Still the best cheap semi-hollow, Squier Starcaster

Squier does have the market cornered with this one.

Let's say this is your situation:

"I want a semi-hollow electric guitar, I want it cheap, and I want it new."

...then you want a Squier Affinity Starcaster. Whether you get it here or here, the price is around the same.

You'll quickly discover that you can't beat the Affinity Starcaster's price for a new semi-hollow electric. Sure, you'll see the Ibanez AM53, AS53 and AF55, but those are all $50 more.

Now to be clear, this model is NOT as good as the Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster, nor is it anywhere near as cool as, say, the Vox Bobcat S66...

...but again, you can't beat the Affinity Starcaster price for a new semi-hollow electric. When price is the #1 concern, Squier wins this round, followed by Ibanez, then followed by everybody else.

Published 2024 Feb 22