Best Poplar Body Fender Squier Electric Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best Poplar body Fender Squier electric guitars. It's similar to Alder in terms of tone as it has a fat low-end with strong mids, but it's a lot cheaper and softer. It's a bit heavier so it's mostly used for tops.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Fender Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jaguar

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Playability 81
Sound 72
Build quality 62
Value for money 83
Overall Score 72

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Normal (2 votes)
  • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (3 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (3 votes)
  • Weight: Heavy (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (50 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (38 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (23 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (26 votes)
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  • 4 Prices - New from $459.99 >
  • From Fender Squier's 2018 Classic Vibe series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar body
  • Maple neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Non-Locking Floating Vibrato bridge
  • Modern C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Narrow Tall frets
  • Vintage-Style tuners
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  • From Fender Squier's 2018 Classic Vibe series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar body
  • Maple neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Non-Locking Floating Vibrato bridge
  • Modern C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Narrow Tall frets
  • Vintage-Style tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Fender Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jaguar Specifications
Fender Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jaguar
General
Brand: Fender Squier
Year: 2018
Configuration: SS
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: Classic Vibe
Colors: Black, Green, 3-Color Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Poplar
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Non-Locking Floating Vibrato
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Vintage-Style
Fretboard: Indian Laurel
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: White Pearloid Block
Scale Size: 24"
Shape: Modern C
Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jaguar
  • Bone Nut
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Fender Squier Contemporary Jaguar HH ST

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Playability 92
Sound 68
Build quality 53
Value for money 82
Overall Score 71

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (3 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (3 votes)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (3 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (50 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (38 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (5 votes)
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  • From Fender Squier's 2021 Contemporary series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Squier SQR Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Squier SQR Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • 6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge Fixed bridge
  • Modern C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts tuners
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  • From Fender Squier's 2021 Contemporary series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Squier SQR Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Squier SQR Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • 6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge Fixed bridge
  • Modern C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts tuners
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Fender Squier Contemporary Jaguar HH ST Specifications
Fender Squier Contemporary Jaguar HH ST
General
Brand: Fender Squier
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: China
Series: Contemporary
Colors: Gold, Blue Burst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Poplar
Bridge: 6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge Fixed
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts
Fretboard: Indian Laurel
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Pearloid Dot
Scale Size: 24"
Shape: Modern C
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Graphite
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Squier SQR Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Squier SQR Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Squier Contemporary Jaguar HH ST
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    3. Fender Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang

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    Playability 81
    Sound 70
    Build quality 62
    Value for money 83
    Overall Score 71

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
    • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (2 votes)
    • Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (50 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (38 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (23 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (26 votes)
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    • From Fender Squier's 2018 Classic Vibe series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Indian Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floating Bridge with Dynamic Vibrato Tailpiece bridge
    • Modern C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Narrow Tall frets
    • Vintage-Style tuners
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    • From Fender Squier's 2018 Classic Vibe series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Indian Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floating Bridge with Dynamic Vibrato Tailpiece bridge
    • Modern C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Narrow Tall frets
    • Vintage-Style tuners
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    Fender Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang Specifications
    Fender Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang
    General
    Brand: Fender Squier
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: SS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Classic Vibe
    Colors: White, Blue
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Poplar
    Bridge: Floating Bridge with Dynamic Vibrato Tailpiece
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Vintage-Style
    Fretboard: Indian Laurel
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: White Dot
    Scale Size: 24"
    Shape: Modern C
    Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
    Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: Phase Out
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang
    • Bone Nut
    • Phase Out Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    4. Fender Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS

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    Playability 85
    Sound 65
    Build quality 59
    Value for money 82
    Overall Score 70

