NEW Squier Sonic Guitars! - Something for Every Guitarist?

[@hunterbrown4585]

That pink HTH Strat is just a Hello Kitty Strat without paying $800

[@lukehenderson436]

That and the black single-humbucker hardtails are not Tom Delonge Strats, but they’re close enough to be fun. EDIT: Lee just pointed that out 😂

[@JakeAikens]

A PRS is $3200 and you don’t have to think about Hello Kitty at all. Worth it if you ask me. That’s value for money.

[@DudeMcGuybro]

@@JakeAikens If you pay 3200 for a guitar, please pass the crack you're smoking, or show me how to sell it like you so I can afford a 3200 guitar lol.

[@roughcutguitars]

​@@JakeAikens Actually money for value but fair play.

[@riphopfer5816]

I’ve heard of an HSH….but what kind of pickup begins with ‘T’? Besides, the only pink Strats i saw were either single- or dual-humbucker…with no middle pickups.

[@DeadHandBlues]

That single humbucker Strat is like a voice inside my yead

[@jaemez3247]

I have one. My uncle was blown away he only plays fender american strats.

[@joshwilliams0391]

That voice made me go and buy one.

[@rodmorrison47]

So good with a bit of gain but it's really spanky clean too. Love it so much I'm getting a green one.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Squier knocking it out of the park again! £169 in todays world of insane prices! Beginners are spoiled for choice between Squier and Gretsch!

[@joshhowk7567]

What gretsch is in this price point?

[@robinr22]

Bullets used to be about £100-ish - this is quite the price jump.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

@@robinr22 Yeah 15 years ago!

[@BlazertronGames]

​@@robinr22 bullets were about £140 recently.

[@sccanj]

You mean Fender, Squier and Gretsch are Fender

[@angrynorway]

I would love some new Classic Vibes this year!

[@jasecola]

Thank you for using the Katana with these guitars! It drives me nuts when people demo more budget range guitars through high end tube amps. This would be the actual setup and sound for most people (minus the amazing skills of Danish Pete, of course!)

[@sccanj]

But I have a tube amp, I would like to hear them trough a tube amp

[@michaelsimmons5505]

Yes!

[@bluwng]

Squier is killing it.

[@jenk1612]

I bought a JV Squier Sunburst Strat (maple neck) from Magnum Sound in Wishaw, Scotland way back in 1983. Cost about £189 and paid for it in instalments. I still have it. Can't believe how much it is worth now!

[@AaronAubreyPhoto]

I turned 40 in Feb.. I love all things Japan, so was looking out for an 83 JV. It's crazy how much they're going for now!! I almost splurged on one whose neck was dated 4 days after I was born.. too bad I'm not rich hahah :P

[@NintenDub]

Always love when there's new squiers.theyre great to have

[@miaoleman8605]

Really love that sort of peach color of the hss strat. Would love to see that color on guitars further up the range

[@Hexspa]

Tahitian Coral!

[@federicomaciasvidal7857]

You guys are the best, I have to go visit sometime! Thanks for making this AMAZING content over the last years.

[@phillybri]

The HSS Strat sounds and looks fantastic.

[@bluwng]

That’s a good point as we are programmed to change pickups but why if they sound good? Rich Menga on KZbin loves the ceramic Squier pickups….at least the Affinity ones and these maybe the same.

[@michaeldorrenbacher8977]

I wish Fender would do more in california blue. Maybe the greatest color of all times🎉

[@chaaaaaaaance]

the colors on this series are just amazing

[@TigerPalmer]

I know this is an older video but that Tahitian Coral HSS Strat is sick

[@ScottyBrockway]

Mustangs are really great for players that don't have gigantic hands too, you can do the stretches and chords a lot easier.

[@stevem-h3562]

That Kiss From A Rose gag went straight over Lee's head.

[@anderszidane973]

Thanks for being quick to cover this release. Excited to see the new sonic series basses too

[@mcneish75]

Maple fretboard for lefties, finally! Thank you Squier 😊 Was also worried I’d have to upgrade but these sound great 🎉

[@levelpeggy5885]

Love the colour of that HSS strat. Genuinely tempted.

