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This is the exact Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H I’m talking about in the video—hardtail, one humbucker, and no nonsense. The big surprise is the pickup: it’s bright, clear, and not muddy, which is a huge deal at this price. If you want a first guitar or a cheap mod/beater guitar that doesn’t sound bad, this is a killer place to start.
Pros
- +Bridge humbucker has real clarity and string separation for the price
- +Hardtail design keeps it simple and snappy
- +Tone knob is actually useful for taming brightness
- +Stock import tuners on my example held tune and felt consistent
Cons
- -Limited tonal options with only one pickup
- -Can get sympathetic ringing behind the nut unless you mute it
- -21 frets (no 22nd fret)
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Highlights
- +Bridge humbucker has real clarity and string separation for the price
- +Hardtail design keeps it simple and snappy
- +Tone knob is actually useful for taming brightness
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