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expiredCarmelizedFunyun posted Nov 25, 2025 11:43 PM
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Discount price is GONE, but use code REEL10 at checkout for 10% off
https://franklinguitarw
Condition: Refurbished - Mint
Return Policy: 30 days
Warranty: 1-year from Reseller (not Fender)
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Body Material / Shape: Poplar / Jazzmaster®
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Fret Size / Qty: Narrow Tall / 21
Neck Material / Shape: Maple / "C" Shape
Nut Material: Bone
Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Tele-type)
Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Jazzmaster-type)
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Chrome Barrel Saddles
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
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Controls: Master Volume (Push/Pull), Master Tone (Push/Pull)
Special Electronics: Push/Pull Volume Knob Selects Pickups In Series (Up) And Parallel (Down) In Position 2, Push/Pull Tone Knob Selects Pickups In-Phase (Down) And Out-Of-Phase (Up) In Position 2
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This compares favorably with Used prices on Reverb, and the BF sale price at Fender's site ($331)
https://franklinguitarw
Condition: Refurbished - Mint
Return Policy: 30 days
Warranty: 1-year from Reseller (not Fender)
—
Body Material / Shape: Poplar / Jazzmaster®
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Fret Size / Qty: Narrow Tall / 21
Neck Material / Shape: Maple / "C" Shape
Nut Material: Bone
Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Tele-type)
Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Jazzmaster-type)
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Chrome Barrel Saddles
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
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Controls: Master Volume (Push/Pull), Master Tone (Push/Pull)
Special Electronics: Push/Pull Volume Knob Selects Pickups In Series (Up) And Parallel (Down) In Position 2, Push/Pull Tone Knob Selects Pickups In-Phase (Down) And Out-Of-Phase (Up) In Position 2
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This compares favorably with Used prices on Reverb, and the BF sale price at Fender's site ($331)
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Discount price is GONE, but use code REEL10 at checkout for 10% off
https://franklinguitarw
Condition: Refurbished - Mint
Return Policy: 30 days
Warranty: 1-year from Reseller (not Fender)
—
Body Material / Shape: Poplar / Jazzmaster®
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Fret Size / Qty: Narrow Tall / 21
Neck Material / Shape: Maple / "C" Shape
Nut Material: Bone
Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Tele-type)
Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Jazzmaster-type)
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Chrome Barrel Saddles
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
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Controls: Master Volume (Push/Pull), Master Tone (Push/Pull)
Special Electronics: Push/Pull Volume Knob Selects Pickups In Series (Up) And Parallel (Down) In Position 2, Push/Pull Tone Knob Selects Pickups In-Phase (Down) And Out-Of-Phase (Up) In Position 2
—
This compares favorably with Used prices on Reverb, and the BF sale price at Fender's site ($331)
https://franklinguitarw
Condition: Refurbished - Mint
Return Policy: 30 days
Warranty: 1-year from Reseller (not Fender)
—
Body Material / Shape: Poplar / Jazzmaster®
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Fret Size / Qty: Narrow Tall / 21
Neck Material / Shape: Maple / "C" Shape
Nut Material: Bone
Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Tele-type)
Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Jazzmaster-type)
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Chrome Barrel Saddles
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
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Controls: Master Volume (Push/Pull), Master Tone (Push/Pull)
Special Electronics: Push/Pull Volume Knob Selects Pickups In Series (Up) And Parallel (Down) In Position 2, Push/Pull Tone Knob Selects Pickups In-Phase (Down) And Out-Of-Phase (Up) In Position 2
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This compares favorably with Used prices on Reverb, and the BF sale price at Fender's site ($331)
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank PortabelloRoad
FGW is a very reasonable dealer to work with btw - I've ordered a few guitars from them new (all previously through Reverb)
Condition: Refurbished - Mint
Return Policy: 30 days
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Also, the color (which I wasn't crazy about from the online photos) is actually a bit darker in person, with some gray mixed in.
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https://youtu.be/-rqaQ2rrZYM?si=H
"This is a result of how this model is wired and is normal. You'll notice the signal muted in position 1 with the volume pot pulled up. Because the function is putting two pickups in either series/parallel or the two pickups in-phase/out-of-phase, these controls only function when in position 2 where both pickups are active. We do not recommend pulling the volume knob up in any other position, as you have noticed it will cut the volume."
From a different perspective, this can be seen as a bonus feature as it can act as a kill switch a la Eddie Van Halen, Tom Morello, Jonny Greenwood, etc. as shown in this review:
https://youtu.be/fjpHIR_yYko?si=
After receiving it, the only thing I needed to do was to adjust the saddle heights and do a minor intonation, the neck needed no adjustment. Fret edges overall are smooth, and very happy with the tones from both pickups.
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At $270 with the code, IMO it is still a good deal.
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Also, the color (which I wasn't crazy about from the online photos) is actually a bit darker in person, with some gray mixed in.
It looks brand new and I actually really like this colorway, but that is subjective.
I can confirm it doesn't have a "used" mark stamped on the back of the headstock and the serial number is intact.
I was curious if your serial number can be found on the fender serial number lookup website.
https://serialnumberloo
I currently have 3 Squiers (this, a 2010 Classic Vibe 60's Tele Custom, and 2020 Precision PJ Bass) and the serial number on this Paranormal Offset Tele SJ is the only one that doesn't turn up a result.
I figure it was because Franklin purchased it direct from Fender to refurb it and maybe they scrub it at that point, but I wanted to see if anyone else can find theirs on the website.
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