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Best Squier ST Style Guitars 2026

Premium Squier st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie
BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Sterling by Music Man Xotic Guitars Maybach Friedman
Squier CV 70s Strat HT HSS LRL OWT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Squier CV 70s Strat HT HSS LRL OWT

by Squier
Rock Blues Country
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Squier CV 70s StraT HT HSS LRL OWTElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelPearloid dot...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619700
$516
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Affinity Strat FM HSSBB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Squier Affinity Strat FM HSSBB Bundle

by Squier
Indie Pop Country
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Squier Affinity Strat FM HSSBB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Affinity Strat FM HSSBB*Electric guitar*Body:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579676
$355
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier FSR CV 60s Strat HSS LR IBM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Squier FSR CV 60s Strat HSS LR IBM

by Squier
Rock Country Funk
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Squier FSR CV 60s Strat HSS LR IBMElectric GuitarBody: PoplarNeck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelPerloid Dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606294
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle

by Squier
Country Pop Funk
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black*Electric Guitar*Body:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 579653
$253
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Affinity Strat FM HSSBB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Squier Affinity Strat FM HSSBB Bundle

by Squier
Country Blues Pop
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Squier Affinity Strat FM HSSBB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Affinity Strat FM HSSBB*Electric guitar*Body:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579677
$307
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Affinity Strat MN LPB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Squier Affinity Strat MN LPB Bundle

by Squier
Country Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Squier Affinity Strat MN LPB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Affinity Strat MN LPB*Electric guitar*Body:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 579673
$289
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier FSR Aff Strat HSS MN BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Squier FSR Aff Strat HSS MN BLK

by Squier
Indie Pop Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Squier FSR Aff Strat HSS MN BLKElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 590570
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier CV 70S STRAT HT HSS LRL MOC - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Squier CV 70S STRAT HT HSS LRL MOC

by Squier
Rock Blues Funk
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Squier CV 70S STRAT HT HSS LRL MOCElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelPearloid dot...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619701
$516
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier FSR Aff Strat HSS LRL NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Squier FSR Aff Strat HSS LRL NAT

by Squier
Blues Funk Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Squier FSR Aff Strat HSS LRL NATElectric GuitarBody: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelPerloid Dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 590568
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS IBM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS IBM

by Squier
Rock Country Funk
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS IBMShort-Scale Electric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-n neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594231
$241
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier FSR CV 60s Strat LRL TPG OWT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Squier FSR CV 60s Strat LRL TPG OWT

by Squier
Rock Country Indie
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Squier FSR CV 60s Strat LRL TPG OWTElectric GuitarBody: PoplarNeck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelPearloid dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 606288
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Sonic Strat HT H Flash Pink - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Squier Sonic Strat HT H Flash Pink

by Squier
Funk Rock Country
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Squier Sonic Strat HT H Flash PinkElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 560978
$186
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Sonic Strat HT Arctic White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Squier Sonic Strat HT Arctic White

by Squier
Pop Funk Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Squier Sonic Strat HT Arctic WhiteElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 560969
$167
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle

by Squier
Rock Funk Pop
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black*Electric Guitar*Body:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 579654
$206
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Sonic Strat MN 2TSB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Squier Sonic Strat MN 2TSB Bundle

by Squier
Country Rock Funk
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Squier Sonic Strat MN 2TSB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Sonic Strat MN 2TSB*Electric Guitar*Body:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579686
$270
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best ST Style 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 st style 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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