I gotta say I'm very impressed with how clean those routes are, especially at that price point.
@emersonvella
3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for a review for these new Affinity models for ages. Thank you.
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@bluwng
2 жыл бұрын
I bought the one he demos. I do t like the pale looking neck and it’s fat, fatter than my neighbors wife, but, it sets ups ridiculously well, no matter how straight the neck is or how low, close 3 32nds it will not buzz, fret out and feels like action is high. Now I can’t replace the neck, ugly, but perfect fit. Looks are growing on me.
@senseiruss
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Keith, for the outstanding analysis of this guitar. Just got one fro Guitar Center in NJ. It's due to arrive today. Your review is very helpful and touches on all of the important features and considerations!
@RafsGearReviews
3 жыл бұрын
That is very clean for a non Classic Vibe Squier! Seems like an upgrade from the Squier Deluxe I reviewed a few years ago. Thanks for the solid content sir, I subbed.
@vaq137
Жыл бұрын
I play mando, fiddle and acoustic guitar and really want to learn how to pick my new squire HSS. Thank you so much I liked how you were not too fast yet you really did a great job helping me understand that way the HSS works and sounds! I am thankful peace!
@leeholzmann1023
3 жыл бұрын
that 2 point trem is a big upgrade...
@orsmagyari245
6 ай бұрын
The colors on that one are crazy fine!
@bretspangler8717
Жыл бұрын
I got the black version, and my maple back has some nice birdseye figuring. It took a while to start liking the neck, and I changed the tuners to Hipshot Grip-Lock Vintage 6 Inline Staggered and added a set of roller trees, I also added 2 more springs on the tremolo and a small spring in the arm hole, if you don't have one of these is is a must-have, no more flippy tremolo arm. Getting the action and relief setup perfect takes some trial and error, with 5 springs the tuning stays relatively stable. I have mine drop-D tuned, it puts a little extra relief on the neck with a heavier gauge.
@9cyrus540
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review and historical referencing. I really enjoyed it. I just bought one 2 weeks ago, except mine is a HSH.
@roygumpel8415
Жыл бұрын
I truly hope that no one ever again will paint a guitar that GodAwful Earl Shrives GREEN!!!
@TheTapeFarm
Жыл бұрын
No ups no extras
@robertbennett6418
Жыл бұрын
You don't have to spend a fortune to get a well playing guitar. Squire has been very good for me. I have an older Jagmaster (Made in China) that's as good as anything Ive ever picked up. Will never part with it. This guitar your reviewing in on my radar. Thanks for the Demo. Great Work!
@TheTapeFarm
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. And I totally agree. A guitar is a tool. The cost of the tool doesn’t really matter. What matters is what you do with it. Rock on brother.
@93greenstrat
3 жыл бұрын
Love the looks of the FMT Strat. Also interested in checking out the new Jazz Bass V. Notice too that they now have the model name fully spelled out (e.g.; "Stratocaster" vs. "Strat").
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
It is a looker that’s for sure.
@stopthink9000
2 жыл бұрын
Best review of this model out there. Convinced me to pick one up. Thx man!
@0000song0000
2 жыл бұрын
the routing looks exactly (finish, block, etc) as the classic vibe
@splinter8353
2 жыл бұрын
My wife bought me one as a Christmas gift and the frets are so rough I've had to go on amazon and buy fret polishing kit, also the rosewood fret board is extremely dry so I added a fret board conditioner to my order. The screws holding down the pick guard must of been put on by a blind man, some are in at angles and some are not in all the way and to top of the complaints, even though I love matt finishes on my necks this one is very rough in spots so I'll have to respray it (I'm a spray painter so it's an easy job) I've a set of 9-46 strings on the way too so I'll set the strings lower to suit me.
@WLPG19781111
2 жыл бұрын
I Love it Affinity FMT hss, it will be my first guitar for my birthday on september.
@gergoa
2 жыл бұрын
"that's what she said" love it
@0000song0000
3 жыл бұрын
That intro reminds me of guitar sound of pop/rock of the 90s... from the La La's "There she goes" to "I'll bethere for you"
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Love me some 90’s power pop.
