get a new tuner*cuz u get a warranty) and they sent me a 40 dollar tuner(chromatic) new strings, a strap and a dvd.
The Wow Factor
i like it alot, but i wouldnt go buy it when i shop for a new guitar. Id rather have an Epiphone.
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Submitted October 8, 2005
"GET THIS GUITAR U WILL REGRET IT IF U DONT!!!"
u CANT go wrong with this guitar. u just cant. im saving up for it (im only a kid lol!)and this is the one i want. period.
Sound
it is AWESOME!!! i went to west music and let me "test drive" it, and once that sound comes out of the amp, i could tell that this was the one i wanted
Features
i havent used many of the features considering i only played it for about 2 minutes but ill give them the beinifit of the doubt.
Quality
i dunno, only played it for about 2 minutes
Value
ive played this and my friends 150 dolla ibanez and this is the better buy for SURE
The Wow Factor
i want it SOOOO bad
Musical Background:
hobbyist
Musical Style:
rock i only own an accoustic im saving im only a kid lol!
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Submitted January 15, 2005
Squier Affinity Strat Customer Review
i think i'll stick with this guitar for 3,4,5 or 6 years
it will last me for that long
Sound
Great Guitar.... you can defintly beat but when its plugged into an amplifire damn its nice and its also a great starter so if your just getting started this is a GREAT guitar
Features
everything i needed
Quality
its made vrey well, hard to break, perfect for a guitartest
Manufacturer Support
great support my uncle works at the place wear i got my guitar and there services are amazing
The Wow Factor
i saw this guitar and fell in lov with it as easy as that, i guess there really is love at first sight
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Submitted September 23, 2004
Squier Affinity Strat Customer Review
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Sound
The clarity and power is awesome
Features
could get some better pickups but all in all its great.
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