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Tricked Out Squier Club Part 2
- Thread starter Bryan R. Tyler
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1850, That's it!! It's been a few years since I've used it and I do have half a gallon in the garage, sorry!
Any way it's a gel so it's not running all over.
ill have to hit up the hardware store this weekend and see what my options are.
ive never been into "fire-engine red" basses, and have been gassing a natural p bass and a deluxe.
figured, why not do both?
from what i have read, these mexican squiers from what i hear are basically mim fenders with a squier logo. made from left over mij and mim parts when the mexican plant first opened.
ive never been into "fire-engine red" basses, and have been gassing a natural p bass and a deluxe.
figured, why not do both?
from what i have read, these mexican squiers from what i hear are basically mim fenders with a squier logo. made from left over mij and mim parts when the mexican plant first opened.
I did a bit of trickin' to my squier jazz
Started as this factory squier 60's classic vibe jazz
then came this
now it's this
I added black Schaller tuners with a black string tree jobby.
Black Kahler 7410 tremolo a black control plate with black knurled knobs.
removed the thumb guard deal.
I'm contemplating a different pickguard, more of a red tortoise shell one.
Started as this factory squier 60's classic vibe jazz
then came this
now it's this
I added black Schaller tuners with a black string tree jobby.
Black Kahler 7410 tremolo a black control plate with black knurled knobs.
removed the thumb guard deal.
I'm contemplating a different pickguard, more of a red tortoise shell one.
Here's my heavily modified Squier:
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It started out as a P-Bass Special from '99, with a rosewood Jazz Neck. I have since changed:
-The neck is from a 2006 Squier VM Precision Bass with maple fretboard.
-Bridge is a Gotoh 201
-Swapped the original Pickups with SD 1/4 Pounders (Precision and Jazz)
-Swapped the cheap 500k pots with 250k CTS pots, and new knobs.
-Switchcraft Jack
-Dunlop Straplocks
-DIY crappy paintjob on the Pickguard (matte black) and the Pickup covers (ivory)
The only original piece left is the body! It still needs to be properly setup since I only recently added the neck, and the action could be better. Also, it's tuned to C Standard and has thicker strings.
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It started out as a P-Bass Special from '99, with a rosewood Jazz Neck. I have since changed:
-The neck is from a 2006 Squier VM Precision Bass with maple fretboard.
-Bridge is a Gotoh 201
-Swapped the original Pickups with SD 1/4 Pounders (Precision and Jazz)
-Swapped the cheap 500k pots with 250k CTS pots, and new knobs.
-Switchcraft Jack
-Dunlop Straplocks
-DIY crappy paintjob on the Pickguard (matte black) and the Pickup covers (ivory)
The only original piece left is the body! It still needs to be properly setup since I only recently added the neck, and the action could be better. Also, it's tuned to C Standard and has thicker strings.
You shouldn't have said anything...I thought it was anodized Aluminum!
Nicely done...great looking bass!!!
You shouldn't have said anything...I thought it was anodized Aluminum!
Nicely done...great looking bass!!!
Haha, Thanks! That would actually look pretty good! I guess it looks like that because it's the old pickguard and it was pretty beaten up. It had stains and tape over it, and I struggled to get it off entirely. Still, it was easier and cheaper than to order a black squier replacement pickguard, believe it or not. The Fender ones don't fit, and buying one off ebay wouldn't guarantee me that it would fit either.
Also, I kinda dig the matte black.
Ill update numbers here soon!
I just got my 1998 MIM Squier Precision yesterday. I was actually surprised by the build quality, needs a few tweaks here and there but not bad. I was going to mod this to an extreme, but I think Ill keep this one a bit more conservative. Its a beautiful C.A.R., much better than I thought it would be, with a rosewood fretboard. I think Ill do some cosmetic changes to start then get a drop d tuner on it and some new wiring. Debating if I want to go with a vintage sounding pickup or something a bit more modern. Going to be a fun and semi-simple project though.
I just got my 1998 MIM Squier Precision yesterday. I was actually surprised by the build quality, needs a few tweaks here and there but not bad. I was going to mod this to an extreme, but I think Ill keep this one a bit more conservative. Its a beautiful C.A.R., much better than I thought it would be, with a rosewood fretboard. I think Ill do some cosmetic changes to start then get a drop d tuner on it and some new wiring. Debating if I want to go with a vintage sounding pickup or something a bit more modern. Going to be a fun and semi-simple project though.
Cool! Good to hear you got it safe.... Nordstrands are nice pickups
I havent had a set of Nordstrands personally, but I have heard them. The options for a pbass are practically endless as far as drop in replacements. Ive even debated putting Fralins in it. Considering I only paid $100 for the bass, the upgrades alone would be at least twice that amount.
ive have never tried Nordstrands before, but i have been wanting something else from what i usually go for. hmmm, you may be on to something. i might have to give it a shot. looking at the Delanos too...i have some pondering to do.
pickups are still up in the air.
i have been gassing a '62 RI recently, so i think i might style this one as such.
i gotta keep my earned #1 spot.
i have been gassing a '62 RI recently, so i think i might style this one as such.
i gotta keep my earned #1 spot.
Will this count?
Jaguar SS and parts by Invalid Link Removed, on Flickr
It's at the shop being stripped right now. The only things left being Squier will be the body and neck, but that's 2 pretty big parts.
Being repainted Burgandy Mist with matching headstock, thru the body bridge, Stellartone pots, Bourne V pots, Hipshot Ultra Lites, Jaguar slider switches, Strat jack, Lace Alumatone P & J Pups, Grover strap locks, the red tort pickguard will replace the original and also the chrome control plate. Be strung with GHS 3060s if they fit with the thru body or D'Addario SS Tapes.
Jaguar SS and parts by Invalid Link Removed, on Flickr
It's at the shop being stripped right now. The only things left being Squier will be the body and neck, but that's 2 pretty big parts.
Being repainted Burgandy Mist with matching headstock, thru the body bridge, Stellartone pots, Bourne V pots, Hipshot Ultra Lites, Jaguar slider switches, Strat jack, Lace Alumatone P & J Pups, Grover strap locks, the red tort pickguard will replace the original and also the chrome control plate. Be strung with GHS 3060s if they fit with the thru body or D'Addario SS Tapes.
id like it keep it a tradition split coil for this one.
The Will Power Middle is a traditionally shaped Precision style pickup (the Will Power Neck is the Gibson EB style humbucker).
It has huge low end and powerful mids...and the pole pieces are covered so there's no clicking when picking over the pickup (compared to a typical P Pup).
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