Brand new guitar great for beginners retails $200 The Squier Sonic Stratocaster electric guitar with a maple fingerboard is ready to launch your musical adventure into warp speed, offering iconic Fender style and tone for players at any level. This Strat sports a slim and inviting C-shaped neck profile and a thin, lightweight poplar body for optimal playing comfort. A trio of Squier ceramic single-coil pickups chime with crystal clarity for a wide variety of versatile tones, with a 5-way pickup switch and master volume and two tone controls for further sound shaping. Additional appointments to the Sonic Strat include a tremolo bridge for expressive vibrato effects, sealed-gear tuning machines for smooth and accurate tuning, and durable chrome-plated hardware that is sure to catch the spotlight.