Fender Squier Paranormal Cyclone | Review | Demo
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- In this 113th installment, Jimmy gives a sight and sound tour of the Fender Squier Paranormal Series Cyclone. This unique “offset” is a bit of a mish-mash of Mustang, Strat, and Jaguar and with a short scale @24.75 is a blast to play! Candy Apple Red…Mmmm 😎
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That was a really fun video Jimmy. Love that color. The candy apple red really shines. Also love those pickups. They really chime and great combinations. Each pickup sounded clear and crisp in the jam. Thanks for the review! Take care.
Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed it Mropus…appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍
Just bought this guitar. Couldn’t put it down after searching for something a little smaller in scale than my bullet strat. I was never attached to my first electric even thought I picked it out. This one made a connection. It also helped that I spent weeks going into the stores trying things out and a good half an hour trying out this baby. Still trying to decide if I want to keep it or try out a jag in my price range and trade. I like the vibe so far. I just wanted to say it’s hard to find a TH-cam video longer than 20 minutes that you can follow and stay entertained by. I watched every second. Thank you for this detailed review!
Hi Emily…congrats on your new Cyclone! It’s a very unique guitar in my opinion and a lot of fun to play. Truly appreciate your watching and the kind comments. Hope to see you around the channel and thanks again for stopping in! 🎸👍
Finally, a Mustang with a long neck. One I can get behind. And Strat controls I like. Thanks for the reveal, now I have to get one. That finish 👌!
It’s a unique and wonderful guitar Camilo…. thanks so much for stopping in and commenting! You won’t be disappointed if you decide to get one…👍🎸
Ooh 😲! Love the Paranormal series. I've got a Paranormal Telecaster that is just so cool.
A JazzCaster or TeleMaster I named Abby (with references to Young Frankenstein) for being abby-normal.
Love that you're not hung up on having to have the more expensive names. I've also got the Stage Right 15 watt amp, and I love it...
Rock on, or maybe I should say, Blues on Jimmy!!!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Jorge! Abby-Normal…🤣
That’s great! Love me my Mel Brooks films…”Damn those eyes…to late!” 😎
I have been enjoying all my Squier’s…the CV Series Jazz, Contemporary Series Jag, and both Paranormals recently! Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing! Blues on, and keep pickin’…👍🎸
That's an awesome guitar Jimmy. Sounds great. When you did the unboxing I noticed that it came from Muscian's Friend retail center here in Kansas City where I live. That retail center closed down. I actually played the white version of this guitar and loved it. Versatile guitar and very comfortable to play. Fender really did a great job on the Paranormal series at a great price. I sense a Squier shootout coming up, maybe? Thanks for sharing this with us. Have a great rest of your week and weekend. Stay warm and safe!
Yes, it did ship from there!! Weird, huh??
There very well could be a “Shootout” coming…😎
Thanks so much Tim for stopping in…always appreciate your support! 👍
That color reminds me of those Corvettes of the 70s. A real beauty and on sale? How could you resist? The bridge and middle blend of pickups had its own thing going on. Maybe a 4 Fender Squiers for February video jam coming?
Thanks so much for stopping in Cal B….some really interesting tones in this. Lovin’ it! I like your thinking….😎👍
That Cyclone sounds great! CAR is not my favorite color, so I passed on it during a recent sale, but now I think that I just might need one...
Ha!! You know, it’s not my favorite color either, but it was on sale and couldn’t refuse…😎
Glad I got it!! Thanks for stopping in to the channel…much appreciated!
Hey Jimmy - I just bought this model based in part on your review. I enjoy your laid back style and informed opinions. On Squier brands stepping up their game as of late, I wonder if Fender realized putting clearly substandard instruments in the hands of new and first time players was bad for business? Frustrated players will quit whereas players who make progress will buy second, third and fourth guitars. So even if their profit margin is less on the Squiers eventually they'll buy the Fender brands and amps to go along with them. Just a thought. Liked and subbed your channel, btw.
Hey Floyd..that’s excellent!! Congrats on your new Paranormal Cyclone. I think after this past couple of years, Fender (and many other manufacturers) are realizing a lot of things. You can’t put out overpriced junk and get away with it anymore. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts, as well as subscribing.
Glad you decided to “come on over to the good side” 😎
Welcome aboard! 🎸👍
Whooooooo Weeeee Jimmy!! That is a pretty red beauty!! It sounds great too! Glad it made it through the frost! LOL Keep these great videos coming and stay safe and warm!
So am I Reggie!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting my friend!