@jbolt247
3 жыл бұрын
I was looking at these myself. Probably the best bang for you buck out there, I just can't get passed the oversized headstock.
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah… the CBS size headstock is an acquired taste.
@benallmark9671
3 жыл бұрын
I think the 70’s headstock is awesome. It’s nice to mix it up and the playability of the affinity necks are second to none IMO.
@jbolt247
3 жыл бұрын
"That's what she said!" - World's Best Boss
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t help myself….
@yassinc7651
2 жыл бұрын
Great Review. Thank you... Nice T-shirt by the way 😍
@roberthealy1814
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a stratocaster bundle, red and black. Haven't gotten to really play it yet. But it sure looks nice. 349 wasn't bad with a 15 watt amp. tried to get it from Sweetwater, but they won't have it in stock till October, so I went to Amazon, and there it was. So I grabbed it quick.
@tonedriverss8629
2 жыл бұрын
Well done . Best demo of the new 2021 series . My new 2021 black flamed top is on its way . I also have a killer 2008 HSS Squier , as well as a 2007 HWY1 . These Squiers are awesome bang for buck . Need this new awesome Affinity series !
@jefflien2599
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bunches for demo!!💪
@michaelc6220
2 жыл бұрын
A high gauge guitar pick works great for taking off the knobs also.
@bapt_andthebasses
2 жыл бұрын
Good review. Also the issue of the G string can be solved by changing strings and rolling all the string around the post of the tuning peg. Gives more angle without another string tree :)
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
Tried that first. Also tried cutting a deeper angle at the back of the nut, didn’t work. Didn’t include it in the video since it didn’t work and I was trying to keep the video as concise as possible.
@0000song0000
2 жыл бұрын
I have solved that on other guitars leaving a capo between the pegs and the nut :)
@bapt_andthebasses
2 жыл бұрын
@@0000song0000 Not super practical but does work.
@squierjoshyt
3 жыл бұрын
Those ceramic single coils look nicer than the old ones.
@Hexspa
2 жыл бұрын
Dang. That ringing reminds me of my first electric: an import Dean Z. I stuffed a washcloth in the trem cavity and that fixed it. Nothing like a metal zone to find a noise on your instrument.
@azulyaceroguitar9517
2 жыл бұрын
Squier mejoro enormemente! En maderas diseños componentes etc. Yo tengo una contemporary stratocaster hh y una affinity hss y creo que no le piden nada a ninguna marca ni gama de otras marcas!
@adriansvarela
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and the guitar sounds amazing! Thank you
@johnbarker95
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man great video. I have a Classic Vibe Stratocaster and it's just as good as the American Strat I had. The playability of these Squiers has really improved over the past ten years or so. Excellent guitars. And when I seen how beautiful that sienna sunburst is I just had to have one. Beautiful guitar. I'll be ordering one from Sweetwater in the next few days. One question I have is I noticed that Danelectro distortion pedal. I had one just like it and it got stolen. That wasn't you, was it? Just kidding. Killer video. I just subscribed to your channel. Keep the videos rolling and rock on!!!!
@briannelms158
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar! Great review and demo!
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian!
@Wabin22
3 жыл бұрын
Oh it feels so great to see another one using a spoon to get those knobs out! I thought I was the only one xD
@ok-qp9ql
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful
@bluwng
Жыл бұрын
After setting up to my liking and playing for awhile the ringing on the G string just went away permanently.
@robertsguitarsandgear
3 жыл бұрын
My 2020 Affinity is great other than noisy pickups. I replaced those, shielded the guitar, and it turned out just great.
@capthowdy2346
2 жыл бұрын
Except the narrow fretboard width! I can't believe people pay three hundred for a useless toy?
@robertsguitarsandgear
2 жыл бұрын
@@capthowdy2346 I have smaller hands and it fits me pretty well. I modded mine and it sounds great. But for sure it is not for everyone.
