Squier Jazzmaster Paranormal XII Review - Is it any good?

[@paulschauerman2052]

Squier have really upped their game in the last 20 years.

[@GermanSharp1]

Played a jazzmaster last weekend, blew me away. The quality hasnt increased but the tone has for sure

[@michaelpriddis7726]

Squire started as a Fender Japan range of high quality guitars that surpassed US Fender at the time. They were Fender labeled versions of the superb "lawsuit" guitars of the late 70’s. Ibanez Greco etc.

[@DrVinnieBoombots]

I just bought that EXACT guitar today, new, for $300 shipped. Excited to plug in and lay down tracks in my home studio.

[@Great-Documentaries]

Thank you for your comments about not putting a shitty Fender logo on the headstock!

[@Keerano]

Sounds amazing with that drive at the start 🤘

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

Yeah might do something with that. Left the mic on by accident on the softer parts so it's picking up all the plectrum noise.

[@denverrandy7143]

​@@LunarrescuemusicWhat pedal were you using to get that Big Muff sound at the beginning?Love the chord progression after that.Haunting and beautiful...Subscribed.👍

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

@@denverrandy7143 thanks man! It’s a plugin called Electrum. Guitar is going straight into the desk. Don’t use amps or pedals.

[@denverrandy7143]

@@Lunarrescuemusic Right on!Well sounds great brotha!!!👍

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Sounds a lot like a 6 string when through distortion, might as well just play 6, less tuning 😉

[@walterreynoldsmusic]

I had a squier electric guitar that I learned on and I loved it, not as good as that one you have that sounds really nice 😎👍

[@Great-Documentaries]

The Paranormals are of that same quality. And many professionals play Squiers, including Mike Rutherford of Genesis. The fretboard, by the way, is not thirsty. The pickups do not need to be sidegraded.

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

The fretboard was dry as a fucking bone mate!

[@Cheifbarfy]

I have one and it really is a phenomenal guitar. At any price. I just so happens to be cheap. It is rare to find a 12 string that will intonate that well. The pickups are pretty hot. So, it will not sound like the weak output that you get form a Rickenbacker. That isn't a good or bad thing but I do have to reset my amp setting going back and forth from my Rickenbacker. I tend to drive a fender amp harder with the Squier or gain up a Vox for the Rickenbacker.

[@Winterfell1066]

Just bought one on sale 100 USD off with additional 10% discount at Sweetwater for $319 USD (252 British Pounds). Based on the reviews, that is value for money.

[@arthurivex2298]

It's been quite some time since you published this video. Are you still liking/enjoying your 12 string Squire?

[@jeffanderson8384]

I own the same guitar - got it recently when Fender was offering it at $100 discount (hard to beat). I also own the Dano 12. I enjoy them both - the Dano has better tuning. Currently have the Squier tuned to open G. I've always enjoyed alt tunings on a 12 - hence having two.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

"Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before" by The Smiths would sound great on that.

[@JohnFrancisShade]

Thanks for the honest review. This is exactly what I’m looking for because I have similar taste in gear. It’s funny, there are electronics and setup issues that others have described, yet everyone still loves this thing. I’d have to get over Squire logo.

[@ottavioleo]

Hi, I totally understand your point of view because I'm a guitar snob too... Right now I'm waiting for this 12 strings guitar, just question of days and I'll put my hands on, then I'll fight against my self to keep the instrument as it is or replace the pickups with custom ones made by a very talented friend of mine. Thanks for this video.

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

The pickups are fine, but the machine heads are where the real trouble lies. They are absolute garbage! Buzzing, vibrating, rattling etc. I've had to replace them already. I've also just put it in for a proper setup, which should make a massive difference. It's a pretty solid guitar to be fair though.

[@ottavioleo]

Hi, just get the guitar yesterday. Straight out from the box up on stage for a couple of songs (I know it’s insane). All stays in tune, sound perfect. Today I’ve been tracking for few hours using old fender amps, sounds absolutely fantastic. Unbelievable for this price.

[@audiosunsets2761]

@@Lunarrescuemusic what new tuners have you put on? Need to replace mine

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

@@audiosunsets2761 just some Wilkinson vintage style ones. Don’t bother with the Gotoh ones or similar, they’ll be half the price of the entire guitar.

[@audiosunsets2761]

@@Lunarrescuemusic Thanks man, loved this video - Your set up is amazing! Guitar sounds killer.

