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

#23
what tuners did you use, the sealed or the open back?
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I used sealed Gotoh GB7 tuning keys. Very nice!

Soon Fender will be releasing a 6 string J bass, thanks to you guys
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I hope so! Jauqo, if you know anyone from Squier or Fender, please pass this link on. I just hope they'd stick with the 2.008" nut & then fan out to a more traditional 18-19mm bridge spacing though. It's the best of both worlds in terms of comfiness. Thinner neck & plenty of room by the bridge.

What does the string spacing end up being? I would assume around 16mm, is that about right?
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Here are the results....
Nut spacing: 9.5mm
Bridge spacing: 16mm

Thank you for the all the kind comments. My DJAVI will be getting its stage debut tonight! :bassist:
 
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JacksonsMen said:
do you have any more detailed specs about where to put the 6th tuner? or did you just kinda eye it up? thats really my only qualm about doing this.....everything else seems straight forward
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I did take some spacing measurements between the existing tuners. I wanted the 6th tuner (in this case, the G tuner) to have the same spacing. Spacing is 1 7/8" measuring from center to center of each tuning key. I used that as a guide & then basically eyed it up from there.
 
#32
You might consider for the G string, using a "reverse tuner" (left side tuner mounted on the right side of the headstock) so that the string comes off the other side of the tuning post. That would give you a straight string pull instead of the bent string you have now (it appears prone to binding).

Alternately, you could just wind it backwards on that tuner, but tuning it "up" would be like tuning any other string "down", hence my suggestion to use a left hand tuning key on the right side for the G string.

Just a though, afer staring at that headstock for quite a while.

Looks like you did a great job, man!
 
#35
That's pretty cool. :)

shannons said:
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??? ;)

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#38
I played the 5-string stock version of this bass at guitar center today. It was pretty nice, but I much prefer the Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V, because the neck is slightly narrower. Also, the Fender looks a little classier (no offense) due to its brown sunburst paint job and tort. pickguard. Rock on!
 
#39
See, and to my eye, I prefer basses without pickguards. That's just me, though...

I think that Shannons did a great job on this, my only peeve being the "not straight string pull" issue, but I mentioned an easy way to rectify that above.
 
#40
roflol said:
how hard would it be to actually do this and what kinda equipment would you need to be able to put the other tuner into the head stock
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Three drill bits - One for tuner hole, one for bridge holes, one for tuning peg screw hole, a drill (drill press recommended), and a screwdriver. I don't think there are any 2" 6-string nuts, so you may have to file your own.
 
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