The SQUIER SUPERSONIC is BACK - Unboxing and play-through. Did Squier nail it? Almost...

Squier bring back the Supersonic for 2020 and I could not have been more excited... Does the Guitar live up to the self imposed excitement? Kinda... It needs some work.
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[@TheGuitarGeek]

I will mod this.... What mods would you do?

[@PooNinja]

Put SD invaders in it and add a Chrome Floyd Rose whammy 🤘🏽

[@TheGuitarGeek]

you lost me at Chrome

[@PooNinja]

silver sound sexier?

[@MikeLute]

if the tuning stability drive you nuts - get a decent nut and play the U.S: national anthem on 11/3 Jimi style!

[@HenrySchecker]

I put a "& Knuckles" vinyl sticker on the headstock under -Sonic My guitar is a Squier Super-Sonic&Knuckles I put a lipstick humbucker in the bridge and a dynasonic clone in the neck. It's a squier super dynasonic & knuckles

[@MrTokyoJunkie]

I'm glad a lot of people don't like the look of this guitar. That means there are more for me to horde :)

[@TheGuitarGeek]

ElectricMania I was thinking the same thing!

[@eldritch6871]

the blue ones are already selling out

[@leighdevereaux9808]

I too bought the Super-Sonic for all the same “it’s retro and cool” reasons. Mine also had tuning issues which were solved with an intonation adjustment and some playing time. I’ve decided not to do any mods - for now. I’m thrilled to see someone equally excited with a simple student guitar that’s rich with charm. Love your show.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Oh I’m some happy to have this in my hands. The sound is superb but I just need to fix those tuning problems. Thanks for being a part of the show!

[@monkeyrebirth]

Super-sonic - gotta be "One-armed scissor" At the Drive-In!

[@Bunkinduncan]

Just played my first show (streaming full band set) with the supersonic. I abused the trem and threw it around and it held tune and sounded great. Just for anyone being turned off by tuning issues. Most of all I’ll say this guitar is just fun to play. I’m looking foreword to the mod vid.

[@bukaneer5837]

When the guy is wearing a nirvana shirt. you know this guitar is sick

[@TheGuitarGeek]

damn straight!

[@Bunkinduncan]

I put gotoh locking tuners and some new string trees and that got everything rock solid for tuning. Tbh it held ok tune before the upgraded tuners. Heavy strings helped. Only other mod was a push/pull coil split that just added some more options. It’s quickly become one of my favorite guitars.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Nice mods!

[@AdiOetomo]

@Dylan Wolters Is there any specific Gotoh Locking Tuners for this Super Sonic? Or any Gotoh Locking Tuners will suit this Supersonic? I want to change the tuners, but I don’t want to drill the headstock.

[@aschilds]

I floated the bridge on my Super Sonic and added Grover locking tuners which resolved my tuning issues. Tip on the tremolo bar: wrap the threads in a little plumber's Teflon tape to make it nice and responsive and not so loose.

[@Molotov_Milkshake]

This thing with 13-56 strings gives you the At The Drive-in tone from One Armed Scissor etc.

[@Dante_yo_son_of_sparda_yo77]

I love at the drive in especially since there from Texas

[@kennethmeldrum4401]

“Wiggle stick” Awesome! I had the 90’s Squier made Japan one and it always went out of tune just by looking at it but still loved it. Thanks for the great vids

[@keithhanisek2465]

I bought one of these in Shell Pink with tortoise shell pick guard. Sick looking guitar 🎸. $375 at Guitar Center. Awesome playing 🎸 and no issues at all with tuning or anything for that matter.

[@anthonyristich8966]

I snagged this guitar and fortunately was able to get it to stay in tune both with and without tremolo use. Graphite the heck out of the nut until any rough edges are smoothed out. also take a fret polish cloth or steel wool to the inside of the string trees to smooth those out. last trick I like to do on floating tremolos: remove all the strings and loosen the 4 middle bridge screws a by about 1.5mm. leave the outer 2 as is. this makes tremolo use much smoother. oh...and use 10 gauge strings!!! not sure why this thing ships with 9s hope someone out there finds these tips useful. it's a fun guitar once you get it to play like butter!

[@MrRyanS1983]

I have the Squier Super-Sonic and Cyclone. It’s the Tremolo system springs. Both of mine trems are tightened down more than your Super-Sonic they hold tune better. I haven’t changed my strings yet. But I’m going with 10-52s gauge regardless of brand. I have thought about throwing those TUSQ string tree guides ($11) on to see if it could help as it’s relative a cheap mod along with the springs. But I’m impressed with both guitars for the money. Also will graphite the nut on string change.

[@JasonWharton82]

I got the charcoal metallic one and I love it but like you my heart really wants one of the sparkle finish ones. I’ve considered having it re-finished but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. What a guitar for the money though, I stuck 10’s on mine and decked the tremolo but set it up so it was still usable, no tuning issues at all after that.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks for the tips! Yes... I want the sparkle too. Maybe... I shall refinish it!

[@JasonWharton82]

@@TheGuitarGeek finally got round to doing some upgrades on mine Andy, I put a set of Seymour Duncan JB/Jazz humbuckers in, replaced the pots, wiring and jack socket with CTS/switchcraft parts, put some better tuners on from a Mexican strat and re-strung it with 11’s, it’s a different beast now! www.reddit.com/r/offset/comments/lw1tmz/super_sonic_upgrades/?

[@JamieMallender]

I could quite fancy one of those! I’d probably fix the bridge down and use it as an ANGER guitar!

[@60CycleHumcast]

The phrase “Wiggle Stick©™️” is the property of 60 Cycle Hum inc. LLC.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Sorry, who are you?

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Funny as ....

[@nathhan]

Just pre-ordered the blue sparkle as I have also been desperate for the sparkle finish! hope you are ordering one too! (or getting one for free!)

[@tygavin04]

I cleaned my tuner posts with alcohol and that helped with tuning slippage.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks!

[@StoneHands25]

I know this is an old video but I have heard people say specifically with this guitar, if you upgrade the string trees it should improve the tuning issue.

[@paulygood6665]

I just went and bought one today 🎸Punk Rock!!!!

[@PaulCooksStuff]

"Fender refunded the cost of the guitar" Custom Shop strat demo next week then? 😉😉

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Oooooohhhhh!!!!!! You’re a genius!!!!

[@ThatMattGoodMusic]

From Ryan from 60CH and Emily from Get Offset's videos on this the pickups are splittable, as are most Fender humbuckers of late to my knowledge and experience... These are such interesting guitars, apparently the Paranormal series ones were meant to take the best of the features from the Vista originals, and they consulted with Nick Reinhart from Tera Melos who has loads of the original (he did an insta post about it not too long ago), so they're meant to have a very similar neck profile and sound to the originals, but with a few tweaks such as the switch direction. I've actually got an original one with me at the moment, I'm fixing it up for a friend who had no idea what he had for ages, assuming it was 'just another cheapo Squier'. Very excited to put it together, we're doing two Catswhisker humbuckers with a push push split, master volume and master tone. I'm planning on tracing the body shape and making my own SS version with a Tele cutoff bridge. What song I'd play on it? I'd go for a Great Grandpa track, the guitarist Pat has one of the Fender ones.

[@andrewjones2304]

Cool looking guitar, love the colour. I would go for master tone and volume pots and possibly coil split option.

[@Molotov_Milkshake]

To fix the tuning issues, just don't use the string trees at all. Ignore them.

[@billy2129]

Cool Demo Thanks!!! I have it in this color also...I was hoping for a sparkle finish myself

[@jakeerbst4073]

I’m in the process of picking up one of these in Blue Sparkle to be my 90s Alt/Grunge guitar. I felt it had to be an offset and I love the blue sparkle while being more unique than the typical jag/jm.

[@Seventeen_Seconds]

I'd buy a lefty and play it right handed and it would probably look decent, but I can't get over the looks otherwise

[@隠れた]

The volume pots are supposed to be like that lol? It’s like a strat or tele with two volume knobs, the first one is bridge and second neck

[@resqgear1918]

Brilliant video Andy

[@joshuadurocher8071]

My super is awesome its set up I dnt use whammy no tuning issues after setup its sick sounds great feels alot more expensive then it is I don't care squiers are better than mex fender these days jmo thanks good day rock on

[@Dick67]

ok I understand it must be a lot cheaper to place the input jack on the scratch-plate, rather than on the side of the guitar out of the way (like on that sext red devil on the wall), but that's why right-angled jack cords were invented! You've got control knobs and input cords and tremelo arm all competing for space, the whammy bar is hitting the cord jack... but I NEVER see anyone use a 90 degree input! Or they stick that end in the pedal/amp, and put the straight end in the guitar. Unless you have a Stratocaster with the iconic angled input jack, then give me a right-angle jack anyday.