Always a pleasure to see you on the channel! 👍
I got one of those, too. $345 was way too cheap to pass up. It's a stunner. Even the video doesn't do it justice. The Candy Apple Red just sparkles. But I'm most surprised at the sound. It's not just a Strat in a Mustang body; it sounds different. More like an old Mustang with an extra pickup than a Strat.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Thomas! I agree wholeheartedly…price was too good to refuse, but in the end, the guitar is REALLY GOOD too! Great specs, and I also agree that it has its “own sound” as well! Congrats on yours, and enjoy it! I know I will! Thanks again for stopping in to the channel and sharing! 👍🎸
Great to see you brother Jimmy. Sweet looking Guitar. Love that red❤️😁. Hope you have been doing well !!!
Thanks so much Craig! Great to see you here on the channel as well! Appreciate your stopping in as always! 👍🎸
Now that's a different kind of an axe right there, Jimmy! Very cool. I know you're going to really enjoy that guitar. And I'm with you - Squier is doing really good things these days. I love their guitars. Just picked up (another) Affinity Strat in Metallic Blue Ice, & will be using that as a mod platform. Going to do a few things with it, & turn it into my own deal. Anyway, another fun vid! Keep on rockin' Brother, & have fun with that Cyclone!
I have an Affinity Tele and the thing is perfect , i can't find one thing to complain about. I paid around $225 for it , the neck is perfect , the only thing i'll probably do in the future is throw in some Tex Mex pickups.
Thanks so much Jimmy Z…enjoy that Strat! I will have some fun with this for sure! Thanks so much for watching and commenting…. Appreciate it! 👍🎸
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Nice! Enjoy it Mike! 👍
@@mikeg.9238 Very cool, Mike! I agree. The Squier line-up is very good these days, and they offer quite a lot for the cash. I dig em!'
@@jimmyz2098 Yeah i'm really liking that Jag , iv'e been eye balling it for awhile. I'm getting close to pulling the trigger , but trying to sell one first because i have no room left for another. Decisions , decisions!🤔
Great review, thanks.
I agree with the other comments here, it just needs a few tweeks so I replaced a few things on mine.
Replaced: the pick ups, the switches, the bridge, the tuners, the nut, the neck, the body and the strings, the the tone and volume knobs, the logos. Still has the original input jack!
plays like a $517 guitar now!
Thanks!
It’s a “output” jack and that’s the 1st thing I would have replaced…😎
Thanks for stopping in to the channel! 👍
i agree .i picked one up thinking it would have the quality feel of a classic vibe.was disappointed in it .after i replace the strings, the nut ,adjusting the trusrod ,setting intonation ,and leveling and crowning the frets, i might be able to get my monety back ......probaly not ..........
Hey Jimmy nice guitar , i like the pickguard and control knobs , but i think i'm still partial to that Jag you have. I was eyeing it the other day and almost pulled the trigger on it. I don't think i'll be able to hold off much longer though , haha...
Love the Jag too Mike! 🤣
Had one of these back early 2000s it was cool .love to see you do a star aster
Thanks Tom! This is my 2nd Paranormal Series guitar from Squier and love them both! Appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
Very nice! Best sound I've ever heard on you tube too!
Thanks so much Charles….really do appreciate that, and thanks so much for stopping in! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 Your playing is really great and the tone is in the fingers! You make all of the pickup combinations sound great! How do you pick a favorite?!
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Thanks man…picking a favorite….that’s tough…usually my favorite is what’s in my hands at the time….😎
Do we see a “shootout” between the Squier Cyclone and IYV 400 Mustang ? Great review and as always “keep ‘em com in’!” Take care and stay warm.
Thanks for watching and commenting mjvicc1952…I see a couple of interesting “comparisons” in the future! 😎
Nice color and comes with pearl guard.
I got the red cause I know you like red Mike…😎 The guard is very attractive as well…👍
Can you do Kevin Shield strums (from MBV) with a trem system like this? Where you sort of sway in and out of pitch with the trem bar while simultaniously strum
Hi Mikael…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Honestly, I am not familiar with Kevin Shield, but to answer your question, I would say you could do any whammy bar style of technique with this setup. You can always adjust the trem for what you are looking for. I have a number of videos here on the channel utilizing different guitars and trems that show different techniques and trem bar use with different feels from rhythm, lead flutter to dive bomb type styles! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy ... I noticed your Cyclone can be seen on a stand in a lot of your videos since purchasing it. I've really been enjoying mine and assume you have too since it always seems to be close at hand.. If you have the time I'd be curious what pick-up configurations you think are best for rhythm and bottom end. I've been jamming every weekend with a friend who plays lead and any kind of bottom to fill out the sound seems to work best. TIA. I look forward to seeing the lit bell notifications when you post a new video.
