Squier - Sonic Stratocaster HSS Midnight Blue
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.
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HSS pickup layout (humbucker bridge, dual single-coils) delivers thick rhythm tones with articulate treble definition; classic Strat contours meet modern offshore manufacturing for reliable build quality at entry price point; modern color finish appeals to contemporary aesthetics.
Requires standard 1/4" cable and amplifier. Beginners benefit from lighter string tension typical of Squiers. Consider upgrading tuning stability hardware and pickups after 1–2 years of regular play. Stock strings replaceable with quality aftermarket sets.
Solid foundational instrument that doesn't compromise tone for price. The HSS configuration and Fender heritage make it genuinely capable of growing with a player from first chord to intermediate repertoire without feeling limiting.
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Squier Sonic® Stratocaster® HSS
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.
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.
Accessories |
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Saddle Height Wrench
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1.5mm Hex Wrench |
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Truss Rod Wrench
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4 mm Hex (Allen) |
Body |
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Body
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Poplar |
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Body Finish
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Satin Polyurethane |
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Body Material
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Poplar |
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Body Shape
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Stratocaster® |
Electronics |
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Bridge Pickup
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Ceramic Humbucker |
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Controls
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Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) |
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Middle Pickup
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Ceramic Single-Coil |
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Neck Pickup
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Ceramic Single-Coil |
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Pickup Configuration
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HSS |
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Switching
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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 |
General |
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Color
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Midnight Blue |
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Orientation
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Right-Hand |
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Product Name
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Squier Sonic® Stratocaster® HSS, Maple Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Midnight Blue |
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Series
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Squier Sonic® |
Hardware |
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Bridge
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6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles |
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Control Knobs
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Black Plastic |
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Hardware Finish
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Chrome |
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Neck Plate
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4-Bolt Squier® |
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Pickguard
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1-Ply Black |
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Pickup Covers
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Black |
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Strap Buttons
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Vintage-Style |
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Strings
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Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) |
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Switch Tip
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Black |
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Tuning Machines
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Die-Cast Sealed |
Measurements |
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Fret Size
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Narrow Tall |
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Scale Length
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25.5" (648 mm) |
Miscellaneous |
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Style
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3 Single-Coil |
Neck |
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Fingerboard Material
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Maple |
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Fingerboard Radius
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9.5" (241 mm) |
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Headstock
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Stratocaster® |
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Neck Construction
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Bolt-On |
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Neck Finish
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Satin Urethane |
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Neck Material
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Maple |
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Neck Shape
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"C" Shape |
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Number of Frets
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21 |
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Nut Material
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Synthetic Bone |
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Nut Width
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1.650" (42 mm) |
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Position Inlays
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Black Dot |
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Side Dots
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Black |
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String Nut
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Synthetic Bone |
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Truss Rod
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Head Adjust |
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Truss Rod Nut
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4 mm Hex |
Squier, owned by Fender, has been manufacturing affordable electric guitars since 1982. The brand democratizes access to Fender's iconic designs and playability, making quality instruments available to students, beginners, and budget-conscious players without compromising on construction or tone.
Squier guitars are built to Fender specifications and maintain the company's reputation for reliability and style. The Sonic series specifically represents modern design with contemporary features, positioning Squier as an entry point into the Fender family of instruments.
