Squier Sonic Strat HT Arctic White
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Squier
Sonic Strat HT Arctic White
Product Info
Article Number:
560969
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Sonic Strat HT Arctic White
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$167.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sonic Strat HT is a fantastic entry point into the Strat world. The Arctic White finish looks sharp, and the playability is surprisingly good for the price. It's perfect for beginner to intermediate players wanting a versatile, bright-sounding guitar for rock, pop, or even lighter blues.
Product Description
- Squier Sonic Strat HT Arctic White
- 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: 3 ceramic single coils
- 1 Master volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Single-layer white pickguard
- 6-saddle Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddle
- Enclosed die-cast tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Arctic White
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 9.5” radius facilitates easy chording and lead work.
- • Ceramic pickups deliver a bright, punchy sound ideal for modern rock and pop.
- • Top-load hardtail bridge improves tuning stability and offers a more direct feel.
CONS
- • The ceramic pickups lack the nuanced warmth of traditional alnico pickups.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, doesn't offer the sustain of a set-neck.
- • The single-layer pickguard feels a bit flimsy compared to multi-layer options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
3 x Ceramic Single-Coil
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
6-Saddle Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddle
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's brighter and more aggressive; the ceramic pickups lack the vintage warmth, but offer more output and clarity.
The 'C' shape is fairly standard and should be comfortable, but it's a bit thinner than some vintage Strats – good for most hand sizes.
The hardware is functional and reliable, but the tuners and pickguard are a noticeable step down from more premium Squier models.