Thanks so much Floyd…coming soon to a channel near you…😎👍
Awesome guitar. Squier has really been impressive lately. I wonder what a set of Seymour Duncan hotrails would sound like in there with all three engaged.
Yes, surprisingly to me, they have been killer!! I bet SD would sound great, but I think I am leaving it stock…for now! 😎👍
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate your stopping in…👍😎
I was just thinking, if they do a "longneck" Mustang 90, I'll have to get both.
@@camilo1455
Yes!! 👍👍🎸
Nice. That is a great price. Wish I had one
Thanks for watching and commenting Dave…it’s a pretty unique guitar, and with the sale price, I just couldn’t pass it up! Truly appreciate your stopping in! 👍🎸
This is not short scale bud...it is 24 3/4", longer than standard Gibsons 24.5-24 3/4....how can it be short scale ?...Brian May's Red is 24 1/4" but nobody says it's short scale...if anything the tension is less on the 3/4" shorter than standard Fender neck just like a Gibson...i have the mkl Fender MIM 2003 Cyclone with single neck coil & bridge humbucker...a great guitar,even my vintage trem works perfect,re-wired,new pots, hi-fi grade 2% tolerance polypro cap,double mono input jack socket, shielded etc...i luv it ,especially being Vintage White with 4-ply Red Tortoise Shell pickguard...it's aged beutifully, both the paint and maple neck with Rosewood board...i would never sell it...got a Strat single coil on the neck & putting a good quality '59 PAF in the bridge...and strengthened the pool routing with a 200yr old solid piece of oak to add strength as pool routing was nasty & weakened the guitar & it's vintage trem system...now solid & sounds ace....a keeper after modding, better sounding than a Strat imo..
Thanks for watching and commenting Christopher…it’s a “short scale” in my opinion in comparison to the Fender normal scale of 25.5…I have a BM clone as well, and at 24” I also refer to it as a “short scale” 😎
Thanks for the info on your 03 Cyclone…sounds like a killer guitar!
Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 ...you've got a point bud, i've çalled them shorter scale guitars before meaning not standard Fender scale, ,i really like that Cyclone ,that scale feels good,,i didn't even know the scale when i bought it years ago but i could feel the difference with a set of 10's on them ...BM's is 24",i thought it was 24 1/4" but it was years ago i read it,you would know better owning one right enough...never played one but curious now i know it's even shorter than i thought, i like Brians guitar work on all Queens albums up to Jazz, they kinda sold out in my eyes after Jazz which i think was their last brilliant album...a unique guitar with a killer tone, i hope you enjoy playing it bud....
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I like the Cyclone as well…I did know the scale going in, which was one of the reasons I bought it. As you stated before, “shorter scale” guitars have less tension and feel a bit more “slinky. I use 9’s, even on my short scale instruments. I do enjoy the BM. It’s a very wide neck (I like that). Only negative is the switching can get convoluted in a “live” setting, especially if you are changing multiple times within a song…😎. I try to plan out any changes, or keep it to a minimum. So along with the Cyclone, I also have my Jaguar and Mustang hybrid in the “short scale” category…along with the BM. This gives me plenty of options…thanks again for stopping in! 🎸👍
Awwweeeeh Yeeeeeeaa!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Atamone! Truly appreciate your stopping in! 👍
first woooo!!!
great video my brother!
Thanks so much…hope you enjoy it my friend! This guitar is wonderful, with a sound uniquely its own! 👍🎸
only 14 minutes after the video goes up! an early arrival for a change. 😀
Nice! Hope you enjoy it!
@@JimmyStewart1 I went & got a dish of ice cream to have while I watched. 😀
looking at the pickup switches, I thought 2^3, so eight combinations.
then I realized "off-off-off" was not really a valid choice, so seven combinations. 🙂
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Mmmm….ice cream….😎
Yeah, 7 combos but having the “off” like a kill switch is useful as well! It’s a cool guitar with some interesting tones that I will explore more in the near future! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 I have to be honest - during the tone demo, I had a hard time hearing the difference between the various options at times.
I am not sure if that is because
1) they are subtle in some instances
2) my computer speakers are "decent" but not great (I do have external speakers)
3) I have a tin ear.
there are definitely guitars that I can hear it pretty easy (Tele style single coils, neck to bridge) so I won't say I "never" can hear it, lol.
I think I also slip into "enjoying the music" mode and not concentrating on the A vs B.
@@ekw555
Your in “enjoying mode” 😎
Lot’s of tones, but subtle too! 👍