The limited-edition Squier Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ showcases an offbeat hodgepodge of Fender-inspired features, combining Telecaster and Jazzmaster elements into an instrument that's downright otherworldly. This solidbody electric guitar's Tele influence is brilliantly reflected in its 3-saddle string-through-body bridge, control plate, and headstock shape. Its Jazzmaster features include an offset poplar body, pearloid block fingerboard inlays, binding, and a matching painted headstock. The Offset Tele SJ's pickup arrangement splits the difference, equipping you with a Tele-style single-coil bridge pickup and a Jazzmaster-style single-coil neck pickup. A slim "C"-shaped neck and a modern-radius Indian laurel fingerboard ensure agile playability, while push-pull controls provide access to a range of advanced wiring configurations. Vintage-style tuning machines, chrome hardware, a parchment pickguard, and a slick gloss finish round out this mind-scrambling six-string. Players searching for something off the beaten path will dig the limited-edition Offset Telecaster SJ; it epitomizes everything we love about the Squier Paranormal series.
Odds are, you've never played an electric guitar quite like the Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ — even in your wildest fever dreams. Music Experience's offset aficionados point to the contoured comfort provided by this axe's sleek poplar body, and we can earnestly affirm that its slinky "C"-shaped maple neck feels like putty in your hand. Moreover, the Offset Tele SJ's modern-radius Indian laurel fingerboard supplies you with a gratifying 21-fret playground that's tailor-made for all sorts of finger gymnastics. The Offset Telecaster SJ also includes Jazzmaster-inspired fingerboard binding and pearloid block inlays, along with a matching painted headstock, the latter of which sports a Telecaster-style shape.
You could call the Squier Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ a "Telemaster" or a "Jazzcaster"; either way, you'd be correct. From a tonal standpoint, this limited-edition solidbody electric's Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups effectively split the difference between the two iconic models. The bridge pickup absolutely screams with Tele-style tone, yielding a balanced sound with plenty of bite — and yes, it twangs. The Jazzmaster-style neck pickup exhibits a full, midrange-forward sound with just enough edge to make it dangerous. You also get flexible push-pull controls that toggle between series and parallel operation, along with phase switching in position two. Players on a hunt down for off-kilter tones will find the Offset Tele SJ positively irresistible; you'll be hard-pressed to find this combination of tones in any other off-the-shelf instrument.
At first glance, the Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ's hardware appears mismatched, but after you get acquainted with this instrument, you'll realize just how well this combination works. A Tele-style 3-saddle string-through-body bridge, which includes chrome barrel saddles, imbues this guitar with loads of sustain while also adding requisite twang to its plugged-in tone. Its vintage-style tuning machines offer excellent tuning stability. You also get a Telecaster-style control plate, knurled flat-top knobs, a dual-wing string tree, a bone nut, a parchment pickguard, and a 4-bolt Squier neck plate.
The Paranormal Limited Edition Offset Telecaster® SJ is a quintessential mashup of Fender features, combining key components of the iconic Tele® and Jazzmaster® for a truly otherworldly Squier® experience. This model is brought to life by a set of Fender Designed alnico single coil pickups in a Tele bridge and Jazzmaster neck configuration (SJ) with push/pull controls for series/parallel and phase switching in position 2. Further Tele details include a 3-saddle string-through-body bridge, as well as a Telecaster control plate and headstock shape. Additional Jazzmaster influence appears in the form of the contoured offset body, as well as the pearloid block inlays, binding and matching headstock that adorn the neck. Other callouts include a slim “C”-shape neck with a gloss finish for a slick yet confident feel, vintage-style tuning machines for accurate and reliable tuning, and chrome hardware that is sure to catch the spotlight.
This model features a Fender Designed single-coil Tele bridge pickup and Jazzmaster neck pickup to provide a unique combination of tones for players seeking the best of both worlds.
The vintage-style bridge features barrel saddles for stability and a string-through-body design for optimal resonance.
Drawing inspiration from custom Jazzmaster models from the 1960s, this model features pearloid block inlays, fingerboard binding, and a matching painted headstock.
| Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Limited-edition Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Material | Poplar |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Color | Olympic White |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | C |
| Radius | 9.5" |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Laurel |
| Fingerboard Inlay | White Dots |
| Number of Frets | 21, Narrow Tall |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.650" |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles |
| Tuners | Vintage-style |
| Neck Pickup | Fender Designed Alnico Jazzmaster Single-Coil |
| Bridge Pickup | Fender Designed Alnico Tele Single-Coil |
| Controls | 1 x volume, 1 x tone |
| Strings | NPS, .009-.042 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0377009505 885978137299 |
