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Great review. You played so many different styles of music so just about everyone can see how it will work for them. I think a Roller String Tree would lend it self well to one of these. The machine heads are decent but most likely will need to be changed after a year or so. I'd recommend Wilkinson's locking tuners for a replacement. They're under $40.00 and they have one hell of a reputation for quality at a low price. Thanks for your playing and insight. Thumbs up from me.. Peace Joe
My squire sonic strat I got a couple months ago direct from Fender says made in Indonesia. Not sure if that’s better then China. But just something to note. For the price it’s bad ass. Cool guitar to learn on and mod without breaking the bank
This is a very sweet-sounding guitar (the player's skills bring out those stellar tones). I briefly held a Sonic Strat a few months ago while a friend of mine was shopping for a new electric guitar. It had such a invitingly playable neck profile. I still think about it to this day and I keep thinking about buying one, even though I already have a Strat (Fender MIM) that is no longer my main guitar.
Very good video, thoroughly enjoyed the guitar playing as well as one of my favourite channels sometimes goes a bit over the top with their playing with a “beginner” guitar. Your demos really inspired me as I could see myself playing those riffs!
I just purchased one of those in metalic black. I have always played acoustic and classic guitars. So, at 71 years of age, I bought my first electric. I wanted something affordable. I could not justify paying a couple thousand dollars on an electric guitar if I decided I will stick to acoustic and classical. I should add, my guitar has the humbucker pickups on the bridge.
Thanks! That was just an overdrive effect from Logic Pro X (Royal Rock preset). There's a little bit of buzzing but to be honest I've seen worse guitars, I'm sure it can all be fixed after a regular setup
@@kiksterfly Buy a fret rocker…it’s a cheap metal tool with flat sides you put on 3 frets at a time. You then see if the middle fret rocks out of the(any) 3 you set the tool on. Then you can buy a fret file kit. it has one tool that files down the fret (a little at a time!), and another tool that reshapes the fret back to it’s roundness. It usually comes with a thin metal shield you put around the fret so you don’t ruin the fret board. Go slow and carefully!
@@kiksterfly oh yeah, the other way to fix fret buzz is to adjust your truss rod. If upper frets buzz, you loosen the rod a little at a time. if lower frets buzz, tighten the rod a little. In the end, hold down the low E string at 1st and last fret and make sure there’s a small gap at the 7th fret. That is optimal neck relief. You can also raise your action at the bridge.
Love mine. I highly reccomend picking them up in store so you can get a feel for the frets. Some are better than others so I wouldnt order them online. Great guitar!
I love my one from full wide open screaming feedback dive bombs to the shadows songs and everything in between doesn't sound as good as a telli in drop d
Hi, thanks for the video - do you know if the body has space for adding a humbucker in the bridge to replace the single coil (effectively making it HSS)?
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Limited-Edition Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst i love it just changed the strings and tuners,sounds as good as my american made strat andi use it to record hard rock with, plus all my foot pedal switches, cant tell it apart from a 3000 dollar guitar
Thank you! I used the Focusrite Solo interface for that video, but I have to say that this guitar sounds awesome with tube amps too (I tried VOX AC30 and Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV).
Does it stay in tune well enough? I wanted a hardtail but my local shop has none left, does the tremolo Strat stay in tune when you're not using the trem?
I no longer have it with me but yeah, from what I remember the tuning stability was really good! If you're not using the tremolo then you have nothing to worry about
I'm pretty sure those are on the guitar since he's doing a review of the guitar and not really any amp, but I'm not sure, I'm most likely going to buy one in the next few weeks if I find anything I'll update you here
@@victormaskell8119 Are you referring to the bridge plate? These are usually 2" 3/16 or 2" 1/8 from the outer strings - one string to the other. Is this spacing what you're referring to?
Fender adds these tags to all their guitars as far as I know. Here's some more info according to their website. • California’s Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to special warnings for products that contain ingredients known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm if those products expose consumers to such chemicals above certain threshold levels. • These chemicals may be of no significant risk to you, but we care about consumer safety and place this warning on products and on our website to help our California customers make informed purchasing decisions. • A California Proposition 65 warning label does not mean the product is in violation of any product-safety standards or requirements.
These are a slightly taller than the vintage fret wire that Fender has offered on their guitars in the past. It's called vintage-high fret wire where the frets are the same width but slightly higher. Meaning that they don't have the width of jumbo wire and have a slight but noticeable feel to them. The lower your action the less this seems to be of a problem getting used to. These are great guitars for the money and any mods to them is always an improvement.
