Squier Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ Maple - Vintage White

Overview

The Squier Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ in Vintage White takes the foundational design of the original Fender bass and reimagines it as a lightweight, resonant semi-hollow instrument with an unconventional pickup configuration and unmistakable vintage style.

Its thinline Nyatoh body retains the classic '51 Precision Bass silhouette while adding semi-hollow construction for enhanced acoustic resonance and reduced weight. The result is a bass that feels lively in the hands and offers a distinctive response compared with a traditional solidbody Precision Bass.

The standout feature is its unique SJ pickup configuration. A Fender-Designed Alnico single-coil pickup delivers the deep, thumping character associated with early Precision Bass designs, while the Jazz Bass-style bridge position brings focused attack and growling definition. A 3-way blade selector makes it easy to move between the two voices or combine them, providing a broad palette that ranges from warm vintage bass tones to articulate, cutting sounds that sit confidently in a mix.

A maple neck with a comfortable "C" profile and 34" scale provides familiar long-scale playability. The maple fingerboard features a versatile 9.5" radius, 20 narrow-tall frets, and contrasting black dot inlays, while a 1.685" Micarta nut maintains the substantial feel associated with early Precision Bass necks.

Vintage-inspired hardware completes the package, including a 4-saddle bridge with barrel saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, skirted amp knobs, and chrome hardware. Finished in Vintage White with a 3-ply Parchment pickguard and maple fingerboard, the Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ is a distinctive combination of early Fender aesthetics, semi-hollow resonance, and expanded tonal versatility.

Highlights

• Paranormal Series interpretation of the classic Precision Bass
• Vintage White finish
• '51 Precision Bass-inspired body shape
• Semi-hollow thinline construction
• Nyatoh body for a resonant, lightweight feel
• Unique SJ single-coil pickup configuration
• Fender-Designed Alnico pickups
• Deep Precision-style warmth and focused Jazz Bass-style bite
• 3-way blade pickup selector
• Maple neck with comfortable "C" profile
• Maple fingerboard with black dot inlays
• 9.5" fingerboard radius
• 20 narrow-tall frets
• Full 34" scale length
• 4-saddle vintage-style bridge with barrel saddles
• Vintage-style tuning machines
• 3-ply Parchment pickguard
• Chrome hardware

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Precision Bass
• Body Construction: Semi-Hollow / Thinline
• Body Material: Nyatoh
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Color: Vintage White
• Orientation: Right-Handed

Neck

• Headstock: '51 Precision Bass
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" / 241 mm
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Scale Length: 34" / 864 mm
• Nut Material: Micarta
• Nut Width: 1.685" / 42.8 mm

Hardware

• Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style with Barrel Saddles
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Skirted Amp Knobs
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Style
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.105

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Pickups: Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coils
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Blade
• Position 1: Bridge Pickup
• Position 2: Both Pickups
• Position 3: Neck Pickup

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