The Squier SSH is a guitar model from Squier, a subsidiary of Fender, that incorporates a HSS (Humbucker-Single-Single) pickup configuration. These guitars are designed to offer a versatile range of tones, combining the fuller sound of a humbucker with the classic clarity of single-coil pickups. Here's an overview of the specifications for a typical Squier SSH guitar (like the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster SSH):
Body
- Body Material: Usually made of Poplar or Agathis (depending on the model).
- Body Shape: Stratocaster-style body, typically contoured for comfort.
- Finish Options: Can come in various finishes like Sonic Blue, Black, Arctic White, etc.
Neck
- Neck Material: Typically Maple neck, with a Maple or Indian Laurel fretboard.
- Neck Shape: Standard "C" shape neck profile for comfortable playability.
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5 inches (241 mm).
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (648 mm), standard for Strat-style guitars.
- Number of Frets: 21 frets (usually narrow-tall frets).
- Inlays: Pearloid dot inlays.
Pickups
- Pickup Configuration: HSS (Humbucker at the bridge, single-coil pickups at the middle and neck positions).
- Bridge Pickup: Humbucker (usually ceramic).
- Neck and Middle Pickups: Single-coil pickups (usually ceramic).
- Pickup Selector Switch: 5-way selector switch for various pickup combinations.
Electronics
- Controls: Master volume, tone for the neck and middle pickups (some models have a tone for all three).
- Bridge Pickup Tone Control: Typically only for the neck and middle pickups, but some models have a separate control for the bridge.
Bridge and Hardware
- Bridge Type: Synchronized Tremolo (vintage-style or modern depending on the model).
- Tuning Machines: Standard die-cast tuners.
- Pickguard: 3-ply or 1-ply, depending on the finish.
Other Features
- Neck Joint: Bolt-on neck, standard for Stratocaster-style guitars.
- Hardware Color: Chrome or nickel-plated hardware.
- Strings: Typically comes with Nickel-plated steel strings (gauge 9-42 or similar).
