Squier Sonic Tele LRL CAB

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Squier Sonic Tele LRL CAB

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Sonic Tele LRL CAB

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Product Info

Article Number: 561023
Brand: Squier
Model: Sonic Tele LRL CAB
Price: $181.50

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This Squier Sonic Tele LRL CAB is a fantastic entry point into the Telecaster world. The California Blue finish looks slick, and the playability is surprisingly good for a guitar in this price bracket. It’s perfect for beginners or players seeking a simple, reliable, and affordable workhorse for rock, blues, and country.

Product Description

  • Squier Sonic Tele 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: 2 ceramic single coils
  • Master volume and master tone controls
  • Single-layer white pickguard
  • 6-Saddle top-load Tele bridge with block saddles
  • Enclosed die-cast tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: California Blue
PROS
  • • Poplar body delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Laurel fingerboard offers a smoother playing experience than rosewood, often found on higher-end instruments.
  • • Narrow tall frets improve playability and intonation, especially for faster playing.
  • • Die-cast tuners provide stable tuning, a significant upgrade for the price point.
CONS
  • • Ceramic pickups lack the nuanced vintage Tele twang of alnico pickups.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, doesn't offer the sustain of a set-neck.
  • • Poplar body, while good, isn't as tonally complex as ash or alder.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups 2 Ceramic Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 21 Narrow Tall
Bridge 6-Saddle Top-Load Tele with Block Saddles
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Laurel tends to be a bit smoother and lighter in color than rosewood, offering a slightly different tactile feel – some players prefer it.
Absolutely! The standard Telecaster pickup routs allow for easy pickup swaps, letting you customize the sound later on.
The neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, which is generally comfortable, but the narrower nut width (1.650") might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.

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