@MrSpeed-lt8gr
3 жыл бұрын
I just tried this out today. And I like the feel of it better than the Classic Vibe 😳. I love the sound of the Classic Vibe but the neck doesn’t jive with me. So I’m going to return it for a refund and looking at getting one of these.
@bushcry1
3 жыл бұрын
Changing the pickups? I do feel the same about the C necks with gloss in CVs except 60s version. Apparently neck is slim Modern C and not just Modern C like in the other telecasters.
@wmpopper
Жыл бұрын
Good review and playing....Thank You.
@mariaelenakunstmann2713
3 жыл бұрын
I always preferred squier strats .Even the affinity or bullet. And the affinity or california series have the most comfortable maple neck.
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. I’ve always loved Squier necks.
@maxthecat1235
2 жыл бұрын
I bought this one over Bullet, I like the Whammy thanks for Info, I want to sound like Vanhalen.
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more. Very stable trem system. Thanks for watching.
@stevepotter7448
3 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you so much!
@bluwng
2 жыл бұрын
Bridge pickup has its own tone control. Pickups are low Resistance but very loud, I feel the Inductance ( magnetic reading) has more to do with power vs Resistance.
@tlister67
2 жыл бұрын
I bought an p new affinity JM, best upgrade new strings. The strat type trem works as good as my expensive Strats. The pickups are not bad but I am going to upgrade them to alnico.
@jonborgersen6117
Жыл бұрын
i bougth this after i saw this review. i dont regret 1 sec. it has smaller and thinner body then my vintage modifed squier70's. but seems to have a better tremolo system. overall it seems pretty sweet deal for the buck.
@davideridi
3 жыл бұрын
i have the new affinity telecaster and I think for the price is a really good guitar, its not perfect mine have minor issue easy to fix by myself but I'm planning of get this one too because I like the HSS config. Great review thanks!
@Albrecht777
Жыл бұрын
The string tree point on the headstock is interesting. I have been the proud owner of an American strat standard (1989) since 1990. It has two string trees, but I note that nowadays even US-built stratocasters only have a single string tree.
@TheTapeFarm
Жыл бұрын
It could be a quirk of my playing style.
@019bc3
9 ай бұрын
Modern staggered tuners (tuners further from the nut are shorter) installed on most US-build strats solve the problem without using the second string tree.
@sheikhabrahim4057
2 жыл бұрын
I love this post mortem you have done here. What pickups and electronics would you recommend in the case of a swap...and your thoughts of the tuning machines? Would you agree its a good buy for a beginner? If not what's your pick? Thanks.
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
Wow great questions…. I probably should have answered some of those in the video 😜. Pickups are to subjective. So many people have different tastes. For budget level I like GFS pickups from guitarfetish.com. For more high dollar choices it’s hard to go wrong with Seymour Duncan. The stock tuners have done well over time. But Hipshot makes some great tuners that don’t break the bank. This would be a great beginners guitar. If I got this as my first guitar I would consider myself very spoiled.
@Brad143
3 жыл бұрын
I'm always thinking why Fender always still have 21 fret until 2021 ?
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
To quote Fiddler On The Roof… Tradition! But yeah… I get it. Also for guys like me 21 is about 5 too many 🤣
@Brad143
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm why Don't 22 ahaha🤣
@0000song0000
3 жыл бұрын
Yeap. Even surf stuff use the 22nd fret... like "Penetration" by The Pyramids 😢 (i have to bend that note on a Strat)
@tunnel7
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks that will do nicely...
@pman0856
3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! Been seriously considering buying one. Would you recommend replacing the bridge humbucker with an Alnico 5? Thanks!
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay in answering… just saw your question. I would recommend swapping the pickups at some point. I would go with a matched set if possible. But if the budget for all three doesn’t work, it really hard to beat a Seymour Duncan humbucker. That’s my plan for this guitar.
@Alfred_E_Newman
2 жыл бұрын
Are you using modeling software? if so, which one and what patches. the tone sounds great.
