Squier Jaguar Short Scale Club Part 2

[Olde Axeman]

I've already checked and the tuner plate will barely fit. It just needs the worm reversed to get the correct peg convention. I haven't yet removed the tuner but it looks like the worm should be reversible.

I have some meager woodworking skills but I don't think I want to do any more than cutting the headstock, relocating the tuner, and sanding a bit on the cut to smooth it out.

I just don't want to do even that little and find that there's some reason I shouldn't have done it, hence my question.

As far as neck dive goes, there is a great deal of inconsistency in the Jag SS weights from axe to axe. The first one I got weighed 7.25 lbs and had no neck dive, but it was blemished so I sent it back. The replacement weighs 6.75 lbs and has noticeable neck dive. I have anchors screwed into the top of my shoulder from bicept surgery. Any neck dive at all causes enough pain from the strap to be irritating, but not excruciating. Wide nylon straps hurt less than wide leather ones, but I can't do long sessions comfortably unless there is ZERO neck dive.

 

[autodidact]

Could you just find a way to add a few ounces to the body?

 

[Turlu]

That's it for me all. I sold the SS Jaguar, but only to get its big brother which is a standard scale !!! I loved it truly, however I found that it kinda 'screwed' me up every time I had rehearsals with my Lakland DJ4 and returning to the standard scale bass !!! Those Squier Jaguar basses are simply a hit !

 

[AltGrendel]

That's it for me all. I sold the SS Jaguar, but only to get its big brother which is a standard scale !!! I loved it truly, however I found that it kinda 'screwed' me up every time I had rehearsals with my Lakland DJ4 and returning to the standard scale bass !!! Those Squier Jaguar basses are simply a hit !

I know what you mean, there are times that I find myself moving for a note on a 34' scale neck. I'm just going to work with it though.

 

[Turlu]

it is a superb little bass and I will miss her. Although it went to a good home !!! I will put my hands on the standard scale soon, while on my way back from work today actually !!!

 

[screaminglucy]

Could you just find a way to add a few ounces to the body?

+ 1
Put tire weights near the bridge

 

[autodidact]

I know what you mean, there are times that I find myself moving for a note on a 34' scale neck. I'm just going to work with it though.

Hey brother I almost forgot, that DP126 Dimarzio set sounds pretty good in the Jag. Honestly I was hoping for something a little more agressive but its still a big improvement over the stock electronics.

 

[rzpooch]

Stealth!

 

[autodidact]

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Stealth!

Sexy. Nice touch

 

[Pilgrim]

I played my Jag SS last night with my surf group - on the A and E string I can feel the whole body resonate with the strings - NICE!!

 

[AltGrendel]

Hey brother I almost forgot, that DP126 Dimarzio set sounds pretty good in the Jag. Honestly I was hoping for something a little more agressive but its still a big improvement over the stock electronics.

Cool, I'm probably going to order them next week. W00t!!1!

 

[autodidact]

Cool, I'm probably going to order them next week. W00t!!1!

I dunno if you're a slapper but with both cranked the pickups definitely have a nice even slap tone, not the brittle, harsh trebly sound that so many others put out.

 

[GrooveRonin]

+ 1
Put tire weights near the bridge

does that actually work? cause im willing to give it a shot?

 

[autodidact]

does that actually work? cause im willing to give it a shot?

Don't see why it wouldnt

 

[::::BASSIST::::]

In an effort to make this bass my #1 I am thinking of changing the pickups. My current number one bass is my shortie Stambaugh J which I really love, but I am having a hard time justifying keeping it considering the Jag shortie is certainly quite useable and considering my current financial situation (new baby coming, same low-ish income). If I sold my Stammie I am guessing it could fetch $1000- 1200.

As to the mods I am fairly certain I am going to ditch the bridge J pup and cover the hole with one of those pickup cover "ashtrays".

I also want to replace the p pup with some sort of single humbucker.

I am looking for a warmish tone with not much high-end.

Thinking of either this:
Am Deluxe P Bass Humbucker Pickup


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Dimarzio Model One

Or

SEYMOUR DUNCAN SRB-1

Again I am looking for a thumpy, warm pickup. Would any of these work well? Just taking a stab in the dark here. Besides these any other suggestions?

 

[loopee]

Congratulations on having a new baby.....

 

[AltGrendel]

In an effort to make this bass my #1 I am thinking of changing the pickups. My current number one bass is my shortie Stambaugh J which I really love, but I am having a hard time justifying keeping it considering the Jag shortie is certainly quite useable and considering my current financial situation (new baby coming, same low-ish income). If I sold my Stammie I am guessing it could fetch $1000- 1200.

As to the mods I am fairly certain I am going to ditch the bridge J pup and cover the hole with one of those pickup cover "ashtrays".

I also want to replace the p pup with some sort of single humbucker.

I am looking for a warmish tone with not much high-end.

Thinking of either this:
Am Deluxe P Bass Humbucker Pickup


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Dimarzio Model One

Or

SEYMOUR DUNCAN SRB-1

Again I am looking for a thumpy, warm pickup. Would any of these work well? Just taking a stab in the dark here. Besides these any other suggestions?

I'm not that familiar with these. I'd post this over in the Pickups section too and see what response you get from folks with direct experience with them. If you're really looking for a lack of treble, I hear the Model One is the way to go, from a cost standpoint, You probably want the AM Humbucker pickup.

But that's just from what I've read.

Congrats on the baby. You'll have the perfect bass ready for him/her when they hit playing age.

 

[::::BASSIST::::]

Thanks for the congrads guys.

Yeah, one of the many cool things about this bass is I can keep it in the living room without too much worry about the kids hacking at it. One time I just take a brand new bass out of the box and my then 2 year old gave the fretboard a good gouge with a screw driver. Luckily it was an SX.

 

[Simon Langley]

First gig last night with the shorty. Did quite well. We were a living Cars karaoke band for the night. Excellent tone and sat well in the mix.

 

[screaminglucy]

does that actually work? cause im willing to give it a shot?

yep, you can hide them under a bridge cover. this will work for slight dive. if you have major dive it probably won't be enough.