Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black
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Squier
Sonic Strat HSS Black
Product Info
Article Number:
560961
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Sonic Strat HSS Black
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$180.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier Sonic Strat HSS is a solid entry point for beginners or players needing a reliable, affordable workhorse. The bolt-on neck and ceramic pickups give it a bright, modern edge, while the HSS configuration offers decent versatility for rock, blues, and pop. It's a great option for students or anyone wanting a Strat vibe without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fretboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Pickups: 2 ceramic single coils (neck and middle) and 1 ceramic humbucker (bridge)
- 1 Master volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Single-layer white pickguard
- 6-Saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo with block saddles
- Enclosed die-cast tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Narrow tall frets facilitate comfortable bends and faster playing.
- • Humbucker bridge pickup delivers a decent, usable high-output crunch.
- • Die-cast tuners provide stable tuning, a significant upgrade at this price.
CONS
- • Ceramic pickups lack the nuanced warmth of alnico, sounding a bit harsh.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the sustain of a set neck.
- • The tremolo system is basic and prone to tuning instability with heavy use.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
2 x Ceramic Single-Coil, 1 x Ceramic Humbucker
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a budget-friendly option, offering a decent crunch but lacking the complexity and warmth of pricier alnico pickups.
It's functional for subtle vibrato, but expect tuning instability if you use it aggressively – a trem stop is recommended for serious use.
Yes, it contributes to a brighter, snappier tone compared to rosewood, which is typical for maple fretboards and aligns with the guitar's overall bright character.