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
Amp models in Logic. The clean is an AC30 model and the dirty is a Marshall and an AC30 model.
@bluwng
2 жыл бұрын
This trem block is actual steel vs the old zinc potted metal blocks
@mauricebrown24
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Buying an Indonesian made one. So that's not a Chinese manufactured one huh?
@stealthbum34
10 ай бұрын
‘That’s what she said’ at 10.20?
@TheTapeFarm
10 ай бұрын
Got it.
@TVguy9999
2 жыл бұрын
String tree tip 🎸🔥🤓🤯
@davesnothere2879
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great
@mangelgc8963
Жыл бұрын
Gran video! Un saludo
@ElIsraelJijijiji
Ай бұрын
I have a question, are these new afinitty squiers thinner body??
@TheTapeFarm
Ай бұрын
@@ElIsraelJijijiji yes. By about an 1/8 of an inch I think.
@Puru_hoja_Shuru
Ай бұрын
This Fender model vs Yamaha Pacific 112VMX. I am going to buy one of these What would you recommend? I like to play blues, jazz and exotic music like arabic and raags, but also want to explore other genres. Thankyou
@TheTapeFarm
Ай бұрын
@@Puru_hoja_Shuru never played that particular model of Yamaha. But I’ve heard good things about them.
@huskerbob82
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! Very informative. In language a relative newby can understand, how specifically would you solve the problem with the string trees? I may well order one of these I would like to be prepared if I encounter the same issue. Thanks!!!
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
I installed a second string tree.
@huskerbob82
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm between the original and the nut I assume?
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
@@huskerbob82 yes. The guitar only came with one string tree for the high E and B strings. So a second string tree needs to be installed for G and D strings, in the traditional location for that string tree… which is about a half inch forward of the existing tree on the E and B. Check out some pics of strats with two string trees to get an exact location.
@huskerbob82
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm Thank you Sir.
@rick00770
6 ай бұрын
I like that sienna sunburst, had a player plus top has that color , looked great. I bought the Strat affinity hh, it has 3 way tone switch which I didn’t notice in specks and one volume , one tone knob, so I was worried I wouldn’t get that funky quacky sound that strats are know for . But turned out fine. Sounds just like a Strat. I got the Olympics white with black pick guard, maple neck with laurel fingerboard, but looks and sounds great, floating tremolo out of the box, all I did was put new strings on and tuned. Can’t beat the price. I can recommend it to anyone who wants to save money and still get a great Strat. Stays in tune good too. Great review. Good tones there. Subscribed.
@ernestschultz5065
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, what kind of finish is on that green Squier? It has a cool road worn look. That really doesn't happen to a polyurethane finish. Could that be a nitro cellulose finish?
@yellowshiba8686
Жыл бұрын
hello im about to buy one of these and im just wondering if the issue you found is really important for a new player and how easy/expensive it is to repair and if a guitar store could repair it since id be too scared to do it myself
@TheTapeFarm
Жыл бұрын
It’s not a huge deal at all. Keep in mind this issue I found could just be the result of my playing style. You might not have the issue at all. If you do the fix is very easy. A small swatch of cloth weaved through the strings (like I did with the paper towel, or an additional string tree which only costs a few dollars and is super easy to install.
@yellowshiba8686
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm thank you for the quick and very helpfull response knowing that i will still be buying the guitar as it seems pretty good for what i want and is quite cheap Wich leaves me more money for an amp and pedals Thank you.
@therollband1290
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this demo the official demo from fender is terrible
@truthwinseverytime8805
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, their demos have been lacking lately.
@zacharykim295
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, can you do the same for the Affinity telecaster deluxe?
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
If I get a good deal on one.
@jefflien2599
2 жыл бұрын
Yes yu make dam good sales pitch.I love the guitar and have a mex strat.,and am going to get the squire to keep at another hangout to enjoy .
@TheKobyhazan
2 жыл бұрын
Is the pickguard is like strat? So if i get a strat pickguard with all the electronics i can just switch betwin them?
