The Week in Gear 50 | Harley Benton Les Pauls | More Squier Paranormal

[@TheGuitarGeek]

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[@phillippitts6294]

Gold telecaster

[@livefromadive6751]

One of the coolest Squier releases is flying under the radar in the Affinity series. The Strat Jr has my attention at this point. An HSS strat with a two point trem and a 24 inch scale. So much appeal to the Jaguar and Mustang fans. At 249 notes it you can buy it and invest in a few mods to make it your own thing

[@Markleford]

@@livefromadive6751 Was indeed off my radar! Thanks!

[@jadenlittlerocker315]

I have a Squier 24" scale Strat, absolutely love it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4jHoZWZhpx7aKM

[@mknewlan67]

Is it the same thickness as a classic vibe or Fender now? I have a 2004 affinity and upgrading it sucked. Nothing fit. To be fair I was an absolute beginner modding my 1st guitar and didn’t know better.

[@Robstafarian]

@@mknewlan67 I recently discussed exactly that in a comment on a different video a few days ago. Fender seems to go out of their way to ensure that standard parts do not fit cheaper Squiers: it is always something!

[@TribalGuitars]

That Black Troublemaker looks great! I usually hate gold hardware but it works on that. It's funny how things across the pond mean different things as "take a punt" there must mean "give it a try" and here in the US it means "pass on it" or "give up trying".

[@mike70s]

I just bought the Troublemaker Squier. It's really good. Very light,tuners bit cheap, but everything else makes it a lovely guitar to play. The humbuckers are pretty articulate ,not muddy. Handles high gain and cleans up to nice blues tones. Naturally with the price point, it has some elements of lower grade parts, but for a homebody guitarist like me, it's perfect.

[@driverbass1554]

Happy 50th! My preference would be black for the Troublemaker. I like the gold hardware on black body. Being a bassist, so happy to hear they are doing bass pedals!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Happy 50th TWIG! 🥳

[@SearchingForTone]

Fenders Making Les Pauls, Dogs And Cats Living Together....Mass Hysteria

[@EasyHeat]

"Dogs CAN look up!"

[@SearchingForTone]

@@EasyHeat Shaun of the Dead🤣

[@xR0N1Nx]

What did you do ray?

[@tallchap8070]

The Supermarine Spitfire cockpit seat. Designed based on the “average” size and shape of all the fighter pilots. It fit nobody, because nobody was that particular average size.

[@ncmartinez_his]

American English is my native language and you're doing awesome for a musician, and extremely good for a guitar player. 😊

[@callumanderson7132]

Great video mate, would definitely go GOLD on the Squire troublemaker! 😃🤘

[@Meylan191083]

I have one of the Indonesian-made Fender Telecaster FMT HH guitars (known as TelePaul) and she is wonderful. It is fantastic that Fender are bringing out versions for the Squier market. One thing to be aware of with these (possibly) is that the FMT HH has what I am told is a common Tele problem: the top E string slipping off the fretboard very easily. If they have dealt with that, then the Paranormal series could be a fantastic option.

[@saarangnarayan123]

The Aztec Gold Troublemaker is where it's at for me. Partly because I don't really want lower priced gold hardware. But that Mocha burst Strat is the stuff of dreams!!!! Have a good holiday, Andy!

[@Black22Productions]

I hear you on the original Fender Troublemakers. I bought a Pelham Blue one when they first came out in 2018 and while it was beautiful, I never connected with it because it didn't sound great and felt weird playing, which is odd because I love telecasters. With that said, I'll probably check out both of the paranormal models Squier is offering this year, because - why not?

[@S31416]

Thank you, always happy to see the Show! Congrats with the 50th episode!

[@FGg503]

As for the Squire Paranormal Tele with the two humbuckers, I'd vote for the black one with gold hardware, and then upgrade the pickgaurd to an anodised gold gaurd! Perfect!!

[@123elvislives]

Gold my friend Thumbs up from Australia 🇦🇺 👍🏼🇦🇺

[@mightyV444]

I definitely do like that those 'Timber' Strats have the big headstock, which I prefer 😁

[@daveormand4977]

Aztec Gold!🎸

[@Stoobers]

Another great video. I really really look forward to them. Aztec gold tele for sure ;)

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thank you so much. I love making this show

[@Groovegandalf]

I had a super reverb tone master and it was great. Incredibly loud as well.

