Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII 12-string Electric Guitar - Copper Age

Serial Number: CYKD26002450 Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz

A Twelve-string Rarity with Telecaster Bite

12-string electrics are uncommon enough in the guitar world; a 12-string signature Telecaster built to a modern legend's specifications is nearly unheard of. The Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen is modeled after a Custom Shop build Fender made for Troy, and the guitarist’s celebrated style is evident throughout. A lightweight nyatoh body keeps your tone warm through the midrange, while the paired octaves of the 12-string design add harmonic complexity to the familiar snap and cut of a Telecaster. A pair of Fender-designed alnico single-coils delivers that unmistakable Tele articulation, and a maple neck with a comfortable C profile and a wide 1.6875-inch nut allows for optimal string resonance. Additionally, a twelve-string bridge with both top-load and string-through options anchors the model, enhancing sustain and ensuring proper intonation. Complete with an exclusive Copper Age finish, the Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII honors both the spirit of Squier's Paranormal series and its artist namesake with a look and sound all its own.

A guitar for the ages

Over the past two decades, Troy Van Leeuwen has put his personal stamp on modern rock. He came up through the band Failure, contributed to A Perfect Circle’s first two records, and joined Queens of the Stone Age in 2002, where he has since become the band’s second-longest-serving member behind Josh Homme. A guitarist unafraid of experimentation, Troy adds his signature texture to every track he plays on, turning songs into rock classics. The Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII bears his fingerprints throughout, from the striking Copper Age gloss finish to the custom Telecaster XII headstock and the four-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, for a signature model every bit as unique as his music.

Room for twelve strings

The harmonic profile of a 12-string perfectly suits Van Leeuwen’s textural approach, and his signature Paranormal Telecaster XII ensures playability and comfort. The 1.6875-inch nut widens the string spacing for clean fretting, while the satin-finished maple neck’s C profile comfortably fits the hands, even through long passages. An Indian laurel fingerboard with a 9.5-inch radius and 21 frets ensures natural chording, and the 25.5-inch scale delivers the tension and crisp response Fender players have relied on for decades. Lastly, the twelve-string bridge supports both top-load and string-through stringing, so you can dial in the balance of sustain and resonance your playing requires.

Tele articulation, doubled

Two Fender-designed alnico single-coils give this guitar its voice, delivering the crisp, cutting clarity that has defined the Telecaster for generations. When run through twelve strings, each octave course adds shimmer and harmonic density on top of the Tele’s natural bite, leading guitarists to reach for the Telecaster XII when they want to fill space without overwhelming the mix. Telecaster devotees will also find the electronics familiar, with the standard Master Volume, Master Tone, and 3-way switch.

Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII Features:

• Troy Van Leeuwen’s signature 12-string Telecaster, modeled after one of his personal Fender Custom Shop guitars
• Nyatoh body delivers warm, balanced tone, with smooth midrange and rich sustain, in a lightweight package
• Maple neck with a comfortable C profile and satin finish for smooth movement
• 1.6875-in. nut widens string spacing for clean fretting and effortless chord voicings
• Indian laurel fingerboard with a 9.5-in. radius and 21 frets
• 25.5-in. scale length delivers crisp, articulate response and snappy attack
• Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups supply punchy, cutting Telecaster character
• 12-string bridge offers both top-load and string-through design for optimized sustain and resonance
• Custom Telecaster XII headstock with vintage-style tuners for reliable performance

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