Squier Squire 6 string Affinity Jazz!

[Randy Ward]

I never checked because I

That white p bass is so nice. I have an Ibanez sr500 that came fretless (a version of the mahogany sr500 they don’t make anymore) thought about maybe eventually converting this squier to one as well but that might be something for a few years down the road and have gotten some good playtime on it fretted.

Do you happen to know if the full size clovers will fit the headstock? They currently look to be mini clovers stock.

I made the fretless six before I had the squire but the white p has the 3/8 clovers. The hipshot guys are cool, call or email [email protected].. he'll tell you..... but I'm pretty sure it's going to be the 3/8 for the squire and here's a hint: The licensed version is slightly lighter if you're concerned about that. This is because they're non reversible. Being reversible adds a little bit of extra weight but it's pretty miniscule.

 

[iSayBoourns]

Yeah hipshot confirmed the 3/8 size will be the correct size. But they offer 2 versions of the clover keys. Clover (which looks to be 1.5” in width) and mini clover (which looks to be 1.2” in width)

The stock clovers on the squier look measure the same to what hipshot call mini clover. So not sure the larger clovers (1.5”) will be too large and have interference when turning the keys.

I did see the reversible ones that can swap bass and treble. They are too rich for me. Looking at a price of $446CAD+tax and shipping on the reversible ones vs $222CAD+tax and shipping. So will be going for the non reversible ones. Weight isn’t really a concern to me.

 

[Randy Ward]

Yeah hipshot confirmed the 3/8 size will be the correct size. But they offer 2 versions of the clover keys. Clover (which looks to be 1.5” in width) and mini clover (which looks to be 1.2” in width)

The stock clovers on the squier look measure the same to what hipshot call mini clover. So not sure the larger clovers (1.5”) will be too large and have interference when turning the keys.

I did see the reversible ones that can swap bass and treble. They are too rich for me. Looking at a price of $446CAD+tax and shipping on the reversible ones vs $222CAD+tax and shipping. So will be going for the non reversible ones. Weight isn’t really a concern to me.

Take a picture and some measurements and email Oscar he'll be able to tell you if the full size will fit

 

[iSayBoourns]

I’m guessing they should but probably a little tight. There’s about a 10mm gap between the stock keys. The full size clovers are about 8mm wider. So 4mm per side. Leaving barely a 2mm gap.

 

[Randy Ward]

I’m guessing they should but probably a little tight. There’s about a 10mm gap between the stock keys. The full size clovers are about 8mm wider. So 4mm per side. Leaving barely a 2mm

you can exchange them if it doesn't work out

 

[Randy Ward]

What do you guys think about tort?

 

[Geri O]

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I’m usually ambivalent about tort….

But there’s no doubt, that looks really, really nice!

Just got the notification, my Squier 6-string arrives Monday.

 

[Randy Ward]

Just got the notification, my Squier 6-string arrives Monday.

Be sure to post an update here. But I know you're going to love it!

 

[iSayBoourns]

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Where did you get a pickguard that fits? I’ve looked everywhere and only find ones for 4 and 5 string.

 

[Randy Ward]

Where did you get a pickguard that fits? I’ve looked everywhere and only find ones for 4 and 5 string.

I custom ordered it here:

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They should have the template from my order.

 

[iSayBoourns]

I custom ordered it here:

https://search.app?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pickguardplanet.com%2F&utm_campaign=aga&utm_source=agsadl1%2Csh%2Fx%2Fgs%2Fm2%2F4

They should have the template from my order.

Thanks. Sent them a message to confirm if they do have the template for it now from your order. Just might have to get one in woodgrain.

Placed my order for the hipshot tuners. Will update with a photo once they are installed, but might take a long while until they arrive though. Looked like my only option was priority mail and in Canada our postal service is currently on strike.

 

[Geri O]

My Squier 6-string bass arrived a little while ago (yes, on Sunday afternoon!)

A quick un-boxing and once over. The missus and I planned a few errands thus afternoon, but I did spend about 20 minutes with it.

Really quick observation…once I tuned it, I could take it out right now on a gig. It came in that well-set-up. More of a chance thing, but hey, it is what it is. I’m pretty stoked.

I haven’t played a stock Fender passive jazz bass in a long time, but the tone is quite decent. Pups are quiet, individually and together. But it’s not in acid conditions I sometimes find myself in just yet.

I’ll get to play around with it some later tonight. Even though there’s been pics of them already, alright, fine, here’s the pic, it did happen…..

