Squier Paranormal Stratosonic, Laurel FB, CRT

Making a comeback from its early-2000s Fender® origins, the Strat-O-Sonic™ brings several satisfying ingredients to the Stratocaster® recipe for a truly special Squier®. Featuring dual Fender-Designed alnico soapbar single-coil pickups with 3-way switching, push/pull controls for series/parallel and phase switching in position 2, a short and easy-to-play 24.75" scale length and a compensated wraparound-style bridge, this Paranormal model delivers bold, new flavor to a Fender favorite. Other player-friendly details include a slim and comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with a fast-playing 12" radius fingerboard, a gloss neck finish for a slick yet confident feel, and vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning.

FEATURES

• 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

• 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:

• Body Material: Okoume
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Bridge and Hardware:

• 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

Pickups:

• Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil
• Pickup Configuration: SSS

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