series · electric/bass
Affinity Series
| Maker | Squier |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States / Japan / China / Indonesia / Mexico |
| Type | series · electric/bass |
| Introduced | 1980s |
| Price | USD 319.99 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1890 (string maker) / 1982 (Fender budget brand) |
| Status | current |
Squier's Affinity line is the entry point to Fender's bolt-on shapes, with slightly slimmer bodies and student-level hardware at accessible prices.
Watch
Why it matters
Affinity sits above the cheapest Squier bundles and below Classic Vibe, and it is the range most often suggested as a first proper electric. Bodies are a little thinner than the Fender originals and the hardware is basic, but the outlines and neck dimensions are close enough to learn on without fighting the instrument. The line covers Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazz Bass and Precision Bass shapes, so a new player can pick a familiar silhouette.
Note
Entry-level line; slim bodies and thin finishes at student prices.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- budget for a setup — factory action and intonation vary between examples
- pickups and tuners are the parts most often replaced later
- the thinner body changes feel and balance compared with a full-thickness original
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
PMTVUK · 2011-11 · 493,184 views
“Damon from Fender UK demo's the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde.”
PMT demos a Squier Affinity Telecaster in blonde through a small amp.
Fender · 2021-07 · 425,057 views
“With fresh colors and an expanded range of models – plus thinner, lighter bodies and upgraded pickups – the new Squier Affinity Series is the perfect entry into the Fender family.”
Fender's own walkthrough of the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster models.