I agree. That's why I hoped the little round guys would do the trick, but unfortunately, I'm not hearing a difference, so it looks like the bar it is!
Thanks for the help.
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I agree. That's why I hoped the little round guys would do the trick, but unfortunately, I'm not hearing a difference, so it looks like the bar it is!
Thanks for the help.
Did you happen to try the magnet below the pickup as well? I'm wondering if either placement gives a better result.
~R7~
No I did not. I think whoever wrote the post I read tried it and said that didn't work. So I trusted the interwebs because I am too lazy to try it both ways.
I have bought my second Squier Jag SS, and am refinishing it in purple for my wife/bass player's birthday in June. I'm keeping the silver hardware, but am seriously thinking about a new pickguard to set off the new color, and I suppose if there are other upgrades now's the time. What pickguard do you think would look good with the purple (pic is of the color coat before any clear, and doesn't really pick up the subtle sparkle.). White tort? Are the eBay pickguards good? If not, recommendations for sources would be welcome.
I think a pearl guard might look cool. You can get one here: Squier VM Jaguar Bass Pickguard Short Scale 4 Ply White PearlI have bought my second Squier Jag SS, and am refinishing it in purple for my wife/bass player's birthday in June. I'm keeping the silver hardware, but am seriously thinking about a new pickguard to set off the new color, and I suppose if there are other upgrades now's the time. What pickguard do you think would look good with the purple (pic is of the color coat before any clear, and doesn't really pick up the subtle sparkle.). White tort? Are the eBay pickguards good? If not, recommendations for sources would be welcome.
I'm not affiliated with them, btw. The price is high, but I'm pretty sure no one else makes a SS guard that'll fit (there are differences for the longer scale basses).
Well, after all this time, I just ordered one of these today.
I need another bass in the short term, so I am hoping this fits the bill.
I need another bass in the short term, so I am hoping this fits the bill.
I picked up a black pearl one for my silver Jag, think that would look real good on that!I have bought my second Squier Jag SS, and am refinishing it in purple for my wife/bass player's birthday in June. I'm keeping the silver hardware, but am seriously thinking about a new pickguard to set off the new color, and I suppose if there are other upgrades now's the time. What pickguard do you think would look good with the purple (pic is of the color coat before any clear, and doesn't really pick up the subtle sparkle.). White tort? Are the eBay pickguards good? If not, recommendations for sources would be welcome.
Well, if I count my labor this is now a $2,000 bass so what's another $50 here or there
I think either the black or white pearl would look good - I'll have to flip a coin or something.
Well, if I count my labor this is now a $2,000 bass so what's another $50 here or there
I think either the black or white pearl would look good - I'll have to flip a coin or something.
As you said, what's an extra $50, just get both!
If I did that I could put the other one on the stock red bass ... hmmm... you're not helping my bank balance.As you said, what's an extra $50, just get both!
Tim
My pawn shop rescue Pbass, on the far right in the pic, is a darker purple than yours. Fender Midnight Wine, I think.
It's not the same purple as yours, but maybe would add some perspective. I would say black if you want a subtle effect, pearl white if you prefer bolder.
If you need a better image, I can post one later.
My pawn shop rescue Pbass, on the far right in the pic, is a darker purple than yours. Fender Midnight Wine, I think.
It's not the same purple as yours, but maybe would add some perspective. I would say black if you want a subtle effect, pearl white if you prefer bolder.
If you need a better image, I can post one later.
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Very nice. Same colour as mine. What did the fret and level and crown do for you in regard to action and playability? Did the D'addarios fit the nut OK?
If I had one criticism of mine it's the bridge. Lowering the action has raised the grub screws (naturally) and they irritate my hand. Suggestions on bridges?
Well, there was a little issue with the E string, It was going sharp from the nut to about the 4th fret until I widened the notch a smidge. I think the original strings were only .95. as far as action, that 3/32" is the clearance under the strings at the 20th.
