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Squier Jazz / T-40 frankenbuild

#23
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I like this one better than I thought I would. Of course, it`s just a rough draft. With some refinement to the control area, giving it more of a kinda P shape, I think this would look good ! Pros to this design are plenty of flexibility in the control layout, and can go with or without the rings.
 
#34
Stealth said:
Yes, I was confused by the Precision pickup, hadn't realized it was a center-line guide.

In that case, sure, I can draw the schematic up for you, I'll try to get it done by Friday evening CET.
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So tentatively, it`s a go, then with #1. Stacked knob config for the holes on the plate, and the other two holes for the switches. Stealth, please keep in mind to make it as simple, layman`s terms as possible. Am I correct that it should just be a matter of unsoldering / resoldering on the corresponding pot lugs, and the grounds / caps ? Just a lateral move, nothing redesigned in the circuit ? There`s no rush ! Thanks a TON !
 
#35
mc_muench said:
Still #1...


This is going to be a really cool bass!
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Thanks ! I`m really taking my time with it. If I end up doin a good job, this one will be with me from here on out. I threw this idea out last year with a P, but since i favor J`s ergonomics, I said if i do it, I`m gonna make sure i like it from ALL angles. So I waited. The Squier showed up on CL a few days ago at a steal . Snagged it, and now finally Project T-40 is on it`s way, and glad to see others` interest in seeing it com to life !
 
#36
pnut166 said:
So tentatively, it`s a go, then with #1. Stacked knob config for the holes on the plate, and the other two holes for the switches. Stealth, please keep in mind to make it as simple, layman`s terms as possible. Am I correct that it should just be a matter of unsoldering / resoldering on the corresponding pot lugs, and the grounds / caps ? Just a lateral move, nothing redesigned in the circuit ? There`s no rush ! Thanks a TON !
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Do you want the switches to retain their original function? One phase switch for the bridge pickup and one pickup selector? If so, it's only a matter of unsoldering and resoldering to the proper point.
 
#37
pnut166 said:
On a side note: I was really surprised at what I found under the PG on the J. Nice routes, shielding paint with a ground to each cavity & the bridge,cloth wiring. Pretty impressive for a Squier.
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Why are people impressed by cloth wiring? I find it to be more of a pain in the rear than anything else.
 
#38
Stealth said:
Do you want the switches to retain their original function? One phase switch for the bridge pickup and one pickup selector? If so, it's only a matter of unsoldering and resoldering to the proper point.
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Yeah - the switches controls all to remain the same. just transplant the circuit whole, and swap the stock pots to stacked. I think I can handle that, but feel free to send me a schematic or notes if you like - in my case, it would never hurt. The only ever rewire job I did of this complexity was an LP...and it took me hours due to screwups :) thanks again !!!
 
#40
pnut166 said:
because it costs a little more is why I was impressed to find it in a Squire
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There is no functional advantage to. Its a pain to strip and its thicker so it takes up more space in the control cavity.

If there wasn't this strange desire in the minds of musicians to continue to do things the same way they did in the 1950s, stuff like this would go away.
 

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