[@bluwng]

And the pink single Humbucker.

[@0rimus]

Would love to see Jags and Jazzmasters in this range as well.

[@QuantumGamingUploads]

Me too. Maybe too expensive to make for this range

[@Mainancepatsaji]

They already have mini jazzmaster in the same price range

[@michaelegnatowicz7985]

I just purchased the Squire Sonic California Blue today, and I love it

[@andyw6026]

Also, Pete, you could definitely get a job with British Airways....the way you point at items on the guitar is just like the guidance to find your nearest exit for the plane😀

[@misterknightowlandco]

That hss strat in Tahitian will be mine as well as a couple of those mustangs. Love what fender has been doing with squier lately

[@eb7912]

just bought it, i could not resist to the look, the sound...

[@BlackthornBetty]

These seem a good fit for me. I'm 5'2" and have difficulty playing guitars with thicker bodies. They sound pretty good.

[@handle433]

These are perfect! Also put some strap locks on to move the weight of the guitar further out which distributes it much better! They’re great!

[@joycegrove5602]

Ah! So cool - I wish the new Sonic p-bass range would come in Flash Pink too! My kid would love that :) Looks like I'm taking a drive to Guildford to check all of these out in-person :)

[@peterharrell7305]

Just ordered the HT H in California Blue. I cant wait to hold that sucker.

[@Pulse2AM]

Love the colors! $199.00, great price for an entry guitar.

[@ScryFouL]

That single humbucker strat is a frankenstrat evh dream mod! 😊

[@yermom8998]

All of the Sonic Strats share the same two bodies and either the maple or laurel neck. Trem or hard tail body. You can buy ANY Strat in the series and mod it with a single humbucker or whatever pick guard you desire as ALL of these are routed exactly the same with room for a humbucker bridge. You could even do two P90s in these. Just pick your color, neck, trem combo and mod away. Additionally… The bodies are slightly thinner. Just use the stock screws if you bolt on a fender neck. The American necks bolt right on to these bodies and Mexican full size trems do fit fine.

[@brianvankley3529]

That single H Strat- with a hard tail? In PINK? Hell yes. Sign me up.

[@lukehenderson436]

My daughter loves orange, I did consider getting her the Bronco bass. But she’s only 6 months old 😂

[@lawyerbt]

You could warm it up for her and give it to her when she's six years old

[@lukehenderson436]

@@lawyerbt I did consider trying to sell my wife on that idea. My wife does like short-scale basses, but she thinks we have too many instruments in the house. They don’t really take up much space though, right?

[@lawyerbt]

@@lukehenderson436 No, they don't take up that much space. I used to hide two under a bed. A lot of wives always think there's too many instruments in the house, but they think differently when it comes to purses or high heels. If you don't want to risk a rift with your wife you could either (a) keep it at a buddy's or a relative's house, or (b) wait until your daughter turns six and then score a good used one, as there should be plenty on the used market by then.

[@alfsmith4936]

​@@lukehenderson436 Trade your wife in for a guitar.

[@lukehenderson436]

@@alfsmith4936 the guitar would not be as good at raising the baby though 😂

[@eb7912]

I got mine two days ago. The hss strat coral color. A wonderful guitar that really sings ❤. The only thing that is cheap is the plastic nut. The rest is really nice done.

[@chopperdeath]

To me Squier is a lot more fun and interesting than plain Fender. Plus you don't mind changing pickups, the neck or other hardware if you get a pretty body in a nice color.

[@DudeMcGuybro]

You can also drop it down a flight of stairs to add some character, and not feel bad about it. LOL, I joke I joke.

[@buttscarlton1830]

@Dude Mcguybro i think your mom said the same thing about you

[@sawbonesquad4876]

just got a Contemporary Strat Special from last year's lineup and am having a blast! Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound in the series position.

[@kudos4201]

​@@buttscarlton1830😂

[@xXN0SK1LLZXx]

Names are names. Players matter most. And amps lol

[@renodavid]

Pete’s funk playing on the Mustang.😍 And nice wah work by Lee on the outro!

