A guitar series which has led to much discussion is Fender’s Paranormal Series, which turns fiction into reality by embracing forgotten models, taking twists and turns on familiar specs and re-imagining guitars that should have been. First released in 2020, the popular Squier® Paranormal Series led many players into the paranormal realm and this new announcement will lure many more. Fender continues to push the boundaries with the launch of two limited edition and very affordable Squier Paranormal models
Limited Edition Paranormal Troublemaker Telecaster® Deluxe ($449.99-499.99 USD, £439.99 GBP, €509.99 EUR, $899.00 AUD, ¥ 70,400 JPY) The Paranormal Limited Edition Troublemaker Telecaster® Deluxe is ready to make some noise, Squier® style. Featuring dual Fender-designed alnico humbucking pickups with push/pull controls for coil split versatility, this Troublemaker lives up to its rowdy yet refined sonic reputation. This stylish Tele® is full of swagger with its bound body and fingerboard, pearloid block inlays and matching painted headstock. Other player-friendly details include a fully adjustable bridge for superior setups, a slim and comfortable ”C“-shaped neck with a gloss finish for a slick yet confident feel, and vintage-style tuning machines for accurate and reliable tuning. Offered in Aztec Gold and Black.
Limited Edition Paranormal Offset Telecaster® SJ ($449.99 USD, £419.99 GBP, €479.99 EUR, $899.00 AUD, ¥ 70,400 JPY) The Paranormal Limited Edition Offset Telecaster® SJ is a quintessential mashup of Fender features, combining key components of the iconic Tele® and Jazzmaster® for a truly otherworldly Squier® experience. This model is brought to life by a set of Fender Designed Alnico single coil pickups in a Tele bridge and Jazzmaster neck configuration (SJ) with push/pull controls for series/parallel and phase switching in position 2. Further Tele details include a 3-saddle string-through-body bridge, as well as a Telecaster control plate and headstock shape. Additional Jazzmaster influence appears in the form of the contoured offset body, as well as the pearloid block inlays, binding and matching headstock that adorn the neck. Other callouts include a slim “C”-shape neck with a gloss finish for a slick yet confident feel, vintage-style tuning machines for accurate and reliable tuning, and chrome hardware that is sure to catch the spotlight. Offered in Ice Blue Metallic and Olympic White.