Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle
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Squier
Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle
Product Info
Article Number:
579654
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$205.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier Sonic Strat HSS is a seriously good deal for beginners or players wanting a versatile, reliable instrument. The HSS pickup setup gives you a surprising range of sounds, and the bolt-on neck makes it easy to play. It's a fantastic entry point into the Strat world, offering a lot of bang for your buck.
Product Description
Squier Sonic Strat HSS Black Bundle
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
- Thomann E-Guitar Gigbag BK
- *Nylon Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*
- Made of high quality materials
- 20 mm foam padding
- Internal dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 105 x 35 x 8 cm
- Floor protection on the underside
- Rucksack straps
- Sheet music pocket
- Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
- Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Narrow tall frets facilitate comfortable bends and faster playing.
- • HSS pickup configuration offers versatility, from chimey cleans to crunchy rock tones.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a significant upgrade for this price point.
CONS
- • The poplar body, while decent, lacks the sustain of more premium woods like alder.
- • The bolt-on neck, while practical, doesn't offer the same resonance as a set-neck.
- • The tremolo system, while functional, is basic and might require tweaking for tuning stability.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
2 Ceramic Single Coils (Neck/Middle), 1 Ceramic Humbucker (Bridge)
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 ceramic humbucker, so it’s a bit more aggressive and less nuanced than a vintage-style Alnico, but still delivers a good crunch for rock and blues.
It’s a basic tremolo, so extreme dive bombs will require more setup and might affect tuning stability. It's fine for subtle vibrato and occasional bends.
The neck is a modern 'C' shape, a bit thinner and more comfortable than many vintage Fender Strat necks, making it easier for beginners to handle.
