Can anyone here tell me the difference, if there is any, in a Korean Squier II neck and a regular Korean Squier neck. The Squier II necks are somewhat coveted and I'm wondering it the same holds true for the ones that aren't. I just bought one that is not a Squier II, and although I had one a while back, I can't remember any differences. Thanks.. Tuners on this one do look and operate a little funky.
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The second generation (i.e.: 2019 and on) Classic Vibe Squiers have ‘70s-era pickup spacing. The earlier Vintage Modified Jazzes do not.
Hey all. Anyone switch their Squire vintage 5-string bridge (used on VMs) for a Hipshot A bridge? Could you talk about any noticeable benefits? Debating if it is worth it right now. Thanks.
More than han a few guys replaced the factory bridge on their Squier P5 's with that version that's a direct replacement.
Like a lot of fives, the travel on the B-string saddle would barely bring the string length into tune on the factory bridge when adjusting the string length to play in tune. And believe me, there are lots of fives that the B string saddle barely gets there, from many builders.
The typically well-built Hipshot takes care of that, but you need to check your measurements of available space: The base plate is much larger, and may crowd a bridge pickup on some instruments.
Like a lot of fives, the travel on the B-string saddle would barely bring the string length into tune on the factory bridge when adjusting the string length to play in tune. And believe me, there are lots of fives that the B string saddle barely gets there, from many builders.
The typically well-built Hipshot takes care of that, but you need to check your measurements of available space: The base plate is much larger, and may crowd a bridge pickup on some instruments.
Thanks. And in terms of sound differences? Anything noticeable or negligible? Also, I can't find a weight for the Squire bridge vs Hipshot A (3.5oz aluminum) to see if the Squire is heavier or not...Anyone know?
I've never heard any tone difference that was obviously due to the replacement. To me the only good reason for a bridge replacement would be a gain in functionality as you would gain in this case, far better intonation.
This is a slight deviation, but I replaced the Squier bridge on my 40th Anniversary 4-string Jazz with a Gotoh 201B-4 high mass bridge. Before doing that, I recorded a track into ProTools--no EQ, no compression, just a clean, flat track. After I swapped to the Gotoh high mass, I did the same thing. I listened back to both sets of tracks through my studio monitors, and I found zero difference. No change in tone, no change in sustain. The Gotoh 201B-4 is a respected bridge, though i don't know how it compares to the Hipshot you're considering. The intonation and action adjustments are smoother, but that's all.
Just got the good news that my guitar shop just received my CV Jaguar PJ Bass. I’m having them put on a brass nut and Fender highmass bridge with the brass saddles. Then when I can pick it up I’m swapping out the pickups for a Dimarzio Spit P and Ultra Jazz. Also have a custom control plate I’m putting on it. Series parallel switch, pickup selector, and tone cap selector (.022/off/.047). Selecting series and bridge pickup will mute the bass. I’m basically recreating a Warmoth bass I had years ago, loved that bass.
My squier credentials...'86 mij jazz, '01 mik mb4, and 2 fsr sonic broncos
Nice. Let us know if the changes improve the sound at all. My VM Jaguar V is awesome, but the sustain and vibrancy it lacks (compared to my boutique bass) I think is due to the woods sucking up the vibrations, not the hardware.
You sound like me. I buy an inexpensive Asian bass, and by the time I've done all the mods on it to get it to play and sound like I want it, I could've bought a used Fender (or similar) instrument!
I do it all the time. Have fun!It's fun seeing just how good you can make it...and as for the poor investment, it's fine as long as you never have to sell it
I agree. I have a pair of highly modded Squier Jazz Basses. In my opinion, they play great, sound great, and look great. When it comes to musical instruments, it doesn't get much better than that.
How would you compare the satisfaction from making the mods and the joy from how the finished article sounds?You sound like me. I buy an inexpensive Asian bass, and by the time I've done all the mods on it to get it to play and sound like I want it, I could've bought a used Fender (or similar) instrument!
Good questions. I'm an old fart...not exactly retired, but I probably should be. Call it semi-retired. The mods help me keep my afternoons ccupied and my fingers nimble. The basses I mod--more than just my Squiers--already look good to me or I wouldn't have bought them. I set them up and do whatever it takes in that regard to get them playing well. Getting them to sound exactly like I want is sometimes a different story. It's sometimes taken me a year of trial and error to pull the sound out of a bass that I can sense is in there. So I'd say it's very rewarding, and I don't regret the cost at all.
I'll never get rid of my first total mod project...mainly because I'll never get back what I put into it, paid $100 for the bass then put 3 or 4 times that into parts
Whooo-boy, can I get behind the trial & error curve! So much learned…so much still to learn!
Long may it continue to be so.