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. A loaded pickguard should fit perfectly.
@crhiztian
Жыл бұрын
Has anyone changed the tuners in one of these? Is it a 10mm hole?
@jakamahadika7605
2 жыл бұрын
Is this a good versatile guitar? Beginner here and I want to have a real electric guitar!! mainly for gigs, wedding perform, and try to write some music. Want to focus on blues, pop, and metal.
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. For a beginner I think it’s ideal. For wedding type gigs it would be great. HSS Strat style guitars are, in my opinion, are among the most versatile guitars made. For the money this one is hard to beat.
@jakamahadika7605
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm I saw about blue contemporary hss strat just now, it maybe a tad more pricey. One more question tho, is it worth to take contemporary or affinity is better? Thank you so much for answering 🙏🙏
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
Not having played one of the contemporary models, I would say to try them out for yourself first. I know what the affinity series can do, and I know it’s really solid. But I really can’t speak to the contemporary series. I do know that they are way cool, and I’d love to get one for myself at some point, but not having played one I really can’t speak with any authority on it.
@jakamahadika7605
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm thank you kindly for your reply, I'll follow your suggestions I'll try them first before I make my call. Thank you!!!
@leinardesteves3987
2 жыл бұрын
About to buy my first guitar. Is there any tutorial on how to add a string tree? and what would you recommend for the pickups?
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a tutorial on adding a string tree on my channel but I bet someone on KZitem does. Pickups are like shoes. What’s good for me, might not be good for you. I will tell you as far as budget pick ups go I’m a fan of GFS pickups from www.guitarfetish.com. If you have more to spend, you can’t go wrong with Seymour Duncan.
@raudelgonzalez5154
Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend a Squier as beginner guitar? Im really new at this and want to get into playing but I don’t know whether to invest on a “higher quality” and expensive guitar (better pick ups and not so frowned upon the community) or get this kind here. Also how do you add that “string tree” you mention there? Thank you for tour time and I hope you review my comment!
@TheTapeFarm
Жыл бұрын
I think Squiers are about the best “beginners guitars” out there. I would also recommend regardless of what guitar you ultimately get, spend a little extra money to have the guitar set up by a tech. Most people who stop learning/playing do so out of frustration, thinking they just “can’t figure it out” or “it’s just not for them”. When in reality that frustration comes from their guitar not being properly set up and fighting them every step of the way. So spend the extra $50 or so and have a tech go over it. It will be money we’ll spent.
@CritterEnjoyer
Жыл бұрын
If you can save a little longer, go for the Classic Vibe line of Squiers over the Affinity line. If you particularly want the Stratocaster style and don’t care if it’s strictly a Squier, maybe look at the Yamaha Pacifica guitars.
@juliusjacob1416
Жыл бұрын
Why though? All the nitpicking on cheaper guitars is by very experienced players. Beginners probably don’t even notice those things. Lets also not forget that 80% of people who buy guitars don’t actually consistently play them or sell them within a year. I’d recommend getting an affinity, get it checked by a professional and after some time after you actually got some skills, save up soms money and buy a guitar that you rreeaaally want with a higher budget.
@TheTapeFarm
Жыл бұрын
@@juliusjacob1416 80% of the people who quit playing guitar, quit because of having to constantly fight their instrument. The idea of getting a cheap piece of crap as a “beginner guitar“ in my opinion is a bad idea. Better to get a decent guitar that can be set up well so you’re not constantly fighting your instrument as you’re trying to learn. You’re more likely to continue playing that way.
@juliusjacob1416
Жыл бұрын
I fully agree, but then it may be a difference in opinion on what we consider a piece of crap. I personally don’t think this Affinity can be called that. Again, that’s my opinion and I don’t own extremely expensive guitars!
@ianroberts4981
3 жыл бұрын
That t shirrt is amazing! Where can I get one?
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Interwebs… it might have been www.qwertee.com but I’m not sure. It was a while ago.
@benallmark9671
3 жыл бұрын
They glossed the headstock as an upgrade I suppose.
