Squier "Perfect Fit Replacement Parts" Mega thread

[bigscore1000]

can any of you guys advise as to where i can get a direct fit replacement pickguard for a CV 60's Precision? I'm think of experimenting with dif color options...


Thanks

 

[Doragon]

I got mine at Warmoth...

 

[rob4001va]

So here's what my VM Jazz looked like when I got it (note the previous owner had re-badged it to be labeled Fender):

Since then I've blacked it out almost completely:

• changed the pickguard screws to black
• changed the knobs to black; used a smaller one for tone, like a Jazz should have.
• added a Gotoh 201 black bridge; then later replaced the Gotoh saddles with multi-ribbed ones from Fender (because the string/pole alignment was not perfect). Pity these are not black also. Note: Had to open the bridge holes to use the Fender screws for the saddles; used the black Gotoh springs to help hide that.
• changed the string tree to black
• changed the tuners to black Hipshot HB7's

I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out:

Sometimes I think I should have gotten a black control plate and maple knobs, though.

And then there's Black Beauty strings...

Hmm...maybe I'm not done!

 

[Billy Low]

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[Supertanker]

I'm getting there.

I got the black screws, the black Gotoh 201, I also have the black Fender 70's series pickups.

Let me completely recommend the 70's series pickups.

They are some of the best jazz pickups on the market.

Think Marcus Miller, only better.

These pickups sound better than the ones in my MM.

If I still had my MM I would put these pickups in it...

 

[Burlington]

I put a Jaguar neck on my VM Jazz the other day. Had to massage it into place, but lines up great and intonates perfectly.

 

[drewfx]

Put a Hipshot BT-7 D-tuner on my VM P-Bass TB.

Fit, mounted and works perfectly using the existing holes.

Visually, the string post is not a match though (if that matters to you).

 

[A-Step-Towards]

I put a Jaguar neck on my VM Jazz the other day. Had to massage it into place, but lines up great and intonates perfectly.

Thats gotta look sweet

 

[The Birdman]

I'm getting there.

I got the black screws, the black Gotoh 201, I also have the black Fender 70's series pickups.

Let me completely recommend the 70's series pickups.

They are some of the best jazz pickups on the market.

Think Marcus Miller, only better.

These pickups sound better than the ones in my MM.

If I still had my MM I would put these pickups in it...

I have the 70's reissue Jazz pickups in my fretted VM. Right you are. GREAT pickups. I put them in with CTS pots and a Switchcraft jack. Very noticeable difference.

Roger

 

[Supertanker]

I have the 70's reissue Jazz pickups in my fretted VM. Right you are. GREAT pickups. I put them in with CTS pots and a Switchcraft jack. Very noticeable difference.

Roger

I think with all the pickup options available folks often over look Fender.

I have a P bass with a Fender '57 reissue pickup.

It just about the perfect P Bass pickup...

 

[Jhtjon]

At this point do we have a general census on what bridges will and will not fit a CV 60's PBass?

I really want a threaded saddle bridge for mine.

 

[fabiofromitaly]

hello

I'm thinking about getting a pair of squiers, just for fun at low price

ideas are precision special (PJ) fretted and the VM jazz fretless

...how about pickup dimensions of these 2 guys?
standard (as MIA) or not?

thanks!

 

[rumblinbass]

I think you will find this to be only true of the ones with the "Tele" style headstock.

Almost positive the other VM's have standard style curved heals.

This would also hold true on the Fender SCPB's. Those have squared off neck heals as well.

that sux. I was hoping to put a VMJ neck on a VMTB body. :scowl:

 

[fabiofromitaly]

can someone help me about pickup routing dimension (standard as M.I.A. or not?) for the squier p special PJ and the fretless vintage modified?

thanks!

 

[Batmensch]

Can a Fender HMV bridge, such as used on current Am. Std. bass models be used as a direct drop-in replacement on a Squier VM Jazz?

 

[fabiofromitaly]

I've checked the squier vintage modified fretted and it seems that it has standard pickup routing (dimensions equal to USA version), so I think that it could be valid also for the fretless brother

I have still doubt about the P special (PJ) because in the pictures it seems having a smaller bridge pickup, do you confirm this?
it's very important for my project to know this, thanks

 

[Tommygunn]

Can a Fender HMV bridge, such as used on current Am. Std. bass models be used as a direct drop-in replacement on a Squier VM Jazz?

No. It has 3 drill holes, and the VM jazz bridge has 5. Its cause the HMV is meant for string through basses.

 

[Batmensch]

After checking my '08 MIA Jazz, you're right, it does only have 3 screws. I'll have to check the spacing on those. Oh, and the HMV bridge can be used either way, string thru OR top load.

 

[bassman1987]

Can anyone tell me which Hipshot Xtender to get for a VM P bass? Thanks!

 

[YYZDMV46&2]

i'm confused, will a hipshot d tuner fit a VMJ? and ive tried 3 pickguards, none fit perfectly.