Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Thinline in Olympic White

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Description

Squier are pleased to introduce the famed Thinline model to their range of Affinity series electric guitars. With its chambered semi-hollow body, striking F-shape sound holes and string-through-body Telecaster bridge, this electric has a resonance that just can’t be found on fully solid electrics. This guitar is lightweight and comfortable to play up and down the neck thanks to its C-shaped neck with satin finish. An electric guitar that despite its affordable price point can be enjoyed and admired by players of all abilities. Available in Olympic White with a laurel fingerboard or 3-colour sunburst with a fully maple neck this versatile Thinline Tele is ready for any genre you throw at it.

Key Features

  • Single-Coil – Voiced by Fender, these ceramic Single-Coil Telecaster pickups produce all the typical Tele twang and articulation you want with a sweet top end and tight lows.
  • Split Shaft Tuners – Classic Fender looks with excellent tuning stability and smooth gears for optimum performance.
  • Thinline – Originally conceived in the late ‘60s as a way of drastically reducing the weight of Fender’s original electric guitar design, the Thinline Telecaster quickly rose in popularity due to warm, open and airy tone.

Here’s what Squier says about the Affinity Series 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.

Specifications

Body

  • Shape: Telecaster
  • Material: Poplar
  • Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Colour: Olympic White

Neck

  • Material: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
  • Shape: C
  • Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
  • Radius: 9.5”
  • Nut Width: 1.65”
  • Nut: Synthetic Bone
  • Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
  • Inlays: Pearloid Dot
  • Scale Length: 25.5”

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
  • Neck Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Switching: 3-way

Hardware

  • Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele® with Block Steel Saddles
  • Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
  • Finish: Chrome
  • Tuners: Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: 9-42

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About the manufacturer

Squier

Squier is Fender’s sister brand, created to make the classic Fender sound and style accessible to everyone. Originally a string manufacturer acquired by Fender in the 1960s, Squier began producing affordable versions of iconic models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Precision Bass in the early 1980s. Despite their lower price, Squier instruments are praised for their solid build, reliable performance, and authentic Fender feel. They’ve become a favourite among beginners, hobbyists, and even gigging musicians who appreciate great tone without the hefty price tag. Squier continues to deliver genuine Fender spirit for players at every level.

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Electric Guitars

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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Semi-Hollow Electric Guitars

Semi-hollow electric guitars combine elements of solid and hollow body designs, offering warmth and resonance alongside improved sustain and feedback control. Typically built with a centre block running through the body, they deliver an open, airy character while remaining stable at higher volumes. This balance makes them well suited to a wide range of styles, from jazz and blues to indie, rock, and alternative music. Semi-hollow guitars respond well to dynamics and touch, providing a versatile, expressive option for players who want depth without sacrificing control.

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Hollow Body

Hollow body guitars have fully hollowed bodies with no solid centre block, giving them a light feel and a naturally resonant acoustic character. This construction allows the body to vibrate more freely, producing an open, airy sound with strong warmth and depth.

They are closely associated with jazz, blues, and early rock and roll, where clean tones, dynamics, and natural resonance are valued. Hollow body guitars offer rich, rounded lows and smooth highs, but are more prone to feedback at high volumes, making them best suited to lower-gain and clean playing styles.

Semi-Hollow

Semi-hollow guitars blend the warmth and resonance of a hollow body with the feedback control and sustain of a solid body. Featuring a solid centre block running through the body, they deliver rich, open tones with added bite — perfect for blues, jazz, rock, and soul. From smooth cleans to gritty overdrive, semi-hollows like the ES-335 have become timeless favourites for players who want depth, character, and versatility in one beautifully balanced instrument.

Telecaster

The Telecaster is one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made, first introduced by Fender in the early 1950s. Known for its simple design, solid body, and distinctive twang, it became the go-to instrument for country, rock, blues, and punk players alike. Its two single-coil pickups deliver bright, cutting tones with great clarity, making it perfect for both rhythm and lead work. The Tele’s bolt-on neck, smooth playability, and rugged build have helped it remain a timeless classic — a true workhorse guitar that’s still inspiring musicians over 70 years after its debut.