Watched a bunch of reviews on this exact guitar and yours is exactly the kind of review I wanted to see. The right info and the right playing style. Thanks for posting!
Haha " it's those damn long haired Beatle kids from England !! " --My dad.... or my next door neighbor's dad ....or someone , circa 1965 . Yeah buddy !!! Thanks for watching.
I have your Mustang's predecessor ... a Bullet Mustang. I put Graph Tech Ratio Tuners, hand wound P90s, new electronics and a custom cut pickguard on it. It's truly an awesome guitar! I really love the neck on these Mustangs. They are IMHO an incredible value.
Yes they are. Thanks fir watching. Did those tuners fit right in or did you have to drill and is there a specific model name or number on those Graph Techs that I would look for ?
I found a bullet mustang new and got it yesturday, I love the ergonomics however im not crazy over the look of, I like sunburst like you have reviewed better. But the buggest thing is theae humbuckers, not crazy on either, i am realizing that i enjoy the sound of single coil better...oh what to do...considering returning and ordering what you reviewes here.
Yes , the single coil sounds nicer , i think. However , keep in mind that single coil pickups have a hum that can be quite annoying at loud volumes , especially if you're playing in a club or bar. The neon lights and electronics in the establishment can make it worse. If you encounter that , you can put the pickup switch in the middle position and it won't hum. Thanks for watching.
@@kennybluet5527 hey thanks for the response, not sure what I'll do so I'm just giving this guitar (with humbuckers) a chance and seeing what I can get out of it playing it clean...it wasn't bad actually in the middle pick up position and I like as much bottom end as possible. I like the option of exploring distortion etc at times so...Thanks have a good weekend.
Squire wants the Sonic line to look a bit cheap so some will put out a little more cash for their more expensive models like the Classic Vibe models. You could certainly tint the neck yourself... I have to agree that the pale look of the neck and headstock doesn't appeal to me and I would probably be changing that if I chose to own one these guitars.
Thanks. I'm 74 and want to start playing again. I saw one of these in Torino red at my local guitar shop and they have it priced atv$159.00. After seeing your review, I think I'll buy it. Thanks again
Yeah the 24 inch scale length is great for speed and comfort. That amp is great but don't run any distortion through it. I heard it's a bad idea. Thanks for watching.
Are you using bronze or phosphor bronze strings? I have trouble with balance on these with electric pickups, so I'm curious if that's what you are using because the sound is nice. I have a mid '50's Gibson es125, i use heavy nickel strings with a wound G string for that reason, with normal acoustic strings i couldn't get the g string to blend in. I'm thinking of getting one of these Mustangs, and i like the tone you're getting.
Thanks. The strings are D'Addario 10 gauge phosphor bronze. Sometimes Martin if they're out of D'Addarios. One of the drawbacks of using them is the pickups will pick up the B and high E a bit louder . The bronze doesn't react to the magnets as well. It's subtle , but it's noticeable. I try to adjust the attack accordingly.
Thank you. Your observations sound like mine. But your sound is good. I've never tried them on a solid body but i will now. I've thought of putting a piece of copper over the pickups where the b and e strings are, just never got around to it. But you've inspired me to experiment again. Thanks for your response
Hmmm...ok..... I have 2 Squire Bullet guitars too. A Mustang and a Stratocaster HT. I told myself I was done buying cheap guitars like that. I do like you Mustang you have there with the maple neck and single coil pickups. My Strat is the same color as your Mustang, the brown sunburst. I play D'Addario 9's on the Strat and 10's on the Mustang. Do you have to change out the nut to accomodate the heavier strings? Do you have any issues with the bridge pulling away from the body? Thanks. Great video Kenny!
Thanks ! No the nut is fine as is for the strings. I've never had a problem with the bridge. Never heard of that as being an issue. It's held down with 4 screws .
@@kennybluet5527 this guitar is really growing on me Kenny. I love the sound of the 2 single coil pickups. I have an Epiphone SG I play 10's on. With this I would'nt hesitate to go to 11's.
@deepiper6529 yes the 11s will work because the scale length is shorter meaning less tension. I like this guitar a lot and I think k it sounds as good as a Tele . There is one thing I don't like about it and that is single coil hum. I took it to a gig and had to play it with the pickup selector in the middle because the neck and bridge pickups were too noisy. When you put it in the middle , it basically turns it into a humbucker because it uses one coil from each pickup. It worked for me , but I prefer the neck pickup.
Thanks Marco. Appreciate it. I have the 2 Bullets and I gig with both of them . They're reliable and sound great and as of right now I would recommend the Bullet. But I am really liking this one too. I think the Bullet wins.
