Get a First Look at Squier's new Affinity models—the Starcaster Deluxe and Telecaster Thinline—two affordable guitars that offer unique designs and upgrade potential for players of all levels.
Squier Affinity Starcaster Deluxe
The Starcaster broke the mold of semi-hollow guitar design with its offset body shape when it was introduced in the '70s, offering versatile sound and out-of-this-world styling for the most adventurous players. The Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe features several player-friendly refinements such as a lightweight semi-hollow body, a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck with familiar Stratocaster headstock, an adjustable bridge with stop tailpiece for solid tuning stability and sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts for smooth, accurate tuning and easy restringing. Loaded with a pair of Squier humbucking pickups with 3-way switching for genre-defying sonic variety, this model is ready to accompany any player at any stage.
Squier Affinity Telecaster Thinline
A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Thinline delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today’s aspiring guitar hero. This Tele features several player-friendly refinements such as a thin and lightweight chambered body, a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile, a string-through-body bridge for optimal body resonance and sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts for smooth, accurate tuning and easy restringing. Loaded with dual Squier single-coil Tele pickups with 3-way switching for genre-defying sonic variety, this model is ready to accompany any player at any stage.
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Tom Butwin demos the Michael Kelly Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan, a thin, solidbody guitar built for comfortable, streamlined playability, excellent intonation, and maximum resonance. The model’s secret weapon: Seymour Duncan JB model humbuckers, with coil-splitting.