The Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII is a 12–string electric guitar designed in collaboration with the Queens of the Stone Age guitarist, translating his textural approach to alt–rock into a player–friendly offset model. This isn't a vintage reissue – it's a modern take on 12–string jangle, pairing the expanded harmonic range of doubled strings with Telecaster® clarity and a custom Copper Age finish that stands out on any stage or studio wall.
The guitar features a duo of Fender®–Designed alnico single–coil pickups with dedicated volume and tone controls, plus a three–way selector for classic Tele® switching options across the extended string set. The laurel fingerboard sits atop a "C"–shaped maple neck, while the 12–string bridge simplifies tuning stability and string changes compared to traditional designs. A custom Telecaster® XII headstock accommodates all twelve tuners without excessive length, and the Copper Age finish gives this Paranormal model a distinctive aesthetic that separates it from standard production models.
Features
- 12–string Telecaster® configuration with custom Troy Van Leeuwen appointments
- Two Fender®–Designed alnico single–coil pickups for chimey doubled tone
- Custom Copper Age finish exclusive to this Paranormal series model
- Laurel fingerboard on "C"–shaped maple neck for comfortable playability
- Player–friendly 12–string bridge design for simplified string maintenance
- Custom Telecaster® XII headstock with compact 12–tuner layout
- Three–way pickup selector with independent volume and tone controls
- Standard Telecaster® body platform with extended harmonic string voicing



