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Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Limited-Edition Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst
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Description
The Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS limited-edition electric guitar is ready to launch your musical journey into the stratosphere. This Strat features a slim, inviting neck and lightweight poplar body for hours of playing comfort. The HSS pickup configuration provides a wealth of tone, from the ceramic humbucking bridge pickup's substantial output to the single-coil neck and middle pickups' crystalline clarity. A tremolo bridge invites expressive vibrato effects, while sealed tuning machines keep tuning stable through intense playing sessions. Durable chrome-plated hardware rounds out the package, catching the spotlight at every angle. The Sonic Stratocaster HSS is an affordable and versatile instrument for players at any level seeking authentic Fender tone and style.
Versatile Tonal Palette
The Sonic Stratocaster HSS's pickup configuration covers the tonal spectrum. The ceramic humbucking bridge pickup delivers high output and fullness, ideal for rock and blues. The single-coil neck and middle pickups provide the chime and clarity that Stratocasters are known for, perfect for genres like country, funk and jazz. This mix of pickups lets you shape your tone to match the music, proving an invaluable tool whether practicing, performing or recording.
Express Yourself With the Tremolo Bridge
No Stratocaster is complete without a tremolo bridge and the Sonic Strat HSS delivers. Its six-saddle bridge invites you to bend notes, add subtle shimmer or dramatic dive bombs. Experiment with different techniques to make your mark on familiar songs or craft a signature sound of your own. The tremolo bridge opens up a world of sonic possibilities, limited only by your imagination.
Rock-Solid Construction
The Sonic Stratocaster HSS is built to handle the demands of dedicated practice and performance. Its poplar body and bolt-on maple neck provide a solid foundation for the HSS pickup configuration and tremolo bridge. Sealed tuning machines keep the guitar in tune through hours of intense playing, eliminating a common frustration for beginners and pros alike. Durable chrome-plated hardware gives the Sonic Strat a classic look while standing up to heavy use. Overall, the Sonic Stratocaster HSS offers premium design and construction at an affordable price.
Features
- Poplar body with a gloss polyurethane finish
- Bolt-on maple neck in a C-shaped profile
- Maple fingerboard with 21 narrow-tall frets and black dot inlays
- Squier ceramic humbucker at the bridge and ceramic single-coils at the middle and neck
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Specs
Body
- Body type: Double cutaway
- Body wood: Poplar
- Body finish: Gloss polyurethane
- Neck shape: C
- Neck wood: Maple
- Joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Truss rod: Single-action
- Neck finish: Satin urethane
- Material: Maple
- Fret size: Narrow-tall
- Number of frets: 21
- Inlays: Black dots
- Nut width/material: 1.65" (42 mm) synthetic bone
- Configuration: HSS
- Neck: Proprietary ceramic single-coil
- Middle: Proprietary ceramic single-coil
- Bridge: Proprietary ceramic humbucker
- Control layout: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), Tone 2 (bridge pickup)
- Pickup switch: 5-way
- Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
- Bridge design: 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo with block saddles
- Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
- Color: Chrome
- Number of strings: 6 string
- Case: Sold separately
- Orientation: Right-handed
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Reviews
4.58
24 Reviews
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
5
I don't always leave a review but...
I recently returned to playing guitar after having my lrft arm injured in 2019. Last June I bought a bunch of guitars ranging from this price (when it was on sale) to 1k from different brands. I kept many of them and returned a few but I did realize that I'm a strat guy. My first guitar was a squier (obey) in 2008. This guitar has blown me away. I love how it plays. It's affordable but you're getting more than what you pay for. Quality control is amazing too except for the one that I picked up on display from my local gc which had a Crack on its back which I did not notice. It was prolly a return. Upon unboxing the new shipped unit, nothing much had to be adjusted. No sharp frets, no scratches. The guitar is flawless. I only adjusted the truss rod a little. Action is ay 4/64 for all strings which I prefer. Intonation and pickup height is spot on. Nut height is good. I also did float the tremolo and it does stay in tune most of the time. I will look for locking tuners in the future still though. If I were to nitpick however, I am not a fan of unfinished maple. I like em satin or glossy. It doesn't bother me that much though as I love playing this thing while keeping 4 of my player and player plus in their cases. After this, I opened my heart for all the other squier models which have surprised me too especially their classic vibes.
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Most Liked Negative Review
3
I would buy again but heavily modify.
Playability The guitar is alright for a beginner guitar but the guitar had a terrible buzzing from day 1. The guitar still buzzes but with hours of adjustment, it's playable now. Quality The quality is horrible. It had buzzing as I've mentioned, but the strap button also was loose by day 3. after about 3 days after it became loose and had been tightened, it fell out. The button would not go in no matter how much I tightened it, and I lost it anyway. Now I have to buy a set of strap buttons and find a way for the top one that fell out to properly fit in the hole.
Filters
Best Uses
- Practicing21
- Jamming11
- Recording7
- Small Venues7
- School Bands6
Cons
- Fret Buzz4
- Craftsmanship3
- Poor Pick Up1
- Sounds great!1
Describe Yourself
- Novice12
- Experienced8
- Professional Musician3
- Child1
Pros
- Good Feel20
- Fun To Play17
- Good Tone14
- Good Pick Up12
- Solid Electronics10
Reviewed by 24 customers
Been waiting on this beauty!
Verified Buyersubmitted2 months ago
byDavid
fromYork, Pa.
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I've been editing in this special edition to come around. A white pick guard did not die this justice. The black pick guard with the color combo makes this thing a beauty.
Not great
submitted3 months ago
byJames
fromTempe AZ
I bought this guitar a couple of months ago. For the price i guess it's ok. Strings buzz even after adjusting. Every time i pick it up it is out of tune. I intonated it and some frets are way off. Fret bulge and sharp frets are bad. I will probably sell this one and get a mexican strat.
I would buy again.
submitted4 months ago
byJaime
fromParamount california
Great for beginners and Intermediate guitarists. Amazing overall
STRATOCASTER WITH BLUES AND ROCK IN MIND
submitted4 months ago
byAWAYGONE
fromLANGHORNE PA
I TOOK THIS GUITAR THROUGH THE PACES. IT PASSES! I PLAYED SOME FULL CHORDS , I PLAYED CLASSIC ROCK, I PLAYED LEAD SCALES I PLAYED SOME FUNKY BLUES. IT HAD ALL THE MOVES PERFECT FIRST STRATOCASTER GOLD STAR RECOMMENDATION 6 STARS
Nice guitar for the money
submitted5 months ago
byJames
fromTempe AZ
Mine was good to go right out of the box except for some tuning of course. Fit and finish were nice. Frets were good. Intonation was good. Electronics all worked. I really have nothing to complain about. For the money a wonderful guitar.
I will tell my friends about this guitar.
Verified Buyersubmitted5 months ago
byJohnny
fromValdosta, Ga
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Very great sonic stratocaster electric guitar and love the way it sounds!
Q&A
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submitted2 months ago
asked byAnt
fromMiami
What gauge strings does it come with?
Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)submitted4 months ago
asked byMack
fromMadisonville,Tn
Does this come with the the cord?
No, it doesn't.submitted7 months ago
asked byBen
fromWorcester Ma.
Couple weeks ago I ordered Squier sonic Stratocaster Hss Limited edition electric guitar .I take look the guitar notice there's no black strap on back of the neck.I wonder what happened Please
I’m sorry, I don’t know. I've never heard of a Fender without a skunk stripe.submitteda year ago
asked byHeavy metal pyro
fromEugene Oregon
Is it made for metal?
Yes, very good.submitteda year ago
asked byTasha
fromSan Francisco California
Does this bass run on battery
No, it's passive.submitteda year ago
asked bymichael
fromphoenix,az
what is the fretboard radius?
The Squier Sonic Stratocaster has a 9.5" radius.submitteda year ago
asked byWill
fromundisclosed
Are the frets sharp at the end or have they been sanded down?
No, they're not.submitteda year ago
asked byDave
fromTulsa Oklahoma
Does the humbucker split
No, it doesn't.submitteda year ago
asked byliv has no idea what she's doing
fromGreenville, Sc
What type of cord does it take?
Livewire Advantage Instrument Cable .submitteda year ago
asked byLee
fromIndependence, LA
Is this a full-size model?
Yes, the Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS is full size.
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