Thanks for making it clear once again that it’s not the guitar that matters it’s the person playing the guitar that matters. ( As long as the guitar is playable)
@@victorboucher675 For the money, you’re getting a pretty decent guitar. Obviously you could pay a little more and get more. Just depends on what you want and how much you’re willing to spend.
In the last few years the big names have managed to increase the quality of their entry level guitars a lot. A good example is the Les Paul Special being so good for a $200-$300 guitar that even experienced professional players were buying them as "beater" guitars to throw around.
As someone that has been researching guitars (and this channel! 💙) for the perfect Strat or S-style guitar with bright cool colors, preferably one pick up Ila, Tom Delonge, and possibly modify to what I want, I am so insanely happy for this news!
These are amazing guitars to mod. My buddy gifted me his old 25th anniversary one and ive modded it to be killer. Needs a new 5 way switch though. The current has problems when switching pickups and it will just stop working
I just got the green hss one for 159 at GC. And WOW! I got it to hack up and mod, but holy hanna these things play great. And the saddles are actually set properly. Impressive.
Just bought the Strat in Tahitian Coral. Main complaint was the neck, but my main guitar is an Epi Les Paul Classic, so may just take getting used to the different neck profile. Bought it as a never ending mod platform(basically to test pickups destined for custom guitars I build from scratch…not exact, but will at least know if I like the pickup) and travel guitar.
Now I’ve got to decide between a classic vibe 50s or this!!! I have the pink bronco and I love the way it sounds and looks, and those matching guitars are a fender staple
I’m not saying the sonic guitars are bad because I haven’t tried one but please get a classic vibe from what I’ve heard and experienced they are a lot better
@@-VaileI have a squier affinity strat and bought a classic vibe strat, didnt like it and returned it after 3 weeks, they are very different guitars imo, the necks very much so!
Wow! Great playing, man!! Just subscribed and lookin' for an entry, low budget guitar to learn with and record with. So, you're playing this straight out of the box?? What mods would you suggest for it? I'll do it! I love Jimi/SRV/MAYER type stuff.
Hi I’m new to guitars and got my 1st one Harley Benton tele,thing is I’m finding it hard to play as don’t seem to much space in strings for me to play,thing is I was advised to look at the squire strat,looking for hss set up,I’m looking at either the bullet of the effinty,or the sonic I’d just like abit of space between strings is there also any difference between affinity or the bullet?or are they vertically the same any advice is appreciated
I want the sss ht in Torino red, have to find a way of justifying it because I already have 2 SSS strats lol. May have to pull the “but this has ceramic pickups, all mine have alnico. A whole guitar is cheaper than buying a new set of SSS pickups” lol
id say affinity are better, but theyre both mass produced (meaning you would have to test one before buying) or order one and if its not perfect return and reorder
Just picked up the starter set today 7/30/24 from my local Guitar Center, $364 with tax and 2 yr insurance. Was cheaper than buying any guitar and amp there separately they had. Lowest I could have gotten that way would have been $500+.
is the single coil worth it?? as a beginner and a lefty, my two selections for this price range is to go single coil on the sonic strat shown in the video, or to go with the yamaha pacifica 112JL which doesn't sound as clean as this guitar in my opinion but has an HSS setup. any help would be nice🙃
@@davidkastin4240 It is great just a lil bit of cheaper ground wire soldering issue other than that for the price I believe it's unbelievable that price is right a few sharp fret ends but all that took about a hour counting the string height adjustments plays wonderful now always liked a good Squier for the money they will surprise ya I had to have the first edition of the Sonic and love the Affinity Rock On 💯
@@weedyguitarstudio1715 Nice. Glad you like it. I have 4 Squier Strats, all very different, and they are great, love them. A 2000 Standard , a 18 Standard, 18 Contemporary HH, and a C.V. 70's HSS.
