Squier Affinity Starcaster - Maple Fingerboard - Sunburst - 0370590500
Squier Affinity Starcaster - Maple Fingerboard - Sunburst - 0370590500
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.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Hollow or semi-hollow construction adding organic resonance and three-dimensional depth. Natural acoustic properties allowing enjoyable unplugged practice. Exceptional recording characteristics capturing richness solid-bodies can't match. A tonal versatility spanning jazz, blues, rock, indie, and beyond.
Roll the tone knob back to 6 and play through a tube amp at moderate gain - the natural resonance of the hollow body adds a woody warmth and depth to your tone that will transform how you experience guitar. That's the sweet spot.
A semi-hollow or hollow guitar delivers warmth and tonal complexity that solid-body instruments simply cannot match. You feel the resonance in your hands and hear it through the amp as a richer, more three-dimensional tone. From Freddie King's blues to Larry Carlton's fusion to Noel Gallagher's anthems, these instruments add soul to every note. It's the kind of guitar that makes you play more musically.
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BODY | |
| Body Style | Semi-Hollow |
| Body Shape | Starcaster |
| Body Material | Laminated Maple |
| Top | Laminated Maple |
| Back | Laminated Maple |
| Side | Laminated Maple |
| Centerblock | Maple |
| Binding | 3-ply White |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
NECK | |
| Profile | Modern "C" |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Frets | Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| End Of Board Width | 2.260" (57.4 mm) |
| Inlays | Black Dot |
| Joint | Bolt-On |
ELECTRONICS | |
| Bridge Pickup | Squier® Humbucking |
| Neck Pickup | Squier® Humbucking |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 1 Master Tone |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Toggle |
| Output Jack | 1/4" |
HARDWARE | |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Bridge | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Block Saddles |
| Tailpiece | Trapeze |
| Tuning Machines | Die-Cast |
| Pickguard | 4-Ply Tortoiseshell |
| Control Knobs | Aged White |
| Switch Tip | Black |
GENERAL | |
| Color | Sunburst |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Strings | .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042 |
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