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➡ Squier Sonic Stratocaster (Amazon): amzn.to/3Npe9Ex
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13 reasons why to get a Squier Sonic
Bro I opened the video to see if the guitar is good and got hit with depression...
Hahah real
@@KingFroglet the bg sound
Ikr! 😢
Weak minds....make for weak times...
Brilliant playing thanks bro. Great review, just got one of these, started learning acoustic 6 months ago but fancied adding some electric as well.
Great review. You played so many different styles of music so just about everyone can see how it will work for them. I think a Roller String Tree would lend it self well to one of these. The machine heads are decent but most likely will need to be changed after a year or so. I'd recommend Wilkinson's locking tuners for a replacement. They're under $40.00 and they have one hell of a reputation for quality at a low price. Thanks for your playing and insight. Thumbs up from me.. Peace Joe
Came her for the review , stayed for the sound demo. Wonderful playing!!
Great video. for those who wondering what's the song at the start, it's The Night We Met by Lord Huron
My squire sonic strat I got a couple months ago direct from Fender says made in Indonesia. Not sure if that’s better then China. But just something to note. For the price it’s bad ass. Cool guitar to learn on and mod without breaking the bank
I was about to say the same thing about it being made in Indonesia. Maybe the reviewer did not take the time to look closely.
This is a very sweet-sounding guitar (the player's skills bring out those stellar tones).
I briefly held a Sonic Strat a few months ago while a friend of mine was shopping for a new electric guitar. It had such a invitingly playable neck profile. I still think about it to this day and I keep thinking about buying one, even though I already have a Strat (Fender MIM) that is no longer my main guitar.
Very good video, thoroughly enjoyed the guitar playing as well as one of my favourite channels sometimes goes a bit over the top with their playing with a “beginner” guitar. Your demos really inspired me as I could see myself playing those riffs!
Thanks for your comment! I know what you mean, that’s why I like to keep things simple :)
its so helpful for me,, thanks guy👌👌👌
the night we met? good song
I just purchased one of those in metalic black. I have always played acoustic and classic guitars. So, at 71 years of age, I bought my first electric. I wanted something affordable. I could not justify paying a couple thousand dollars on an electric guitar if I decided I will stick to acoustic and classical. I should add, my guitar has the humbucker pickups on the bridge.
Awesome!! How do you like that humbucker?
this guy has elite music taste
For indie tone you used any pedal? Like the delay pedal? 4:17
thats my dream guitar! a strat with sunburst color and maple fret! so sexy!
Sounds great. I love your Indie sounds too in the videos. What effect or overdrive do you use at 3:41? Does it have any high frets, fret buzz?
Thanks! That was just an overdrive effect from Logic Pro X (Royal Rock preset). There's a little bit of buzzing but to be honest I've seen worse guitars, I'm sure it can all be fixed after a regular setup
@@bestguitarsnowhow do I fix fret buzz
@@kiksterfly Buy a fret rocker…it’s a cheap metal tool with flat sides you put on 3 frets at a time. You then see if the middle fret rocks out of the(any) 3 you set the tool on. Then you can buy a fret file kit. it has one tool that files down the fret (a little at a time!), and another tool that reshapes the fret back to it’s roundness. It usually comes with a thin metal shield you put around the fret so you don’t ruin the fret board. Go slow and carefully!
@@kiksterfly oh yeah, the other way to fix fret buzz is to adjust your truss rod. If upper frets buzz, you loosen the rod a little at a time. if lower frets buzz, tighten the rod a little. In the end, hold down the low E string at 1st and last fret and make sure there’s a small gap at the 7th fret. That is optimal neck relief. You can also raise your action at the bridge.
What song did you play during the overdrive demo? Sounds very cool !
It was Bet that you look good on the dancefloor by Arctic Monkeys 😊
Love mine. I highly reccomend picking them up in store so you can get a feel for the frets. Some are better than others so I wouldnt order them online. Great guitar!
Squier sonic stratocaster 😍🔥🤘
I love my one from full wide open screaming feedback dive bombs to the shadows songs and everything in between doesn't sound as good as a telli in drop d
Hi, thanks for the video - do you know if the body has space for adding a humbucker in the bridge to replace the single coil (effectively making it HSS)?
There is a hss sonic for the same price.
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Limited-Edition Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst i love it just changed the strings and tuners,sounds as good as my american made strat andi use it to record hard rock with, plus all my foot pedal switches, cant tell it apart from a 3000 dollar guitar
Please use a lapel mic, if you haven't already started. Your voice is bouncing around the hard walls before it reaches the camera's mic.
Great guitar got it on Christmas an it’s beautiful for the price
Nice to here a bit of Biffy !
You may have answered this, what amp are you using? Sounds great, definitely considering this Sonic Strat.
