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Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT Electric Guitar - White

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck and Fretboard, 3 Ceramic Single-coil Pickups, and Top-Load Hardtail Bridge - White
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Recognizable Style and Sound — at a Friendly Price!

Reliable construction materials, iconic design elements, and an affordable price point make the Squier Sonic Stratocaster one of the most popular first instrument picks around Sweetwater. Fit with a trio of ceramic single-coil pickups, a traditional 6-saddle hardtail bridge, and a smooth-playing satin-finished neck, players will be as close as it gets to genuine Strat playability while benefiting from an assemblage of beginner-friendly features. Apart from providing charming good looks, this guitar’s S-style body shape and conventional bolt-on maple neck provide a solid playing foundation and reliable construction that will endure countless hours of use. Additionally, the Squier Sonic Stratocaster’s onboard control set encourages players to scratch every surface of potential guitar tone, proving a valuable asset no matter which play style you prefer. When making your first guitar decision, there’s something to be said about going with a timeless classic — reach for the stars with a Squier Sonic Stratocaster!

Authentic, reliable solidbody construction

The Squier Sonic Stratocaster bears the look and feel of a recognizable axe classic. Given its S-style poplar body, you’ll have no problem extracting rich guitar tones while maintaining comfortable positioning. Additionally, its satin-finished maple neck with a “C”-shape profile creates a smooth playing surface that, when paired with the body’s cutaway shape, grants easy access to all 21 frets. Finalized with durable chrome hardware, die-cast tuning machines, and an eye-catching gloss finish, the Squier Sonic Stratocaster makes a worthy addition to any musician’s instrument arsenal.

Triple ceramic pickups with versatile controls

Although the Stratocaster is famously known for its distinct high-end chime, the three ceramic single-coil pickups in this Squier Sonic can produce a bevy of potential guitar tones. You’ll also find a master volume, two tone knobs, and a 5-way pickup selector switch. With this control center at hand, wavy chord progressions, articulate lead lines, and a well of other possible sounds are within your grasp. And it's all topped off with a sturdy top-load hardtail bridge for supreme string support.

Squier Sonic Series: suitable selections for emerging guitarists

Ask any Sweetwater musician: whether you’re searching for your first instrument or a more affordable guitar option, Squier’s Sonic Series should be at the top of the list. Options ranging from classic Stratocasters to beefy Precision basses provide beginner musicians with all the essentials required to start their audial journey — without sacrificing sound quality. Likewise, a new, expanded library of color options and body styles ensures every musician can access the perfect instrument. Topped off with the same durable build and tonal capabilities as every other Squier instrument, the Sonic Series provides years of reliable and authentic performance to any player.

Squier Sonic Stratocaster Electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic Stratocaster-style electric guitar at an affordable cost — a superb choice for emerging guitarists
  • Gloss-finished solid poplar body
  • “C”-shape satin-finished maple neck is easy to play with a natural feel
  • 3 ceramic single-coil pickups provide highly versatile, authentic Strat tone
  • 1 volume knob, 2 tone knobs, and 5-way pickup selector switch offer unbound guitar sound
  • Maple fretboard with black dot inlays and narrow-tall frets form a solid, beginner-friendly playing surface
  • Onboard top-load hardtail bridge with block saddles
  • Synthetic bone nut for reliable vibration transfer
  • Reliable chrome hardware and die-cast tuning machines

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Stratocaster
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Alpine White
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Dots
  • Number of Frets 21, Narrow Tall, Nickel
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.650"
  • Nut Material Synthetic Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized
  • Tuners Sealed, Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Squier Ceramic Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Squier Ceramic Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Squier Ceramic Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings NPS, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0373252580

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Rated 5/5

Suprising Quality and Exceptional Customer Service

I'm a partscaster guy and was looking for a lightweight hardtail body to replace the body on an existing strat I have. I figured that for $ this squier was a low risk bet. I had little to no expectations of the quality of the rest of the guitar as I only wanted the body. And worst case if the transplant didn't work out I'd reassemble it and gift it to my nephew.
Sweetwater often shows the weight online but not for guitars at this price point. Manuel worked with me and the warehouse to find me one under the weight limit I wanted, before the order shipped.
When the guitar arrived I was stunned, and be aware your mileage may vary, but this guitar played perfectly out of the box. No fret sprout on this one and I was even able set the action insanely low, lower than I typically play. All the hardware was solid, pickguard screws straight, no loose parts. Even the pickups sounded good, nice quack. Frets were a little rough but a little light sanding or just regular playing would solve that.
I played it for several days and could easily have left it alone but ultimately went ahead and swapped out the neck, the pickups, pickguard and electronics. MIM neck with locking tuners, Dimarzio Area 58/67/Injector, naturally aged plastics.
See attached photo.

Like I said, your mileage may vary, but the quality on the one I received was exceptional. I was really surprised by how well it played and the fretwork at this price.

I also want to thank Manuel and Sweetwater staff for being so helpful. I didn't feel like I was buying a $ guitar.

Thanks.
Rated 5/5

Exactly happy

Bought it to replace the one I got for my son when he was very young and he's extremely happy with this one he has been playing for many years. He has many other guitars and told me about this place to help me find the one I've been searching for to replace for about 30 years now. They have excellent customer service so Thank you for everything guys.
Music background: Don’t play but have 2 sons that play all types of guitars I hand it shipped to as a gift. Thank you
Rated 5/5

Nice guitar for the money.

I bought one of these in butterscotch directly from Fender. ( Sorry Sweetwater I had a discount ) What a nice guitar for the money. I have more expensive guitars but this is a good value. I didn't have a strat or a guitar with single coils and did't want to pay a lot for one. This will be fun to play. Looks good. Sounds pretty good. Glad I bought it!
Music background: Played bass in bands for years.
Rated 5/5

Amazing guitar

Got this guitar for my girlfriend who's starting guitar, and I am just blown away by the quality of a $ squire. I've played and owned all levels of fenders and after a set up and fret polish this guitar sits right up there with everything else. The guitar showed up in the mail and was playable right out of the box. No sharp frets, no fret buzz and low action, tuners hold tune perfectly after a good string change, the pick ups sound really good and very similar to a Mexican Stratocaster. The only thing I had to do was polish the frets they were really scratchy, but all it took was 1500 grit sand paper and some steel wool and now it plays like glass. The building quality is really good also the neck pocket was extremely tight, better than some American fenders I've seen. For the money you can't find a better beginner Stratocaster, I highly recommend for anyone that wants a good beginner Stratocaster or guitar.
Rated 4.5/5

Good for more than beginners.

This is more than just a starter guitar. When set up properly Squier Bullet and Sonic guitars made in Indonesia have been my go to guitars for gigging. For the price they are hard to beat. Since I don't use a tremolo I prefer the Hard Tail.
I work on my own guitars so that contributes to my approval of the Sonic. If you pay someone else to do your adjustments it would be more costly.
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