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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by vistavision » Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:16 pm

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Could this have been intended for the summer show? When Guitar Center originally published the Paranormal info the guitars all had June release dates. Maybe we'll see more in a few months.
For comparison, the Offset Series was originally announced at a Summer NAMM and they shipped in October. Fender does that once in a while. Since Squier has had issues even getting the CV Mustang Bass out their door (orig. Sept, now March) June sounds doable if announced 1st Qtr. Also lets them rack up pre-sales and dealer orders so they're not unnecessarily short on popular models. All conjecture, of course.
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by rank » Mon Jan 20, 2020 3:56 am

vistavision wrote:
Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:09 pm
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Anyone seen anything else about the Paranormal line? I’ve not seen any other retailer information for anything from NAMM
Paranormal line? Is this different from the Parallel line?
This Gearnews story is all about it. The article references......the thread you're in. About 4 pages ago. :)
https://www.gearnews.com/namm-2020-leak ... al-series/
Ah. Saw the guitars but missed them being referred to as the Paranormal Line.
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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by SAVEStheDAY » Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:34 am

vistavision wrote:
Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:16 pm
SAVEStheDAY wrote:
Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:13 pm
Could this have been intended for the summer show? When Guitar Center originally published the Paranormal info the guitars all had June release dates. Maybe we'll see more in a few months.
For comparison, the Offset Series was originally announced at a Summer NAMM and they shipped in October. Fender does that once in a while. Since Squier has had issues even getting the CV Mustang Bass out their door (orig. Sept, now March) June sounds doable if announced 1st Qtr. Also lets them rack up pre-sales and dealer orders so they're not unnecessarily short on popular models. All conjecture, of course.
That's true, but still no official announcement and NAMM is over.

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by vistavision » Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:48 am

SAVEStheDAY wrote:
Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:34 am
vistavision wrote:
Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:16 pm
SAVEStheDAY wrote:
Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:13 pm
Could this have been intended for the summer show? When Guitar Center originally published the Paranormal info the guitars all had June release dates. Maybe we'll see more in a few months.
For comparison, the Offset Series was originally announced at a Summer NAMM and they shipped in October. Fender does that once in a while. Since Squier has had issues even getting the CV Mustang Bass out their door (orig. Sept, now March) June sounds doable if announced 1st Qtr. Also lets them rack up pre-sales and dealer orders so they're not unnecessarily short on popular models. All conjecture, of course.
That's true, but still no official announcement and NAMM is over.
The big tip off on them not being announced at NAMM is they weren't displayed at NAMM. They weren't in the Fender booth, which means they have something else up their sleeve. And Guitar Center already had the pix and specs loaded and ready to go. I bet all the big online dealers are ready to go. Since the cat's out of the bag maybe someone could just call Fender and ask? 1 (800) 856-9801
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by Kwyjibo » Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:38 am

The expected ship date is in June. If I'm remembering correctly, June 20th. The only somewhat "detailed" info I was able to get was on the supersonic (apparently none of the other models have product information uploaded beyond price and picture etc):

neck shape: soft D
scale length: 24"
neck finish: gloss
number of frets: 22
inlays: abalone dot
nut width: 1.5in (38.1mm) ---this makes no sense to me
pickups: "proprietary open coil humbucker"

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by vistavision » Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:01 pm

The last Google cache version of the pulled GC pages is for the Thinline Cabronita. Its giving a September date. Doesn't mean the models won't be spread out over a few months. Also, the CV Mustang Bass announced in July was saying March '20 and they're now in shops. Things change.
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I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by mediocreplayer » Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:50 pm

The Fiesta Red Tele with JM pickups is everything I ever wanted in a guitar. Are these even real? I recall a similar leak last year with the shell pink Classic Vibe Jaguars, but all this time later I don't think these guitars exist.

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by vistavision » Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:40 am

mediocreplayer wrote:
Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:50 pm
The Fiesta Red Tele with JM pickups is everything I ever wanted in a guitar. Are these even real? I recall a similar leak last year with the shell pink Classic Vibe Jaguars, but all this time later I don't think these guitars exist.
This is one of the Squier Paranormal Series that was posted on GC's site and then pulled because they weren't announcing them until after NAMM.....sometime. Head back to page 4 of this thread for the pictures. They're totally real.