@@kennybluet5527 what gauge just regular acoustic? on my acoustic I play Ernie ball acoustic lights and have extra packs. Thinking of putting on an epiphone es330 (tom Delonge). it's a bit shrill to my ears so I think acoustic strings will dull it out
@cjlambert911 D'addario or Martin 10 gauge acoustic phosphor bronze. NOT the 80/20 which are wat too bright. There is a bit of a trade off in that the bronze winding of the strings is not picked up as well by the magnets of the pickups. This means that the B and the high E string seem to sound a bit louder than the other 4 strings.
cool thanks for all the info@@kennybluet5527 ! U could probably compensate by changing pickup height of the low strings to be be closer to those strings? not sure
Watched a bunch of reviews on this exact guitar and yours is exactly the kind of review I wanted to see. The right info and the right playing style. Thanks for posting!
Oh wow. Thank you.
@@kennybluet5527 Absolutely. Old school. No software/FX, no Marshall stacks. Just how she plays and sounds.👍
I have two, single and humbucker, beautiful guitars. Great for blues. 💓🎸.
That is the way to stay youthful. A lot of CATS from the 1960's played guitars and have enough sense to not give up....ROCK ON, BRO.
Haha " it's those damn long haired Beatle kids from England !! " --My dad.... or my next door neighbor's dad ....or someone , circa 1965 . Yeah buddy !!! Thanks for watching.
I've done acoustic strings before but they didn't sound that fat.
Love it brother!
Doug 😎
Thank you .
You’re cool as hell.
Haha. Wow thanks.
The Sonic line is on sale right now (25 OCT 2023) for $159. 😃
Thanks for the heads up . Tempted to get another but at some point enough is enough haha. Thanks for watching.
I love when players do what they like, not what they're told to. There are no rules. Enjoy yourself.
I have your Mustang's predecessor ... a Bullet Mustang. I put Graph Tech Ratio Tuners, hand wound P90s, new electronics and a custom cut pickguard on it. It's truly an awesome guitar! I really love the neck on these Mustangs. They are IMHO an incredible value.
Yes they are. Thanks fir watching. Did those tuners fit right in or did you have to drill and is there a specific model name or number on those Graph Techs that I would look for ?
I like this guitar so much...i bought a spare...it will be converted to humbuckers
Goid luck with that. Thanks for watching.
No body carve is a bummer though, i like the bullet modded for that reason
Yes the bullet is more comfortable.
I found a bullet mustang new and got it yesturday, I love the ergonomics however im not crazy over the look of, I like sunburst like you have reviewed better. But the buggest thing is theae humbuckers, not crazy on either, i am realizing that i enjoy the sound of single coil better...oh what to do...considering returning and ordering what you reviewes here.
Yes , the single coil sounds nicer , i think. However , keep in mind that single coil pickups have a hum that can be quite annoying at loud volumes , especially if you're playing in a club or bar. The neon lights and electronics in the establishment can make it worse. If you encounter that , you can put the pickup switch in the middle position and it won't hum. Thanks for watching.
@@kennybluet5527 hey thanks for the response, not sure what I'll do so I'm just giving this guitar (with humbuckers) a chance and seeing what I can get out of it playing it clean...it wasn't bad actually in the middle pick up position and I like as much bottom end as possible. I like the option of exploring distortion etc at times so...Thanks have a good weekend.
I hate fender for horrible color choices on series of guitars. I want single coil bullet blue color on a mustang
Guitar Center and Musicians Friend have a light blue Jaguar , which is similar to a Mustang , on sale for $349 . Single coils and tremolo bar
@@kennybluet5527 sonic mustang I want but thanks
Great review on the Squier Sonic Mustang, and I'll check out your band on UA-cam.
Thanks Dream . Thanks for watching.
@@kennybluet5527 I watched several of your band videos. Great playing Kenny and the band sounds great.
I like Squiers but hate those white necks. They need some kind of tint . Thats what makes them look cheap
I can appreciate that but I kinda like the look. Feels good too. Different.
Some of us like that look. Definitely that feel.
Squire wants the Sonic line to look a bit cheap so some will put out a little more cash for their more expensive models like the Classic Vibe models. You could certainly tint the neck yourself... I have to agree that the pale look of the neck and headstock doesn't appeal to me and I would probably be changing that if I chose to own one these guitars.
Thanks. I'm 74 and want to start playing again. I saw one of these in Torino red at my local guitar shop and they have it priced atv$159.00. After seeing your review, I think I'll buy it. Thanks again
Cool. The red one is really nice. Good luck and thanks for watching
I'm considering the Mustang because a shorter neck would be better for me. That amp story is very helpful, too.
Yeah the 24 inch scale length is great for speed and comfort. That amp is great but don't run any distortion through it. I heard it's a bad idea. Thanks for watching.
hello mr. blue
what make, and model are those strings ? they sound v. nice.
thanks
Thank you. They are D'Adarrio 10 gauge acoustic phosphor bronze strings.