@@davidkastin4240 that's awesome nice collection I'm a big fan of Squier bieng a Lefty it was one of my first guitars still have my 1996 model isn't in working order at the moment but I am gonna redue the electronics it's nice and aged Sunburst Strat 💯🤘😎👍
I swear 90% of this video is just you flexing on us with how good you are lol. Great video, i really want to get into electric guitar, idk if i have the patience for it though. This is the one im looking at right now. I want to play like Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield, any tips?❤
TOM DELONGE TOM DELONGE TOM DELONGE TOM DELONGE. Ohhhhhh I’m buying like 3 of these. Seymour Duncan invaders, and TIME TO PAINT THE GRAFFITI YELLOW TD SIG.
Can someone tell me the bridge's width facing the pickguard, where the six screws are? The standard American Fender Stratocaster Is 73/74 mm and I would like to replace the pickguard with a pre-wired one. Thank you in advance
Estoy esperando que me llegue una exactamente igual para mi hija!! No sabía si era la idonea para iniciarse en el mundo de la guitarra, pero la verdad que me encanta como suena en el video!!
Va bien para inicio, pastillas doble, lindo color, arce en los trastes, yo inicie con una texas strato y estoy viendo si pasarme a esta o a un modelo un poquito mas arriba la Squier affinity ftm
/23 Sonic is not an important over the /22 Bullet strat imho (I own both). The fretwork on the Sonic is marginally better, but the neck feels like a basketball bat. I prefer the neck profile of the Bullet WAY better.
Squier is part of Fender. The Fender name is reserved for their high-end stuff. Anything below a certain price point carries the Squier name instead of Fender
@@Bikingmad my mistake. I'm so used to the Squier name that my head just goes straight there. I'm a bass player anyway. I just watch these vids to watch Dagan play.
Nice but not going to be that easy to mod with a thin body - if the cavity is shallow then pickups, pots and the 5-way switch could be a problem like it is/was on the Squier Affinity series Strats!
I put all those good things in my Affinity Strat with no issue at all. If you replace the bridge, you have to get a shallow one or it could stick out the back a little, but most pickups and electronics will fit an Affinity just fine.
I'm putting money aside for the first electric at the moment and honestly it looks spot on for me!
How much do you piss away on cable web phones every month?
It’s a great guitar for the price. Plus when you start getting better and want to change your tone you can mod it
@@victorboucher675 Huh?
@@Okanehira Ignore @victorboucher675 Always a smartass.
@@victorboucher675 What the hell is a "cable web phone"?
I should get it when my paycheck comes
Boutta do that
Me too haha
Thanks for making it clear once again that it’s not the guitar that matters it’s the person playing the guitar that matters. ( As long as the guitar is playable)
Amps matter too.
@@victorboucher675amps matter more than the guitar tbh
These look pretty cool. Single humbucker/tom delonge style is interesting. Unusual colors are awesome too.
it's always nice when fender does something other than black, white or sunburst!
I agree! 🔥
This video made me pull my Squier off the wall and play it. They’re great guitars for the money.
Agreed!
Why say "for the money"?
@@victorboucher675 For the money, you’re getting a pretty decent guitar. Obviously you could pay a little more and get more. Just depends on what you want and how much you’re willing to spend.
These are way better than the bullets. And the frets are mint
What a time to be alive. Even seasoned players are scooping these up. I feel like I stole this thing. I love it!
Did you? Steal it that is?
Always liked the sound of the ceramics in the Affinity range. Thanx for using them in these "Sonics" now too, Fender!
THIS GUY LITERALLY ROCKS!! Nice job - excited for this guitar!
Why do these sound so good. I'm confused how a 200 dollars sounds so good for 200.
In the last few years the big names have managed to increase the quality of their entry level guitars a lot.
A good example is the Les Paul Special being so good for a $200-$300 guitar that even experienced professional players were buying them as "beater" guitars to throw around.
Great video as ever, Dagan dude! Looking to get one very soon!
Thanks, they're awesome! 🔥
Awesome review Dagan🎸🎸👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 these guitars look and sound sweet!!!