[@amkz1889]

16:57 This is great man!! Y gracias a este comentario y a los 2 minutos anteriores, puede que me la acabe comprando😭

[@davecollopy524]

I’ve just taken the HSS, dropped some locking tuners, a short brass trem block and a set of tonerider HSS in it and it’s an awesome guitar. Well worth it at the entry price point and for later upgrades. Squier necks are always good.

[@scwizzyfilmproduction3306]

I have a triple single coil Sonic Strat in Black with tremelo system, I love this guitar. And at only $199, it is amazing

[@davidharding200]

Seriously the Tele and strat at the start sound phenomenal

[@benlogan430]

They have pretty good sounding pickups! I sometimes play my daughter’s 2010 bullet strat and it sounds really good.

[@sagittated]

I wonder if the Esquire with the humbucker could have a neck pickup and pickup selector added, or if you'd have to carve it out.

[@abelramirez7320]

Looking forward to buying the pink HH mustang for my daughter. Even if she doesnt stick with it, i still have a neat HH mustang 😊

[@RolandStockmann87]

It would be very interesting how good a Squier Sonic would sound with a Fender Vintera Pick up Set in it. And if you would try it, the new pure vintage 57 and 61 Sets would be also great to hear with it. That could make it an awesome 50 or 60s Squier for about 300 bucks.

[@michaelross1339]

I upgraded a Bullet with a pro-grade Alnico V prewired pickguard.

[@elmervargas1565]

I had that blue telecaster, it's great and versatile ❤

[@Mooner76]

Respect to the Mums out there! Well done Lee 😊

[@bradleyolinger1691]

@Andertons, I just ordered that gorgeous Tahitian Coral HSS Strat, from a US retailer, to use as a mod platform for my version of a Superstrat. Wanted something light enough to travel. Going to get a different color pickguard, and swap for a SSS setup, with a Dimarzio Sugar Chakra in the Bridge position. Usually play Les Pauls so will take getting used to. On the point about the amps, Orange makes some good entry level amps, with nice cleans and great crunch/heavy tones, that would pair well with this line, if the Katana sound isn't your thing(It's not mine, though I did consider it before I picked up an Orange Crush 35RT).

[@bechhoefereric1291]

kudos for the jam at the end

[@Bri5150]

Do they stay in tune? Looking for a couch guitar that will never be plugged in.

[@conordyer2307]

looking at the other options on your site the purple tele, blue strat, candy red tele etc definately look better contrasted with the black pickguard... But in usual squire fashion theres only one lefty and its black with a white pickguard lol

[@joeyhoser]

Wow! They're exactly the same as every other Fender ever! I can't wait to try one!

[@WhiteKnight7_]

🤣

[@gajapi]

I want that red strat ht! I love my squiers, so much fun!

[@composersnotebook1]

is possible upgrade the HSS model with pre-wired Fender pickguard SSS?

[@francisjuneescama]

I love my Squier Bullet Telecaster. Thinking to get one Bullet or Sonic Mustang. I am still deciding if the Bullet or Sonic is better.

[@theWARMJET]

bullet is HH Sonic is SC

[@francisjuneescama]

@@theWARMJET dude, Bullet Mustang is HH while Sonic Mustang has HH too and SC version. In the video, there was a Sonic Mustang Pink that is HH.

[@howardlewis3153]

Outstanding jam at the end! Some of the best rock I"ve heard in a long time

[@Mr.T711]

Still playing my old ‘85 Bullet 1 but color changed to Sea Foam green now. Be interesting how these do.

[@tunesmith7437]

Fender has done a good thing with these guitars such as the Sonic Mustang. They have a good vibe on their own. They seem to have an "early Fender vibe to them.

[@christopheraaron8299]

All of the Mustang Sonics I've been able to find online are SS. Kinda wish you had shown that one off instead the HH. I already have a Bullet Mustang HH (though I swapped the HH out for P90s.)

[@bluwng]

I love lightweight thin guitars my favorite is an S series Ibanez. Who needs a big fat guitar.

[@stevewhiting9775]

A massive choice of colours in left-handed - you can have black, or ... oh.

