Squier Stratocaster HSS Sonic Mn Tahitian Coral

A Strat Designed to Get Straight to the Point in the Squier Sonic Series

The Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS embraces the timeless codes of the Stratocaster and applies them to an accessible instrument, ready to play and easy to handle. Within the Squier range, the Sonic series focuses on the essentials: ergonomics, a bold Fender look, and an effective pickup configuration to cover a wide musical spectrum without unnecessary complexity.

For Whom and Which Styles

This electric guitar is suitable for both beginners seeking a versatile first Strat and intermediate guitarists looking for a lightweight instrument to rehearse, record at home, or perform on stage. The HSS configuration is particularly suited for rock, pop, blues, and more modern genres: the humbucker adds thickness in saturation, while the single coils maintain attack and definition for arpeggios and rhythm playing.

The Sound

The combination of a poplar body and maple neck/fretboard promotes a lively response, a sharp attack, and clear note-to-note articulation, ideal for capturing the typical "snap" of Strat designs. On the electronics side, the ceramic pickups deliver an energetic output and great precision: the neck and middle single coils remain clear and articulate, while the bridge humbucker provides a thicker, more powerful sound for riffs and solos. The 5-position blade selector switch allows quick transitions from crystalline cleans to more aggressive tones, with two dedicated tone controls (neck/middle and bridge) to fine-tune the balance depending on the amp and effects.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this Strat, you can choose an electric string set in .009-.042 gauge (same as original), a strap with standard ends, a 6.35 mm jack cable of good quality, as well as a tuner and a guitar stand for daily use.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Poplar
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Red
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed

Body Material	Poplar	Nut	Synthetic Bone
Body Finish	Glossy Polyurethane	Nut Material	Synthetic Bone
Body Shape	Stratocaster	Bridge	Vintage 6-saddle synchronized tremolo with block saddles
Headstock	Stratocaster	Pickguard	1-ply white
Neck Material	Maple	Control Knobs	White plastic
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane	Hardware Finish	Chrome
Neck Construction	Bolt-On	Tuning Machines	Sealed die-cast
Neck Material Type	Maple	Pickup Type	Single coil
Neck Profile Type	C Shape	Bridge Pickup	Ceramic humbucker
Fretboard Material	Maple	Middle Pickup	Ceramic single coil
Fretboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Neck Pickup	Ceramic single coil
Fretboard Inlay	Black Dot	Pickup Configuration	HSS
Truss Rod	Head Adjust	Controls	Master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), tone 2 (bridge pickup)
Truss Rod Nut	4 mm Hex	Pickup Selector	5-position blade switch: Position 1 - Bridge pickup, Position 2 - Bridge and middle pickups, Position 3 - Middle pickup, Position 4 - Middle and neck pickups, Position 5 - Neck pickup