Thank you! I used the Focusrite Solo interface for that video, but I have to say that this guitar sounds awesome with tube amps too (I tried VOX AC30 and Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV).
I'm stuck on this and the epiphone e100
did you use any pedals in the video or is that the sound of the guitar alone?
how about the playbility?
Does it stay in tune well enough? I wanted a hardtail but my local shop has none left, does the tremolo Strat stay in tune when you're not using the trem?
I no longer have it with me but yeah, from what I remember the tuning stability was really good! If you're not using the tremolo then you have nothing to worry about
Was there a specific song you played at 3:15?
not an actual song but it's the 'john frusciante bedroom lick', he played it in some documentary back in the 90s, you'll find it on youtube :)
What was the piece of music at the intro pls? It sounded very familiar.
The Night We Met by Lord Huron :)
How do you change between those different music styles like is it on the guitar or on an amp
I'm pretty sure those are on the guitar since he's doing a review of the guitar and not really any amp, but I'm not sure, I'm most likely going to buy one in the next few weeks if I find anything I'll update you here
Great playing guitar, but the truss rod on the one I ordered spun freely and couldn't be adjusted. I returned it. On the fence about another one.
What was he playing at the end?
Can you share with me the guitar settings at minute 3.40?
Nice. Would you tell me how many mm Is the bridge's plate? Thank you in advance
It seems to be 38mm (15") - the longest part
@@bestguitarsnow Sorry to bother you again about that, but I'd like to know the measure of the plate between the pickguard's wings. Thank you so much
@@victormaskell8119 Are you referring to the bridge plate? These are usually 2" 3/16 or 2" 1/8 from the outer strings - one string to the other. Is this spacing what you're referring to?
What’s song at 3:03 ? Sounds great !
Biffy Clyro - Many of Horror :)
What’s that distortion example song?
Does it have humming issue?
Bought one yesterday and mine does at a bit higher volume setting 😑
hey, what song was played on the 5th sound demo (clean pickup comparison)?
Hey! I'm pretty sure it's not an actual song, just a couple of chords
I'm considering buying one of these as to replace my mexican Fender due to intonation issues... do you think this one will stay in tune?
it should be okay! mine was exceptionally good but I also heard that some people had issues with the factory setup so it's tough to predict it
Indie song title?
Is that one a string thru body?
Would you happen to know if it takes a flat or slotted nut ? Wanted to change mine but cant find any info
sorry, I have no idea! I no longer have this Squier with me :(
Don't know anything about electrical guitars but I was thinking I was going to have to spend 600 for a cheap set up. Seems like this is a bargain.
is this completelu stock? that sounds really good! what amp r you using?
yeah, completely stock! I used Focusrite Solo+Logic Pro X for this video. I tried it with VOX AC30 too and it sounded sick as well
Does it stay in tune?
Yeah the tuning stability was really good!
What model it is?
What’s the song played for the first sound demo??
The night we met by lord Huron
What is the name of the music you are playing?
the night we met - lord huron :)
why is there a tag saying: ,,warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm" from california proposition 65 warning?
Fender adds these tags to all their guitars as far as I know. Here's some more info according to their website.
• California’s Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to special warnings for products that contain ingredients known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm if those products expose consumers to such chemicals above certain threshold levels.
• These chemicals may be of no significant risk to you, but we care about consumer safety and place this warning on products and on our website to help our California customers make informed purchasing decisions.
• A California Proposition 65 warning label does not mean the product is in violation of any product-safety standards or requirements.
Think some mentioned nickel strings,.. And what metal-compose are the frets?.
Sonic or Mm?
It isnt Chinese. It is made in Indonesia. Big difference!
Made in Indonesia I believe.
How about the frets. Are they Medio jumbo?
These are a slightly taller than the vintage fret wire that Fender has offered on their guitars in the past. It's called vintage-high fret wire where the frets are the same width but slightly higher. Meaning that they don't have the width of jumbo wire and have a slight but noticeable feel to them. The lower your action the less this seems to be of a problem getting used to. These are great guitars for the money and any mods to them is always an improvement.
@@solarismoon3046 thank you very much!!
@@Giovanni_Amaro Sure thing, my friend!
What was that intro song that was good lol
the night we met by lord huron :)
😢.. dont remind me..please.
china or indonesia made
@1:38 cause I paid attention to the video.
@@BryanClark-gk6ie its a sss model . they come labelled as made in indonesia behind the headstock .
@@shubhamsinha7
You can get them made in China or Indonesia
I have both.
@@shubhamsinha7
The made in China is the better of the 2.
Can you share with me the guitar settings at minute 3.40?