Squier Stratocaster Lh Sonic Mn Black

An Accessible Stratocaster in the Squier Sonic Series

The Squier Sonic Stratocaster embraces a simple and effective approach: capturing the iconic look and Stratocaster ergonomics in an instrument designed for beginners or those who want to enjoy playing without complications. Its familiar format, chrome hardware, and essential features make it a versatile electric guitar, ready for rehearsals, learning, and first gigs.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

This left-handed Stratocaster is especially suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking quick playability and intuitive controls. Thanks to the SSS configuration and 5-position selector, it is well-suited for pop, rock, funk, blues, and any style requiring clear, snappy, and dynamic tones, while also handling overdrive and distortion pedals very well.

The Sound

Equipped with three ceramic single-coil pickups, the Squier Sonic Stratocaster delivers a sharp attack, excellent definition, and bright highs: perfect for "snappy" chords and precise arpeggios. The intermediate positions of the 5-position selector provide more scooped and bright textures, typical of Strat character, ideal for funk rhythms or crystalline cleans. The combination of a maple neck and fingerboard enhances the sense of quick response and articulation, while the poplar body maintains a pleasant tonal balance and light weight. The vintage synchronized tremolo allows for expressive vibratos, from subtle shimmers to more pronounced effects, depending on your touch.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay true to the original spirit and preserve the feel, a set of electric guitar strings in gauge 009-042 is particularly suitable. You can also add a strap (standard strap buttons) and a 6.35 mm jack cable to play through an amplifier or audio interface.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSS	Body	Poplar
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Left handed	Yes	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	21

Body Material	poplar	Nut	synthetic bone
Body Finish	glossy polyurethane	Nut Material	synthetic bone
Body Shape	Stratocaster	Bridge	vintage synchronized 6-saddle tremolo with block saddles
Headstock	Stratocaster	Pickguard	1-ply white
Neck Material	maple	Control Knobs	white plastic
Neck Material Type	maple	Hardware Finish	chrome
Neck Construction	bolt-on	Tuners	sealed die-cast
Neck Finish	urethane satin	Pickup Type	single-coil
Neck Profile Type	C shape	Bridge Pickup	ceramic single-coil
Fingerboard Material	maple	Middle Pickup	ceramic single-coil
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Neck Pickup	ceramic single-coil
Fingerboard Inlay	black dot	Pickup Configuration	SSS
Truss Rod	headstock adjustment	Controls	master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), tone 2 (bridge pickup)
Truss Rod Nut	4 mm hex	Pickup Selector	5-position blade (1: bridge, 2: bridge + middle, 3: middle, 4: middle + neck, 5: neck)