Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe in Metallic Black, made in China 2023. Here's a fun take on the Telecaster Deluxe—Telecaster body and Tele Deluxe guard, belly carve, single bridge humbucker, and some fun switching. You get a standard volume pot and tone pot, but with a rotary switch that selects between humbucking, humbucking bypassing the tone and volume controls, as well as an inner-coil only 'single coil' mode. You also get a nice belly carve on the back and a semi-modern "C" shape maple neck with a gloss finish. It's a comfy player with plenty of tonal options, but most importantly, it's in Metallic Black, and as they say, "If you want paying work, get a sparkle finish."

Model: Paranormal Esquire Deluxe – Telecaster-style
Made: China, June 2023
Serial: CYK23005200
Finish: Metallic Black, gloss poly
Body: poplar, telecaster shape with belly carve, black Tele-Deluxe shape pickguard
Neck: "C" shape, gloss maple neck, maple board, 21 fret, 9.5" radius, 25.5" scale, 42mm synthetic bone nut, black dot inlays
Weight: 3.33kg
Mods: none
Pickups: single bridge 'Fender Designed Wide Range Humbucking' pickup
Controls: tone, volume, 3-position rotary switch (humbucker / humbucker bypass controls / single-coil)
Accessories: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear, light scratches on the headstock visible under light, a few small dimples on the neck, some play-wear on the pickguard, there's a light scratch under the bridge, some very light scratches on the back and very minimal marking around the body. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)

Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Rotosound strings.
Fret life: 9/10, near new with minimal wear