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
HIGHLIGHTS
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
SERIES: Squier Sonic™
ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
COLOR: Black
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: ID
Neck
HEADSTOCK: Stratocaster
NECK MATERIAL: Maple
NECK FINISH: Satin Urethane
NECK SHAPE: “C” Shape
NECK CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-On
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 9.5″ (241 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Maple
POSITION INLAYS: Black Dot
NUMBER OF FRETS: 21
TRUSS ROD: Single-Action
TRUSS ROD NUT: 4 mm Hex
STRING NUT: Synthetic Bone
NUT WIDTH: 1.650″ (42 mm)
NUT MATERIAL: Synthetic Bone
Body
BODY: Poplar
BODY FINISH: Gloss Polyurethane
BODY SHAPE: Stratocaster®
BODY MATERIAL: Poplar
Hardware
BRIDGE: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
PICKGUARD: 1-Ply Black
CONTROL KNOBS: Black Plastic
SWITCH TIP: Black
HARDWARE FINISH: Chrome
TUNING MACHINES: Die-Cast Sealed
STRINGS: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
NECK PLATE: 4-Bolt Squier®
STRAP BUTTONS: Vintage-Style
Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP: Ceramic Single-Coil
MIDDLE PICKUP: Ceramic Single-Coil
NECK PICKUP: Ceramic Single-Coil
PICKUP CONFIGURATION: SSS
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
