{"product_id":"squier-troy-van-leeuwen-telecaster-xii-copper","title":"Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster® XII, Laurel Fingerboard, Tortoiseshell Pickguard, Copper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSquier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster® XII in Copper\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the familiar snap and simplicity of a Telecaster and expands it into a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003e12-string electric guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for rich harmonics, shimmering chords and layered alternative textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eTroy Van Leeuwen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the multi-instrumentalist known for his work with Queens of the Stone Age, A Perfect Circle, Failure and other acclaimed alternative-rock projects, the Telecaster XII reflects a playing style built around atmosphere, texture and unconventional guitar sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003enyatoh Telecaster body\u003c\/strong\u003e, maple \"C\"-shaped neck and Indian laurel fingerboard provide the foundation, while two \u003cstrong\u003eFender Designed™ Alnico Single-Coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e retain the attack and definition needed to keep a 12-string arrangement clear. A dedicated Telecaster® XII headstock and 12-string top-load\/string-through bridge complete one of the more unusual instruments in the Squier Paranormal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtist \/ Paranormal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTroy Van Leeuwen Telecaster® XII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0371030594\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNyatoh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian Laurel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"C\" Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5\" \/ 648 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-String\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo Fender Designed™ Alnico Single-Coils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelecaster® 12-String Top-Load\/String-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Ply Tortoiseshell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelecaster-style clarity with expansive 12-string shimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternative rock, indie, ambient, studio layering and textural guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster® XII\u003cbr\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal 12-String Electric Guitar Texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix additional octave and unison strings transform the response of familiar chords and melodies, creating a much broader harmonic sound than a standard six-string electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the Telecaster XII particularly useful when you want one guitar part to occupy more space in an arrangement without simply adding more distortion or volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Designed™ Alnico Telecaster Pickups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two \u003cstrong\u003eFender Designed Alnico Single-Coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e retain the clarity and articulation associated with the Telecaster format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat definition matters on a 12-string guitar. With twice as many strings sounding, a clear pickup response helps individual notes remain audible instead of allowing complex chords to become indistinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFamiliar 25.5\" Fender Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the unusual 12-string configuration, this model keeps a familiar \u003cstrong\u003e25.5\" scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers accustomed to Fender and Squier electric guitars therefore get a recognisable overall fret spacing and playing platform rather than having to adapt to a radically different scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurpose-Built Telecaster XII Hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply a standard Telecaster fitted with six extra tuning machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar uses a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eTelecaster® XII headstock\u003c\/strong\u003e and a purpose-designed \u003cstrong\u003e12-string top-load\/string-through bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving all twelve strings the hardware they need for proper tuning, alignment and adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTelecaster XII vs Standard 6-String Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional Telecaster is more straightforward for everyday rhythm, lead and bending techniques, but it cannot naturally produce the same doubled-string shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the six-string Tele if you need one versatile primary electric guitar. Choose the Telecaster XII if the layered harmonic character of a real electric 12-string is central to the sound you're chasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTelecaster XII vs Acoustic 12-String\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn acoustic 12-string provides a naturally large, resonant sound but behaves very differently when amplified or used with effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Telecaster XII is better suited to players who want \u003cstrong\u003e12-string texture through electric guitar amps, pedals and recording chains\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly with overdrive, modulation, delay and reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTelecaster XII vs Simulated 12-String Effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitch and doubling pedals can approximate some of the character of a 12-string, but a real 12-string creates its harmonic interaction physically at the strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor recording and arrangements where that sound is a major feature rather than an occasional effect, the dedicated instrument offers a more authentic playing response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTelecaster XII vs Conventional Semi-Hollow 12-String\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA semi-hollow electric 12-string can provide a warmer, more resonant character. The Telecaster XII takes a more direct solid-body approach, making it particularly attractive to players who want a familiar Fender-style platform with clear single-coil attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Squier Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists looking for a genuine electric 12-string\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative and indie players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoegaze and ambient musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio guitarists building layered arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSongwriters wanting a contrasting second guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers influenced by textural and atmospheric rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducers looking for distinctive overdub sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting Telecaster players wanting something genuinely different\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists experimenting with delay, modulation and reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTroy Van Leeuwen and Queens of the Stone Age fans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many players this will work best as a \u003cstrong\u003especialist second guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside a conventional six-string rather than replacing one completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlaying Styles \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Telecaster XII is naturally suited to \u003cstrong\u003ealternative rock, indie, psychedelic music, shoegaze, ambient guitar, post-rock, pop, soundtrack work and studio layering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean