Squier Jazz Bridge Cover?

Omnipharious · #1 07-19-2010, 12:35 AM

I just bought my first Fender, it's an '05 Squier Jazz. It was used, obviously, and has almost no blemishes, but I saw these two screw holes (and yes, that's what they are, I know they just look like white dots, but my camera's stupid ), around the bridge, and I figured it was the bridge cover. I thought to myself "I don't think I've ever seen a Squier with a bridge cover," and I couldn't find a picture of a Squier with one. Would a Fender Jazz bridge cover fit over it? I mean, it seems like that's what these holes are for, what else could their intended use have been?

Marton · #2 07-19-2010, 12:43 AM

Probably added by the last owner.

Omnipharious · #3 07-19-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Marton

Probably added by the last owner.

So I'm guessing it'd fit? I found one for $20 on Amazon, and I think it'd look beast on Sam, but I wouldn't want to waste $20 that I could be spending on tasty, fattening fast-food if it doesn't fit.

PhiDeck · #4 07-19-2010, 12:52 AM

Measure the distance between the holes, and ask the eBay seller to do same (don't tell him your measurement).
If the measurements are the same, the cover may fit. If they are not, it won't. In the first case you still lack certainty, but have improved your odds.

Omnipharious · #5 07-19-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PhiDeck

Measure the distance between the holes, and ask the eBay seller to do same (don't tell him your measurement).
If the measurements are the same, the cover may fit. If they are not, it won't. In the first case you still lack certainty, but have improved your odds.

Good idea, I'll get on that... just as soon as I can find a tape-measure...

Marton · #6 07-19-2010, 01:03 AM

Looking by were the holes are, it could be a P bass cover too.

Omnipharious · #7 07-19-2010, 01:13 AM

Well darn. The holes are exactly 4 inches apart; the J cover's dimensions are 5.5 x 1 x 5 inches, and the P cover's dimensions are 4.8 x 0.8 x 2.8 inches. I wonder what these holes were for, then... Maybe a custom made cover?

PhiDeck · #8 07-19-2010, 01:17 AM

If the larger dimension includes the flanges where the mounting screw holes are located, then the P cover may fit.

Omnipharious · #9 07-19-2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PhiDeck

If the larger dimension includes the flanges where the mounting screw holes are located, then the P cover may fit.

http://www.amazon.com/Fender-Replace...9523364&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Fender-Bass-Br...9523364&sr=1-5

Duh, I don't know why I didn't think of that. It might fit, then, for the P bass cover, but not the J.

PhiDeck · #10 07-19-2010, 01:57 AM

I would agree (P cover probably fits).

Question: when you change string(s), does the bridge cover have to come off?
If so, have you ever needed to change a string during a gig?

Omnipharious · #11 07-19-2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PhiDeck

I would agree (P cover probably fits).

Question: when you change string(s), does the bridge cover have to come off?
If so, have you ever needed to change a string during a gig?

If that's directed specifically at me: I would think it would have to come off, it covers the whole bridge. Bass is more of a hobby for me right now; I guess you'd just unscrew it, and change them like normal.

If that's just out there for anyone... just take off the first clause in regards to the second answer, and I think my answer's the same.

C.Linton · #12 07-19-2010, 03:51 PM

Looks like the screwholes are in the wrong position to be for a J-bass cover. They would be more like halfway between the pickup and the bridge. Those look to be more for a P-bass style cover.
Yes, you do need to take off the bridge to change strings.

PhiDeck · #13 07-19-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by C.Linton

Yes, you do need to take off the bridge to change strings.

Maybe that's why so many took the bridge cover off and left it off.

The chrome covers also aggravate the problem video cameras have with the glare from reflected stage lighting.

Omnipharious · #14 07-19-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PhiDeck

Maybe that's why so many took the bridge cover off and left it off.

The chrome covers also aggravate the problem video cameras have with the glare from reflected stage lighting.

Well, like I said, I'm mostly playing as a hobby, and I haven't had to change strings yet, although I know I will have to soon, so I don't mind the slight annoyance of it, I love the look of it... Well, I love the look of the J cover; the P cover'd still look nice, but do you think if I got the J cover, how hard would it be to put perfect screw holes in the right spot?

C.Linton · #15 07-19-2010, 05:52 PM

Probably not too hard, just put down masking tape on the bass first so you won't mar the finish while working on it,it also gives you something to make marks for screw-hole placement on.
It's really just a matter of measuring carefully, just makesure you follow the old carpenter's adage, "measure twice, cut (in this case drill) once." I am sure you could probably find somewhere on the 'net that has instructions on the best way to do it.

Omnipharious · #16 07-19-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by C.Linton

Probably not too hard, just put down masking tape on the bass first so you won't mar the finish while working on it,it also gives you something to make marks for screw-hole placement on.
It's really just a matter of measuring carefully, just makesure you follow the old carpenter's adage, "measure twice, cut (in this case drill) once." I am sure you could probably find somewhere on the 'net that has instructions on the best way to do it.

Thanks, I'll do that.