Essential Information About the Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT "Sea Foam Green" Guitar
- Thin and lightweight poplar body for immediate comfort, whether sitting or standing.
- Hardtail 6-saddle fixed bridge: tuning stability and reliable intonation.
- Three Squier ceramic single-coil pickups (SSS) for bright clarity and classic Strat tones.
- Satin "C" profile maple neck, 9.5" / 241 mm radius, smooth and modern playability.
The Strat Spirit in an Accessible Sonic Version
Designed to make the Fender icon more affordable, the Squier Sonic series delivers the timeless Stratocaster aesthetic with lightweight craftsmanship and reliable electronics. This HT ("Hardtail") model emphasizes simplicity and tuning stability while retaining the classic "Sea Foam Green" look and the 1-ply white pickguard.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for beginners and intermediate players seeking a versatile and comfortable electric guitar. Its SSS configuration effortlessly covers pop, rock, indie, funk, surf, and clean blues. The fixed bridge simplifies maintenance and suits low action setups as well as light gauge strings (.009-.042).
Sound
The ceramic single-coils deliver a clear, snappy, and precise range with bright highs and defined mids. The 5-position selector offers classic Strat combinations: intermediate positions for the funky "quack," neck pickup for warm cleans, and bridge pickup for more bite. Two dedicated tone controls (Tone 1 for neck/center, Tone 2 for bridge) refine the upper spectrum. The Hardtail bridge adds attack and sustain, while the maple (neck/fretboard) provides "snap" and the poplar balances everything.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Nickel string set .009-.042, Stratocaster-format gig bag or hard case, standard strap with classic strap locks, clip-on tuner, 6.35 mm straight or angled jack cable, flat capo for electric guitar. These accessories are fully compatible with this model and optimize protection, setup, and connectivity with ease.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body wood: Poplar
- Shape: Stratocaster
- Body finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Control knobs: White plastic
- Color: Sea Foam Green
- Hardware finish: Chrome
Neck
- Neck material: Maple
- Neck construction: Bolt-On
- Neck profile: "C" Shape
- Fretboard: Maple
- Fretboard radius: 9.5" / 241 mm
- Number of frets: 21
- Fret size: Narrow Tall
- Fretboard inlays: Black dots
- Side markers: Black
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Nut material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut width: 42 mm / 1.65"
- Headstock: Stratocaster
- Neck finish: Satin urethane
- Truss rod adjustment: Headstock side
- Truss rod wrench: 4 mm Allen
Hardware
- Bridge: Hardtail 6-saddle, top-load, block saddles
- Tuners: Die-Cast Sealed
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .009-.042
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: SSS
- Pickup type: Single-Coil
- Pickups: Ceramic single-coil neck / middle / bridge
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck and middle pickups), Tone 2 (bridge pickup)
- 5-position selector: 1. Bridge, 2. Bridge+Middle, 3. Middle, 4. Middle+Neck, 5. Neck
- Style: 3 Single-Coil
Miscellaneous
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Series: Squier Sonic
- Model name: Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT, Maple Fingerboard, White Pickguard, Sea Foam Green
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Control knobs: White Plastic