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Aug 12, 2026 6:23 PM

Squier by Fender FSR Affinity Series Stratocaster H Electric Guitar (Surf Green)

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Adorama has Squier by Fender FSR Affinity Series Stratocaster H Electric Guitar (Surf Green, 0378084557) for $289.99 - $110.99 when you apply code JHCE8394 at checkout under Payment = $179. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Experience iconic Strat tone with the Squier Affinity Series electric guitar's versatile humbucker.
  • The Surf Green finish and pearloid pickguard give this Squier Stratocaster a distinct, eye-catching aesthetic.
  • Enjoy smooth playability with the 'C'-shaped maple neck and laurel fingerboard for comfortable chording.
  • Perfect for beginners, this Squier electric guitar offers great sound and value for starting your musical journey.
  • The 2-point tremolo bridge on this Strat allows for expressive vibrato and enhanced sonic possibilities.
  • Durable and reliable, this Squier Affinity Stratocaster is built to last, providing years of enjoyment.
Includes:
  • Squier FSR Affinity Series Stratocaster H Electric Guitar (Surf Green)
  • Squier 2 Year Limited Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $110.99 less (38% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $289.99 at the time of this post.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy (here)

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Adorama has Squier by Fender FSR Affinity Series Stratocaster H Electric Guitar (Surf Green, 0378084557) for $289.99 - $110.99 when you apply code JHCE8394 at checkout under Payment = $179. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Note: You may remove Package Protection at checkout.

Features:
  • Experience iconic Strat tone with the Squier Affinity Series electric guitar's versatile humbucker.
  • The Surf Green finish and pearloid pickguard give this Squier Stratocaster a distinct, eye-catching aesthetic.
  • Enjoy smooth playability with the 'C'-shaped maple neck and laurel fingerboard for comfortable chording.
  • Perfect for beginners, this Squier electric guitar offers great sound and value for starting your musical journey.
  • The 2-point tremolo bridge on this Strat allows for expressive vibrato and enhanced sonic possibilities.
  • Durable and reliable, this Squier Affinity Stratocaster is built to last, providing years of enjoyment.
Includes:
  • Squier FSR Affinity Series Stratocaster H Electric Guitar (Surf Green)
  • Squier 2 Year Limited Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $110.99 less (38% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $289.99 at the time of this post.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy (here)

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Written by iconian | Staff

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This Squier FSR Stratocaster H is a budget Strat built around a single bridge humbucker, so it leans toward straightforward rock and metal tones more than broad Strat versatility. The bridge pickup is the main draw here, with tone control and amp or modeler settings covering most of the shaping. At this price, the appeal is value, but setup quality can be hit or miss, with reports of intonation problems and tuning instability on similar Squier versions. A simple, low cost option if bridge pickup tones are enough.

  • Players who mainly live on the bridge pickup, because this layout matches a bridge-focused style and still lets tone be shaped with the knob.

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  • Beginners starting hard rock or metal, because a bridge humbucker is common for dirty tones and keeps the setup simple.

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  • Players who want a simple guitar to mess around with, because the single-humbucker layout keeps the control set minimal.

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  • Shoppers comfortable setting up a cheap guitar, because the fit and finish can be acceptable even when the instrument needs fret and edge work.

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  • Beginners who want a wide range of tones, because the single humbucker limits sound options compared with a more versatile pickup layout.

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  • Shoppers expecting a versatile Strat-style sound palette, because the bridge-only layout skips the 2 and 4 positions and other pickup combinations.

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  • Players who need reliable intonation and tuning stability out of the box, because this model can arrive with intonation problems and poor tuning hold.

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  • Players who want a guitar that feels ready without extra setup work, because some units can need fret leveling and edge filing before they play well.

