It was although all the holes were not exactly lined up, and the screws that came with the bridge were a smaller diameter so i used 3 of the oem but overall i'm happy.
It's a major improvement and it was only $15.00
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Squier "Perfect Fit Replacement Parts" Mega thread
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It was although all the holes were not exactly lined up, and the screws that came with the bridge were a smaller diameter so i used 3 of the oem but overall i'm happy.
It's a major improvement and it was only $15.00
I'm currently modding my Fender Squier Vintage Modified 77' Jazz Bass. Here's a picture of the original bass:
Here's what I've done thus far:
Current Mods:
1. Gotoh Chrome Bridge (Black)
2. Creative Cuts Geddy Lee Black Inlays
3. Warmoth Vintage Round Retainer for Bass (Black)
4. Hipshot HB1 Tuners (*Note that these tuners are not drop-in replacements. As a matter of fact, after conducting pretty thorough research, I've concluded that for the Squier Vintage Modified basses, there are no tuners that will "drop in." However, the Hipshot HB1s are the best option available. Their footprint was perfect for my Squier VM 77'.)
Future mods will include Seymour Duncan STK-J2s (which will drop-in), and a custom pickguard.
Here's what I've done thus far:
Current Mods:
1. Gotoh Chrome Bridge (Black)
2. Creative Cuts Geddy Lee Black Inlays
3. Warmoth Vintage Round Retainer for Bass (Black)
4. Hipshot HB1 Tuners (*Note that these tuners are not drop-in replacements. As a matter of fact, after conducting pretty thorough research, I've concluded that for the Squier Vintage Modified basses, there are no tuners that will "drop in." However, the Hipshot HB1s are the best option available. Their footprint was perfect for my Squier VM 77'.)
Future mods will include Seymour Duncan STK-J2s (which will drop-in), and a custom pickguard.
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Watch the classifieds for someone selling them after swapping out their vm j. I've seen them on eBay too. 30 - 40 bucks a set. It'll be difficult to match output without trying first. You can use separate volumes or a blend pot to balance output.
I noticed in alot of posts mentioning how MIM pick guards and tuners working on CV jazzes, but not VM jazzes, so I was looking at the specs for all the jazz basses on Squier's site, and was wondering if anyone knows if they have changed the hardware on the newer VM's. The sight shows the VM and Standard as having the same control plate and tuners and the pics of both look like it comes to a point at the top toward the neck pup. I just bought a new VM last week, shows a 2010, indonesia cort by the serial no., and my control plate is not pointed, its round, just like the pic for the CV. Also, my tuners seem spaced further apart, with the e tuner lower on the headstock than the pics for VM and Standard show, more like the pic of the CV (going by the parts lists for each)
Mine is pointy, think its a 10, mii cort. Dunno about the tuners, mine are diamond shaped plate. The vm tuners are a bit low end, they may have switched to better quality.
hmm, maybe they have, my tuner plates are flat at the top, taper down a little then round at the bottom
I want a Tort pickguard for my Affinity 5 string Jazz. anyone know where I can get one? perhaps something else will fit or can be modified easily?
Thanks
Thanks
The VM is more pointy than the MIM Jazz. That's the way it was on my VM-Jazz when I wanted a '70s Tort 13-hole PG on it.
I bought the '70s J Tort PG and made a couple of mods to it and it fits perfectly.
Ez-Pz !
The VM is more pointy than the MIM Jazz. That's the way it was on my VM-Jazz when I wanted a '70s Tort 13-hole PG on it.
Ez-Pz !
Dang, I need to get a decent camera so I can start posting pics, that the way the ones on the site look, mines alot rounder than that.
that tort pg on the bottom with the black one on top looks more the shape of mine
I actually didn't drop the tuners in. I had my bass tech drop them in. All he had to do is fill the stock screw holes, and drill new ones. No one should charge you more than $35 for the job.
Hipshots are MOST-DEFINITELY the way to go! They are so much smoother than stock tuners. #teamQuality
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I put a Leo Quann II bridge and Duncan SPB-1 pickup in my SQ series Squier and she is SWEET!!!!
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Aha my tuners are black now so I had to put the new, smaller ferrules in. Used Alum foil tape.
Not trying to be a thread necro, but this seemed like the appropriate place to pose the question. I've got a Squier Jag Neck on my Squier II P. The photo from the Hipshot website looked like a BT7 would be a direct drop in for the pattern. It's just a little off. Is there a direct drop in Hipshot Xtender for the Indonesian Fenders?
You know, it doesn't seem there is. The Asian stuff uses metric measurements for screw spacing, etc. and just doesn't seem to be perfect fit. So my research here on TB would indicate. YMMV. I put Hipshots on my VMJ and had to do some work, it's worth it.
Hipshot BT7 fits.....with some help.
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Grinder usage.
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Not too bad. *pats self on back*
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Not too bad. *pats self on back*
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