Squier Sonic® Stratocaster® HSS, Black

The Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS in Black delivers classic Strat style with the added power and versatility of a humbucker‑equipped setup. Its sleek gloss‑black poplar body paired with a crisp white pickguard gives it a bold, timeless look that works on any stage. The maple neck with a satin back finish feels fast, smooth, and instantly familiar, making this Sonic model a perfect fit for beginners, gigging players, and anyone who wants a reliable, great‑playing Strat at an accessible price.

With its HSS pickup configuration, this Sonic Strat covers a wide range of tones. The bridge humbucker brings extra punch, warmth, and output for rock, worship, and modern high‑gain textures, while the two ceramic single‑coils deliver the bright, glassy Strat chime players love. The 6‑saddle tremolo bridge adds expressive vibrato while maintaining stable tuning, and the maple fingerboard enhances clarity and snap across the entire register. It’s a flexible, expressive instrument built to inspire creativity.

Stylish, versatile, and packed with authentic Fender DNA, the Sonic Stratocaster HSS in Black is a standout choice for players who want classic Strat feel with modern tonal range. Whether it’s your first guitar or your next stage‑ready workhorse, this model delivers performance far beyond its price point.

At Newell’s Music in Greenwood, SC, every guitar we sell is handpicked for quality, tone, and player appeal. We don’t just stock boxes—we inspect, set up, and fine‑tune each instrument to ensure it’s stage‑ready from day one. Every guitar comes with our lifetime adjustment service, and we re‑inspect before delivery or pickup to guarantee your instrument arrives safely and performs flawlessly. That’s the Newell’s Experience.

Specs — Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS, Black (0373203506)

• Model: Sonic Stratocaster HSS
• Body: Poplar
• Neck: Maple (Modern “C” Shape, Satin Back)
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Pickups:
  • Bridge: Ceramic Humbucker
  • Middle: Ceramic Single‑Coil
  • Neck: Ceramic Single‑Coil
• Controls:
  • Master Volume
  • Tone 1 (Neck/Middle)
  • Tone 2 (Bridge)
  • 5‑way blade switch
• Bridge: 6‑Saddle Tremolo
• Hardware: Chrome
• Pickguard: 1‑Ply White
• Finish: Black (BLK)
• Body Style: Stratocaster