@floydadcockrealtor
Жыл бұрын
Bought this as my first guitar. I swapped the tuners to Fender locking tuners to make string changes easier on me. I am new but you mentioned the pick ups not picking up detail. I was learning Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth and felt the sound change between E & A are difficult to hear when I play it. Probably newbie issue but was wondering if the pick ups are part of the issue?
@SiddharthKarunakaran
7 ай бұрын
Probably too much gain on your amp or a problem with possibly you own a solid state amp.
@floydadcockrealtor
7 ай бұрын
I was either using the mustang micro or the spark mini amp. Have been swamped and not played lately. But thanks for the feedback.@@SiddharthKarunakaran
@SiddharthKarunakaran
7 ай бұрын
@@floydadcockrealtor No problem. Try reducing the gain. If that doesn't work, practice more could be a problem with your technique. If that doesn't work, buy some cheap ass alnico pickups from China and try those. It's hard to say what is causing the issue without being there in the room with you. Or you could shoot a video. Anyway good bye and luck.
@azulyaceroguitar9517
2 жыл бұрын
La Affinity hss stratocaster fmt es la mas hermosa!
@AashiSoni
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 🌈 very nice ❤️ amazing and fantastic ❤️😍
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
But enough about me… what do you think of the guitar 🤣😜
@jamesinfl3539
Жыл бұрын
Keith does your guitar buzz (noise, like a high frequency bumble bee)? I'm not talking about the 60Hz single coil hum. And I am curious why don't we hear the 60Hz hum when you are playing either one of the singles alone? Thanks for the review. I bought mine based on it. I didn't get as lucky as you because mine is not nearly as pretty. The pattern is much more pronounced in yours. But, mine buzzes in all positions, even the humbucker! It's awful. I have plenty of other guitars to compare against and I do create the same environment. I do not have any lights or other electronics. I'm thinking of exchanging it. Thank you for any help!
@TheTapeFarm
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a grounding issue. I’m my studio I don’t get a lot of buzz on single coils. Everything is pretty well shielded, I use LED lighting, all the equipment is grounded to an independent ground rod to the rest of the electrical system. So I put a lot of work in on the front end when I built my studio to limit the RF that actually causes a lot of the 60 cycle hum.
@jamesinfl3539
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm Thank you Keith for responding. I appreciate it. I wonder if you'd be so kind as to listen the 21 second video clip: kzitem.info/news/bejne/y2qVn4mKZqemh4Y. I shielded my other Squiers. My the buzz on my MIA Strat is very slight, it's so low that it can be ignored.
@dash1212able
2 жыл бұрын
Thats what she said
@mauricebrown24
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Keith, what type of tremolo springs are on the Affinity, would they described as heavy duty? Thanks
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
I would say heavy duty. With all three springs the bar is pretty hard to move, which is they way I like to set it up.
@mauricebrown24
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm Excellent. Thanks
@lincolnelliot4742
Жыл бұрын
would you say the Yamaha pacifica 112j would be a better starter than this guitar because i’m looking between the two but really can’t decide which one to go for
@TheTapeFarm
Жыл бұрын
Yes. There are various versions of that guitar but nearly all version are really good. A good setup will usually fix most issues.
@lincolnelliot4742
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm thank you for the advice
@mrbaudrilliard
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, i live in Turkey and i am thinking of buying this guitar. This is really a great guitar and i loved the color. The only thing i am wondering about is that noise that comes after Open G and G palm muted. Do you think this will happen on the one i buy or do you think this problem is about your copy of the guitar ? Thanks!
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
No real way of knowing. I can tell you I had another guitar with the same issue. Now it could just be a quirk of my playing style. But either way, it’s an easy fix if you do run into the same issue. Even if you don’t want to install a second string tree, you can just weave a small strip of felt through the strings and that should resolve the problem as well. I’ve seen others do that.