chords allow the octave and unison string pairs to create their full harmonic complexity, while modulation, compression, reverb and delay can push the instrument into much broader atmospheric territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be extremely effective in a busy recording. Instead of simply double-tracking another six-string guitar, introducing a 12-string part adds a genuinely different harmonic texture to the arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes A 12-String Electric Guitar Sound Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12-string guitar arranges its strings in \u003cstrong\u003esix paired courses\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than six individual strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower courses combine the main string with a lighter string tuned an octave higher, while the upper courses use paired strings at the same pitch. When played together, these pairs generate additional harmonics and tiny natural differences in attack that create the familiar shimmering 12-string effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is especially noticeable on open chords, arpeggios and sustained clean passages. Even a simple part can sound considerably larger than the same passage played on a conventional six-string guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e12-String Playing \u0026amp; Setup Advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12-string electric naturally has more overall string tension than a comparable six-string because twelve strings are pulling against the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping the guitar correctly tuned and set up therefore matters. String changes also take longer, and correct placement of each octave or unison string is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players new to 12-string guitars, we recommend concentrating initially on clean chord work and arpeggios. The additional strings reward accurate fretting and picking, and once you adjust to the paired courses the instrument becomes an excellent tool for creating parts that would be difficult to reproduce on a standard electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on setting up, stringing or choosing effects for an electric 12-string? Our experienced Fair Deal Music team can help by phone, online or in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTroy Van Leeuwen\u003c\/strong\u003e has built a reputation around guitar parts that contribute texture and atmosphere as much as conventional riffs and solos. His work across projects including Queens of the Stone Age, A Perfect Circle and Failure has frequently demonstrated how unusual instrumentation and carefully layered guitar sounds can transform an arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Telecaster XII concept is particularly well suited to that approach. Rather than reinventing the Telecaster beyond recognition, it takes the familiar solid-body outline and single-coil foundation and introduces the harmonic complexity of a twelve-string setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquier's \u003cstrong\u003eParanormal\u003c\/strong\u003e instruments are built around similarly unconventional combinations, taking recognisable Fender ideas and rearranging them into instruments that sit outside the standard catalogue. The Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII fits naturally into that philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParanormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster® XII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel 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🎵\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSquier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII\u003c\/strong\u003e is not simply another variation on a Telecaster. It gives players access to a genuine electric 12-string sound in a format that remains familiar enough to feel approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts biggest strength is the way it combines that harmonic complexity with the clarity of two Alnico single-coil pickups. Clean chords shimmer, arpeggios gain additional dimension and effects-heavy sounds can become enormous without needing multiple guitar tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dedicated 12-string bridge and headstock also make this feel like a properly conceived instrument rather than a novelty conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative, indie, ambient and studio players looking for genuine electric 12-string texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard six-string electric guitar or simulated octave\/doubling effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressor, chorus, delay, reverb and clean or edge-of-breakup amplifiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't approach it as though every six-string guitar part needs to be transferred directly onto twelve strings. Simple chords, arpeggios and spacious parts often make the most effective use of the instrument's extra harmonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The familiar Telecaster shape and 25.5\" scale make the move to twelve strings less intimidating, while the doubled courses immediately create a sound that stands apart from a conventional electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps customers choose the right instruments and equipment for their playing style, experience and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure UK-wide delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure online ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large Birmingham showroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades of experience helping musicians choose the right gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a specialist instrument such as a 12-string electric, good advice can make a real difference. Our team can help with amplification, effects, strings and general setup guidance before and after your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, bass, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a genuine 12-string electric guitar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It has twelve physical strings arranged in six pairs, rather than using electronics to simulate a 12-string effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a 12-string harder to play than a six-string?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an adjustment period because each course contains two strings and the overall tension is greater. Accurate fretting is particularly important, but players normally become comfortable with the layout once they spend some time with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have a standard Fender scale length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It uses a \u003cstrong\u003e25.5\" \/ 648 mm scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e, which will feel familiar to many Fender and Squier players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pickups are fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has two \u003cstrong\u003eFender Designed Alnico Single-Coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use normal Telecaster strings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e12-string electric guitar set\u003c\/strong\u003e is required because each of the six courses uses a pair of strings with specific gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat string gauges does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied specification is \u003cstrong\u003e.010\/.010, .013\/.013, .017\/.008, .026\/.012, .036\/.018 and .046\/.026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for effects pedals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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Its distinctive sound makes it particularly valuable when a song or arrangement needs contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it require special setup care?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12-string places more combined tension on the instrument than a conventional six-string. 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