Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic Electric Guitar

Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic Electric Guitar, Crimson Red, Full Straight Back

Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic Electric Guitar, Crimson Red, Headstock Left Front

Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic Electric Guitar, Crimson Red, Body Straight Front

Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic Electric Guitar, Crimson Red, Body Left Front

Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic Electric Guitar, Crimson Red, Body Straight Back

Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic Electric Guitar, Crimson Red, Headstock Straight Back

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Inspired by iconic designs from the '50s, the Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic sports a pair of soapbar pickups that produce an aggressive, yet clear tone.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Fender Designed Alnico Soapbar pickups	Aggressive, balanced tone
Okoume body	Snappy, highly dynamic attack
Laurel fingerboard	Chocolate hue; similar feel and tone to rosewood
24.75-inch scale neck	Lower string tension, easy playing feel, warm tone	24.75-inch scale neck Found on Gibson Les Pauls and many guitars inspired by them, the 24.75" scale is shorter than the 25.5" scale typical of Fender-style guitars. A shorter scale means reduced string tension, for a more comfortable playing feel and warmer, rounder tone.

Overview

The Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic Laurel Neck brings several satisfying ingredients to the Stratocaster recipe for a truly special Squier. Making a comeback from its early-2000s Fender origins, this Paranormal model delivers a bold flavor to a Fender favorite.

Features:

- Dual Fender-Designed Alnico soapbar single-coil pickups with 3-way switching
- Push/pull controls for series/ parallel and phase switching in position 2
- Short and easy-to-play 24.75" scale length
- Compensated wraparound-style bridge
- Player-friendly details include a slim and comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile
- Fast-playing 12" radius fingerboard
- Gloss neck finish for a slick yet confident feel
- Vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning

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Specs

- Body Material: Okoume
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Fingerboard: Laurel, 12" (305 mm)
- Frets: 22, Narrow Tall
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Nut (Material/Width): Graphite, 1.650" (42 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)
- Bridge: Compensated Wrap-Around
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Pickups: Fender Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil (Bridge & Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Special Electronics: Push/Pull Volume Knob Selects Pickups In Series (Up) And Parallel (Down) In Position 2; Push/Pull Tone Knob Selects Pickups In-Phase (Down) And Out-Of-Phase (Up) In Position 2
- Controls: Master Volume (Push/Pull), Master Tone (Push/Pull)
- Control Knobs: Black "Bell-Style"
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Crimson Red: Shipping Weight: 10.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 15 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0377035538
Vintage Blonde: Shipping Weight: 10.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 15 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0377035507