The Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS is ready to launch any musical adventure into warp speed offering iconic Fender style and inspiring tone for players at any stage. This Strat sports a slim and inviting "C"-shaped neck profile and a thin lightweight body for optimal playing comfort. The HSS pickup configuration denotes a humbucking (H) bridge pickup for substantial high-output tone complimenting the single-coil (S) neck and middle pickups that chime with crystal clarity. Further details of this model include a tremolo bridge for expressive vibrato effects sealed-gear tuning machines for smooth accurate tuning and durable chrome-plated hardware that is sure to catch the spotlight. Series: Squier Sonic Body Material: Poplar Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane Color(s): Black Neck: Maple "C" Shape Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Fingerboard: Maple 9.5" (241 mm) Frets: 21 Narrow Tall Position Inlays: Black Dot Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone 1.650" (42 mm) Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm) Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles Pickguard: 1-Ply White or 1-Ply Black Pickups: Ceramic Humbucker (Bridge) Ceramic Single-Coil (Middle) Ceramic Single-Coil (Neck) Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup Controls: Master Volume Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups) Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) Control Knobs: White Plastic or Black Plastic Hardware Finish: Chrome Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) Case/Gig Bag: None