Squier Paranormal Guitars - Some Surprise Gems

In 2021, Fender brought back its Squier Paranormal collection of unconventional electric guitars and bass guitars, infusing a playful twist into their renowned designs.

Recently, Fender introduced five fresh additions to the beloved Paranormal series, showcasing some of the most peculiar and extraordinary guitar designs the brand has produced in quite some time.

While the range also includes more traditional options, such as the familiar Strat-O-Sonics reminiscent of the original Paranormal lineup from the early 2000s, the new releases feature entirely innovative designs, with the Nashville Stratocaster leading the way.

[JiminTennessee]

Squire is killing it these days. So is Epiphone.

[iancpowell]

Squier really needs to do more of the custom shop re-makes like they did with this series

[mattgahr]

I just got the rascal bass Friday and I can vouch for how cool it is. Vintage vibes all day and feels great with flatwounds on it.

[jasondorsey]

An offset shortscale with dual humbuckers...that's gonna be a classic

[ripster]

Just got the jazzmaster 12 yesterday, it’s great! The quality is pretty amazing for the money. I wouldn’t hesitate if your interested.

[nickm.]

I’m not a bass player but that thing is rad! Also the esquire. I’ve been wanting to build that exact guitar forever!

[davegallagher]

I think it’s a pretty cool series. I really like the Esquire deluxe but the one I might buy some day is the rascal bass and I agree Sherwood green metallic is a smokin color. I think the 12 string might be the one that really goes up in value.

[WilliamHaisch]

Yeah, that Rascal bass looks awesome. I definitely want one.

[ToddTheJoker]

I think the word you were looking for is "hockey stick" headstock. Looks a bit like a fat hockey stick. Also the pickups in the 12 string JM are Fender-Designed alnico single-coil Jazzmaster pickups, NOT soapbar pickups.

[FatadayKorngor]

Picked up the strat-o-sonic on Friday, and it’s already become one of my favorites in my collection. Great quality for the price 👌🏿

If I had to choose another one in the collection, I’d definitely go with the Esquire Deluxe

[CitizenofMelee]

I love that the Paranormal Series exists. Just throw a bunch of ideas at the wall. Some will be great, some will be so-so. But we get something different and fun.

[YesItsWitticus]

The 12 string and the rascal bass are calling my name.

[jonjones]

Just finished rehearsal and what do I find? Casino with cool guitars! Cool!

[BobPerrone]

Omg....getting that Jazzmaster 12 string.. .😊

[ThomasJackMoore]

Already order the 12. Might get the bass and single PU tele too.

[a_dubs_]

Love the paranormal stuff. Glad they did another run.

[OneManMutiny]

The Stratosonic has push pulls on both knobs! Series/parallel and in/out phase!

[ToddTheJoker]

I recently got a Squier by Fender Squier 51 and that thimg is freakin' awesome! I love it...the tuners have to swapped because the stock ones suck but other than that it needs zero changes, , , even the pickups sound great.

[thomasstephens]

Ive had the Rascal bass for a month..love it!

[danrunnoft]

The Paranormal series doesn't seem to get as much praise as the Classic Vibe, but I think they are just as nice, and maybe a little more interesting. I think the Strat in the video was a Classic Vibe, not Paranormal.