Squier FSR Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS, Laurel Fingerboard, Natural

Squier FSR Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS, Laurel Fingerboard, NaturalThis Factory Special Run Affinity Strat is a gateway to the Fender world at a price that makes sense for beginners and budget conscious players. The HSS pickup configuration humbucker in the bridge, single coils in the middle and neck gives you more tonal range than a standard Strat, handling heavier rock and metal tones on the bridge while still delivering classic Strat cleans and quack in positions 2 through 5. The natural finish with white

This Factory Special Run Affinity Strat is a gateway to the Fender world at a price that makes sense for beginners and budget-conscious players. The HSS pickup configuration -- humbucker in the bridge, single-coils in the middle and neck -- gives you more tonal range than a standard Strat, handling heavier rock and metal tones on the bridge while still delivering classic Strat cleans and quack in positions 2 through 5. The natural finish with white pickguard has a clean, organic look.

Squier has gotten remarkably good at making affordable guitars that actually play well. The thin, lightweight body is comfortable for long practice sessions, the slim C-neck fits most hand sizes, and the laurel fingerboard plays smoothly. For a first guitar, a modding platform, or an affordable backup, the Affinity Strat HSS punches well above what you'd expect at this price.