Want a Fender Tremolo unit for my Squier VM Jaguar, which one should I get?

straightblues

Joined: Mar 28, 2007
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Posted on Dec 22 2014 10:50 AM

I want to put a Fender Tremolo (one that says Fender on the plate) on my Squier VM Jaguar. I see several options from MIM, to MIJ, to MIA. I am willing to pay for the MIA if it is truly better, but if it isn't, I would like to save the money. Which one should I get?

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Dec 22 2014 10:52 AM

The MIA(AVRI) one is much better. It is available on Amazon for a decent price. http://www.amazon.com/Fender-005-4466-000-American-Jazzmaster-Assembly/dp/B003AYKDDC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419267084&sr=8-2&keywords=jaguar+tremolo

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Surf_Skater

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Posted on Dec 22 2014 02:40 PM

Warning, If you order the one Jake posted. It does not include the arm. So says the 2 reviews.

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TomH

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Posted on Dec 22 2014 02:59 PM

I ordered one of these and, although it works great, the guy had to send me another arm than the one he initially sent:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FENDER-AVRI-AMERICAN-VINTAGE-JAGUAR-JAZZMASTER-TREMOLO-ASSEMBLY-KIT-0054466000-/371122872780?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

Apparently, the AVRI trem arms have changed over the years. The newer ones don't have as much chrome on them, making them narrower in diameter. So, an older AVRI trem arm (which this seller first sent me) has too wide of a diameter and won't fit the newer AVRI trems. My recommendation is that, whoever you order from, make sure that they fit the arm in the collet before sending it.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Dec 22 2014 03:30 PM

I'm not sure if the new ones are the AV'65, but an AV'65 vibrato is better than an AVRI/'62RI.

Better spring, better fit(probably because chrome things creates horrible manufacturing tolerances). FYI, this is why the AVRI bridges are not very reliable.

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Badger

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Posted on Dec 22 2014 04:38 PM

Surf_Skater wrote:

Warning, If you order the one Jake posted. It does not include the arm. So says the 2 reviews.

The ad says it doesn't come with the arm.

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Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel

DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.

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Surf_Skater

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Lawrenceville , GA
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Posted on Dec 22 2014 06:54 PM

Badger wrote:

Surf_Skater wrote:

Warning, If you order the one Jake posted. It does not include the arm. So says the 2 reviews.

The ad says it doesn't come with the arm.

image

Apparently the reviewers saw the arm in the picture and assumed. I just wanted to point it out so no one else made that mistake.

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straightblues

Joined: Mar 28, 2007
Posts: 43

Posted on Dec 23 2014 12:23 AM

Thanks guys, I ordered it. I also ordered the arm. And the arm doesn't come with a tip, so I called Fender to ask which tip, and they are sending me one free of charge. That was cool, but why they wouldn't include a tip that they sell for $2 is beyond me.

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Surf_Skater

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Lawrenceville , GA
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Posted on Dec 23 2014 05:03 AM

You can drill a hole in a die (dice) and make a trem arm tip ala Slacktone Dave.

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straightblues Joined: Mar 28, 2007 Posts: 43	Posted on Dec 22 2014 10:50 AM I want to put a Fender Tremolo (one that says Fender on the plate) on my Squier VM Jaguar. I see several options from MIM, to MIJ, to MIA. I am willing to pay for the MIA if it is truly better, but if it isn't, I would like to save the money. Which one should I get? Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Dec 22 2014 10:52 AM The MIA(AVRI) one is much better. It is available on Amazon for a decent price. http://www.amazon.com/Fender-005-4466-000-American-Jazzmaster-Assembly/dp/B003AYKDDC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419267084&sr=8-2&keywords=jaguar+tremolo Top
Surf_Skater Joined: Sep 06, 2012 Posts: 1288 Lawrenceville , GA	Posted on Dec 22 2014 02:40 PM Warning, If you order the one Jake posted. It does not include the arm. So says the 2 reviews. Top
TomH Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 765 Oberlin, Ohio, USA	Posted on Dec 22 2014 02:59 PM I ordered one of these and, although it works great, the guy had to send me another arm than the one he initially sent: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FENDER-AVRI-AMERICAN-VINTAGE-JAGUAR-JAZZMASTER-TREMOLO-ASSEMBLY-KIT-0054466000-/371122872780?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 Apparently, the AVRI trem arms have changed over the years. The newer ones don't have as much chrome on them, making them narrower in diameter. So, an older AVRI trem arm (which this seller first sent me) has too wide of a diameter and won't fit the newer AVRI trems. My recommendation is that, whoever you order from, make sure that they fit the arm in the collet before sending it. Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Dec 22 2014 03:30 PM I'm not sure if the new ones are the AV'65, but an AV'65 vibrato is better than an AVRI/'62RI. Better spring, better fit(probably because chrome things creates horrible manufacturing tolerances). FYI, this is why the AVRI bridges are not very reliable. Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on Dec 22 2014 04:38 PM Surf_Skater wrote: Warning, If you order the one Jake posted. It does not include the arm. So says the 2 reviews. The ad says it doesn't come with the arm. — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
Surf_Skater Joined: Sep 06, 2012 Posts: 1288 Lawrenceville , GA	Posted on Dec 22 2014 06:54 PM Badger wrote: Surf_Skater wrote: Warning, If you order the one Jake posted. It does not include the arm. So says the 2 reviews. The ad says it doesn't come with the arm. image Apparently the reviewers saw the arm in the picture and assumed. I just wanted to point it out so no one else made that mistake. Top
straightblues Joined: Mar 28, 2007 Posts: 43	Posted on Dec 23 2014 12:23 AM Thanks guys, I ordered it. I also ordered the arm. And the arm doesn't come with a tip, so I called Fender to ask which tip, and they are sending me one free of charge. That was cool, but why they wouldn't include a tip that they sell for $2 is beyond me. Top
Surf_Skater Joined: Sep 06, 2012 Posts: 1288 Lawrenceville , GA	Posted on Dec 23 2014 05:03 AM You can drill a hole in a die (dice) and make a trem arm tip ala Slacktone Dave. Top

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