Squier

Description

The Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS limited-edition electric guitar is ready to launch your musical journey into the stratosphere. This Strat features a slim, inviting neck and lightweight poplar body for hours of playing comfort. The HSS pickup configuration provides a wealth of tone, from the ceramic humbucking bridge pickup's substantial output to the single-coil neck and middle pickups' crystalline clarity. A tremolo bridge invites expressive vibrato effects, while sealed tuning machines keep tuning stable through intense playing sessions. Durable chrome-plated hardware rounds out the package, catching the spotlight at every angle. The Sonic Stratocaster HSS is an affordable and versatile instrument for players at any level seeking authentic Fender tone and style.

Versatile Tonal Palette

The Sonic Stratocaster HSS's pickup configuration covers the tonal spectrum. The ceramic humbucking bridge pickup delivers high output and fullness, ideal for rock and blues. The single-coil neck and middle pickups provide the chime and clarity that Stratocasters are known for, perfect for genres like country, funk and jazz. This mix of pickups lets you shape your tone to match the music, proving an invaluable tool whether practicing, performing or recording.

Express Yourself With the Tremolo Bridge

No Stratocaster is complete without a tremolo bridge and the Sonic Strat HSS delivers. Its six-saddle bridge invites you to bend notes, add subtle shimmer or dramatic dive bombs. Experiment with different techniques to make your mark on familiar songs or craft a signature sound of your own. The tremolo bridge opens up a world of sonic possibilities, limited only by your imagination.

Rock-Solid Construction

The Sonic Stratocaster HSS is built to handle the demands of dedicated practice and performance. Its poplar body and bolt-on maple neck provide a solid foundation for the HSS pickup configuration and tremolo bridge. Sealed tuning machines keep the guitar in tune through hours of intense playing, eliminating a common frustration for beginners and pros alike. Durable chrome-plated hardware gives the Sonic Strat a classic look while standing up to heavy use. Overall, the Sonic Stratocaster HSS offers premium design and construction at an affordable price.

Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar - 2-Color Sunburst
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar - 2-Color Sunburst
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar - 2-Color Sunburst

Features

  • Poplar body with a gloss polyurethane finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck in a C-shaped profile
  • Maple fingerboard with 21 narrow-tall frets and black dot inlays
  • Squier ceramic humbucker at the bridge and ceramic single-coils at the middle and neck
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Specs

Body
  • Body type: Double cutaway
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss polyurethane
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Single-action
  • Neck finish: Satin urethane
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Fret size: Narrow-tall
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Black dots
  • Nut width/material: 1.65" (42 mm) synthetic bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: Proprietary ceramic single-coil
  • Middle: Proprietary ceramic single-coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary ceramic humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), Tone 2 (bridge pickup)
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo with block saddles
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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Reviews

4.68

38 Reviews

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Found my beginner guitar
STRATOCASTER WITH BLUES AND ROCK IN MIND
Nice guitar for the money
Nice guitar for the money
Best beginner Guitar I've ever tried out

Most Liked Positive Review

5

I don't always leave a review but...

I recently returned to playing guitar after having my lrft arm injured in 2019. Last June I bought a bunch of guitars ranging from this price (when it was on sale) to 1k from different brands. I kept many of them and returned a few but I did realize that I'm a strat guy. My first guitar was a squier (obey) in 2008. This guitar has blown me away. I love how it plays. It's affordable but you're getting more than what you pay for. Quality control is amazing too except for the one that I picked up on display from my local gc which had a Crack on its back which I did not notice. It was prolly a return. Upon unboxing the new shipped unit, nothing much had to be adjusted. No sharp frets, no scratches. The guitar is flawless. I only adjusted the truss rod a little. Action is ay 4/64 for all strings which I prefer. Intonation and pickup height is spot on. Nut height is good. I also did float the tremolo and it does stay in tune most of the time. I will look for locking tuners in the future still though. If I were to nitpick however, I am not a fan of unfinished maple. I like em satin or glossy. It doesn't bother me that much though as I love playing this thing while keeping 4 of my player and player plus in their cases. After this, I opened my heart for all the other squier models which have surprised me too especially their classic vibes.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

I would buy again but heavily modify.

Playability The guitar is alright for a beginner guitar but the guitar had a terrible buzzing from day 1. The guitar still buzzes but with hours of adjustment, it's playable now. Quality The quality is horrible. It had buzzing as I've mentioned, but the strap button also was loose by day 3. after about 3 days after it became loose and had been tightened, it fell out. The button would not go in no matter how much I tightened it, and I lost it anyway. Now I have to buy a set of strap buttons and find a way for the top one that fell out to properly fit in the hole.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing31
  2. Jamming19
  3. Recording10
  4. Small Venues10
  5. School Bands9
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz5
  2. Craftsmanship4
  3. Poor Pick Up1
  4. Sounds great!1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice16
  2. Experienced15
  3. Professional Musician3
  4. Child2
Pros
  1. Good Feel30
  2. Fun To Play29
  3. Good Tone23
  4. Good Pick Up22
  5. Solid Electronics18

Reviewed by 38 customers

Most Recent

  • I LOVE this guitar

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    bySamuel

    fromOverland park Kansas

    This was my first electric guitar, and looking back at how far ive come in the guitar community, and how big a role this guitar played it really means alot. I will own this forever and, eventually pass it on, its not the nicest or most expsensive but it feels like home.

  • Great for the price!

    4

    submitted7 months ago

    byClayton

    fromAthens, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It arrived almost perfectly setup (subjective). The pickups sound great and it seems to stay in tune very well though I haven't used the tremolo bar. Fit and finish were great, no flaws I could see. I bought spur of the moment because I wanted to add a cheap strat to the collection.

  • Nice guitar for the price

    5

    submitted8 months ago

    byDavid

    fromMedford, Oregon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Looks cool, sounds good. This is my first electric guitar so I don't know much, but I'm happy with it.

  • Yes

    5

    submitted8 months ago

    byAngelo L.

    fromVineland,New Jersey

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It's very light to play

  • Carries the Strat legacy well

    5

    submitted9 months ago

    byRowdy

    fromAlbuquerque, NM

    I bought this due to the light weight, but it's actually a very good guitar hidden by the low price. Of course, at this price point, you should play it before you buy it because QC might be spotty. But for my small coin I got a beautiful guitar with a nice maple neck and fretboard, and updated pickup architecture with a growly bucker next to the bridge. On the neck and middle pickups, it sounds smooth and silky. But kick in the bucker and it will snarl with the best of 'em. I did a bit of setup, dressed some fret ends and updated strings. But you should do that to any guitar. Some of the more expensive guitars in the store had frets that felt like vampire teeth compared to this one. I'm totally pleased and will take it up on the stage at the nest gig.

  • I reviewed and agree.

    5

    submitted10 months ago

    byKeith

    fromIndianapolis In.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It was good on set up when it was delivered, usually have to set intonation and overall work on string height but it was good. Pleased with playability out of the box.