 

[iSayBoourns]

Pretty convinced mine needs a shim (which I have read can be somewhat common for Fender/Squier basses.) The setup it came with was extremely high action. After adjusting the truss rod to flatten out the neck and lower the saddles I have gotten it much lower than it came, but still a bit higher than I like. B and C saddles are floored, E and G are nearly there too. So can’t really get any lower. It’s still very playable for me, but no where near as easy to play as my Ibanez sr500 fretless and Spector legend 4. Perhaps replacing the bridge with a hipshot A style will change things, so I’ll probably wait on potentially adding a shim once I have done that change.

It does look like the headstock on mine does have a slight forward lean. Don’t know if that is contributing to the action, but I don’t think it should.

 

[Geri O]

Perhaps replacing the bridge with a hipshot A style will change things, so I’ll probably wait on potentially adding a shim once I have done that change.

After looking at the bridge on my S6 (okay, Squier 6-string…), I doubt the Hipshot replacement bridge will solve the saddles sitting on the bridge plate problem. That would require a thinner plate. The Hipshot plate looks to be the same thickness as the OEM bridge plate, maybe a few thousands thicker. Looking the OEM bridge over, it seems to be decent.

To accomplish what you are after, you are likely to need a neck pocket shim.

On my Squier 6, I’m experiencing a bit of clack going on in the first few frets (which doesn’t make it unplayable, I would still run out to a gig with it tonight if I got a call). My neck appears to be dead ruler flat. Because my slightly heavy-handed technique, I set a tiny bit of relief to my necks. That may help your sitting bridge saddles, but not get the action as low as you want.

 

[iSayBoourns]

After looking at the bridge on my S6 (okay, Squier 6-string…), I doubt the Hipshot replacement bridge will solve the saddles sitting on the bridge plate problem. That would require a thinner plate. The Hipshot plate looks to be the same thickness as the OEM bridge plate, maybe a few thousands thicker. Looking the OEM bridge over, it seems to be decent.

To accomplish what you are after, you are likely to need a neck pocket shim.

On my Squier 6, I’m experiencing a bit of clack going on in the first few frets (which doesn’t make it unplayable, I would still run out to a gig with it tonight if I got a call). My neck appears to be dead ruler flat. Because my slightly heavy-handed technique, I set a tiny bit of relief to my necks. That may help your sitting bridge saddles, but not get the action as low as you want.

Yeah I agree that the hipshot bridge probably wouldn’t solve the action. It was just wishful thinking haha. Retuning after adjusting the truss rod had my bridge making a lot of pinging sounds from the strings tightening, but the main reason I’m looking at the hipshot bridge is I’m not a fan of the vintage bar saddles (perhaps that pinging is typical of these saddle type?) and I’m wanting to change all the hardware out to gold (aside from the string tree it has, doubt I’ll ever find anything similar in gold) I have the tuners already ordered to begin the process.

 

[Geri O]

Yeah I agree that the hipshot bridge probably wouldn’t solve the action. It was just wishful thinking haha. Retuning after adjusting the truss rod had my bridge making a lot of pinging sounds from the strings tightening, but the main reason I’m looking at the hipshot bridge is I’m not a fan of the vintage bar saddles (perhaps that pinging is typical of these saddle type?) and I’m wanting to change all the hardware out to gold (aside from the string tree it has, doubt I’ll ever find anything similar in gold) I have the tuners already ordered to begin the process.

Mmmmm....Gold hardware.....Love it!...

Not just yet, though.

 

[iSayBoourns]

My hipshot tuners came in. Installed in less than 20 mins. They were a direct drop in replacement. No fiddling with new holes or plugging existing ones. Don’t know when, but up next the bridge and control plate and hardware screws to change out to gold.

 

[Geri O]

My hipshot tuners came in. Installed in less than 20 mins. They were a direct drop in replacement. No fiddling with new holes or plugging existing ones. Don’t know when, but up next the bridge and control plate and hardware screws to change out to gold.

Most excellent!

May I ask, what model are the Hipshot tuners you used? Are they UltraLites? I wouldn’t mind alleviating a little neck dive. But if nothing else, I want an Xtender tuner for the B string.

Thanx!

 

[iSayBoourns]

Most excellent!

May I ask, what model are the Hipshot tuners you used? Are they UltraLites? I wouldn’t mind alleviating a little neck dive. But if nothing else, I want an Xtender tuner for the B string.

Thanx!

Yeah they were the ultralite (non reversible ones) in the 3/8 size. I chose gold and mini clover. They didn’t really change the neck dive as I don’t think they are much lighter than the stock ones. If they are, not by much at all. Licensed Ultralite® Bass Tuning Machine 3/8

 

[Justshootit]

Sound sample for the 6 stings.

Thanks for posting this!! How's the action and build? Any sharp fret edges, etc? I tried out the Classic Vibe 5-string and was a little disappointed in the fret edges.