Squier "Perfect Fit Replacement Parts" Mega thread

[stshipley]

Where did you buy the pickguard, and what was the manufacturer? Can you show us a picture?

Ditto, inquiring minds want to know!

-STS

 

[Laurie Bass]

Where did you buy the pickguard, and what was the manufacturer? Can you show us a picture?

I don't know who the manufacture is but i got it off E bay(Choppers music) and got it for 99 cents.Fits pertty good,not perfect,a small gap by the control plate,but for the cost I can't complain. If I could figure how to post a pic I would. In the begining of this thread there is a pic of one with the same pic guard that I have. L.P.

 

[Laurie Bass]

OOPS wrong thread guys, Squire Vintage Modified Club 1st thread.

 

[Laurie Bass]

I think I got a pic

 

[4StringedFiend]

So I've got a Squire Affinity P, and I'm currently looking to buy replacement black tuners. Will the Mighty Mite's fit with no adjustments? And where can I get a perfect fitting black pickguard?

 

[snkysnake]

Has anyone changed out the control plate on a VM Jazz ? I am blacking out mine, Black Pearl PG,black PG screws, black knobs, black bridge, black straplocks,and black string guide so far. I'd like to do the control plate too, so let me know if Fender control plates fit before I trim this new pickguard to fit the Squier control plate.

 

[snkysnake]

Well it's time to revive this dead thread. Here's the recent work on my VM Jazz. I just installed a Black Pearl PG, Black screws, bridge, straplocks,control plate and new knobs. I've seen quite a few questions on this and other threads regarding what pickguard to buy and how does it fit, so I'll post a few pics and try to answer the questions.

The top picture shows how much you need to remove from a standard jazz pickguard for it to fit the VM Squier Bass (ignore the silver paint near the control plate area)

the bottom pic shows the stock VM Jazz PG layed over the top of the Fender Standard Jazz PG

 

[snkysnake]

Here are a few more pics. I used a spindle sander for most of the work, and cleaned up the pickup pocket with a scroll saw.

 

[snkysnake]

Here are the last two, a before and after...or after and before , depending on how they load. LOL

Now I need a black nut and black tuners....any suggestions ?

 

[brandtb]

^^ I've been wanting to see what the 70's VM Jazz would look like with the black pearl pickguard. Thanks for posting that! The last picture doesn't do it justice -- it looks like the original pickguard is on there.

Could you please take a few more pictures, perhaps from a slight angle so that we can better appreciate it with less reflection from the flash?

Thanks a bunch for posting that...looking forward to more if you can.

 

[snkysnake]

The last pic above is a "before shot" with stock black Squier PG and chrome control plate. Here's one more of the Black pearl PG, still a little clean up sanding to do.

 

[snkysnake]

Sorry...that's the same shot, let me see if I can take some more real quick.

 

[snkysnake]

k...here are a few more. Sorry about the glare, it's a very reflective bass, indoor shots with flash. When the weather warms up I'll get some natural light shots outdoors.

 

[marcwcarroll]

now that is pretty! well done

 

[Randall]

That sucks that one has to sand it down to fit.

 

[brandtb]

Thanks for posting the new pictures. Looking forward to some shot in natural light as well. Now you got me GASsin' for one of those pickguards.

 

[snkysnake]

Thanks for the comps , I've got a Black Graphtech String T coming in soon, and am looking for the perfect fit black tuners that won't break the bank , open to all suggestions.

 

[Iversen]

I don't recall if I already posted this, but I have a the Squier VM FL Jazz and I replaced the bridge with an inexpensive Wilkinson bridge with brass saddles. It's a perfect fit and very much worth the $30 and the minutes I spent on the upgrade.

I'm thinking a pickguard would be nice, but I'm, not sure which color to go for, I'm leaning towards a black 3-layer, but tortoise or white are also to be considered. Since I haven't seen anyone post a link for a perfect fit pick guard, I'll try the cheapest one I can find on the bay. I'll let you know how it goes...

 

[Lo end PUNCH]

Thanks for the comps , I've got a Black Graphtech String T coming in soon, and am looking for the perfect fit black tuners that won't break the bank , open to all suggestions.

+on the black tuners....anyone?

 

[The Birdman]

+on the black tuners....anyone?

I also have a VM Jazz. I haven't found ANY tuners other than the originals that are "drop-in".

Roger