Fender’s 2026 Squier Line Gets a Refresh With Mini Precision and Sonic Series Basses
Although they aren’t displaying at NAMM this year, Fender is still gearing up for a big 2026. This year marks the brand’s 80th anniversary as well as the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster and Precision Bass. While they haven’t revealed their plans to celebrate the P-Bass, they have unveiled new Squier offerings for the year, including the Mini Precision and two Sonic Series basses.
“Our 2026 product line showcases how Fender continues to evolve with today’s players while staying true to Fender’s legacy of craftsmanship,” said Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer at Fender. “As we celebrate the brand’s 80th anniversary alongside 75 years of the Telecaster and Precision Bass, this new range from Squier to updated amps, underscores how we’re continuing to innovate with the same craftsmanship and player-centric focus that shaped these classics. This launch marks just the beginning of a full year of new products and announcements celebrating these milestones.”
The Squier Mini Precision bass puts the classic bass design into a miniature 28.6-inch scale length with a thin, lightweight body. Previously available in Black and Dakota Red, Fender has added 2-Color Sunburst to the finish options. Each features a poplar body, maple neck, and Indian Laurel fingerboard.
Fender replaced their entry-level Squier Bullet Series in 2023 with the Sonic Series, which includes the Squier Sonic Bronco Bass and Squier Sonic Precision Bass. Each bass carries the hallmarks of their Fender counterparts as far as pickups and dimensions. For 2026, the Sonic Bronco will come in Daphne Blue or Black with a Laurel fingerboard, while the Tahitian Coral and Arctic White options have a maple fingerboard. Similarly, the Sonic Precision has a laurel fingerboard on the Midnight Blue and Black finishes, with the 2-Color Sunburst and California Blue having a maple fingerboard.
The Squier Mini Precision Bass is available now for $209.99. The Sonic Bronco and Sonic Precision cost $259.99 and $269.99, respectively.
Squier Mini Precision Bass Photos and Specs:
| Scale: | 28.6″ |
| Body: | Poplar |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Neck Shape: | “C” Shape |
| Fretboard: | Indian Laurel |
| Frets: | 20 |
| Nut: | Synthetic Bone |
| Inlays: | Pearloid Dot |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Urethane |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5″ |
| Pickup: | Split Single-Coil Precision Bass |
| Controls: | Volume, Tone |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle Vintage-Style |
| Tuners: | Die-Cast Sealed |
| Colors: | 2-Color Sunburst, Dakota Red, Black |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand Only |
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Photos and Specs:
| Scale: | 30″ |
| Body: | Poplar |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Neck Shape: | “C” |
| Fingerboard: | Indian Laurel or Maple |
| Frets: | 19 |
| Inlays: | Pearloid Dot |
| Pickup: | Ceramic Single-Coil |
| Controls: | Volume, Tone |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle Standard |
| Tuners: | Die-Cast Sealed |
| Finish: | Daphne Blue, Black, Tahitian Coral, Arctic White |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand Only |
Squier Sonic Precision Bass Photos and Specs:
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Body: | Poplar |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Neck Shape: | “C” |
| Fingerboard: | Indian Laurel or Maple |
| Frets: | 20 |
| Inlays: | Pearloid Dot |
| Pickup: | Ceramic Split Single-Coil |
| Controls: | Volume, Tone |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle Standard |
| Tuners: | Vintage-Style |
| Finish: | Midnight Blue, Black, 2-Color Sunburst, California Blue |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand Only |
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I originally was playing electric basses with PJ Precision and Jaguar along with a Fender CB 60 acoustic and then bought an early model of a Mini. My Mini was amazing and in fact the Mini became a very popular bass both stock and as a base for mods, the most amazing with hot Fender pickups and tuners and a hardtail bridge. I always wanted a Maple fingerboard so traded in my Mini for a Squier Sonic Precision which plays beautifully and has extrremely hot pickups to the point that I traded in my 15 watt Fender bass amp for a a 30 watt Ampeg Rocket that could manage the strength of the signal. Both of these instruments are amazing basses for electric use to supplement my short neck Martin 000-10m acoustic ( fabulous bass that cost twice as much as a Fender and three times as expensive as a Squier)
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