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Squier Paranormal Cabronita Telecaster Thinline - Lake Placid Blue with Parchment Pickguard

Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fretboard, and 2 Jazzmaster Single-coil Pickups - Lake Placid Blue
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Semi-hollow Tele with Jazzmaster Pickups

The Squier Paranormal Cabronita Thinline Telecaster breaks from the traditional Cabronita recipe by subbing 'Tron pickups for a set of Fender-designed alnico Jazzmaster single-coils. The result is a decidedly thicker, glassier response and a tone that's more associated with overblown alt-rock and sultry surf melodies than sock hop and dance hall stylings. The semi-hollow design gives the Paranormal Cabronita Thinline Tele a pleasingly light stage weight and a propensity for sweet, soulful feedback when you crank up to 11. Plus, the string-through-body design enhances sustain to create lingering leads and chords. If you've been searching for an undeniably unique Tele, you've found it with the Squier Paranormal Cabronita Thinline Telecaster.

Thinline Tele body

This F-holed Cabronita Tele features a Thinline semi-hollow poplar body that is light in the hand and full of great tone — even unplugged. Together with its Jazzmaster single-coils, it's a recipe for a good time in virtually any practice or performance setting.

Slim "C" maple neck

Some of Sweetwater's favorite-playing Teles of all time have sported Slim "C" profile maple necks, just like the Paranormal Cabronita Telecaster Thinline. It's a versatile platform for everything from technical lead lines to cowboy chording.

Fender-designed Jazzmaster pickups

Traditional Cabronita Teles are known for the chilly howl and sparkling presence associated with their trademark 'Tron pickups. The Squier Paranormal Cabronita Telecaster Thinline bucks tradition, instead packing a versatile set of alnico Jazzmaster single-coils that are straight out of the Fender playbook.

The Squier Paranormal Series

To create the Paranormal series, the mad scientists at Squier broke down a selection of Fender’s most popular designs to the atomic level and smashed them together, bringing to life some of the coolest aberrant axes we’ve ever seen. Flipped headstocks, Frankenstein electronics, necks on bodies to which they don’t belong — these guitars and basses break all the rules! So, if you’ve ever desired to chuck a set of P-90s into a Cabronita, play a Mustang with the voice of a Strat, or own a J-Bass dressed up as a P-Bass, you’ll love the Squier Paranormal series.

Squier Paranormal Cabronita Thinline Telecaster Electric Guitar Features:

  • Part of Squier's unique Paranormal series
  • Lightweight semi-hollow Thinline Tele body
  • String-through hardtail bridge maximizes resonance and sustain
  • Slim "C" profile maple neck supports technical and traditional forms of playing
  • Fender-design alnico Jazzmaster pickups pack a unique flavor
  • Master volume, master tone, 3-way toggle

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Semi-hollowbody
  • Body Shape Paranormal Cabronita Telecaster Thinline
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Lake Placid Blue
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.650"
  • Nut Material Synthetic Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 6-Saddle String-through Body
  • Tuners Vintage-style
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Fender Alnico Soapbar Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Fender Alnico Soapbar Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0377020502

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Customer Reviews

Rated 5/5

phenomenal guitar !!!

i couldn't expect more quality for the money. This guitar can hang with the big boys. The sound and playability is absolutely phenomenal. I bought two of these. One with a rose wood neck, and one with a maple neck. You can gig out with this guitar with no problem. A real sleeper. Stays in tune, plays like a charm.
Music background: 50 years playing,,, ,and getting better every day
Rated 5/5

Punches way above it's weight class!

I'll start by saying I have some great guitars, including two Carvin and recently a new Kiesel, which are my go-to guitars. I bought one of these based on some reviews and videos and I wanted a semi-hollow body. All I can say is WOW! First, I love the neck, maybe because it has a similar profile to my Carvin and Kiesel guitars, so was immediately comfortable. I did scuff the gloss off of it, now it's like velvet. The playability is something you need to experience. Maybe because it has a bit of volume bing a hollow, but really sings. The pickups can go from jazz to country to playing the lead from Crazy Train without even blinking. Even though I have some expensive guitars, this is the one I have hanging next to my desk that I grab whenever I have a few minutes to play.
Rated 5/5

Exactly what I wanted

Love my new telecaster. The weight is perfect and the sound is phenomenal. Thank you Bob Furlong for your help in picking out the right instrument
Rated 5/5

Great Guitar!

I had high expectations based on reviews, and was not disappointed. Intonation was right on. The neck went through a few days of adjusting, it was really humid when I got it. Otherwise, it plays great and sounds awesome. I'm impressed.
Music background: 50 years of playing.
Rated 5/5

A GEM!!!

I honestly wasn't expecting this guitar to be as perfect as it is!!!
It sounds fantastic!!! The playability is great!!! Best fret-ends of any guitar I own. SERIOUSLY!!!
It's literally on par with my Deluxe D'angelico. I love the neck on it and the light weight too.
I'm really glad I bought it.
Squier Classic Vibe guitars are really great instruments!!!
Music background: Novice/Collector
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