[@AJHolstrom]

I really love my charvel joe duplantier signature. Not the USA custom. Just the cheaper white one. But it's amazing basically a modern Les Paul in a Tele body. Coil splits and everything

[@AJHolstrom]

Got mine used under $500 USD

[@IlNeige]

2 models seems a bit light for the new Paranormal line, but dang that Troublemaker looks slick.

[@kingstumble]

I remember when Washburn made three versions of the same model. The only difference was in the wood used for the body. Ash, alder, and mahogany if memory serves.. There were several blind tests and guess what-----nobody could tell one from another. I rest my case.

[@RichardSheehan]

The black Paranormal looks great. It would be even better with a more conventional headstock, but hey-ho.

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

Classic Black. Hands-down.

[@TheGuitarDorkShow]

I loved the original Parallel Universe Fenders. I nearly bought the Orange Thinline Super Deluxe.

[@StevenPD]

I vote for the black and gold tele.

[@dlmyrs]

Go for gold! Thanks for the weekly review, Andy!

[@shannonfamily]

One date I’m going to find the right body and right piece of wood and make a wenge neck. Might just use wenge but love the ebony too.

[@figtheoryvlog]

I really wanna see a Fender with a Jag/Jazz body, 24.75" scale, block inlays, Stainless Steel Frets, dual humbuckers and (ideally) a 20" radius. Headless would be icing on the cake, but would be odd for Fender to go headless, lol. Maybe Fender with a headless system and a remnant headstock for vibe ;)

[@Robstafarian]

If have access to Warmoth, then that may be your best bet (16" is as flat as their menu goes, but a flatter radius may be available as an off-menu option).

[@xD3adKl0wnx]

Happy 50th!! Man, if the Squier Telecaster Custom II I had only had a bridge like that Paranormal, I'd have kept it.. It was basically a Les Paul with P90s and a Strat bridge.. I traded it for a Epiphone Les Paul Special with P90s (before they changed the bridge and went to bolt on necks)..

[@NOISREVIEW]

Bacchus, a Japanese guitar brand actually makes a Tele-Les Paul mashup that looks really cool with a carved flamed maple burst top and a semi hollow body. really looks like a gibson in a T style body

[@snooootch]

Squier - puts a jazzmaster headstock on a tele and a tele headstock on a jazzmaster!

[@gigsandguitars6921]

Really wanna try that 59 Bassman TM! Hopefully it sounds killer! 🤞

[@rickeybecker3495]

Go for the black trouble maker!

[@RobertNolan]

Oh man you're totally going to miss the fender player ii release but I'll still watch it when you talk about it

[@reidrac]

The black for the Troublemaker looks very interesting. Does it sound? Does it play well? Hopefully you can tell us Andy!

[@alexanderball6326]

Ive got a Toronado from the first Squier Paranormal line. Two humbuckers, two volume, two tone, 24.75 inch scale, three way switch. I jokingly refer to it as "my Fender Gibson" lol

[@rocktorrocks]

For the squier trouble makers aztec gold for sure since they’ll have Indian laurel fretboards which I think goes better with the gold finish. The black would have looked better with an ebony fretboard.

[@Tijuanabill]

Great tone gives me wood. That much is true.

[@jujoboha]

The tonemaster series is awesome.

[@ryemill7787]

The Tele Deluxe looks great. Strange there is a $50 USD difference on Sweetwater; the black being more expensive.

[@Markleford]

The black has gold hardware. I don't think it's worth a $50 markup, but I'd personally "go for the AZTEC gold" (so to speak) anyway.

[@ryemill7787]

@@Markleford Aztec Gold for sure is the proper choice

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Happy 50th, Andy!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks April!

[@landonbailey]

I’m waiting for episode 100,000!

[@baldyhead]

I really want both those Squier Troublemaker and Offset Tele guitars.

[@fantomas9240]

Classic black for the paranormal Télé. Without any doubt!