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
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    • From Fender Squier's 2025 Classic Vibe series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles bridge
    • C Bolt-On neck
    • 21 Narrow Tall frets
    • Vintage-Style tuners
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    • From Fender Squier's 2025 Classic Vibe series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles bridge
    • C Bolt-On neck
    • 21 Narrow Tall frets
    • Vintage-Style tuners
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    Fender Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS Specifications
    Fender Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS
    General
    Brand: Fender Squier
    Year: 2025
    Configuration: HS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Classic Vibe
    Colors: Blue, Cream
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Poplar
    Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Vintage-Style
    Fretboard: Maple
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Black Dot
    Scale Size: 24"
    Shape: C
    Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
    Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fender Designed Alnico Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS
    • Bone Nut
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    5. Fender Squier Sonic Mustang

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    Playability 85
    Sound 65
    Build quality 59
    Value for money 82
    Overall Score 70

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
    • Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (39 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (25 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (5 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (6 votes)
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    • From Fender Squier's 2023 Sonic series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddles bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 21 Narrow Tall frets
    • Die-Cast Sealed tuners
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    • From Fender Squier's 2023 Sonic series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddles bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 21 Narrow Tall frets
    • Die-Cast Sealed tuners
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    Fender Squier Sonic Mustang Specifications
    Fender Squier Sonic Mustang
    General
    Brand: Fender Squier
    Year: 2023
    Configuration: SS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Sonic
    Colors: Sunburst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Poplar
    Bridge: 6-Saddle Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddles
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Die-Cast Sealed
    Fretboard: Maple
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Black Dot
    Scale Size: 24"
    Shape: C Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
    Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
    Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
    Nut: Synthetic Bone
    Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Ceramic Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Ceramic Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Bell
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender Squier Sonic Mustang
    • Synthetic Bone Nut
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    6. Fender Squier Sonic Mustang HH

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    Playability 85
    Sound 65
    Build quality 59
    Value for money 82
    Overall Score 70

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (4 votes)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
    • Tuning stability: Not bad (3 votes)
    • Weight: Lightweight (3 votes)
    • Neck profile shape: C (39 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (25 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (11 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (12 votes)
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    • From Fender Squier's 2023 Sonic series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Indian Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ceramic Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Ceramic Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddles bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 21 Narrow Tall frets
    • Die-Cast Sealed tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    • From Fender Squier's 2023 Sonic series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Indian Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ceramic Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Ceramic Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddles bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 21 Narrow Tall frets
    • Die-Cast Sealed tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Fender Squier Sonic Mustang HH Specifications
    Fender Squier Sonic Mustang HH
    General
    Brand: Fender Squier
    Year: 2023
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Sonic
    Colors: Blue
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Poplar
    Bridge: 6-Saddle Top-Load Hardtail with Block Saddles
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Die-Cast Sealed
    Fretboard: Indian Laurel
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Pearloid Dot
    Scale Size: 24"
    Shape: C Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
    Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
    Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
    Nut: Synthetic Bone
    Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Ceramic Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Bell
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender Squier Sonic Mustang HH
    • Synthetic Bone Nut
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    7. Fender Squier Paranormal Cyclone

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    Playability 75
    Sound 72
    Build quality 59
    Value for money 82
    Overall Score 69

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (39 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (25 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (23 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (26 votes)
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    • From Fender Squier's 2020 Paranormal series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Indian Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Narrow Tall frets
    • Vintage-Style tuners
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    • From Fender Squier's 2020 Paranormal series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Indian Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Narrow Tall frets
    • Vintage-Style tuners
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    Fender Squier Paranormal Cyclone Specifications
    Fender Squier Paranormal Cyclone
    General
    Brand: Fender Squier
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: SSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: China
    Series: Paranormal
    Colors: White, Red
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Poplar
    Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Vintage-Style
    Fretboard: Indian Laurel
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Pearloid Dot
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: C Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
    Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
    Nut: Synthetic Bone
    Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Killswitch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender Squier Paranormal Cyclone
    • Synthetic Bone Nut
    • Killswitch Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in China
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      8. Fender Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic

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      Fender Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic
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      Playability 81
      Sound 65
      Build quality 57
      Value for money 80
      Overall Score 68