As for the Shell Pink CV 70s Jaguar it was announced in Sept and then postponed until early this year sometime. In the meantime you can click this link and stare at a large image of it on Fender's site:
https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/Zoom ... 001_rr.jpg
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by Larsongs » Wed Jan 29, 2020 8:22 am

vistavision wrote:
Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:01 pm
The last Google cache version of the pulled GC pages is for the Thinline Cabronita. Its giving a September date. Doesn't mean the models won't be spread out over a few months. Also, the CV Mustang Bass announced in July was saying March '20 and they're now in shops. Things change.
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That is an interesting Guitar! Needs a Bigsby.. I want to,play one!

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by Kwyjibo » Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:24 pm

vistavision wrote:
Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:01 pm
The last Google cache version of the pulled GC pages is for the Thinline Cabronita. Its giving a September date. Doesn't mean the models won't be spread out over a few months. Also, the CV Mustang Bass announced in July was saying March '20 and they're now in shops. Things change.
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Oh this is awesome - thank you. I've been trying to find the page for this specific model. Tried wayback machine but alas I'm not the most tech savvy dude.
Totally- I could be just misremembering, too. Will try to get more info and report back if I do

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by Kwyjibo » Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:25 pm

Larsongs wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 8:22 am
vistavision wrote:
Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:01 pm
The last Google cache version of the pulled GC pages is for the Thinline Cabronita. Its giving a September date. Doesn't mean the models won't be spread out over a few months. Also, the CV Mustang Bass announced in July was saying March '20 and they're now in shops. Things change.
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That is an interesting Guitar! Needs a Bigsby.. I want to,play one!
I have no idea what I didn't think about the bigsby. Now I am GASSING hard for this tele. You're so right

sigh guess I'll just have to start saving my pennies for the graphite metallic supersonic and white thinline cab

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by LVC » Thu Jan 30, 2020 2:41 pm

Kwyjibo wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:25 pm
sigh guess I'll just have to start saving my pennies for the graphite metallic supersonic and white thinline cab
Speaking of which, am I the only one feeling extremely disappointed that there is no flake finish option for the Super-Sonic?
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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by Larsongs » Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:58 pm

Kwyjibo wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:25 pm
Larsongs wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 8:22 am
vistavision wrote:
Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:01 pm
The last Google cache version of the pulled GC pages is for the Thinline Cabronita. Its giving a September date. Doesn't mean the models won't be spread out over a few months. Also, the CV Mustang Bass announced in July was saying March '20 and they're now in shops. Things change.
Image
That is an interesting Guitar! Needs a Bigsby.. I want to,play one!
I have no idea what I didn't think about the bigsby. Now I am GASSING hard for this tele. You're so right

sigh guess I'll just have to start saving my pennies for the graphite metallic supersonic and white thinline cab
How much are they? I don't see them on GC Website? Is there a Link? Thanks

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by marginwalker » Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:11 pm

Larsongs wrote:
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:58 pm
Kwyjibo wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:25 pm
Larsongs wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 8:22 am


That is an interesting Guitar! Needs a Bigsby.. I want to,play one!
I have no idea what I didn't think about the bigsby. Now I am GASSING hard for this tele. You're so right

sigh guess I'll just have to start saving my pennies for the graphite metallic supersonic and white thinline cab
How much are they? I don't see them on GC Website? Is there a Link? Thanks
Pretty sure they were all priced at $350

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Re: Squier 2020 line

Post by vistavision » Fri Jan 31, 2020 1:09 am

Larsongs wrote:
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:58 pm
How much are they? I don't see them on GC Website? Is there a Link? Thanks
GC put them up the Thursday before NAMM which was about 1-6 months earlier than they should have. Oops! All those GC pages are gone now. This Gearnews article has pictures and some info (& a link to this thread): https://www.gearnews.com/namm-2020-leak ... al-series/

Most were $399 but a few like the Super Sonic were $350. I think the Toronado was, too.
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".

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