Best Squier Shortscale Guitars 2025

Premium Squier shortscale guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Small Hands For Young Players For Comfortable Playing For Vintage Tones For Easy Bending For Unique Feel

BRANDS: Squier Harley Benton Fender Jackson Ibanez

Squier Affinity Jaguar MMB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Squier Affinity Jaguar MMB

by Squier

Vintage Tones Small Hands Easy Bending

Key Feature:

• Lower string tension

✓ PROS

• Easier playing for smaller hands
• Great for string bending

✗ CONS

• May lack some low-end punch
• May affect resale value

Squier Affinity Jaguar MMBElectric GuitarBody: PoplarTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 594246

$270

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Squier CV Duo Sonic HS LRL PPG LPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Squier CV Duo Sonic HS LRL PPG LPB

by Squier

Young Players Unique Feel Easy Bending

Key Feature:

• Unique tonal character

✓ PROS

• Easier playing for smaller hands
• Unique tonal character

✗ CONS

• Different feel from standard guitars
• Not traditional guitar scale

Squier CV Duo Sonic HS LRL PPG LPBElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelPearloid Dot...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 619726

$494

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Squier CV Duo Sonic HS MN GPG DSD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Squier CV Duo Sonic HS MN GPG DSD

by Squier

Easy Bending Young Players Unique Feel

Key Feature:

• Comfortable fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Easier playing for smaller hands
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Different feel from standard guitars
• Limited string gauge options

Squier CV Duo Sonic HS MN GPG DSDElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 619722

$494

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Squier Sonic Mustang HH Flash Pink - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Squier Sonic Mustang HH Flash Pink

by Squier

Comfortable Playing Young Players Small Hands

Key Feature:

• Unique tonal character

✓ PROS

• Lower string tension
• Great for string bending

✗ CONS

• May lack some low-end punch
• Different feel from standard guitars

Squier Sonic Mustang HH Flash PinkElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 561079

$184

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Squier Mini Jazzmaster MN SFG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Squier Mini Jazzmaster MN SFG

by Squier

Young Players Easy Bending Small Hands

Key Feature:

• Great for string bending

✓ PROS

• Lower string tension
• Unique tonal character

✗ CONS

• May lack some low-end punch
• May affect resale value

Squier Mini Jazzmaster MN SFGMini Electric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: MapleFretboard inlays: Black...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 493751

$175

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Squier Mini Stratocaster IL PK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL PK

by Squier

Small Hands Young Players Easy Bending

Key Feature:

• Comfortable fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Unique tonal character
• Lower string tension

✗ CONS

• Limited string gauge options
• May affect resale value

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL PKElectric GuitarBuild: Mini StratocasterBody: PoplarNeck: MapleFretboard: Indian...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 493267

$160

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Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL Bundle

by Squier

Easy Bending Small Hands Young Players

Key Feature:

• Great for string bending

✓ PROS

• Unique tonal character
• Easier playing for smaller hands

✗ CONS

• May lack some low-end punch
• Not traditional guitar scale

Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL*Electric Guitar*Mini...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 538710

$185

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Squier Sonic Mustang MN 2TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Squier Sonic Mustang MN 2TSB

by Squier

Easy Bending Young Players Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Great for string bending

✓ PROS

• Unique tonal character
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• May lack some low-end punch
• Not traditional guitar scale

Squier Sonic Mustang MN 2TSBElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 561069

$164

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Squier Affinity Jaguar 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Squier Affinity Jaguar 3TS

by Squier

Young Players Small Hands Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Comfortable fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Great for string bending
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• May lack some low-end punch
• May affect resale value

Squier Affinity Jaguar 3TSElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelPearloid Dot...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 594244

$274

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Squier Sonic Mustang HH California BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Squier Sonic Mustang HH California BL

by Squier

Vintage Tones Unique Feel Comfortable Playing

Key Feature:

• Lower string tension

✓ PROS

• Great for string bending
• Easier playing for smaller hands

✗ CONS

• Not traditional guitar scale
• May affect resale value

Squier Sonic Mustang HH California BLElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 561075

$183

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Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL

by Squier

Young Players Comfortable Playing Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Comfortable fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Comfortable fret spacing
• Unique tonal character

✗ CONS

• May affect resale value
• May lack some low-end punch

Squier Mini Strat V2 BK ILElectric GuitarMini StratocasterBody: PoplarNeck: MapleFretboard: Indian Laurel20 Medium...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 434130

$167

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Squier Mini Jazzmaster MN DBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Squier Mini Jazzmaster MN DBL

by Squier

Young Players Vintage Tones Easy Bending

Key Feature:

• Easier playing for smaller hands

✓ PROS

• Unique tonal character
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Not traditional guitar scale
• May affect resale value

Squier Mini Jazzmaster MN DBLMini Electric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: MapleFretboard inlays: Black...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 493746

$171

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Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR Bundle

by Squier

Comfortable Playing Unique Feel Young Players

Key Feature:

• Great for string bending

✓ PROS

• Comfortable fret spacing
• Easier playing for smaller hands

✗ CONS

• May lack some low-end punch
• Different feel from standard guitars

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR*Mini Electric...

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 538680

$188

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Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR

by Squier

Unique Feel Comfortable Playing Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Unique tonal character

✓ PROS

• Lower string tension
• Great for string bending

✗ CONS

• May affect resale value
• Limited string gauge options

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DRMini Electric GuitarBody: PoplarNeck: MapleFretboard: Indian LaurelScale: 578 mmNut...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 493269

$171

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Squier Sonic Mustang MN Torino Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Squier Sonic Mustang MN Torino Red

by Squier

Vintage Tones Unique Feel Young Players

Key Feature:

• Great for string bending

✓ PROS

• Unique tonal character
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Limited string gauge options
• Not traditional guitar scale

Squier Sonic Mustang MN Torino RedElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 561072

$168

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How to Choose the Best Shortscale Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced shortscale guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Squier Shortscale Guitars 2025

Squier Affinity Jaguar MMB

Squier CV Duo Sonic HS LRL PPG LPB

Squier CV Duo Sonic HS MN GPG DSD

Squier Sonic Mustang HH Flash Pink

Squier Mini Jazzmaster MN SFG

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL PK

Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL Bundle

Squier Sonic Mustang MN 2TSB

Squier Affinity Jaguar 3TS

Squier Sonic Mustang HH California BL

Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL

Squier Mini Jazzmaster MN DBL

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR Bundle

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR

Squier Sonic Mustang MN Torino Red

How to Choose the Best Shortscale Guitars

Budget Planning

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