Squier CV Duo Sonic HS LRL PPG LPB
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Squier
CV Duo Sonic HS LRL PPG LPB
Product Info
Article Number:
619726
Brand:
Squier
Model:
CV Duo Sonic HS LRL PPG LPB
Category:
Shortscale Guitars
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier Duo Sonic HS is a surprisingly capable little guitar. The short scale makes it incredibly comfortable, especially for smaller hands or those who prefer a lower action, and the humbucker in the bridge gives it a welcome dose of punch. It's an excellent choice for beginners, gigging musicians wanting a unique tone, or anyone after a fun, affordable instrument.
Product Description
- Squier CV Duo Sonic HS LRL PPG LPB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Pearloid Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 610 mm (24")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Bone nut
- 21 narrow tall frets
- Pickups: One Fender-designed Alnico (neck) single coil and one Fender-designed Alnico humbucking (bridge) humbucker
- Master volume and master tone control
- 3-way switch
- 3-ply parchment pickguard
- 6-saddle hardtail bridge with string guide through the body and bent steel saddles
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Factory strings: Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Lake Placid Blue
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Fender-designed Alnico pickups deliver a versatile range, from chime to grit.
- • The 24-inch scale provides easy playability and a unique, slinky feel.
- • The bone nut and narrow-tall frets improve intonation and playing comfort.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the warmth of a set neck.
- • Limited pickup configurations restrict tonal flexibility compared to higher-end models.
- • The poplar body, while good, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany or ash.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Fender-designed Alnico single-coil & humbucker
Scale Length
610 mm (24 in)
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
6-Saddle Hardtail with String Guide
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a tighter, more focused humbucker – less about thick, scooped mids and more about a raw, aggressive edge, perfect for rock and garage tones.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard, but the 24-inch scale might feel a bit cramped for those with very large hands – it’s best tried before buying if possible.
The string guide enhances sustain slightly by providing a more direct string path, and contributes to improved tuning stability by reducing string vibration on the body.
