Squier Sonic and Mini models get a 2026 refresh – bringing you new colours, new configurations, at the same beginner-friendly prices
Squier has announced a broad refresh of its Sonic Series for 2026, doubling down on what the lines does best: accessible, no-nonsense Fender designs at beginner-friendly prices – and with a few new colourways and configurations thrown in for good measure.
Alongside updates to its full-size Sonic guitars and basses, the brand is also expanding its range of compact instruments with refreshed Mini Stratocaster and Mini Precision Bass models.
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The Mini Stratocaster and Mini Precision Bass return with the same formula that’s made them popular entry-level choices: lightweight bodies, maple necks with comfortable “C” profiles, and straightforward hardware.
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Firstly, the Mini Strat keeps things classic with three single-coil pickups, five-way switching, and a hardtail bridge. 2026 brings new colour options, including California Blue and Sea Foam Green with maple fingerboards, alongside crowd-pleasers like Black, Shell Pink, and Torino Red with laurel ‘boards.
The Mini Precision Bass scales the full-size P Bass down to a 28.6” short scale, pairing a single Squier split-coil pickup with simple volume and tone controls. New for this year is a 2-Colour Sunburst with laurel fingerboard, joining Black and Dakota Red. Prices remain very reasonable, with the Mini Strat at $199.99/£179.99 and the Mini P Bass at $209.99/£189.99.
Elsewhere, the Sonic Series continues to expand into a broad family of Fender silhouettes, all sharing slim “C”-shaped maple necks and lightweight poplar bodies.
The Sonic Stratocaster is offered in several configurations: the classic SSS with tremolo, the hardtail Strat HT for extra tuning stability, and HSS or single-humbucker HT H models for more bridge output. Fresh finishes like Sea Foam Green with maple fingerboard and white pickguard bring a modern twist to the familiar Strat formula. At $249.99/£189.99 across the range, the value is hard to beat.
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Similarly, the Sonic Telecaster sticks to Leo Fender’s original recipe – featuring dual single-coils, a six-saddle hardtail bridge, and that unmistakable slab-body feel – while adding new colour options like Canary Yellow to the mix. Meanwhile, the Sonic Esquire H pares things back to a single bridge humbucker, offering a minimalist take on Fender’s earliest solid-body guitar in finishes such as Olive, Ultraviolet, and Arctic White.
Offset fans aren’t left out either. The Sonic Mustang returns with its compact 24” scale length, available with dual single-coils or a pair of humbuckers (HH) for players who want more punch. Finish options include Daphne Blue, 2-Colour Sunburst, Torino Red and Flash Pink, while the HH version comes in Black, California Blue, and Flash Pink.
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On the bass side, the Sonic Precision Bass keeps the classic P Bass layout: a single split-coil pickup, four-saddle hardtail bridge, volume and tone controls, and a 34” scale. Priced at $269.99/£209.99, the bass is available in Black, 2-Colour Sunburst, California Blue and the new Midnight Blue.
Rounding out the 2026 updates is the Sonic Bronco Bass ($259.99/£209.99), a short-scale (30”) option that sits neatly between the Mini P Bass and full-size Precision. Lightweight, simple, and now available in Daphne Blue, it’s an ideal choice for beginners or players moving up from mini instruments.
The instruments will be available from July. View the full collection at Fender.
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