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Aug 12, 2026 11:47 PM
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TalentedRoad6417Aug 12, 2026 11:47 PM
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Very good price for an Affinity Strat. Has a 2 point trem bridge. Surf green color.
Aug 13, 2026 12:27 AM
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jmabs509Aug 13, 2026 12:27 AM
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Very limited in tone ability. There is nothing wrong with a single humbucker (I prefer humbuckers) but for a beginner I would recommend has (humbucker single single) it will give you all you need for pretty much anything you want to play.
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Aug 13, 2026 1:27 AM
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s1a1t1a1nAug 13, 2026 1:27 AM
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In for one, haven't bought a guitar retail in decades, at this price point sure why not. Looks a good little thing to punk rock out on and toss about.
Aug 13, 2026 2:09 AM
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Shake-N-BakeAug 13, 2026 2:09 AM
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Quote from jmabs509 View quoted comment :
Very limited in tone ability. There is nothing wrong with a single humbucker (I prefer humbuckers) but for a beginner I would recommend has (humbucker single single) it will give you all you need for pretty much anything you want to play.
I disagree on getting a HSS. Most beginners aren't going to use anything but the bridge pickup, considering that most players, in general, don't use anything but the bridge pickup. I've been playing for almost 30 years, and the only time I use a different pickup than the bridge is when I switch to the neck for sweep picking. Middle pickups are almost pointless and will most definitely get in the way of a beginner. It's why so many guitars that do come with more than one pickup. just have a bridge and neck pickup (usually humbuckers), and skip the pointless middle one.
Last edited by Shake-N-Bake August 13, 2026 at 01:38 AM.
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Aug 13, 2026 2:25 AM
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erad13Aug 13, 2026 2:25 AM
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Quote from jmabs509 View quoted comment :
Very limited in tone ability. There is nothing wrong with a single humbucker (I prefer humbuckers) but for a beginner I would recommend has (humbucker single single) it will give you all you need for pretty much anything you want to play.
Hmm not sure about this. I've got over 30 guitars and 20 years of playing and I still use the bridge about 98% of the time on all my guitars. In fact, one of my favorite guitars is my EVH Frankenstein that comes with only a bridge HB. Just got this to mess around with.
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Aug 13, 2026 2:26 AM
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CurtitoutAug 13, 2026 2:26 AM
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I have the sss version of this guitar, bought from Fender for my Grandson. I sent the first one back ,Fender service was good. The second one was as bad too. I did all you can to set it up but intonation is not possible on this or the other one. It also hardly stays in tune for a short while, although I do like the split tuners idea. The fit/finish is acceptable and it sounds ok for cheap. I did have to level frets and file some edges but that's not the issue. The intonation kills it all, two guitars, a freak....ehh....maybe. I bought him a cheap "Jungle" Leo SG, it had spot on intonation out the box, low action, good frets, nut and stays in tune very well. humbuckers are ehh..but under $100 delivered, he was much happier. I have no angle just an experience.
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Aug 13, 2026 2:30 AM
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FranklinfishAug 13, 2026 2:30 AM
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Aug 13, 2026 5:40 AM
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Shake-N-BakeAug 13, 2026 5:40 AM
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Quote from erad13 View quoted comment :
Hmm not sure about this. I've got over 30 guitars and 20 years of playing and I still use the bridge about 98% of the time on all my guitars. In fact, one of my favorite guitars is my EVH Frankenstein that comes with only a bridge HB. Just got this to mess around with.
Exactly. Hardly anyone uses anything other than the bridge. Even Eddie primarily used the bridge and occasionally the neck. I have an EVH Wolfgang and it only comes with a bridge and neck pickup. The Synyster Gates guitar only has a bridge and neck pickup, as well as many other world class signature player guitars. I also have a Tom DeLonge Strat that has just the bridge humbucker and I use that more than any other guitar.
Last edited by Shake-N-Bake August 13, 2026 at 01:42 AM.
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Aug 13, 2026 5:42 AM
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lucas220Aug 13, 2026 5:42 AM
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I hate being left handed
Aug 13, 2026 7:33 AM
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FairBreakfast810Aug 13, 2026 7:33 AM
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Quote from Curtitout View quoted comment :
I have the sss version of this guitar, bought from Fender for my Grandson. I sent the first one back ,Fender service was good. The second one was as bad too. I did all you can to set it up but intonation is not possible on this or the other one. It also hardly stays in tune for a short while, although I do like the split tuners idea. The fit/finish is acceptable and it sounds ok for cheap. I did have to level frets and file some edges but that's not the issue. The intonation kills it all, two guitars, a freak....ehh....maybe. I bought him a cheap "Jungle" Leo SG, it had spot on intonation out the box, low action, good frets, nut and stays in tune very well. humbuckers are ehh..but under $100 delivered, he was much happier. I have no angle just an experience.
You get what you pay for. People like the deal because of the price, but there are so many better deals for double the money and you won't have to send the guitar back to find a gem. At least you know what you were looking for. Most of these will just a guitar like this just sitting in a corner if they get a dud.
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lewiscypherAug 13, 2026 1:24 PM
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They should remove that sticker. I thought they were selling a strat with a kill switch button.
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Aug 13, 2026 2:27 PM
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KawiNinjaZXAug 13, 2026 2:27 PM
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Quote from jmabs509 View quoted comment :
Very limited in tone ability. There is nothing wrong with a single humbucker (I prefer humbuckers) but for a beginner I would recommend has (humbucker single single) it will give you all you need for pretty much anything you want to play.
I basically play the bridge only and use the tone knob + snapshots on my helix to control tone.
Aug 13, 2026 3:43 PM
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ColeO7327Aug 13, 2026 3:43 PM
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Quote from lucas220 View quoted comment :
I hate being left handed
Jimi Hendrix it
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Aug 13, 2026 3:48 PM
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SlickweaselsAug 13, 2026 3:48 PM
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Quote from Shake-N-Bake View quoted comment :
I disagree on getting a HSS. Most beginners aren't going to use anything but the bridge pickup, considering that most players, in general, don't use anything but the bridge pickup. I've been playing for almost 30 years, and the only time I use a different pickup than the bridge is when I switch to the neck for sweep picking. Middle pickups are almost pointless and will most definitely get in the way of a beginner. It's why so many guitars that do come with more than one pickup. just have a bridge and neck pickup (usually humbuckers), and skip the pointless middle one.
LOL! If your experience was normal, guitar manufacturers wouldn't even bother with two pickups, let alone the three a versatile Strat comes with. And if you don't understand the 2 and 4 positions on a single coil Strat after "playing for almost 30 years", then that is just #sad. So is getting a pointless double humbucker Strat.

Really bad advice.
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Aug 13, 2026 3:52 PM
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SlickweaselsAug 13, 2026 3:52 PM
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Quote from lucas220 View quoted comment :
I hate being left handed
It would have been a real advantage for you to learn to play a right-handed guitar since your strong and agile hand would have been your fretting hand. It is an accident of history that right-handed people screwed that up for themselves.
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