[@RichardSmallwood-du9qb]

Hi Guys! A couple of months ago, I decided at the ripe old age of 75 that it was fine time that I learnt to play the axe so I went to my local guitar shop (Bonners in Eastbourne) and bought myself a Squier Strat (I think it's a sonic) kit in Sun Burst, but woe is me, I found that I had a painful left thumb, possibly arthritis, so yesterday I went back again and bought a Lefty Sonic in black, so now I hope to actually start learning! As a beginner, what pedal do you recommend as a first pedal? Thanks for all the info ~ Richard 🎸🎸

[@hawnyfox3411]

Interesting post Richard - I hope you're still playing ? Years back I picked up an inexpensive "Behringer V-Amp.II" brand new for a paltry £99.00 - ( PMT Romford ) Crazy amount of options & I'd guess "if" you trawl E-Bay & look for a GOOD 2nd-hand example Not sure they're still going (I'm afraid) as I'm about 15 yrs younger than you, so haven't kept track It sure does save on buying some of these hideously expensive pedals of today tho' - One trick Pony type Back when I was a Teenager (1979-1982), I bought an "MXR Distortion Plus" - cost £110 in 1980 I also bought an "Electro-Harmonix" BIG-MUFF for a (much cheaper) £65.00 & I still have it Fascinated to hear that you (apparently) swapped hands (!) You now play Left-Handed, you say ?

[@ybabredi]

I have a HSS hard tail Bullet Strat and it’s great. Very giggable.

[@brooksroman2918]

This is such an upgrade from the Bullet series seeing as you get trems on the strats now and cool colors! I’m a huge mustang fan and I’m glad they kept the mustang in the range! The base level squiers are some of my favorite guitars. They always take me back to the early days, before I was a high end guitar connoisseur 😎

[@davepayne164]

It’s a significant price upgrade too

[@adriankurt1872]

@BulkHogan I hope the Sonic series will not replace the Bullet series. Higher price and no more string through on the tele :/

[@brooksroman2918]

@BulkHogan in America most of these models are $199 I believe which is exactly what, if not cheaper than the bullet series sold for. Most bullets were $189-$219 USD. I’m sure like most brands they’ll let them sit on the market for a while and then increase the price 10% or so once they’re established and in stores

[@DionysusJPower]

Gimme that maple fretboarded HH Mustang with the graffiti yellow/ black stripes one of the Bullets had.

[@Alleged_Mercenary]

I just bought a purple sonic strat and I love the thing more than my fender tele.

[@danrunnoft6642]

Is it just me, or does the pink Squier go great with Pete's shirt?

[@IBoughtItMyself]

It’s true, you do indeed go great with Pete’s shirt

[@craigheavner8254]

What do they sound like without the pedals and the miced up amp?

[@jezza46]

Yeah, Pete’s Dane pedal probably cost more than the actual guitar.

[@jimmyjimmy951]

You just made two affordable guitars sound like a million quid in the closing jam. Want to hear Lee more on that Wah ..

[@wesworach7441]

Nothing wrong with Squier brand ! My Affinity Strat is awesome & so is my Affinity Tele !!!

[@fernandobocadillos]

A blue double neck Esquire H would be AWESOME!

[@dogdog1960]

I was hoping to hear and see the Mustang SS. Are they available?

[@albertplaysguitar]

I hope this marks a return to quality control!

[@Stanslick]

That california blue is just juicy!

[@yermom8998]

The laurel board on it looks like ebony after you oil it!

[@Hexspa]

The intonation on these is good. Were they set up prior to demo? I’m guessing yes.

[@NathanMorgan7]

I’ve been waiting for this video!

[@JohnZeeX]

When I was just starting out - circa 1987 - Squier was what parents bought their kids just to shut them up about a guitar. They were cheap, plywood garbage. My how times have changed. Today’s Squier is an amazing value for that price. Way to go Fender. Love those colors too. Why can’t the American or Mexican Fenders have cool colors like this?

[@yermom8998]

Because Fender Custom Shop. The next guitar up in Fenders line up w Tahitian Coral is $5000!

