Squier Sonic Mustang HH California BL
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Squier
Sonic Mustang HH California BL
Product Info
Article Number:
561075
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Sonic Mustang HH California BL
Category:
Shortscale Guitars
Price:
$182.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier Sonic Mustang HH is a surprisingly capable little axe. The shorter scale makes it a breeze to play, and those humbuckers give you serious rock and metal tones. It’s a fantastic option for beginners or players wanting a fun, affordable, and easy-to-handle instrument with a modern edge.
Product Description
- Squier Sonic Mustang HH California BL
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid dots
- Scale: 610 mm (24")
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Pickups: 2 Ceramic humbuckers
- Master volume and master tone control
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Single-layer black pickguard
- 6-Saddle top-load hardtail bridge with block saddles
- Enclosed die-cast tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: California Blue
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Ceramic humbuckers deliver thick, powerful distortion and a modern edge.
- • Short 24” scale offers easy playability, especially for smaller hands or beginners.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning and reliable performance under gigging conditions.
CONS
- • Laurel fretboard can feel a bit 'slick' compared to rosewood, requiring more careful fretting.
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the inherent warmth and complexity of a set neck.
- • Limited pickup switching options restrict tonal versatility compared to more complex Mustangs.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2 x Ceramic Humbuckers
Scale Length
610 mm (24")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
6-Saddle Top-Load Hardtail
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The humbuckers provide a much thicker, more aggressive tone – think more rock and less jangly. It loses some of the classic Mustang sparkle but gains a lot of high-gain potential.
The laurel fretboard has a relatively smooth, almost polished feel. It’s less textured than rosewood, which some players might prefer, while others may find it a bit slippery.
The top-load bridge simplifies string changes; you don't need to remove the strings from the back of the guitar. Intonation is generally stable, but careful adjustment is still recommended after restringing.