Cool review, nice playing, and I checked out and subscribed to your band. Great stuff! Thank you!
Wow that's awesome! Thank you so much.
this is so cooolll
Thanks . I appreciate that.
@@kennybluet5527 You're welcome. By the way, could you find the Bacchus BMS-SH around?
@TyasAlfisa I've seen some on ebay.
Are you using bronze or phosphor bronze strings? I have trouble with balance on these with electric pickups, so I'm curious if that's what you are using because the sound is nice.
I have a mid '50's Gibson es125, i use heavy nickel strings with a wound G string for that reason, with normal acoustic strings i couldn't get the g string to blend in.
I'm thinking of getting one of these Mustangs, and i like the tone you're getting.
I guess what I'm asking is, which exact set/model of strings are you using.
Thanks. The strings are D'Addario 10 gauge phosphor bronze. Sometimes Martin if they're out of D'Addarios. One of the drawbacks of using them is the pickups will pick up the B and high E a bit louder . The bronze doesn't react to the magnets as well. It's subtle , but it's noticeable. I try to adjust the attack accordingly.
Thank you. Your observations sound like mine. But your sound is good. I've never tried them on a solid body but i will now. I've thought of putting a piece of copper over the pickups where the b and e strings are, just never got around to it. But you've inspired me to experiment again.
Thanks for your response
Hmmm...ok..... I have 2 Squire Bullet guitars too. A Mustang and a Stratocaster HT. I told myself I was done buying cheap guitars like that. I do like you Mustang you have there with the maple neck and single coil pickups. My Strat is the same color as your Mustang, the brown sunburst. I play D'Addario 9's on the Strat and 10's on the Mustang. Do you have to change out the nut to accomodate the heavier strings? Do you have any issues with the bridge pulling away from the body? Thanks. Great video Kenny!
Thanks ! No the nut is fine as is for the strings. I've never had a problem with the bridge. Never heard of that as being an issue. It's held down with 4 screws .
@@kennybluet5527 this guitar is really growing on me Kenny. I love the sound of the 2 single coil pickups. I have an Epiphone SG I play 10's on. With this I would'nt hesitate to go to 11's.
@deepiper6529 yes the 11s will work because the scale length is shorter meaning less tension. I like this guitar a lot and I think k it sounds as good as a Tele . There is one thing I don't like about it and that is single coil hum. I took it to a gig and had to play it with the pickup selector in the middle because the neck and bridge pickups were too noisy. When you put it in the middle , it basically turns it into a humbucker because it uses one coil from each pickup. It worked for me , but I prefer the neck pickup.
The 10 Guage sound great 👍
Thanks for watching
Great stuff! Thank you ✌
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
It is a nice Squier. Between the Squier Bullet Mustang and this one, which one do you recommend? I guess the Squier Bullet Mustang.
Thanks Marco. Appreciate it. I have the 2 Bullets and I gig with both of them . They're reliable and sound great and as of right now I would recommend the Bullet. But I am really liking this one too. I think the Bullet wins.
I also have the Bullet, and i think the Sonic with singles coiks s sound more Strat like and with more twang, I dig that
Hi 👋 how is the neck??
Hey thanks for checking it out. Love the neck. Unfinished maple. Smooth and comfortable.
Decent fretwork too.
@@kennybluet5527 you are awesome guitar player!!
Thanks for the review granpop
Your welcome...... I think.
@@kennybluet5527 rock on Sir
@@babyblue4824 🙃
Got myself one too grandpop.....same as yours 2 tone sunburst.
@@babyblue4824 haha. Damn kids think you know everything. Have fun! And get the hell off my lawn !
Someone using acoustic strings on electric! Wanted to try on my semi-hollow but haven't yet
Yeah I find they stay in tune better and give it kind of a dullish flat wound kind of sound . A bit harder to play , though.
@@kennybluet5527 what gauge just regular acoustic? on my acoustic I play Ernie ball acoustic lights and have extra packs. Thinking of putting on an epiphone es330 (tom Delonge). it's a bit shrill to my ears so I think acoustic strings will dull it out
@cjlambert911 D'addario or Martin 10 gauge acoustic phosphor bronze. NOT the 80/20 which are wat too bright. There is a bit of a trade off in that the bronze winding of the strings is not picked up as well by the magnets of the pickups. This means that the B and the high E string seem to sound a bit louder than the other 4 strings.
cool thanks for all the info@@kennybluet5527 ! U could probably compensate by changing pickup height of the low strings to be be closer to those strings? not sure
Good playing on a good review Kenny!
Thanks Terry.
Oh you cursed
Yep. Got away with one there.