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Squier Deluxe Jazz Active 6-string? Yep! (pics)

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by shannons, Dec 28, 2007.

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  1. Dec 28, 2007 #1
    shannons

    shannons Guest

    May 29, 2007
    W. Seattle, WA
    Endorsing artist: Ampeg
    Notice anything different about this bass? Yep...count 'em. SIX STRINGS!
    Due to the wide nut (2.008"), I bought the Squier Deluxe Jazz Active V to modify into a narrow-spaced 6-string. All it took was a new bridge (3 1/8"), a new bone nut & some new Gotoh tuning keys. The neck is beyond comfy & I didn't have to spend $2K+ for a custom 6-string jazz. I'm also doing this mod to my white Squier DJAV.

    Here are the results. Should I call it the DJAVI now??? ;)

    squier006.jpg
    squier007.jpg
    squier008.jpg
     
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  2. Dec 28, 2007 #2
    Wootsticks

    Wootsticks Guest

    Jul 26, 2007
    Houston, TX
    I may have to consider doing this myself. What about the pickups though? Aren't they both the same size, and for a five string?
     
  3. Dec 28, 2007 #3
    shannons

    shannons Guest

    May 29, 2007
    W. Seattle, WA
    Endorsing artist: Ampeg
    It's the stock pickups. Remember, this was a wide-spaced 5 before. Now that it's a 6, the string spacing is along the lines of Warwick, Ibanez, Peavey & Carvin. Narrow.

    Both pups are 3 5/8" & they are more than wide enough for the 3 1/8" bridge.
     
  4. Dec 28, 2007 #4
    Wootsticks

    Wootsticks Guest

    Jul 26, 2007
    Houston, TX
    How is the string to string response? I'd love a six string, and an excuse to get a low B. Mine is currently strung up with a high C.
     
  5. Dec 28, 2007 #5
    shannons

    shannons Guest

    May 29, 2007
    W. Seattle, WA
    Endorsing artist: Ampeg
    The response is very even. I'm really impressed overall. ;)
     
  6. Dec 28, 2007 #6
    Jonsbasses

    Jonsbasses Guest

    Oct 21, 2006
    Fort Worth, TX
    Builder: Jon's Basses
    Sweet! Thanks for sharing. Is the the newer Squier V's that just released?
     
  7. Dec 28, 2007 #7
    shannons

    shannons Guest

    May 29, 2007
    W. Seattle, WA
    Endorsing artist: Ampeg
  8. Dec 28, 2007 #8
    Connor

    Connor Guest

    Jun 21, 2007
    Jawjuh
    beautiful & very creative
     
  9. Dec 28, 2007 #9
    shannons

    shannons Guest

    May 29, 2007
    W. Seattle, WA
    Endorsing artist: Ampeg
    Thank you! I'm having a ball playing some "Seas of Cheese / Pork Soda"-era Primus on this thing!
     
  10. Dec 28, 2007 #10
    wemedge

    wemedge

    Sep 5, 2007
    VIctoria, BC, Canada
    Great job! Looks good...

    I wanted to do this to mine too. What brand of bridge did you use?

    cheers
    wemedge
     
  11. Dec 28, 2007 #11
    shannons

    shannons Guest

    May 29, 2007
    W. Seattle, WA
    Endorsing artist: Ampeg
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  12. Dec 28, 2007 #12
    wemedge

    wemedge

    Sep 5, 2007
    VIctoria, BC, Canada
    Thanks for the tip!

    Looking forward to pics of your next conversion.:)

    wemedge
     
  13. Dec 28, 2007 #13
    the_fooj

    the_fooj

    Feb 15, 2007
    Chevy Chase, MD
    Wow this looks really interesting and not too hard either. I might try to do this sometime if I get the balls to actually do this kind of modding.
     
  14. Dec 28, 2007 #14
    DavcomBass

    DavcomBass Guest

    Nov 2, 2006

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  15. Dec 29, 2007 #15
    cricketfever32

    cricketfever32

    Dec 2, 2006
    Meridian, Idaho
    wow i want one now...now all it needs is a graphite neck, new pickups and a nice 2 piece bridge and its set!
     
  16. Dec 29, 2007 #16
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
  17. Dec 29, 2007 #17
    JacksonsMen

    JacksonsMen

    Nov 11, 2005
    Tampa / On Tour
    ok, im sold...as soon as i get back stateside im gonna have to find one of these...

    what tuners did you use, the sealed or the open back? i think im basically gonna do what you did but reverse the colors....olympic white and black hardware.
     
  18. Dec 29, 2007 #18
    cricketfever32

    cricketfever32

    Dec 2, 2006
    Meridian, Idaho
    go black and gold!
     
  19. Dec 29, 2007 #19
    DavcomBass

    DavcomBass Guest

    Nov 2, 2006
    Hey! Thanks alot!
     
  20. Dec 29, 2007 #20
    JAUQO III-X

    JAUQO III-X Inactive

    Jan 4, 2002
    CHICAGO,IL.
    Endorsing artist:see profile.
    Soon Fender will be releasing a 6 string J bass, thanks to you guys :)
     
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