Description
This bundle includes:
- Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS
- Ashdown Killertone KT-15 15W 1×8″
- Woodbrass Jack-to-Jack Cable – 6 m – IC22
Key details about the Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS + Ashdown KT-15 guitar bundle
- Versatile HSS configuration: ceramic bridge humbucker for denser rock tones, plus two ceramic single-coils for punch, definition, and classic Strat-style middle positions.
- Immediate comfort: thin, lightweight poplar body; C-shaped maple neck with a satin finish—comfortable for beginners, advancing players, and extended playing sessions.
- The perfect duo for playing at home: the Ashdown KT-15 combo amp (15 W, 2 channels) lets you easily switch from a clean tone to a more aggressive crunch, with an auxiliary input and headphone output.
- Accessible Strat spirit: vintage 6-screw tremolo, simple controls, and a sleek black/chrome look to cover a wide musical range right from your first sessions.
A bundle designed to capture the Strat spirit and help you progress without hassle
The Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS embodies the classic Strat design in a straightforward, lightweight, and accessible version: familiar ergonomics, an expressive vintage tremolo, and HSS electronics that significantly expand your sonic possibilities. Paired with the Ashdown Killer Tone KT-15 amp, it forms a cohesive bundle for beginners or those returning to electric guitar, offering a simple, musical foundation that’s versatile enough to explore both clean tones and heavier distortion.
Who is this bundle designed for, and what styles does it suit?
This bundle is particularly aimed at beginners and intermediate players who want a comfortable, reliable guitar that’s versatile enough for practicing at home, rehearsing, and playing different styles without switching instruments. The Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS is well-suited for pop, funk, blues, rock, and indie genres, while also allowing you to dial in heavier tones thanks to the bridge humbucker. The KT-15 complements this perfectly with instant response, a clear clean channel, and a handy drive channel for switching to crunch in seconds.
Sound: punchy and versatile on the Strat HSS side, fast response and prominent mids on the KT-15 side
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Guitar: the HSS configuration is at the heart of its versatility. The ceramic humbucker in the bridge position delivers higher output, prominent mids, and a denser foundation for riffs, rock rhythms, and modern overdrive. The ceramic single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions, meanwhile, retain the attack, clarity, and brightness expected of a Strat, with precise clean tones and well-defined crunch. The 5-way pickup selector provides access to typical split-coil combinations, ideal for funk rhythms, arpeggios, and tones that cut through a mix. The poplar body and maple neck combination promotes a fast response and good definition, while the vintage-style 6-screw synchronized tremolo maintains a smooth, musical feel true to the Strat spirit. Ashdown Killer Tone KT-15 Amp: Although transistor-based, it is designed to deliver a dynamic and immediate response, with a crisp attack that highlights the nuances of your playing. Its 8″ / 203.2 mm speaker emphasizes prominent mids, which helps maintain a clear sound at low volumes. In clean mode, the sound remains clear and articulate; when you crank up the gain, the drive channel delivers a musical crunch and moderate saturation, ideal for rock rhythms, leads, and accompaniments at home volume levels.
Technical Specifications
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar
Body
- Body Style: Stratocaster
- Body Wood: Poplar
- Body Finish: Glossy Polyurethane
- Color: Black
Neck
- Headstock: Stratocaster
- Neck Material: Maple
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Profile: “C”
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Radius: 9.5″ / 241 mm
- Fret markers: Black dots
- Truss rod: Headstock-side adjustment
- Truss rod adjustment nut: 4 mm (hex)
- Nut: Synthetic bone
Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage-style synchronized tremolo, 6 block-style saddles
- Pickguard: 1-ply black
- Control knobs: Black plastic
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tuners: Sealed (die-cast)
- Strings: Nickel-plated steel .009-.042 (factory setup)
Electronics
- Pickup types: Single-coil + humbucker (ceramic)
- Bridge pickup: Ceramic humbucker
- Middle pickup: Single-coil ceramic
- Neck pickup: Single-coil ceramic
- Configuration: HSS
- Controls: Master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge)
- Toggle switch: 5-way
- Pos. 1: Bridge
- Pos. 2: Bridge + Middle
- Pos. 3: Middle
- Pos. 4: Middle + Neck
- Pos. 5: Neck
Miscellaneous
- Series: Squier Sonic
- Handedness: Right-handed
- Style: Stratocaster HSS
- Truss rod adjustment key: 4 mm (Allen) included
Ashdown Killer Tone KT-15 Amp
Power and Technology
- Power: 15 W
- Technology: Transistors
- Type: Combo
Speaker
- Diameter: 8″ / 203.2 mm
Channels and Controls
- Number of Channels: 2
- Equalization: 2-band
Connectivity
- Instrument Input: Jack
- Auxiliary Input: Mini-jack
- Headphone Output: Yes
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