Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Black Pickguard - Midnight

The Squier Sonic® Stratocaster® HSS is built for players seeking a bold, versatile electric guitar experience that delivers classic style and modern performance in one accessible instrument. Designed to inspire confidence at any stage of the musical journey, it provides a dynamic platform for expressive playing across a wide range of genres and playing styles.

Features 

• Slim “C”-shaped neck profile provides smooth, comfortable playability for extended practice and performance sessions.
  
• Lightweight body construction enhances playing comfort and reduces fatigue during long sets.
  
• HSS pickup configuration delivers high-output humbucker tone in the bridge position with clear, articulate single-coil sound in the neck and middle positions.
  
• Tremolo bridge enables expressive vibrato effects for dynamic pitch modulation.
  
• Sealed-gear tuning machines ensure stable, precise tuning performance.
  
• Chrome-plated hardware adds durability and a polished, stage-ready aesthetic.

Specifications 

General
Color: Midnight Blue
Orientation: Right-Hand
Series: Squier Sonic®

Body
Body: Poplar
Body Material: Poplar
Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Neck
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Headstock: Stratocaster®
Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Narrow Tall
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Side Dots: Black
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Truss Rod: Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Electronics
Pickup Configuration: HSS
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)
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: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Switch Tip: Black
Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed