Your First Real Guitar Should Feel Like a Guitar

A lot of beginner guitars feel like beginner guitars. The Squier Sonic Stratocaster does not. Fender built this one to actually play like a Strat, not just look like one. The neck feels right, the frets are comfortable, and the three single coil pickups give you that classic Strat voice from day one. If you are just starting out or buying for a student, this is the one that will not hold them back.

The California Blue finish is clean and eye catching without being over the top. The black pickguard gives it a sharp contrast that looks great on stage or in a bedroom. It is a guitar that a beginner will be proud to own and a player will not be embarrassed to pull out at a jam.

Tone and Feel That Punches Above Its Price

Three single coil pickups cover the full range of classic Strat tones. The neck position is warm and round for clean rhythm work. The middle is that glassy in between sound that cuts through a mix without being harsh. The bridge gives you the bright, punchy attack that Stratocasters are known for. The 6 saddle tremolo lets you add vibrato without the guitar going out of tune every time you use it, which is more than you can say for a lot of guitars in this range.

• Body: Basswood
• Neck: Maple, C profile
• Fingerboard: Laurel, 9.5 inch radius
• Frets: 21 medium jumbo frets
• Pickups: 3 Squier single coil Stratocaster pickups
• Controls: Master volume, 2 tone controls, 5 way pickup selector
• Bridge: 6 saddle tremolo
• Tuners: Sealed die cast
• Finish: California Blue with black pickguard

A Solid Start for Any New Player

Whether you are buying this for yourself or for someone just getting started, the Squier Sonic Stratocaster is the right call at this price point. It is set up to play, built to last, and backed by Fender's quality standards. Available at The Pied Piper Music Store, serving musicians in New Albany, Columbus, Westerville, Dublin, Gahanna, Powell, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Pataskala, Johnstown, and the greater central Ohio area.