Squier Sonic Strat HT H Black
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Squier
Sonic Strat HT H Black
Product Info
Article Number:
560976
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Sonic Strat HT H Black
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$182.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier Sonic HT H is a great entry point for players wanting a humbucker-equipped Strat. The poplar body and ceramic pickup combo give it a surprisingly punchy, modern edge, while the bolt-on neck keeps things easy to play. It’s perfect for beginners or players wanting a no-fuss, versatile rock machine on a budget.
Product Description
- Squier Sonic Strat HT H Black
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Pearloid dot fretboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Pickup: ceramic humbucker
- Master volume and master tone controls
- Single-layer black pickguard
- 6-Saddle vintage-style synchronised tremolo with block saddles
- Enclosed die-cast tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Ceramic humbucker delivers a thick, powerful sound ideal for rock and heavier styles.
- • Narrow tall frets facilitate comfortable, fast playing and easier bending.
- • Die-cast tuners provide reliable tuning stability, a step up from basic Squier hardware.
CONS
- • Laurel fretboard can feel a bit 'slick' for some, lacking the grip of rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the warmth and complexity of a set neck.
- • The single-layer pickguard feels a bit basic and limits aesthetic customization options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Single 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
The ceramic humbucker delivers a much thicker, more powerful sound with more sustain and less of the characteristic Strat ‘quack’ – it's more suited to rock and heavier genres.
The block saddles improve stability, but it’s still a budget tremolo; aggressive whammy dives will require retuning, so use it with care.
Laurel is generally smoother and harder than rosewood, which can feel slicker; some players prefer rosewood's more textured feel for better grip.
