Essential Information About the "Squier Sonic Esquire H - Olive" Guitar
- Pure Esquire Spirit: a single bridge humbucker for direct attack and simplified control.
- Modern Comfort: thin and lightweight poplar body, satin "C" neck for quick playability.
- Stability and Intonation: fixed 6-saddle "top-load" bridge and sealed tuners.
- Timeless Tele Look: 1-ply black pickguard, chrome hardware, and glossy Olive finish.
A Nod to the Iconic Esquire, in the Sonic Line
The Squier Sonic Esquire H pays tribute to one of Fender's most iconic shapes, namely the single-pickup Esquire. Part of the Sonic series, it focuses on the essentials: Telecaster style, the reliability of a 6-saddle hardtail, and minimalist electronics designed to play without getting lost in settings.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Ideal for beginners and intermediate players seeking a simple, solid, and inspiring guitar. The ceramic humbucker delivers a high output perfect for rock, punk, garage, and modern blues. With volume and tone controls, you can go from a tight crunch to rounder sounds for riffing and lead playing.
Sound Characteristics
The ceramic humbucker in the bridge position provides a tight grain, present mids, and generous sustain, ideal for pushing an amp or overdrive pedal. The poplar body maintains a bright and balanced attack, while the maple neck offers snap and the laurel fingerboard slightly softens the highs. The top-load bridge gives a slightly looser feel and immediate attack response. With a 25.5" / 648 mm scale length and a 9.5" / 241 mm radius, you get comfortable chord holding and smooth bends.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
* Nickel electric string set .009-.042 (factory setup, perfect for maintaining tension and feel).
* Telecaster-style gig bag or case (standard Tele body).
* Capo for 6-string electric guitar (modern 9.5" radius).
Technical Specifications
Body
- Shape: Telecaster
- Wood: poplar
- Finish: glossy polyester lacquer
- Pickguard: 1-ply black
- Color: Olive
Neck
- Wood: maple
- Profile: modern "C"
- Construction: bolt-on
- Finish: satin urethane
- Fingerboard: laurel
- Radius: 9.5" / 241 mm
- Frets: 21, Narrow Tall
- Inlays: pearloid dots, white side markers
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Nut: synthetic bone, 42 mm / 1.65" width
- Truss rod: headstock access, 4 mm hex nut
- Headstock: Telecaster style
Hardware
- Bridge: fixed 6-saddle "top-load" Tele style, block saddles
- Tuners: sealed oil-bath
- Control knobs: knurled "flat-top"
- Hardware finish: chrome
Electronics
- Configuration: H (humbucker)
- Bridge pickup: Squier ceramic humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Selector switch: none
Miscellaneous
- Orientation: right-handed
- Series: Squier Sonic
- Model name: Squier Sonic Esquire H, Laurel Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Olive
- Installed strings: nickel-plated steel .009-.042