Squier Sonic Strat LRL California BL
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Squier
Sonic Strat LRL California BL
Product Info
Article Number:
560952
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Sonic Strat LRL California BL
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$184.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sonic Strat LRL is a fantastic entry point for beginners or players on a budget looking for that classic Strat vibe. The bolt-on neck and simple controls make it easy to learn, while the Laurel fretboard adds a touch of warmth. It's a solid, playable guitar that delivers a surprising amount of punch for its class – perfect for rock, pop, and blues.
Product Description
- Squier Sonic Strat LRL CAB
- 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
- Pickups: 3 Ceramic single coils
- 1 Master volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Single layer black pickguard
- 6-Saddle vintage-style synchronised tremolo with block saddles
- Enclosed die-cast tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: California Blue
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Laurel fretboard offers a smooth playing experience, slightly warmer than maple.
- • Narrow tall frets enhance playability and intonation accuracy up the neck.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a significant upgrade for the price.
CONS
- • Ceramic pickups lack the nuanced vintage character of alnico alternatives.
- • Tremolo block saddles can feel a little 'floaty' and require careful setup.
- • Poplar body, while good, won’t have the same sustain as a heavier ash or alder body.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
3 Ceramic Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5in)
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronised Tremolo with Block Saddles
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel is generally a bit lighter in color and slightly harder than rosewood, offering a smoother feel and potentially a bit more clarity in the high end.
Absolutely! The standard Stratocaster pickup configuration makes swapping pickups relatively straightforward, though some minor modifications might be needed depending on the replacements.
The tremolo is functional, but it's best suited for subtle vibrato. Heavy dive bombs will likely require a more involved setup and potentially an upgraded tremolo system for optimal stability.