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (39 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (25 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
      • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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      • From Fender Squier's 2020 Paranormal series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 24"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Poplar body
      • Maple neck
      • Indian Laurel fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
      • C Shape Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Narrow Tall frets
      • Vintage-Style tuners
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      • From Fender Squier's 2020 Paranormal series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 24"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Poplar body
      • Maple neck
      • Indian Laurel fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo bridge
      • C Shape Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Narrow Tall frets
      • Vintage-Style tuners
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      Fender Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic Specifications
      Fender Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic
      General
      Brand: Fender Squier
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: China
      Series: Paranormal
      Colors: Blue, Pink
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Poplar
      Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Vintage-Style
      Fretboard: Indian Laurel
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Pearloid Dot
      Scale Size: 24"
      Shape: C Shape
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
      Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 40mm (1.575'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 0
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic
      • Bone Nut
      • Tremolo
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        9. Fender Squier Paranormal Toronado

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        Playability 79
        Sound 67
        Build quality 56
        Value for money 79
        Overall Score 67

        What our users think

        • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (4 votes)
        • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
        • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (3 votes)
        • Weight: Slightly heavy (4 votes)
        • Neck profile shape: C (39 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (25 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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        • From Fender Squier's 2021 Paranormal series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar body
        • Maple neck
        • Indian Laurel fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Hardtail bridge
        • C Shape Bolt-On neck
        • 22 Narrow Tall frets
        • Vintage-Style tuners
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        • From Fender Squier's 2021 Paranormal series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar body
        • Maple neck
        • Indian Laurel fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Hardtail bridge
        • C Shape Bolt-On neck
        • 22 Narrow Tall frets
        • Vintage-Style tuners
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        Fender Squier Paranormal Toronado Specifications
        Fender Squier Paranormal Toronado
        General
        Brand: Fender Squier
        Year: 2021
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: China
        Series: Paranormal
        Colors: Sunburst, Green
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Poplar
        Bridge: 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Hardtail
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Bolt-On
        Tuners: Vintage-Style
        Fretboard: Indian Laurel
        Neck Material: Maple
        Decoration: Pearloid Dot
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: C Shape
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
        Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
        Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
        Nut: Synthetic Bone
        Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Atomic Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Volume Controls: 2
        Tone Controls: 2
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Fender Squier Paranormal Toronado
        • Synthetic Bone Nut
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in China
        • No Expensive Woods
        • No Top Brand Pickups
        • No Neck-Through Build
        • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
        • No Weight Relief
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No Tremolo
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          10. Fender Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster HT

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          Playability 69
          Sound 68
          Build quality 62
          Value for money 74
          Overall Score 66

          What our users think

          • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (23 votes)
          • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (26 votes)
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          • From Fender Squier's 2025 Classic Vibe series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
          • Poplar body
          • Maple neck
          • Maple fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Middle pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles bridge
          • C Bolt-On neck
          • 21 Narrow Tall frets
          • Vintage-Style tuners
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          • From Fender Squier's 2025 Classic Vibe series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
          • Poplar body
          • Maple neck
          • Maple fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Middle pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles bridge
          • C Bolt-On neck
          • 21 Narrow Tall frets
          • Vintage-Style tuners
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          Fender Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster HT Specifications
          Fender Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster HT
          General
          Brand: Fender Squier
          Year: 2025
          Configuration: SSS
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Indonesia
          Series: Classic Vibe
          Colors: Green, Pink
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Poplar
          Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Bolt-On
          Tuners: Vintage-Style
          Fretboard: Maple
          Neck Material: Maple
          Decoration: Black Dot
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: C
          Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
          Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
          Nut: Bone
          Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
          Middle Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
          Switch: 5
          Knobs: Bell
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 2
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Nickel
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Fender Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster HT
          • Bone Nut
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Made in Indonesia
          • No Expensive Woods
          • No Top Brand Pickups
          • No Neck-Through Build
          • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
          • No Weight Relief
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No Tremolo
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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