Squier Paranormal Baritone Jazzmaster HH - oxblood

A hybrid between a Fender Jazzmaster and a Gibson© in certain respects (Nyatoh body - an alternative to mahogany - humbucking pickup bridge, 22 frets), the SQUIER Paranormal Baritone Jazzmaster HH, Laurel Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Oxblood (0377075593) solid-body electric guitar has a vintage visual appeal, while remaining sonically modern.

The baritone characteristic allows the use of strong string gauges and low tunings (e.g. Drop A or Drop B), while maintaining optimum string tension and playing comfort, and avoiding intonation and tuning problems.

The Paranormal Baritone Jazzmaster HH features a Nyatoh body, bolt-on maple neck and Indian laurel fingerboard. A perfect platform for a compromise between thickness, clarity, bite and dynamics. Warm lows, generous mids and clear highs.

Nyatoh is a sustainable alternative to mahogany, generating dense, rich tones with pronounced mids.

The laurel on the fingerboard is a high-quality alternative to rosewood. With its superior density and stability, its acoustic performance is comparable to that of Brazilian rosewood.

Equipped with a duo of Fender Designed Alnico Humbucking pickups, the Squier Paranormal Baritone Jazzmaster HH shows obvious aptitude for the Metal register and alternative tunings. But it will also appeal to guitarists who like to experiment with styles such as Surf or Garage Rock...

Add to this its undeniable playing comfort (pleasant C-shaped neck profile, 9.5" radius, narrow-tall frets) and you have a model that's perfect for beginners, but could also suit a more experienced musician looking for a quality second guitar.