[@andy1514-g1q]

are you going to be stocking the new JHS Bat-Sim ?

[@lawyerbt]

In their final comments they talk about how it's a great value guitar for children just starting out on guitar. But most of the people commenting here are adults, and several comments illustrate that some people will always be children: show them something shiny, new, and brightly colored and their eyes get big and immediately you hear "I want one." Then they buy one and soon realize it has the same cheap pickups and tuners as Squier Bullets, and shortly thereafter they focus on a different guitar in another color, and this one goes to the corner and starts gathering dust, similar to a discarded toy. If someone reading this happens to be a first time guitarist I make three recommendations: (1) you always get a better value buying a good used guitar, but if you're insisting on only buying new then consider these but not without playing the entry level offerings from Epiphone and Ibanez which you may like better, (2) never buy a guitar based on appearance, videos or recommendations without actually playing the guitar first, (3) your choice of amplifier is going to make a huge difference in sound, so at a minimum don't even look at the Fender Frontman, but consider a Mustang LT25 instead

[@jezza46]

Absolutely agree! Unless I'm mistaken, they are playing an inexpensive guitar through VERY expensive pedalboards....🤔

[@jeffbrown3009]

I'm not shooting the messenger, I'm just here begging Fender to give me the pink HT H in lefty. I desire it

[@13aphomet]

I've always seen the LP as an everything guitar. Or maybe even a 335.. But I totally hear what you're saying. Great vid!!

[@Krullmatic]

I love Pete's razor sharp wit! I love you as well Capt. You's guys make my life a little brighter everyday! Cheers!❤️🎸🤟😝🤟

[@TheStrummer]

that hardtail strat is making googly eyes to me

[@xXN0SK1LLZXx]

I need a tele in a faded yellow so bad cant find any cheap enough might have to just give in and save for a fender

[@greendayfan2009-g8v]

Gear4music Legacy Knoxville guitars might be for you

[@ElectroTone]

This is an amazing series, and I don't agree with some of the other commenters that this is just another Squier series. You can now get a lightweight and comfortably shaped Strat with narrow tall (Yesss!) fingertip friendly frets, maple fretboard for easier bends, tone flexible HSS setup, plus with or without a hardtail bridge. And - unlike the Classic Vibe series - the Sonics *don't* have those vintage style split shaft tuning machines, which can cause issues with thin strings slipping out (Sorry, Pete. Not everybody play 10s... 😄). Something a new player might consider trying for easier bends and less strain on soft finger tips. And (2nd continuation 'and' here... 🤦) they don't cost more than the old bullet series, where the Strats didn't have narrow tall frets. Lovely colors as well. Basically just the perfect beginner guitars IMO. I'm seriously struggling to find something to complain about. I might unironically want to buy one of those HSS coral coloured Strats with a maple fretboard... 😍 (For science, obviously... 😉)

[@bluwng]

The older bullet run had zero with a tremolo. I know the correct way to setup a six screw trem like a fully floating trem and functions as good as any 2 point and stays in tune just as well, there are 3 things you have to consider if interested. I don’t hate but I don’t like unfinished maple necks prefer the rosewood/Laurel instead but the cool colors are all maple.

[@brooksroman2918]

Holy MOLY I’m early! Can’t wait to watch the video! 😂

[@williamarthurfenton1496]

I would love to see a Squier range that's at the build level of Classic Vibe with alnico pickups, but standard modern takes. Maybe they think doing that would eat into the Mexican player series? because the Vintera are quite a bit more in price.

[@Misledband]

Completely agree with this. Sadly/expectantly the build quality of the cheap squier stuff is seriously poor. I had a classic vibe mustang did a few upgrades it’s on par or it not better than a vintera now but cost less overall. I purchased a bullet mustang when they came out and had to have the neck shimmed before it was even playable.

[@Hexspa]

@@Misledband anything else? I mean, a $2 shim and an hour of labor vs hundreds more.

[@Misledband]

@@Hexspa fretboard feels dogshit. Wood quality is horrendous. Honestly save your money and go for a classic vibe.

