The Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS is ready to launch any musical adventure into warp speed, offering iconic Fender style and inspiring tone for players at any stage. This Strat sports a slim and inviting "C"-shaped neck profile and a thin, lightweight body for optimal playing comfort. The HSS pickup configuration denotes a humbucking (H) bridge pickup for substantial, high-output tone, complimenting the single-coil (S) neck and middle pickups that chime with crystal clarity. Further details of this model include a tremolo bridge for expressive vibrato effects, sealed-gear tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning and durable chrome-plated hardware that is sure to catch the spotlight.
Wood grain may vary from product photos shown. Case not included.
Features
- Thin and lightweight body
- Squier humbucking bridge pickup, single-coil neck and middle pickups (HSS)
- 6-saddle tremolo bridge
- Sealed-gear tuning machines
- Chrome hardware
Synchronized Tremolo Bridge: This Stratocaster features a synchronized tremolo bridge for expressive string-bending effects.
Squier Single-Coil and Humbucking Pickups: Voiced in-house at Fender, the Squier single-coil neck and middle pickups produce crisp, articulate tone, complimenting the fat, rich sound of the humbucking bridge pickup.
Sealed Die-Cast Tuning Machines: Sealed die-cast tuning machines have a smooth action for accurate tuning.
Specifications
GENERAL
- Color: Midnight Blue
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Product Name: Squier Sonic® Stratocaster® HSS, Maple Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Midnight Blue
- Series: Squier Sonic
BODY
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241mm)
- Headstock: Stratocaster
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: "C" Shape
- Number of Frets: 21
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall
- Scale Length 25.5" (648mm)
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Black
- Truss Rod: Head Adjust
- Truss Rod Nut: 4mm Hex
ELECTRONICS
- Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker
- Middle Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
- Pickup Configuration: 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
HARDWARE
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
- Pickup Covers: Black
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
- Strings: .009-.042 Gauges
- Switch Tip: Black
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
ACCESSORIES
- Case/Gig Bag: Not Included
- Included Accessories: None