Squier affinity neck/board finish?

skunkwerx

My first venture into maple boards/tele’s saw me pick up a cheap affinity tele to see if I liked it.. which I do. 

The neck and board feel to me unfinished, but are they? 
I’ve heard of unfinished necks before though, but presumed all maple fretboards were lacquered.   

Anyway I quite like it as it feels smooth and my fingers arent getting as much drag on the board as they do on other rosewood types I have.

 Was considering an upgrade to a Fender mim tele which pmt currently have for the £450 mark, but wondered if the fretboard finishes on these are heavier/thicker? 

Guess I’ll have to get down and see for myself mind you. 

HAL9000

I've got a MIM Tele and a US Tele. They both have a thicker finish than the Affinity Tele I used to own which, as you've already said, appears to be unfinished. I've never noticed any 'drag' with any of them although I know some people claim lacquered maple boards do 'drag' more than rosewood. Personally I've always preferred both the feel and look of maple. Guess it's a case of getting out there and trying a few.

skunkwerx

Cheers bud! I figured that might be the case. 

Corvus

I think they're catalysed polyurethane, has a satin or matt look and feels smooth and is pretty hard-wearing. It's clear or near-clear so the necks have a pale untinted look to them.

HAL9000

skunkwerx said:

Was considering an upgrade to a Fender mim tele which pmt currently have for the £450 mark, but wondered if the fretboard finishes on these are heavier/thicker? 

Also, unless you absolutely have to have 'Fender' on the headstock it's probably worth taking a squizz at the Squier CV Telecaster, and the G&L Tribute ASAT Classic. 

jimboflojo

Im with Billkat on the squier necks- they definitely have a thin satin finish. I had one and buffed the neck up a bit which gave it a bit more of a glossy look. They'e great necks

robgilmo

My Standard had a satin neck, its was really lovely.