[@Hexspa]

@@Misledband Interesting, thanks for your insight. I've been window shopping guitars for years so I'll keep your suggestion in mind. Plus, the Classic Vibe has a full-thickness body so the neck is replaceable with something standard. Thanks.

[@alfsmith4936]

​@@Misledband Shimming the neck is standard practice on any Fender without microtilt. Always has been. They came out the factory with sandpaper in the neck pocket in the 1950s and you don't hear too many complaining about those guitars.

[@val.teacup]

Please do a video on the new bases too!

[@GregStallion]

Please do the Sonic basses next!

[@tonigenerali]

Hi! About the light maple neck, is it a single piece of wood or is it glued on the fingerboard? Thank you guys

[@kelalamusic9258]

You really can’t beat them for the price. I would like to see the maple neck and fret board with the fiesta red body. Not overly keen on the Tahitian Coral. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could choose the combo you like, rather than go solely on what they provide. A little more cost to provide that option, of course, but I would be willing.

[@guillaumedestrebecq6821]

Entre strat HTH et Mustang rose, quelle est la plus intéressante ?

[@smollande]

Can someone please tell me what that flashing LED readout is on the right of the screen? Voltage reading from a tube amp?

[@jenswinther8601]

Those Guitarstands in the studio, which model are they? (👍🇩🇰 til Peter)

[@martinclayton7260]

I usually like a single coil at the neck position, but that Mustang wins it for me

[@BeesWaxMinder]

Are they as thick in the body as regular fenders? Are any String-through?

[@d___thaowo_]

Between Sonic and affinity strat, which one better about qualities?

[@grahamtinkler4562]

I love top-loading guitars, they have lower string tension and are lovely and slinky to play. That is of course if you like guitars like that!

[@michaelmetal71]

to all my other fellow left-handed players in the comment section, don’t hold your breath waiting for a lefty version of this or any other fender or Squier guitars, they haven’t updated their lefty models in probably 10 years or so and I’m talking about giving us a HSS or HH pickup configuration,I personally recommend checking out schecter guitars and Kiesel two of the most lefty friendly companies going right now, and the most bang for your buck guitars in my opinion

[@danbuck2110]

HB or China for low cost. Sire for midrange

[@anthonycutt8854]

Ibanez all the way for me.

[@michaelmetal71]

@@anthonycutt8854 yeah Ibanez are really good guitars as well. I think they make 6 to 7 left-handed models at various price points and pick up configurations, which is a lot more than I can save for a fender, and even Charvel,and they just released the new Nita Strauss signature in a left-handed version

[@aronchas]

Aliexpress is your friend, and for us lefties

[@steventhomas231]

Any in a left?

[@conorcreagh7872]

So if these guitars now use pickups from the Affinity Series is there any point in buying an Affinity? Was looking a BB Affinity or LPB Affinity but that California Blue Sonic Tele looks great

[@christopherbifani7214]

Belly cut on affinity tele

[@conorcreagh7872]

@@christopherbifani7214 is that worth the extra?

[@anthonycutt8854]

If you want a HSS Strat you're better off taking some extra shifts on your paper round and get a Pacifica.

[@Dram1984]

Those laurel fretboards look 100x better than what you can get in the player series.

[@yermom8998]

I feel that they use Pao Ferro on the players simply to make people desire the American series more. And most players don’t know or notice until after purchase how ugly and orange it can be. Laurel is a better wood choice than poo Ferro all around and it takes oil nicely. My Squier Sonic is 2 mo old and the Laurel already looks like ebony after oiling it. You do need to polish the frets on the sonic series. They’re nice narrow tall frets but didn’t get that last level of human touch. I also rolled the edges and used 3000 grit to sand the back. Feels like any good Fender neck should now.

[@MichaelSheaAudio]

Bro they can't seriously have only made one left handed model and it's a black strat. The pink Mustang is so cool. Absolutely shafted again. 😭

[@jonbourn473]

In the last vid I saw Pete made fun of himself for playing the same stuff all the time. He came in with some new riffs this time, except for the Mayer, and the captain called him on it He is a great player. Nice affordable guitars too.