In an alternate timeline where the first Fender model continued evolving into the 1970s, you’d find something akin to the Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe. This guitar revives the simplicity of a single-pickup design while infusing it with the innovative functionality and striking aesthetics of the era. Rendered in a deep, rich Mocha poly gloss finish, it presents a beautiful blend of heritage and contemporary style.
The heart of this instrument beats through a Fender-Designed Wide Range pickup. This single powerhouse pickup offers an impressive tonal versatility, accessible via a unique 3-way rotary switch. Players can easily alternate between biting single-coil, warm humbucking, or a bypass setting that delivers the humbucking sound with an undiluted volume and tone. It’s as if this Esquire Deluxe can don multiple musical identities at the flick of a switch.
Crafted with an Okoume body and a comfortable ‘C’-shape Maple neck, this guitar provides a smooth, intuitive playing experience. The Maple fingerboard, with a 9.5″ radius and 21 Narrow Tall frets, accentuates this comfort, creating an instrument that feels as good as it sounds.
The Esquire Deluxe is adorned with vintage-style tuning machines, providing accurate and stable tuning, while the string-through-body Tele bridge, with bent steel saddles, bolsters the guitar’s body resonance. This Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe is more than a nod to the past, it’s a celebration of what might have been, offering a unique take on a classic design.
- Narrow Tall Frets for Superb Playability
- Modern 9.5″ Radius
- 3-Way Rotary for Single Coil, Humbucking, or Tone Control Bypass Operation
- String-Through-Body 6-Saddle Tele Bridge
- Fender Designed Wide Range Humbucker
- 3-Ply Black Guard