Tricked Out Squier Club Part 3 - Page 6

Silver Blues · #**101** 12-26-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SolarMan

Yeah, you can tell it's an older antigua pg. The new ones dont' have the black/white layers on the edge - which is what makes it work on this bass (imo).

I'm surprised at how nice it looks!

+1, it really does look nice.

--Silvie

wraub · #**102** 12-28-2012, 10:55 AM

Agreed, that looks really good.

wraub

p.s. I put a black control plate on my Squier J.

chuck norriss · #**103** 12-28-2012, 03:20 PM

I've been seeing some really nice Squiers lately. I'm becoming more & more convinced that all I need is a pimped Squier & it will get me through. A Squier CVP & a Bill Lawrence or some aftermarket pup. Or a 50s P with an SD Antiquity II. Seriously, I have no business playing an expensive instrument.

chuck norriss · #**104** 12-28-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blablas

Changed the neck with my other VM and de fretted it, rewired to volume-balance-tone, made a new pickguard and put on a Hipshot bridge.

With the neck of my other VM, put in Hanson Chi-Sonic pickups, rewired to volume-balance-tone, made a new pickguard and put on a Hipshot bridge.

Cool basses. Cool bridges. Reminds me of Lakland bridges.

seang15 · #**105** 12-28-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck norriss

Cool basses. Cool bridges. Reminds me of Lakland bridges.

And the pups on the burst look like Darkstar!

blablas · #**106** 12-29-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck norriss

Cool basses. Cool bridges. Reminds me of Lakland bridges.

Thanks.
The bridges are Hipshot Vintage Bass Bridges.
They make changing strings a lot easier.

joelb79 · #**107** 12-29-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gord_oh

I would love to get my hands on a mij squier.

Just saw one in decent shape for under $100 your saying I messed up not buying one?!

Gord_oh · #**108** 12-29-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by joelb79

Just saw one in decent shape for under $100 your saying I messed up not buying one?!

yep.

EDIT: wait, youre in lansing? that means i had the opportunity to buy it too?!

chuck norriss · #**109** 12-29-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by joelb79

Just saw one in decent shape for under $100 your saying I messed up not buying one?!

Where

BootzillaSun · #**110** 01-01-2013, 01:32 PM

I know this probably doesn't count But it is my starting point .

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Gord_oh · #**111** 01-04-2013, 03:15 PM

Waiting on my DR Marcus Miller Fat Beams to get here and I'll be one step close to finishing my Squier VM V.

jamersonburton · #**112** 01-05-2013, 04:58 AM

Matt freeman with QPs. Currently has the old fender 45-110tws.... However im looking for some low tension flats for it....
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Jebberz · #**113** 01-05-2013, 07:33 AM

Here is mine.
Squier VM Jag SS
Seymour Duncan Quarterpound pickups
Controls changed for volume/blend/tone
Chrome plates and knobs

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fjadams · #**114** 01-05-2013, 07:54 PM

Nice job. I think the red ones seem to have the best paint on them.

etechstan · #**115** 01-13-2013, 01:04 PM

Finished? Squier Precision Bass Special. Who knows, I might change something again!! I bought it with Basslines installed, I changed the pickguard, added LP knobs, ashtray and pickup cover. I just defretted it and applied 4 coats of poly. Body is banged up and naturally reliced.

gustobassman · #**116** 01-13-2013, 02:20 PM

I just scored this today, with case for $120! I think it's an '09, but definitely built in indonesia. Plastic still on the pickguard!

Can anyone suggest what tuners fit well with this bass? I have never really modded anything, but this is a great place to start!

etechstan · #**117** 01-13-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gustobassman

I just scored this today, with case for $120! I think it's an '09, but definitely built in indonesia. Plastic still on the pickguard!

Can anyone suggest what tuners fit well with this bass? I have never really modded anything, but this is a great place to start!

My last build got Highway One tuners from an Amazon retailer. Good budget tuners.

Gord_oh · #**118** 01-13-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gustobassman

I just scored this today, with case for $120! I think it's an '09, but definitely built in indonesia. Plastic still on the pickguard!

Can anyone suggest what tuners fit well with this bass? I have never really modded anything, but this is a great place to start!

what's wrong with the ones on it?

they are 1/2 inch standard fender tuners (mim, hwy 1). you could go with hipshot ultralites, thats what im getting.

gustobassman · #**119** 01-13-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gord_oh

what's wrong with the ones on it?

they are 1/2 inch standard fender tuners (mim, hwy 1). you could go with hipshot ultralites, thats what im getting.

They seem really loose. Just not very "solid" feeling.

1/2" standard fender tuners.. cool. The Hwy 1 was never a 5-string model with a 4+1 headstock, or was it? I can't remember Fender doing that. I'd have to get 4+1 tuner set for this right? 5 inline would or would not work?

Gord_oh · #**120** 01-13-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gustobassman

They seem really loose. Just not very "solid" feeling.

1/2" standard fender tuners.. cool. The Hwy 1 was never a 5-string model with a 4+1 headstock, or was it? I can't remember Fender doing that. I'd have to get 4+1 tuner set for this right? 5 inline would or would not work?

inline tuners are smaller. there isnt a 5 string hwy1, but the tuners are the right size. hipshot makes a direct replacement or for a few bucks more per tuner you can go to hipshot ultralites.