SX SST57 Plus HSS 2-Tone Sunburst

SX SST57 Plus HSS 2-Tone Sunburst — Vintage Style with Modern Versatility

SX SST57 Plus HSS 2-Tone Sunburst is a Stratocaster-style electric guitar pairing vintage 1957-inspired aesthetics with a modern HSS pickup layout. A lightweight basswood body and a maple neck reinforced with rosewood deliver the classic feel players expect from an ST design. This model suits guitarists who want traditional Strat playability with the punch of a bridge humbucker.

What Sets This Model Apart

Unlike traditional SSS Stratocaster designs, this guitar swaps the bridge single-coil for a ceramic humbucker, giving players a fuller voice for rock and lead playing while keeping the bright character of the two single-coils. A rosewood strip in the maple neck adds stability, and the dual-action truss rod allows precise neck relief adjustments in both directions.

Body and Construction — Lightweight Basswood

Basswood is prized for its light weight and balanced tonal response with a slight midrange emphasis, making the guitar comfortable for long sessions. The polished finish protects the wood while showcasing the two-tone sunburst. Bolt-on construction provides a snappy attack and straightforward servicing down the road.

• Body Material: Basswood — light, balanced mids, smooth highs
• Finish: Polished — high-gloss lacquer protecting the sunburst
• Bolt-on neck construction ensures a bright attack and easy maintenance for routine adjustments.

Neck and Fingerboard — Maple with Rosewood Reinforcement

The maple neck is reinforced with a rosewood strip, helping it resist warping under string tension and climate changes. A C-shaped profile offers a comfortable grip for chord work and lead playing, while the maple fingerboard provides a bright, articulate tone.

• Scale Length: 648 mm — standard Strat scale length for familiar string tension
• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm — balanced curve for chords and lead lines
• Nut Width: 42 mm — comfortable spacing

Electronics and Hardware — HSS Pickup Configuration

The HSS layout pairs a ceramic humbucker at the bridge with two ceramic single-coils in the middle and neck positions, controlled through a five-way selector, one volume, and two tone knobs. The bridge humbucker delivers a thicker tone for rock and lead playing, while the single-coils provide the bright, glassy character of classic Strat sounds.

• Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker — fuller output for rock tones
• Middle/Neck Pickups: Ceramic Single-Coil — bright cleans with classic sparkle
• The bridge features a 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo for expressive vibrato and stable return-to-pitch performance.

Who Is the SST57 Plus HSS For?

SST57 Plus HSS is aimed at beginner and intermediate guitarists who want a Stratocaster-style instrument covering blues, classic rock, pop, funk, and harder rock. The HSS configuration makes it practical for players who need clean single-coil sparkle and a thicker humbucker voice for distortion-driven tones. The included gig bag and D'Addario USA strings mean the guitar is ready to play out of the box for home practice, lessons, or small gigs.

SX Guitars — Vintage DNA at an Accessible Price

SX is a music equipment brand headquartered in Hong Kong that focuses on producing affordable electric guitars inspired by classic American designs. The SST57 Plus series draws on the visual and tonal heritage of the 1957 Stratocaster at an accessible price point. Made in China and shipped with a gig bag and adjustment tools.