Squier Paranormal Series Strat-O-Sonic, Vintage Blonde Overview
The Squier Paranormal Series Strat-O-Sonic is a reimagining of a rare Fender model from the noughties, featuring an unconventional design and impressive tonal capabilities. This unique guitar is sure to appeal to the modern player looking for a slice of Fender history with a unique twist at an affordable price point.
Awaken your inner rock legend with the Squier Paranormal Series Strat-O-Sonic, a new take on a Fender original from the dawn of the millennium. With its shorter scale length, soapbar pickups and inviting playability, this model breathes a new lease of life into the classic Stratocaster blueprint.
Back With A Vengeance
A bold remnant of Fender’s innovative creations from the early 2000s, the Strat-O-Sonic stages a thrilling comeback with the Paranormal Series, delivering a signature Squier spin on this Fender favourite.
Equipped with dual Fender-Designed alnico soapbar single-coil pickups and a short, agile 24.75" scale length, this Paranormal model introduces a fresh, vibrant tone and slinky playability to the iconic Stratocaster line. It’s perfect for the experienced guitarist seeking an instrument with a unique flavour and the beginner who wants a superb electric guitar at an affordable price.
Solid Tonewoods
The Strat-O-Sonic’s tonal character is built around a lightweight Okoume body, known for its resonant, balanced tone and appealing aesthetics. Accompanied by a sleek, “C” shaped Maple neck and a fast-playing 12” radius Laurel fingerboard, this guitar offers a delightful playing experience, underpinned by the iconic Stratocaster sound.
Versatile Pickup Switching
Two Fender-designed alnico soapbar single-coil pickups are at the heart of the Strat-O-Sonic’s tonal universe. These deliver a dynamic range of tones, from warm, full-bodied rhythms to singing, sharp leads. The 3-way toggle and push/pull controls for series/parallel and phase switching in position 2 offer a diverse palette of sonic colours at your fingertips.
Vintage-Inspired Look and Feel
The Squier Strat-O-Sonic combines the familiar silhouette of the Strat with a durable Gloss Polyurethane finish. Squier offer the Strat-O-Sonic in two stunning finishes, a Vintage Blonde-finished version and a Crimson Red Transparent-finished version.
Sturdy Hardware for Reliable Performance
The Strat-O-Sonic is outfitted with reliable hardware to ensure optimal performance. Its compensated wraparound-style bridge guarantees accurate intonation across all strings, while vintage-style tuning machines provide smooth, precise tuning. No matter your style - from passionate strumming to delicate fingerpicking - this Squier Paranormal model has got you covered.
- Dual Fender-Designed alnico soapbar single-coil pickups
- Push/pull volume and tone controls for series/parallel and phase switching
- Compensated wraparound bridge
- 24.75" scale-length
- 12" fingerboard radius
- Series: Paranormal
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Colour: Vintage Blonde
- Country of Origin: CN
- Headstock: Stratocaster®
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: "C" Shape
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Laurel
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Number of Frets: 22
- Truss Rod: Head Adjust
- Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
- String Nut: Graphite
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Graphite
- Body: Okoume
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Stratocaster®
- Body Material: Okoume
- Bridge: Compensated Wrap-Around
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Control Knobs: Black "Bell-Style"
- Switch Tip: Black
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- String Trees: Dual-Wing
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier®
- Strap Buttons: Standard
- Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Master Volume (Push/Pull), Master Tone (Push/Pull)
- 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
- Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)
