Squier Affinitiy Stratocasters are Chinese made stratocaster style electric guitars. They were introduced into the Squier lineup in 1996 as the entry level model. From 1996-1999, "Made in China" Squier Stratocasters carried the "Affinity" decal on the headstock and have serial numbers as NCXXXX with the first number the year of manufacture, e.g. NC6XXX (Made in China 1996). The Affinities are similar to the Japanese-made Squier Bullets of the mid-'80s; the same alder bodies, same rosewood-type fretboard and maple necks. Tuners and electronics are also very similar.

The deluxe version of the Squier stratocaster has a flame or quilted maple veneer top with a sunburst finish or quilted maple top with antique sunburst finish.

SQUIER began making the Pro Tone Fat Strat (Model 133-3102) in 1998

The Pro Tone Stratocaster (Model 033-2600) was introduced in 1998

SQUIER began making the Pro Tone Stratocaster (Model 033-2700) in 1998

The Pro Tone Stratocaster (Model 033-2802) was introduced in 1998

SQUIER began making the PRO TONE STRATOCASTER (NO. 033-2900) in 1998

SQUIER made the Standard Fat Strat 7 (No. 032-1807) between 2001 and 2002

The Standard Fat Stratocaster (Model 013-2202) was made between 1998 and 2000

The first Standard Fat Stratocaster (No. 033-1702) was produced by SQUIER in 1998

SQUIER began making the STANDARD STRATOCASTER (model number. 033-1600) in 1998

SQUIER manufactured the TOM DELONGE STRAT between 2001 and 2003