@ardasimportant2232
2 жыл бұрын
Abi rengine cidden ben de aşık oldum da bu ses sorunu tüm modellerde mı var
@blakehamilton5065
2 жыл бұрын
"I CANT JUST KEEP BUYING GUITARS"...HA HA!!!
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
LOL!! Yeah… I know right.
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
@@truthwinseverytime8805 LOL! Yes a true addict is right. You nailed that one. Thanks man. I appreciate the words of encouragement!
@sklifish
2 жыл бұрын
I have a squier of 2018, but I can’t lower the strings low, the sound of the strings about Frets appears.
@Icantdrive55
3 жыл бұрын
New studio? Or just different camera angles? Looks like a smaller space today.
@TheTapeFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Same studio… Just trying to standardize things a bit. So I can make videos more efficiently.
@cinematic35
3 жыл бұрын
I hear out of tune notes--needs to be set up. Guitars should ring like bells with no notes sharp or flat!
@arielrodriguezcepero3293
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the same guitar. What pickups would you recommend?
@SiddharthKarunakaran
7 ай бұрын
How does it feel to play? How does it compare to some of your other guitars?
@xrzaynixers6884
2 жыл бұрын
Why do people hate ceramic pickup? Im new to guitar
@TheBonusBlake
2 жыл бұрын
Simply just dosent sound as good
@tlister67
2 жыл бұрын
They lack higher frequency overtones, get used to Alnico and they will sound muffled. That said, you can make good sounds with either.
@WLPG19781111
2 жыл бұрын
thank you
@azulyaceroguitar9517
2 жыл бұрын
Yo tengo y es una hermosura!
@bluwng
2 жыл бұрын
Is it really thinner and lighter as claimed? My perfect Strat is between a standard strat and an Ibanez S series.
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
It is slightly thinner than my 1999 MIM Strat. Weight… a touch lighter. But nothing all that noticeable to me. It’s not a drastic difference.
@bluwng
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm thanks, I was looking for a big difference. That thing is beautiful though
@Pjaysusity
2 жыл бұрын
It's listed at 10lbs
@stratosphere835
2 жыл бұрын
Squier made Instruments in the USA since 1890... long before Fender exist...
@jean-francoishebert943
2 жыл бұрын
Seem like the same thing with epiphone they were on the market way before Gibson
@93greenstrat
2 жыл бұрын
At some point, they became a string manufacturer (V.C. Squier Co.) by the time Fender bought them. The Squier name eventually disappeared for a while until 1982 when Fender got onto the import market.
@Jeymez
2 жыл бұрын
@@jean-francoishebert943 they did, but they were making acoustics at that time. Leo was the one that wanted to do something different, which he did and the Telecaster was born as a result. when it came to Epiphone, Les Paul actually worked there for a period, but like Leo they both came up with there own concept designs. Les Paul is also the one that helped start Gibson in the late 40's, they officially became a company in 1950, and the first Les Paul was introduced in 1952. but it looked a little different at first, until 1956 when it got it's full iconic look everyone knows of today. Squier has been around a long time, but they were a relatively small company. Epiphone along with Martin where the two biggest acoustic guitar makers at the time, then Yamaha came in the early 1950's and started making acoustics, but by that time the Telecaster got everyone's attention back in 1951. people liked what they heard, they all got what they wanted, because a few years later the most iconic guitar in Fenders lineup, the Stratocaster was born in 1954 and it never looked back.
@leighsayers2628
7 ай бұрын
I have a Squier infinity ..it's beautiful ..
@eertje01
2 жыл бұрын
So what is the body thickness on this thing? I read mixed info on the web. thanks!
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
1.5 inches
@onursancak7868
2 жыл бұрын
Should i buy normal version or this upgraded version affinity strat
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
It depends on what you’re looking for a guess. The standard SSS is a classic. But some find the HSS version more versatile. I have a MIM SSS Strat already so this one gives me another option. So really it depends on what you looking for out of the guitar. Both are good choices. If you can, try them out at a local shop.