[@Lomoholga2]

I can’t wrap my head around a relatively expensive guitar being made out of pine. In Canada pine is easily one of the cheapest woods and I wonder if there will be issues with screws stripping if you do mods to the pickguard etc etc

[@andrewfrancis3591]

Pine can mean a lot of woods. Also the way it is seasoned, cured and or kilned, makes a lot of difference to its durability and even density.

[@SierraAppa]

Best amp I have ever owned is my tone master deluxe reverb.

[@Snepisy]

ITS THAT TIME OF WEEK CONGRATS ON 50!🎉🎉🎉

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Que the next vintage reissue hype gear that will totally change your life! 😂

[@ChrisFranklyn]

Sassafras wood comes from the same tree root beer is made from and smells AMAZING when you're cutting or sanding it. I loved that part of working it. It looks indistinguishable from ash, but so much softer. So needs a hard film finish like a poly. Sorry, you triggered an I KNOW SOMETHING brain dump there :)

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I had no idea. Thank you so much for sharing a really fun fact that is now also my really fun fact that I would definitely put in the next video I get to talk about Sassafras.

[@BooBoo-mv9if]

Hey buddy great show thks!!!

[@steelman774]

This is my newest channel to subscribe to and looooove. So good! Discovered recently and he has become my “new” fav to watch. In depth mechanic reviews and otherwise… No cares. 🤣 Because of this video I’ve searched, watched, and enjoyed Electric Callboy and their slightly raunchy German techno metal style. If you watch reviews for the “Tonewood Debate”, this band is NOT for you. 🤘🤣 TheGuitarGeek is subtly hilarious with his super mild sarcasm by making serious thought provoking content but then interjecting his veiled sarcasm by rolling off the end of some of his sentences into a dead pan tone giving you the, “I don’t believe this either” vibe. Lighthearted but Fkn Brilliant delivery!

[@jadenlittlerocker315]

I love the Troublemaker but think it may be 25.5". Am so wanting Squier to do some affordable short scales and really really hope they make an affordable Squier Bullet style Jagstang....can only dream

[@jensli]

Fender, Schecter, Harley Benton. Im hooked!

[@dennisrohm6372]

I'm getting gold!

[@allanflippin2453]

I saw on Phil McKnight's Friday video that the Tonemaster Bassman will include features that go beyond the original amp: reverb and an effects loop for example. This is a break from previous Tonemasters which seemed to have features limited to those of the original amp they're based on.

[@PooNinja]

Purple schec FTW!!!

[@joek81981]

I collect all the bound Tele Customs from Squizzy and a couple from Fender, and there's a new Oxblood sparkle bound tele custom coming. Its on preorder now.

[@gabirius]

Happy 50th! I don't remember a Fender Troublemaker review? Fairly curious, what was wrong with it? (I have the MIJ model and love it, but then I'm just a bedroom guitarist)

[@Zardox-The-Heretic-Slayer]

it's 1st thing in the morning and I've just woken up so when you said "right Paul?" I freaked out because I thought that you were talking to me through the screen. lol

[@KieranK210]

For the paranormal series they should put jaguar internals in a stratocaster

[@DougHolmes]

The HB Les Pauls are available in a left-handed *version*. Singular. Just the one. In black, no other colours available.

[@martinclayton7260]

I want the two tone strat with maple fingerboard, and the honey burst Tele. I'd go for the black Telecaster trouble maker, as it's got gold hardware!

[@paulwhiston1836]

Definitely the black

[@Gary-xm6gc]

I would say go classic black with the Squire.

[@mark.guitar]

Meheheheh... splash. There you go Andy, one floating goat! Have a great holiday.

[@LukeVidler]

The Tonemaster thing is really interesting. You would have expected Fender to be leading the fight against amp emulation instead of leaning all the way in. Also they could probably reduce the price for them but dont because they know their customers wont take them seriously if they are set at a reasonable price.

[@traviswaynedoyle]

🎶 ANDYS PICK OF THE WEEK! 🎶

[@hunybadgerbill]

Classic clack ^^ Just can't go wrong with that. Tele black beauty ^^

[@Captain-Obvious1]

Afaik Tonebucket puts a cap permanently in your signal path.

