Discussion of newer designs, copies and reissue offset-waist instruments.
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Pacafeliz
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by Pacafeliz » Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:09 am
Dammit 5th year in a row that Squier makes me buy a brand new guitar!
But with Thomann blowing these out for €249 incl. shipping I couldn't say no.
And oh boy I'm REALLY blown away by its quality!
Needs decent strings and a good set-up, but whoa, i see or feel why this one wouldn't be able to hold up against the original - i also own a late 90s one.
Stay tuned for more.
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by skeletonsmith » Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:03 pm
same here. i wasn't interested in the Toronado at all (got a pink Cyclone last year) but at this price i couldn't withstand.
i'm curious if hey are going to blow the other Paranormals too. but maybe the black one just didn't sell that well.
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Pacafeliz
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by Pacafeliz » Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:18 pm
Yeah I had been GASing for a Super Sonic real bad.. but maaan I'm digging this one more than I ever expected!
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.
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by MKR » Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:18 pm
skeletonsmith wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:03 pm
same here. i wasn't interested in the Toronado at all (got a pink Cyclone last year) but at this price i couldn't withstand.
i'm curious if hey are going to blow the other Paranormals too. but maybe the black one just didn't sell that well.
nice. I like this model. and the supersonic. and the cyclone. All in all 2020 was a great year for squire at least.
by the way how many guitars do you own?
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by Embenny » Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:36 pm
They're blowing out Toronados? That's crazy. What a great guitar and what a great price. I don't blame you for jumping on it.
Pacafeliz wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:09 am
Needs decent strings and a good set-up, but whoa, i see or feel why this one wouldn't be able to hold up against the original - i also own a late 90s one.
Did you mean to say that you
don't see or feel why it wouldn't hold up? It sounds like you're really pleased with it so I assume that's what you meant. Either way, super interested to hear how you feel it compares to the MIM 90's one once you get to know it better.
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by AztecGold » Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:36 pm
Ooh, that looks intriguing. The "troublemaker" offset
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by s_mcsleazy » Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:03 pm
the second i seen these and the cyclones were on clearance, i bought one of each. sadly scotland is a wee bit further away so postage might take a wee bit..... they're also using UPS which kinda bothers me
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by AztecGold » Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:12 pm
s_mcsleazy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:03 pm
the second i seen these and the cyclones were on clearance, i bought one of each. sadly scotland is a wee bit further away so postage might take a wee bit..... they're also using UPS which kinda bothers me
UPS is your best bet, on this side of the pond at least.
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by s_mcsleazy » Tue Mar 09, 2021 11:48 pm
AztecGold wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:12 pm
s_mcsleazy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:03 pm
the second i seen these and the cyclones were on clearance, i bought one of each. sadly scotland is a wee bit further away so postage might take a wee bit..... they're also using UPS which kinda bothers me
UPS is your best bet, on this side of the pond at least.
not after i seen what they did to my friend's rickenbacker
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by Jan Deal » Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:11 am
s_mcsleazy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:03 pm
the second i seen these and the cyclones were on clearance, i bought one of each. sadly scotland is a wee bit further away so postage might take a wee bit..... they're also using UPS which kinda bothers me
You bought from Thomann, aye? I've not ordered anything since Brexit, so I'm not sure what happens with added tax.
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by s_mcsleazy » Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:14 am
Jan Deal wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:11 am
s_mcsleazy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:03 pm
the second i seen these and the cyclones were on clearance, i bought one of each. sadly scotland is a wee bit further away so postage might take a wee bit..... they're also using UPS which kinda bothers me
You bought from Thomann, aye? I've not ordered anything since Brexit, so I'm not sure what happens with added tax.
yeah, i'll keep you updated on that part.
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by chgiles » Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:16 am
I just picked up one of these as well after seeing the price. The Toronado never really appealed to me to me despite it being in many ways exactly something I was looking for, basically a Gibsonised Fender. I always thought it was a bit ugly, possibly something to do with the huge pick guard. Nevertheless at this price I couldn't resist. I still don't think it's the best-looking guitar but I much prefer it IRL compared to pictures, particularly the all-black look. It is indeed incredible at this price. The neck is really lovely, the edges of the fretboard feel great. On the basis of this and a couple of the Classic Vibes I have, I think I actually prefer Indian laurel to rosewood. The only thing I don't really like is how pasty and pale the neck is – I would have preferred the vintage tint used on the classic vibes, but whatever. Will be looking out to see if the Cyclones and Super-Sonics go down in price as well
Oh, and with regards to Brexit and UK delivery – you just pay the VAT separately to UPS, along with a handling fee which was about £11. Otherwise no change from before from my perspective.
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by s_mcsleazy » Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:54 am
my 2 squiers arrived. had to pay £108 in customs but still cheaper than buying them here. i've not plugged them in yet but here is a picture. the 2 pedals were also gear i got today...... it's been a busy day for sleazy gear. anyway. meet the £420 twins
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by dc » Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:21 am
s_mcsleazy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:54 am
meet the £420 twins
that's a cool sight. i think the Paranormal series generated a lot more excitement around here than anything has in a while, but the Cyclone has been kind of over overlooked in the rush. looking forward to a report
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by s_mcsleazy » Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:38 am
dc wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:21 am
s_mcsleazy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:54 am
meet the £420 twins
that's a cool sight. i think the Paranormal series generated a lot more excitement around here than anything has in a while, but the Cyclone has been kind of over overlooked in the rush. looking forward to a report
i also have the supersonic. i dont wanna hijack pat's thread so i'll ask him if it's ok if i give my thoughts.
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