[@roddymclean5470]

I bought a white vista series in 1999 they were selling off the last production models for £120 I had a back up silver sparkle which I sold on , great guitar still my favourite 💙

[@tomdameek]

That’s a mighty sound for a petite guitar Andy. I love the tone. It seems a little expensive but it is a limited make. Also worth it for that tone. 😄👍👍

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Well said! It is expensive but... you know!

[@justinTime077]

@@JosephX74 maybe we’re speaking in squire terms

[@NuclearSad]

I got a silver 1996 one as a fluke on accident. My favorite guitar I've ever owned by leaps and bounds.

[@Molotov_Milkshake]

It was a Mustang that Jimi Hendrix played upside down, which inspired this guitar.

[@Nissan570Lsx]

I have squier jaquar. Fixed bridge like toronado, but instead of having 4 knobs it uses concentric volume and tone for each pick up. I'd do that to your guitar and fix counter intuitive positioning(check cavity depth) along with some kluson locking or split peg tuners(i have a set for my jag. They just look right) and better nut. Did you make it to the end of the comment? Congratulations. You're a member of the end of the comment club. I got you a little something for your wall. I just need to figure out how to get it to you. Also you are not obligated to put it up if you don't like it. But you will. Congratulations again.

[@rtsmudge7251]

Great looking guitar. I love those pickups. I think I'd lock the trem down. The big steel block is still great. If the tuners feel okay then I'd leave them. Maybe a graphite nut even if the trem is lcoked down. Just to stop the strings binding there. 10-46 strings would be cool. I would play something by Smashing Pumpkins.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

oooh good choices!

[@ColonelForkEyes]

If it makes any difference, I have an original 90s one and the tuning was awful, good strings, decent setup and time, it's solid AF now and the trem will take a fair bit of wangling. Basically just needs to bed in I think.

[@sarahmitchell2707]

has anyone had any problems with the three pickup selector? my front neck pick up is not working.

[@PooNinja]

Anything by Air Supply would be fine for the demo 👍🏽

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Poo is in the air!

[@superwalt2159]

I still have my original '97 blue sparkly super sonic. Don't plan to ever sell it but anyone got an idea what it's worth?

[@mishunny]

If some maintenance (strings change and nut lubrication) is not enough, I'd block the term, change the nut and tuners. Also, you should play Serve The Servants by Nirvana next video ;)

[@jordijb007]

A part from nut, tuners and block the trem for more stability, you can also look and how is wired and make it 1 volume 1 tone for the knob configuration, shouln't be that difficult. And for the weird mod will be return it, buy a lefty version and convert it to righty ;) (wait, buy the paranormal telecaster and put humbukers there, ...and a strat neck)

[@tonybrooks476]

You always make me chuckle.

[@Molotov_Milkshake]

These guitars are awesome. I just got the black graphite one for £170 from some guy who didn't like it. So fucking happy. The pickguard is cream-pearl rather than white-pearl.

[@archiefatcacky9440]

Did you ever do the follow up vid? Can't find it. Ta

[@twenty3electronics]

The string trees are in the wrong order and should be rollers. The middle string tree can probably be omitted and just leave the taller one on the bass strings. File the back of the nut at a downward angle so there is less contact with the strings. Use 11 gauge strings since it’s 24 scale not 24 and 3/4.

[@michaeldisalvo]

I am looking for the blue sparkle video now that it is available. 😎

[@joelshollenberger7457]

its not the tuners its the the string tees on the the wrong strings causing tuning issues , the wound strings are binding up on the edge of the string trees thanks to the reverse headstock

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks

[@joelshollenberger7457]

@@TheGuitarGeek no problem love your channel, I put a mustang neck on mine and now it shreds!