They are! 🔥
you should sell candles that smell like the store, so every time we watch these videos we can smell them too and really experience the full experience
great demo!! great playing!!!.... just got one from PMT Northampton a few days ago....great servicr as well....🎶🎵👊🏾🎸
Been getting back into grunge and punk, might have to snag one of these soon. My les paul with emg's is just not vibing right for it.
Love the Tahitian Coral color!
Yeah if u can pick either the full black or the coral one which would you choose. I'll get the color u say😉
Thanks Dagan. Sold.
As someone that has been researching guitars (and this channel! 💙) for the perfect Strat or S-style guitar with bright cool colors, preferably one pick up Ila, Tom Delonge, and possibly modify to what I want, I am so insanely happy for this news!
Awesome isn't it!
Well I’m convinced, looks like I’m buying me one of these bad boys!!
Currently awaiting my HSS in tahitian coral to be delivered today 👌
Just ordered mine today as it became available. How does the color look in person? Can't wait.
@@markcolon2902 Brilliant mate, slightly brighter in person but it's great.
These are amazing guitars to mod. My buddy gifted me his old 25th anniversary one and ive modded it to be killer. Needs a new 5 way switch though. The current has problems when switching pickups and it will just stop working
Did you try cleaning the switch with electric contact cleaner? Home Depot sells it now about $9 a can that will last for yrs.
Dagan can make any guitar scream. the colours are interesting for square sonic.
SQUARE 😂
I think this guy is the best guitars seller to beginners like me!!👏🏻🤘🏼
All you need to gig and not sweat about your gear. I just preordered to torino red Stang.
Great videos! Such a fun to watch
I just got the green hss one for 159 at GC. And WOW! I got it to hack up and mod, but holy hanna these things play great. And the saddles are actually set properly. Impressive.
Cool guitars. Any sharp fret ends? I plan on buying the Tahitian Coral very soon. Thanks for the video.
Just bought the Strat in Tahitian Coral. Main complaint was the neck, but my main guitar is an Epi Les Paul Classic, so may just take getting used to the different neck profile. Bought it as a never ending mod platform(basically to test pickups destined for custom guitars I build from scratch…not exact, but will at least know if I like the pickup) and travel guitar.
I like how when you switch camera angles the color goes from pink to orange LOL.
Now I’ve got to decide between a classic vibe 50s or this!!! I have the pink bronco and I love the way it sounds and looks, and those matching guitars are a fender staple
I’m not saying the sonic guitars are bad because I haven’t tried one but please get a classic vibe from what I’ve heard and experienced they are a lot better
@@-VaileI have a squier affinity strat and bought a classic vibe strat, didnt like it and returned it after 3 weeks, they are very different guitars imo, the necks very much so!
Yup definitely getting that sweet hss and the Sonic mustang too 🤘
The humbucker really does rip!
@@joeroberts2360 yup thinking of hot p rail or stag mag for my mustang 🤘🎸
What a great musician, love the video's🎉🎉🎉
You make it look so easy.
Wow! Great playing, man!! Just subscribed and lookin' for an entry, low budget guitar to learn with and record with.
So, you're playing this straight out of the box??
What mods would you suggest for it?
I'll do it! I love Jimi/SRV/MAYER type stuff.
They do not need a thing - spare 009 strings - not too cheap cable - modeling amp.
@@victorboucher675 Thanks! Gonna order one!
Wich one is better? The Fender squier sonic strar or the Yamaha Pacifica 012?
id say pacificas have better QC but if u get a good squier theyre almost the same
nice playing
Great demo. Any way you can share the Katana patches you used?
Hi I’m new to guitars and got my 1st one Harley Benton tele,thing is I’m finding it hard to play as don’t seem to much space in strings for me to play,thing is I was advised to look at the squire strat,looking for hss set up,I’m looking at either the bullet of the effinty,or the sonic I’d just like abit of space between strings is there also any difference between affinity or the bullet?or are they vertically the same any advice is appreciated
The faces you’re pulling haha awesome
Still the best brand when it comes to sound and features to this day🤘
I want the sss ht in Torino red, have to find a way of justifying it because I already have 2 SSS strats lol. May have to pull the “but this has ceramic pickups, all mine have alnico. A whole guitar is cheaper than buying a new set of SSS pickups” lol
Does it stay in tune?
