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Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H Electric Guitar - Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Laurel Fretboard, 1 Humbucking Pickup, and Top-Load Hardtail Bridge - Black
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Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H Electric Guitar - Black
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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 single ceramic humbucking pickup, 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.

Single humbucking pickup with versatile controls

Although the Stratocaster is famously known for its distinct high-end chime, the single ceramic humbucking pickup in this Squier Sonic can produce a bevy of crystal-clear guitar tones. You’ll also find a master volume and a tone knob. 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
  • 1 ceramic humbucking pickup provides highly versatile, authentic Strat tone
  • 1 volume knob and 1 tone knob offer unbound guitar sounds
  • Laurel fretboard with pearloid 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 Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Laurel
  • 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 Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddles
  • Tuners Sealed, Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Bridge Pickup Squier Ceramic Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x volume, 2 x tone
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings NPS, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0373301506

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Reviews

Fun Squier Strat
I bought this as a project guitar but found it quiet well to play off the start. I changed out the pickup to a Seymour Duncan Dimebucker and removed the tone knob and relocated the volume knob to where the tone knob was. It now sounds amazing and less is definitely more in this case.
Music background: Hobbyist
WHY IS THIS SO GOOD!?
I bought this guitar as a project. My plan was to replace the body with a mahogany one and replace the bridge with a stoptail. I will also replace the pickup with a Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates. The first time I played it, I noticed ONE thing I didn't like: the fingerboard is a little rough. Everything else is great. I'll still continue with my project, but I am more confident that it will sound good in intermediate periods of the project.
Music background: Wannabe BFG