Squier 373802580 Sonic Bronco 30-Inch Short-Scale Bass

The Squier Sonic Bronco Bass is a four-string short-scale electric bass designed for players seeking a more compact instrument. Its 30-inch scale length reduces the overall reach compared with many full-scale basses, making it a practical option for beginners, younger players, and musicians with smaller hands. The Arctic White finish, maple fingerboard, and white pickguard give it a clean, traditional bass-guitar appearance.

A ceramic single-coil neck pickup supplies the instrument's amplified voice, with Master Volume and Master Tone controls for straightforward adjustment. The single-pickup layout keeps operation simple for players learning how bass controls affect an amplifier's sound. With no pickup selector switch, the control layout remains direct and easy to understand.

The maple neck has a slim C-shaped profile, a 1.5-inch synthetic-bone nut, and 19 narrow-tall frets. Its 9.5-inch maple fingerboard radius supports familiar fretting and note positioning across the neck. A satin urethane neck finish complements the gloss polyurethane finish on the poplar body.

A 4-saddle standard bridge provides individual saddle adjustment for setting string intonation. Die-cast sealed tuning machines are fitted for tuning adjustment, while nickel-plated steel strings in .045-.105 gauges are factory specified. Chrome hardware, a four-bolt Squier neck plate, and vintage-style strap buttons complete the functional hardware package.

The Sonic Bronco Bass is intended to be used with a suitable bass amplifier or recording interface for amplified performance and practice. Its short scale, single-pickup electronics, and conventional bolt-on construction make it a focused choice for a first bass or a compact addition to an existing instrument collection. Setup can be refined for the player's preferred action and intonation using the specified bridge and truss-rod adjustment tools.

Key Features

• 30-Inch Short Scale: Provides a compact playing length with lower string tension.
• Ceramic Single-Coil Pickup: Delivers the bass signal through a simple single-pickup layout.
• Maple Fingerboard: Features a 9.5-inch radius and black dot inlays.
• 4-Saddle Bridge: Allows individual saddle adjustment for intonation setup.
• Die-Cast Tuners: Sealed tuning machines support smooth tuning adjustment.
• Poplar Body: Combines with a gloss polyurethane Arctic White finish.

Design & Installation

This right-handed Bronco Bass uses a poplar body, maple bolt-on neck, maple fingerboard, and synthetic-bone nut. Its hardware includes a chrome finish, white one-ply pickguard, knurled flat-top control knobs, a four-bolt Squier neck plate, and vintage-style strap buttons.

No vehicle-style installation is required; this is an electric bass guitar. Connect it to an appropriate bass amplification or recording setup, tune the four strings, and have action, neck relief, and intonation adjusted as needed; Fender specifies a 1.5 mm hex wrench for saddle-height adjustment and a 4 mm hex wrench for the truss rod.