I wish he worked at my local music store ;(
I know. He must be able to sell anything
What did you use to make ot sound good
what did you do for the dirty tone?
Yummy a Creamsicle guitar!
😂👌
Between Sonic and affinity strat, which one better about qualities?
id say affinity are better, but theyre both mass produced (meaning you would have to test one before buying) or order one and if its not perfect return and reorder
Dagan I don't know if you've done it before, but you should really show those settings you have on the Katana!!!!!! Pleaaaase ? 😢
Just picked up the starter set today 7/30/24 from my local Guitar Center, $364 with tax and 2 yr insurance. Was cheaper than buying any guitar and amp there separately they had. Lowest I could have gotten that way would have been $500+.
Will you guys be showing the sonic telecaster too?
Yep! Very soon 🤘
Could someone list the songs he’s playing?
is the single coil worth it?? as a beginner and a lefty, my two selections for this price range is to go single coil on the sonic strat shown in the video, or to go with the yamaha pacifica 112JL which doesn't sound as clean as this guitar in my opinion but has an HSS setup. any help would be nice🙃
go with Pacifica HSS. It's better than Squier especially for beginners plus the HSS is the best config in my opinion in any strat.
In this tahitian coral she brakes the bank but also in lime green she's more amazing
Your opinion this strat or strat affinity
You should go into the mustangs. I really want one lol but I want your opinion.
Video coming soon and I can confirm they're AWESOME! 🤘
@@PMTVUK thank you
what is better sonic squier or corg g110?
Just got me a Lefty Black One For A Road Workhorse 💯🔥
How is yours? Any issues? Been holding back on it, skeptical, and a guy on UA-cam just got a lefty and it's got a lot of issues.
@@davidkastin4240 It is great just a lil bit of cheaper ground wire soldering issue other than that for the price I believe it's unbelievable that price is right a few sharp fret ends but all that took about a hour counting the string height adjustments plays wonderful now always liked a good Squier for the money they will surprise ya I had to have the first edition of the Sonic and love the Affinity Rock On 💯
@@weedyguitarstudio1715 Nice. Glad you like it. I have 4 Squier Strats, all very different, and they are great, love them. A 2000 Standard , a 18 Standard, 18 Contemporary HH, and a C.V. 70's HSS.
@@davidkastin4240 that's awesome nice collection I'm a big fan of Squier bieng a Lefty it was one of my first guitars still have my 1996 model isn't in working order at the moment but I am gonna redue the electronics it's nice and aged Sunburst Strat 💯🤘😎👍
You guys are doing an amazing job ,I love the guitars 🖖🍏👁️🌍🧙♂️🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
What’s the difference between these and a affinity/bullet??
the sonics don't have that ugly large headstock.
@@thebluesrockers I ended up getting a 92 fender Mexican strat so these cheap guitars are no longer desired. But cheers.
I just found my Christmas gift???
Damn dude…you could make any guitar sound goos
Dagan is Sonic cool🤘🏻
Hi what amp is dagan playing with on this demo please? I guess that dictates what tones you get as well.
Pretty sure he said it was a Boss Katana, watch the beginning again to check.
@@RussJOliver ok great thanks I will 😃
I swear 90% of this video is just you flexing on us with how good you are lol. Great video, i really want to get into electric guitar, idk if i have the patience for it though. This is the one im looking at right now. I want to play like Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield, any tips?❤
Are these guitar’s good for metal?
TOM DELONGE TOM DELONGE TOM DELONGE TOM DELONGE. Ohhhhhh I’m buying like 3 of these. Seymour Duncan invaders, and TIME TO PAINT THE GRAFFITI YELLOW TD SIG.