[@christravis8288]

I'm toying with the idea of buying one. I bought a Squier Telecaster Baritone last year and for the price it's incredible.

[@davidfarrell4953]

Ok. So this is pretty much one of my favorite reviews of any music gear I’ve seen on KZbin. The fact that you have the Genelecs and a twin bed in the camera frame, literally sums it up. I can totally relate. This ethos has been the bane of every girlfriend I’ve had- heh! You put your money where it counts and are no bullshit. I literally subscribed to your channel like 3 min into the video. If I lived anywhere near you we’d be having pints and talking gear and music once a week. Haha- Cheers and looking forward to checking out your other videos.

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

Haa cheers Dave, great comment!

[@Winterfell1066]

Great review. Very helpful

[@danieldesjardins6615]

Squier guitars not for professionals? I have seen Jeff Healey live playing a black Strat by Squier and Mike Rutherford played Squier Strats too on the last Genesis tour! I have a red Squier Strat from 1989 made in USA that I like very much...and I just bought the Jazzmaster XII in Fiesta red and it is a pretty cool guitar. The neck look like a regular six string electric and I would have like a larger neck to have more space between the strings (like an acoustic 12 strings) because the neck is pretty narrow for a twelve strings and for somebody with big fingers (mines are OK) it could be difficult to play this thing.

[@flatpicker1923]

Good review, I’m trying to decide if i get one of these or spend a bit more on a Gretsch or Hagstrom. Whats putting me off is that several reviews refer to poor quality tuners. By the time youve replaced them, youre getting into a higher bracket.

[@lfradkin]

My Squier JXII stays in tune just fine with Fender .009 strings.

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

The tuners are absolutely shit though

[@lfradkin]

@ Not with mine.

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

@ pretty sure that the same tuners are on all of them. The tuning stability isn’t the problem, it’s the general quality of them, they’re very poor quality.

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

@@flatpicker1923 The quality of the overall guitar is excellent. With guitars like Gretsch you’ll need to spend a lot more money on their higher end models to see the jump in quality. You can pick up Wilkinson tuners for pretty cheaply.

[@FreedomRider-id6yv]

That clean part you play at the beginning, is that in standard tuning? Really cool

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

@@FreedomRider-id6yv Yeah, just standard tuning

[@michaelvargha7302]

I play in classical position. Wondering how the shape feel, and if it would be top heavy?

[@Walter3-q4t]

0.50 great progressive arpeggio

[@cobrajoe1974]

How’s the action/string height? Did you adjust the neck and saddles? How low do you estimate the action could be?

[@reeper1086]

the action is pretty low for a 12 string and it surprisingly has very little fret buzz maybe i just got lucky with mine tho

[@michaelpriddis7726]

Never heard of Poplar? It’s a famous wood and was one of the earliest telecaster woods. Not a cheap and cheerful choice. Would’ve preferred less talk and more playing without distortion. Lots of pros use Squire.

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

@@michaelpriddis7726 thanks Mike!

[@davidshepack2484]

Nice overdrive....I wonder what the guitar sounds like??????????????????????

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

@@davidshepack2484 chill Dave

[@emelle1283]

Did you break the thin G string? And did youhave to buy a whole new set?

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

The strings it came with were shit anyway, so yeah I replaced the lot. Plus all new machine heads.

[@KalvinB-y5s]

@@Lunarrescuemusic what tuners did you get, looking for drop in replacements if possible

[@kevinhiggs5016]

Who's under the bedclothes?

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

Haa, well spotted! That’s my little dog Geoffrey. He’s always under there.

[@davidstorm4015]

Of course Squier guitars are good. Everyone already knows this, they have been making guitars with the Squier brand name for decades.

[@Lunarrescuemusic]

Yes, I’m aware that Squier have been making guitars with the Squier brand name for years.

[@CircusNormal]

Also, and this one will really blow your mind, Gibson have been making guitars with the Gibson name for decades too!! Boom!!! Just for the record I didn't know Squier were making decent guitars these day, so clearly not everyone knows they've upped their game.

[@ianmckenna29]

somebody owns a lot of squires lol (lunar) @@CircusNormal For the record i have the paranormal xii too, i swapped the pickups out for the avri 65's so the bridge pickup isn't hot as hell (it was 14.3 ohms)