Squier Paranormal Series Toronado - One Year Later - Is It Still Relevant?

Whats Up Party People?! I know I'm really late on this one. However, Fender just announced the new Squier Paranormal Series for 2021.Show more

They are essentially the exact same models as 2020 only in different colors. One of the series, the Toronado, is one of my all time favorite guitars.

The first quality guitar I ever owned was a MIM Fender Toronado. I sold it a few years ago and missed it dearly. So, when Fender announced the Toronados as part of this lineup, I was smitten with excitement.

The original Toronado was produced from 1998 to 2006. It was Fender's answer to the SG, but never really caught on until well after manufacturing ceased.

The 2020 release included black (shown in this video) and Lake Placid Blue. The 2021 colors include Seafoam Green Metallic and 3-tone sunburst.

The 2020 models are nearly sold out everywhere, so make sure you pre-order the 2021 models if you want one.

Here are the specs (per Anderton's website):
Specifications
Body
Body: Poplar
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Toronado
Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)
Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Frets Size: Narrow Tall
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Truss Rods: Single Action, Head Adjust
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Squier Atomic Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Squier Atomic Humbucker
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Hardware
Bridge: 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Hardtail
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

Let me know what model in the paranormal series that you're most excited about!

Other Gear used:
Amp: Traynor Amps YCV40
Effects Pedal: Kalavera Effects Voltan Drive

Thanks as always for watching, and HAVE FUN Playing!