[@DrTomoculus]

Fender needs to make sure it's not you reading their blurbs!!!! lol

[@rocknrollguitar]

That squier Gibson fake😂 I love it

[@trevorgawdin2200]

All your bass(man) are being to us.

[@phile3741]

I can’t believe they added a bound fretboard to a Squier.

[@gsbguitarsgsb679]

Classic black on the tele btw… 🎸🤓👍🥓

[@backlom]

Classic black deluxe

[@sassycat]

Sassafras? SOLD!! 😺🐱

[@notarealperson87]

the Fender Tone Pro stuff is solid, but for 1500 USD you could buy a Tone Master Pro that includes the Bassman plus a lot more

[@martintaylor1758]

That Troublemaker has certainly caught my eye, I am feeling the need. Thanks for the heads up. Aztec gold for sure. The black one is definitely prettier but gold hardware belongs in Hell with Satan.

[@blottoinchcago]

Andy, Happy 50th! I'm going to order the PRS Swamp Ash in "phantom menace" black and red... I will give you my thoughts. Roberto! ( In New York now as you know)

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Roberto!!!! Enjoy that PRS 😂

[@noahdorin3091]

I own one of the trouble makers, I pick it up first over a LP and a 2013 select strat maybe 7 times out of 10….

[@minxlabrada]

Now I want to hear what Surf Guitar sounds like on sassafras.

[@Dinnerbone2803]

Echt tolles Video. :)

[@NoUselessTech]

You are allowed to say sassafras anytime of the week. Enjoy the freedom.

[@themplar]

He knows Danksimo and EC! Yay

[@matthewsommerville88]

Is that a vintage Samick in red, in the background? Almost grabbed one on reverb based solely on its design, never heard one. Cool looking guitar

[@PeterMoore350]

12:10 what’s wrong with the FR1000 ? Three of my five Solar guitars have them and they’re super stable and I have no issues at all with them!! Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘 PS I have my cancer surgery this Tuesday- wish me luck !!

[@rudolphvanthoff1391]

Interesting that fender use Sassafras in one model… I have a garage full of it and was wondering if I should use it in guitars I want to start shaping and building. Its encouraging. The raw wood is very strange to work and I don’t think it would provide any good sustain. I believe it would be more muddy than mahogany. I really think some woods produce diff characteristics. I guess we will see!

[@ncmartinez_his]

I was under the impression that sassafras was a dense wood. Is that true?

[@rudolphvanthoff1391]

@@ncmartinez_his dense and in between hard and soft very even grain which unless black heart or spalted, can be hard to see

[@markusfinkler9625]

I'd take the gold Les Telly since it's all wiered than.

[@therealearlgrey]

Fender Basement!

[@JohnLloydDavis]

Go for Gold Andy :)

[@oldmanlearningguitar446]

The Paranormal Tele could be interesting. A Jazzmaster neck pickup into a tele certainly isn’t an easy mod. How those two pickups play together could be interesting (or not).

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Totally agree. I will have to try these out

[@Anteni460]

What about the Player II range? I know they haven’t been officially released yet but…

[@david_arthur_brown]

If you like Electric Callboy (AKA Eskimo Callboy - Their original name) you'll very probably get your rocks off on Glamour To Kill who had a very similar sound and instrumentation about 20 years ago. Also from Germany.

[@TB_in_the_coffee]

So I decided to look up how much the Telepath's cost, I figured from your reaction they were gonna be $500aud or so, but they're $300 (Still a bit exxy compared to a cable), which puts em around the price of the Boss ones. Or do you think those ones also too expensive, as well? Granted, it could be a regional pricing thing, I've seen odd price variations, like Australia reportedly having the Epiphone Prophesy cheaper than the rest of the world's average, meanwhile the Epiphone IBG's costing 2.8k to 3.5k, and it was *wild* hearing people defend the DG-335 at the price of an Ibanez Prestige.

[@vs1146]

I want that telemaster!

[@TheMerc1950]

May have to grab that P90 HB when i move under two hours away from Thomann....

[@rudolphvanthoff1391]

The black Tele looks much better mainly because the pickups, etc don’t look but ugly huge. The black pickup rings on black body make them look better proportionally

[@jltrem]

Go for the gold.