@onursancak7868
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm question about new affinity strat series i want to buy hss flamed maple but some people didn't like the guitar i watch the fender youtube channel introduce flamed maple no one didnt like it at the comments they say distortion sound is bad new version is bad im a beginner guitarist and living in turkey its so expensive our country to buy this guitar so i need a good think about that what should i do i really didnt know
@onursancak7868
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm %100 im gonna buy hss strat affinity but this version or old version didnt know can you help :(
@jean-francoishebert943
2 жыл бұрын
I watch many review of this guitar and also this one againt the classic vibe ect and the thing is you can see who is about playing guitar and goes with tone ect vs people that just look at the name on the neck because because a lot of these "metal guys" saif well for the price ill buy something else especially for the classic vibe ...now im also an old 80s trash metal guy but now im also into playing chord on a strat and beleive it or not never own one the clossest thing to a strat i own was an hss ibanez sa ...honestly i dont want to spand 1k on a strat since i only want to relaxe and play some blues ect again i stil dont know between the classic vibe 60 or 70 or just go with that affinity since if i dont like it i could upgrade it or just sell it for like.30$ than i paid for it ...
@Jeymez
2 жыл бұрын
id say get the Classic Vibe, the Affinity series were always hit and miss, but the Classic Vibe Series is the one they put the most focus in. and the nice thing is they have something that can fit each persons hand size, the 50's for example usually has a chunkier neck based on the 50's era, the 60's is more like you see on modern guitars, then there's the 70's Classic Vibe, those are a little more closer to how guitars felt in the 80's. you mention thrash, that would be closer to that.
@Jeymez
2 жыл бұрын
for 299 that noise would bug me, i haven't tried the FMT, don't even know what that means. i know HT stands for Hard Tail which is on some of the Bullet series Squiers, but I've tried the normal Affinity series and i haven't encountered that issue on those. i do like the color on that guitar, but that noise would bug me. i wonder if it's something that came with your model.
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah… it just needed a second string tree. I installed one, problem solved. $5 fix.
@Jeymez
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm that still should not be an issue with that, i get it's only a $5 dollar fix, but if some parent who isn't as knowledgeable about guitars bought that for some kid they would be lost lol. you did say you ordered it, i know sometimes when you buy anything online, there's always some minor things that can happen. it's alot easier when you go into a store and check it out, then you can look it over, but we all kinda got used to buying things online because of Covid. now that it's died down, you get used to it. one thing im not a fan of on the Affinity series is the headstock, it's just too big lol. people say it's supposed to be a positive, but in my experience trying out different Affinity's with that headstock, I've noticed tuning problems. the Squier Bullet series is a lower price, and they stay in tune better. i do like the feel better of the Affinity neck beck than the Bullet, but i found the Bullet easier to play. my favorite is the Classic Vibe series, i feel like they got that series right, but the series down from that is where things can be hit and miss. the Classic Vibe is almost as good as the old Mexican Fenders from back in early 2000's. i still have an old Mexican Standard from 2004 that still plays well.
@TheTapeFarm
2 жыл бұрын
FMT - Flame Maple Top
@jk_guitar
2 жыл бұрын
I have this guitar and it didn't have the string noise issue. So it would just be his one. Actual build quality on mine is excellent, can't fault it, maybe a beefier humbucker would be good though.
@azulyaceroguitar9517
2 жыл бұрын
Es una guitarra hermosa!
@f.floresdeaa2218
3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@ovidiuboureanu8565
Жыл бұрын
Are the pickups on Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS ceramics? If not, what type are they? I own this guitar, but I cannot figure out what material are the pickups.
@TheTapeFarm
Жыл бұрын
As stated in the take apart portion of the video they are ceramic pickups and I discuss that for a bit. That said, that doesn’t really mean much of anything. Ceramic magnets do not mean bad pickups and some kind of ALNICO does not mean good pickups. Not saying that’s what you are saying, just stating that for others reading the comments.
@ovidiuboureanu8565
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTapeFarm thank you, sir!
@abog159
2 жыл бұрын
subscribe to this man. he puts on freakin baby makin music while peelin off plastic for god's sake
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