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Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS (Black) is a right-handed six-string electric guitar. It combines a recognisable body shape, 25.5" (648 mm) scale and HSS pickup layout. The Black finish highlights the body contours and identifies this version in the SoundsGood catalogue.
Body, neck and playing feel
The body uses Poplar, the neck is Maple and the fingerboard is Maple. A "C" Shape profile shapes the feel in your hand. The 25.5" (648 mm) scale provides familiar fret spacing for chords, riffs and lead passages.
The fingerboard has a 9.5" (241 mm) radius, 21 Narrow Tall frets and a 1.650" (42 mm) nut width. These dimensions help you compare finger spacing, bending feel and the transition between lower and upper positions.
Pickups and sound controls
The neck pickup is a Ceramic Single-Coil and the bridge pickup is a Ceramic Humbucker. The middle position uses a Ceramic Single-Coil. Pickup positions let you compare a rounder neck voice with a more defined bridge attack.
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup). The selector chooses individual pickups and their combinations. Adjusting volume and picking strength helps you balance accompaniment and lead passages.
Bridge and hardware
The bridge is a 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles. Tuning machines: Die-Cast Sealed. The tremolo arm adds gentle vibrato. Correct string installation, stretching after replacement and an appropriate spring balance help keep its response predictable.
Detailed specifications
| Model | Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS |
|---|---|
| Body finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Body | Poplar |
| Bridge pickup | Ceramic Humbucker |
| Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) |
| Middle pickup | Ceramic Single-Coil |
| Neck pickup | Ceramic Single-Coil |
| Pickup layout | HSS |
| Switching | 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup |
| Colour | Black |
| Bridge | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles |
| Hardware finish | Chrome |
| Pickguard | 1-Ply Black |
| Factory strings | Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) |
| Tuners | Die-Cast Sealed |
| Fret type | Narrow Tall |
| Scale length | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard | Maple |
| Fingerboard radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Neck construction | Bolt-On |
| Neck finish | Satin Urethane |
| Neck material | Maple |
| Neck profile | "C" Shape |
| Frets | 21 |
| Nut material | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
Playing styles and your setup
Use the instrument for chord work, rhythm parts, studio takes and melodic leads. Start with a clean channel to explore its response to your picking, then add the amount of overdrive you need. Choose a guitar amplifier and effects pedals to suit your practice space and required volume.
For maintenance and connection, keep suitable strings, instrument cables and a tuner available. Add a strap for standing and a stand or holder for storage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the scale length?
25.5" (648 mm).
What fingerboard and frets does it have?
Maple; 21 Narrow Tall.
Which pickups are fitted?
Neck: Ceramic Single-Coil; bridge: Ceramic Humbucker.
English-language video review
Landon Bailey. A demonstration of this model; the finish shown may differ.
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