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Troy Van Leeuwen poses with his signature Squier Paranormal Telecaster XII
Troy Van Leeuwen on turning his Custom Shop 12-string into a Squier signature, and channeling Robert Fripp

By Amit Sharma Published

The alt-rock chameleon explains how his new Paranormal XII Telecaster fits into the Queens of the Stone Age sound, and why the band are stripping things way back on their new record

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Squier Paranormal Series Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII
Fender launches first Squier Paranormal signature guitar, the Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII

By Matt Owen Published

The budget model is based on the Custom Shop 12-string Van Leeuwen used with Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop and Michael Stipe

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Best baritone guitars 2026: extended-range guitars for all styles and budgets

By Matt McCracken Last updated

Get low with my expert pick of the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Jackson, and more

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Guitarist John 5 of the Rob Zombie band performs during the 2010 Rock On The Range festival at Crew Stadium on May 23, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio
John 5 on the Squier Telecaster that competes with Fender

By Phil Weller Published

The Tele obsessive has a high bar, but this budget build blew his mind

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Bass Gear Roundup for June 2026
Ernie Ball and Fender top this month's low-end releases with signature models celebrating two of the bass world’s most influential voices

By Nick Wells Published

John Myung’s new artist model kicks off another stacked month of bass releases, alongside an eye-catching Squier, a semi-acoustic Rickenbacker, and a raft of player-friendly upgrades

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Squier Strat deals
This unbelievable Squier Strat Prime Day deal sold out in one day – now I've tracked down an alternative that's even better value. But you'll need to be quick as the deals end tonight!

By Daryl Robertson Last updated

Amazon's massive sale is about to end, but there's still time to grab a seriously discounted Squier!

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Squier Paranormal Series
The Fender legal furore is a damn shame, because Squier just launched its coolest guitars in years

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

The Paranormal range is back, and it’s bringing baritones, Bigsbys and a 6-string that thinks it’s a 12-string

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Troy Van Leeuwen of Queens of the Stone Age with his 12-string Squier Tele
Troy Van Leeuwen debuts stunning Squier 12-string Telecaster while performing live with Michael Stipe on Jimmy Kimmel

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The Queens of the Stone Age guitarist says the oddball 12-string will be out this summer and is one of Squier's Paranormal specials....

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Best Squier guitars 2026: the ultimate guide

By Ross Holder Last updated

We check out the top Squier guitars, including the Classic Vibe series, Affinity series, Debut models, and Paranormal series guitars

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Richard Oakes of Suede performs onstage during a concert at Cambridge Corn Exchange on February 11, 2026 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
The 18-year-old who replaced one of Britpop's most revered guitarists

By Janelle Borg Published

In his late teens, Richard Oakes joined Suede at a point when they had released two hit-and-miss albums and were desperate for a global breakthrough

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