[@spankenheim]

I'd give it a sporty drag behind me jam jar so I would. If you drive fast enough it will fix the tuning stability. oh, and play Macarthur Park (ukulele version)

[@josephvega3763]

I had an orange fender pawn shop series...sounded great and was super playable but it would never stay in tune

[@Gollas4k]

heard of similar issues with the new series... got it now and I can´t confirm it... mine luckily stays in tune

[@BudgetPedalChap]

Sitting on the dock of the bay 😉 Master volume and tone rather than two volumes. Aside from that, I'd like to see a follow up with the least amount of effort to get the tuning stable. Start with new strings, then lube, then tuners, then decking the bridge.

[@Oilid]

Poor version: Rolling nut trees, graphtech nut, and some lub. Rich version: Gotoh bridge and locking keys. Crazy version: Evertune.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Gotoh for the win!

[@Oilid]

@@TheGuitarGeek 🤘🤘🤘

[@jwstout007]

Play anything Nirvana, Pearl Jam, STP, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Toadies, &/or Rage Against the Machine. Something tells me if you remember this guitar from the 90s, you’ll remember the songs too ;)

[@snorrevonflake]

I have a hard time resisting to buy one of those because of the awesome blue sparkle and the looks. Don't need another guitar, would not like the narrow neck. Hope it sells out soon so i don't.

[@breathplay112]

I have one original in silver sparkle if anyone is interested

[@ianpurcell7026]

the vista series?

[@breathplay112]

@@ianpurcell7026 yeah! But it is not mint - have been gigged with a lot

[@tonybrooks476]

Pedals and pedals. Class. Pure class.

[@graemegourley7616]

Hmm. Hmmmmmmmmm. Pricy. Not loving the lack of tone knob...But I'm also intrigued. What I'd like to see, is some complicated electronic fiddling. Push pull where in is volume, out is tone on one, and out is split on the other. Or something along those lines.

[@stephanematis]

Let's pick a song ... hmm ... a grunged out Rush's Bastille Day ?

[@krekcabnow2910]

I mean for doing swell on lead guitar it’s probably better to have it wired like that. Although tone might have been nice.

[@hanskung3278]

Mine had a noisy hum, why? It's a hummbucker.

[@jamlemon]

Could you not open it up and switch around the pots so the volume knobs are in the right order.

[@stevejamieson1613]

A Squire with tuning issues straight out of the box? Why am I not surprised 😂. If that’s the only real issue you did well. Fender gave me cash back on my Squire Tele due to a badly aligned bridge! Bought a Fender MIM Tele, no drama llama 🦙. First song? Be different. Some Jazz maybe.

[@petergrant7332]

The mod id do is to cut that fugly headstock down to a reasonable size and shape !

[@TheGuitarGeek]

hahahaha

[@siv.blok1984]

Sounds and looks great to me. I'm currently on the hunt for one of these in Shell Pink or Blue Sparkle. How did you achieve that 'Bleach' tone with the DS-1?

[@hi_c.v7289]

Honestly just dime the distortion and put the tone in like the 12oclock also put the tone to the max but u probably know that

[@TheHiredCode]

Looking forward to your mods video!

[@EdSki1970]

I meant when you asked what MODS you should do to checkout what 60 cycle hum did to his!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

is there?

[@EdSki1970]

@@TheGuitarGeek check him out he did some great Mods on one

[@EdSki1970]

@@TheGuitarGeek Oh and I just purchased my first one as well

[@EdSki1970]

@@TheGuitarGeek got the sparkle blue 60 cycle removed the string trees to help the tuning issue

[@JaniceLalla]

Immediate turn off for me is the toggle switch placement

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I thought it would be too but it actually Stays out of the way

[@Furtheronmusic]

Like you I fancied one of the originals back in the day. It's good to see it back. The tuning stability sucks! I'd rewire back to Vol tone I think.

[@maribalam]

Waiting for your next video about the mods.

[@dsavageguitar2154]

I really like them I just wish they made them in more colours if I do get one I’ll change pickups and probably put locking tuners .

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Why change the pickups?

[@dsavageguitar2154]

TheGuitarGeek If i get it I definitely want that nirvana tone and I have a spare Seymour Duncan jb somewhere

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Ahh I see! I’d like to see how this compares with the atomic

[@tonybrooks476]

Oooh intro sounded good.

