Squier Paranormal Baritone Jazzmaster® HH, Laurel Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Oxblood

Quick Product Summary

The Squier Paranormal Baritone Jazzmaster HH in Oxblood takes the unmistakable offset shape of the Jazzmaster and pushes it into extended-range territory. Its 27" baritone scale and B-to-B tuning provide a deeper register with the string tension and definition needed for heavy riffs, atmospheric chords and low-tuned lead work.

Dual Fender Designed Alnico humbuckers give the guitar a powerful, full-bodied voice, while the straightforward volume, tone and three-way switching layout keeps operation simple. Finished in striking Oxblood with a black pickguard, chrome hardware and pearl block fingerboard inlays, it delivers an unusual combination of classic offset styling and modern low-register performance.

What Makes the Squier Paranormal Baritone Jazzmaster HH Special?

The extended 27" scale length is the heart of this guitar. Compared with a conventional electric guitar, it allows the instrument to operate comfortably in a much lower register while retaining useful string tension, clarity and definition. Factory B-to-B tuning opens up deeper chord voicings, heavier rhythm sounds and atmospheric textures without moving to a seven-string format.

Squier pairs that extended range with a pair of Fender Designed Alnico humbuckers, a solid stopbar-equipped bridge arrangement and the comfortable Jazzmaster offset body shape. The Oxblood finish, black three-ply pickguard, chrome-covered pickups and bound Indian Laurel fingerboard give it a distinctive appearance that sits somewhere between vintage-inspired offset design and contemporary alternative guitar.

Who Is It For?

The Paranormal Baritone Jazzmaster HH is ideal for guitarists who want to explore lower tunings and extended-range sounds while retaining the familiar feel of a six-string guitar.

It is particularly well suited to:

• Alternative and experimental guitarists

• Doom, sludge and heavier rock styles

• Shoegaze and ambient players

• Film, soundtrack and studio texture work

• Players looking for deeper chord voicings

• Guitarists who want baritone range without moving to seven or eight strings

At A Glance

What's Included?

• Squier Paranormal Baritone Jazzmaster HH

• Oxblood finish

• Factory-fitted .014–.068 baritone string set

Technical Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Jazzmaster

• Body Material: Nyatoh

• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

• Colour: Oxblood

• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple

• Neck Shape: C Shape

• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt

• Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

• Scale Length: 27" / 686 mm

• Fingerboard: Indian Laurel

• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" / 241 mm

• Number of Frets: 22

• Fret Size: Narrow Tall

• Position Inlays: Pearl Block

• Nut Material: Micarta

• Nut Width: 1.650" / 42 mm

• Headstock: Jazzmaster

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Humbucking

• Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Humbucking

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Switching: 3-Position Pickup Selector

Hardware

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic

• Tailpiece: Stopbar

• Tuning Machines: Vintage Style

• Hardware Finish: Chrome

• Pickup Covers: Chrome

• Control Knobs: Skirted Amp Knobs

• Switch Tip: Black

Strings & Tuning

• Factory Tuning: B-to-B

• Strings: Nickel-Plated Steel

• Factory String Gauges: .014–.068

Orientation

• Handedness: Right-Handed

FAQs

Why choose a baritone guitar instead of simply tuning a normal guitar lower?

A baritone guitar uses a longer scale length to maintain better string tension when tuned substantially lower. This helps low notes remain firmer and more defined rather than becoming excessively loose.

Can I play normal six-string guitar chord shapes on it?

Yes. The relationship between the strings remains familiar, so standard six-string chord shapes, scales and techniques can still be used. They simply sound at a lower pitch when the guitar is in its factory baritone tuning.

Does a baritone guitar feel very different from a normal electric guitar?

The longer scale means the frets are spaced slightly further apart and the heavier strings provide greater resistance. Most electric guitarists adapt quickly, particularly if they already play guitars with longer scale lengths.

What styles of music work particularly well with this guitar?

Baritone guitars are highly versatile but are particularly popular for heavy rock, doom, alternative, surf-influenced music, ambient guitar, shoegaze and cinematic studio arrangements.

Is the Paranormal Baritone Jazzmaster suitable for recording?

Yes. Its extended low register can add a separate tonal layer to arrangements without occupying exactly the same range as a conventionally tuned guitar, making it particularly useful for layering parts in the studio.

Can I use ordinary guitar pedals with a baritone guitar?

Yes. Standard guitar effects pedals can be used normally. Fuzz, distortion, modulation, delay and reverb can all produce particularly interesting results with the instrument's extended low frequencies.

Do I need a special amplifier?

No. It can be used with a conventional electric guitar amplifier. Players using very low, heavily distorted sounds may prefer an amplifier and speaker setup capable of retaining clarity at lower frequencies.

Can the guitar be tuned differently?

Alternative baritone tunings are possible, although major changes in pitch or string gauge may require adjustments to the setup, intonation and neck relief.

Is it a good option if I want lower tunings but do not want a seven-string?

Yes. This is one of the main attractions of a six-string baritone. It provides access to a substantially lower register while retaining a conventional six-string layout.

Will a standard Jazzmaster case fit this guitar?

Because the 27" scale makes the instrument longer than a standard-scale Jazzmaster, case dimensions should be checked carefully. A case designed to accommodate baritone or longer-scale offset guitars is the safest choice.

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