Haha! Hell yeah! 🤘
Can someone tell me the bridge's width facing the pickguard, where the six screws are? The standard American Fender Stratocaster Is 73/74 mm and I would like to replace the pickguard with a pre-wired one. Thank you in advance
11:08 awesome!! EVH!!
Does the fender do red in left hand dagan?
Nope only black for leftist 😢
Thank you for playing Red Hot Chili Peppers ! Thats exactly what I want to play so hearing that from this guitar was useful
I just miss the Sunburst color for the Telecaster.
does anyone know what the routing cavity is like underneath the pickguard?
Estoy esperando que me llegue una exactamente igual para mi hija!! No sabía si era la idonea para iniciarse en el mundo de la guitarra, pero la verdad que me encanta como suena en el video!!
Va bien para inicio, pastillas doble, lindo color, arce en los trastes, yo inicie con una texas strato y estoy viendo si pasarme a esta o a un modelo un poquito mas arriba la Squier affinity ftm
/23 Sonic is not an important over the /22 Bullet strat imho (I own both). The fretwork on the Sonic is marginally better, but the neck feels like a basketball bat. I prefer the neck profile of the Bullet WAY better.
How TF can I buy the skill???
Thanks for review and testing was so good and you are playing awesome. I enjoyed to hear that👍
Whats name of this song at 8:22 ?
John Mayer - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
I can hear some flamencoish chords in there, hope all you guitar players out there aren't undervaluating flamenco!!
Yep! Squiers are versatile as hell! 🤘
is squier sonic better than squier affinity..
No, it's replacing the bullet, which is a lower level than the Affinity.
Go play both and decide for yourself. I had both an Affinity Tele and a Bullet Tele. I gave away the garbage Affinity and love the Bullet.
hands on in person inspection as quality is all over no matter the name.
If you can't do that - Yamaha is higher quality everything - different neck -
Yeah, all great...except...wait...I'm lefty...yeah...I can buy my...one option. Awesome...
Esquire? I didn't even know that was a thing. I've just spent a load of money modding my tele into a 1 pickup.
Squier is part of Fender. The Fender name is reserved for their high-end stuff. Anything below a certain price point carries the Squier name instead of Fender
@@Inferno5150 esquire is a single pickup telecaster. It was around before the original “telecaster”
@@Bikingmad my mistake. I'm so used to the Squier name that my head just goes straight there. I'm a bass player anyway. I just watch these vids to watch Dagan play.
Wire cutters or just don't use it lol
nice coral colour 👍🙂
Beautiful isn't it!
Nice but not going to be that easy to mod with a thin body - if the cavity is shallow then pickups, pots and the 5-way switch could be a problem like it is/was on the Squier Affinity series Strats!
I put all those good things in my Affinity Strat with no issue at all. If you replace the bridge, you have to get a shallow one or it could stick out the back a little, but most pickups and electronics will fit an Affinity just fine.
@@72dodge340 Best check dimensions :)
could be a problem to cross the street for some people
Got me eye on the humbucker tele....
Cheap ass john 5...
All of one option in a left and it's in the most exciting colour of black 😅🙄🙄🙄 can we not have some more options for the 10% of the world!
Ikr, those bastards! I don't need another black Strat especially since it's only got 21 frets, a deal breaker for me.
No... I don't need another guitar 😩
Offer left handed versions!
No only one version, SSS and only in black. They can keep it.
second
It's fun to watch people on drugs do guitar reviews.
I never trust the opinion of a man who paints his finger nails
💅💅💅
I have to wonder if trolls never get dates ...
@@victorboucher675 My wife doesn't like it if I date other women
Tone is in the fingernails, don't be a dummy.
Horrible piercing pickups.
wow
when did this start?
You must have a tin ear, the pickups especially the bridge sound musical and warm.
@@releshred1272 the pickups are complete trash.
Are they all setup out of the box?
Rather hit and miss but in general nearly all guitars needs a “proper” setup
Only ever reviewer to sneak Turbonegro - All my friends are dead into a review haha
🤘🤘🤘
What’s the difference between these and a affinity/bullet??
The sonics replace the bullets in the squire line up.