[@v8dreaming]

What happened to the followup video? I tried to find it, but couldn't.

[@dannysanchezsegura5457]

Aye @theguitargeek I was wondering which do you think is better this one or the squier bullet mustang for a grunge sound overall? Love the vids keep it up

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Hey! That bullet mustang is SO cool for the price. This squier is great fun but needs work to keep it in tune. I’d have to say go for the mustang

[@Fcoutinho]

Hey bud! Is the narrow neck an issue for a begginer coming from a 44mm acoustic guitar? I´ve a similar body type/hand size to you I believe.

[@andressierra5461]

Nice shirt Bro!

[@zosmaee]

I would like to have one day this guitar left-handed so I would reverse it to play right-handed.

[@edwardsmith9801]

Ide change the nut & tuners. Maybe play some Humble Pie???

[@p1rz666]

New better strings and then remember to pull them befor fine tuning... It is not fair to judge a guitar with stock strings :)

[@Dick67]

also, thanks for mentioning the previous sparkle paint job, I've been trying to figure that out - will mine look like that? has it been resprayed? Is it a trick of the photography? Now my universe is back in balance, I'm still going for the 'Ice blue" rather than graphite grey. (while I wait for my J Mascis JM to arrive - my 2nd one!)

[@takemebacktothen]

Nope, the original supersonics from 1996 to 1998 came in sparkle paint. the new ones are just metallic.

[@mattquiney8]

does it come in right handed? Asking as someone who likes headstocks that look good

[@TheGuitarGeek]

oh you...

[@maribalam3154]

Make more videos of this guitar.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Its coming!

[@simonnotthepieman1581]

I'm building something similar right now but with BKP P90's and a Hipshot Babygrand bridge.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

SimonNotThePieman - Guitars & Stuff id love to see that!

[@simonnotthepieman1581]

@@TheGuitarGeek Cool, you could follow along now in my #greatguitarbuildoff buildalong My latest video (yesterday) I got drunk on the job ha. I won't spam your comment thread with a link, but it's there! ha

[@simonnotthepieman1581]

btw, you should enter yourself. You have plenty of time, finished and video made by Oct 17. The official builders (big follower counts Diresta, Crimson etc) all used kit guitars as are many unofficial entrants (it's fun to buildalong).

[@Random909]

Have you seen the new colour of this I think it's the colour you wanted

[@ltcm5052]

Are the pickups ceramic?

[@TheEmperorOfIceCream]

And now there is blue sparkle.

[@ramsilva]

Have you released the Super Sonic mod video?

[@nizodizo9549]

I hate slippage. Cool looking guitar.

[@stevejamieson1613]

The colour looks like Lake Placid Blue

[@hitechredneck5618]

Well I say you waited way to long you know the fender telecaster has been out for many years.

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

I think that you should do coil splits. 'Feel the pain' by The Damned 😎🎙🎸✅

[@ectoplasma5]

Cool review but isn' t that a Jaguar on the photo with Hendrix ? Look at the pickups

[@TheGuitarGeek]

you are right! Seems I put the wrong photo up.. ooops!

[@TimO-wt9sz]

Lmao awesome Andy yah killed it bud

[@howard9663]

That guitar looks goofy. In a good way :)

[@punkscooterist]

Please play Green Day’s Basket Case.

[@tonybrooks476]

I’m a lumberjack and I’m OK.

[@keithh8661]

If I'm only one in club,does that make me the president ,lol purple haze

[@RaxFx]

I'd put a Telecaster maple neck on it

[@Jake-gj2xd]

Are you going to get one of the new blue sparkle ones?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Almost certainly

[@Supperconductor]

What an oddball duck of a guitar. A funky Firebird? Designed by a drunk and angry lefty? I'd start with a zero glide nut, staggered and locking tuning machines and lose the trees altogether. I'd also go as far moving the output jack to the bottom round of the body like a Tele and put a tone control in its place. EDIT: Play The Ocean by Led Zep on it. Also, when you take it apart, can you have a look at that strap button at the neck plate - did they use an extra long screw? That's a funky mod I'd like to try.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I DID take it apart and you will be pleasantly surprised as I had the same question

[@Supperconductor]

@@TheGuitarGeek 😃