Convert squier vi to jaguar?

Flyernut

Joined: May 13, 2019
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Posted on Jun 30 2019 09:27 AM

Kooky question, I have a squier vi, was wondering if I could convert to a jaguar by replacing the neck with a jaguar neck? They look the same to the naked eye, other than the neck, so I’m wondering if they use the same body for both guitars, and just switch out the neck?

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horax

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Posted on Jun 30 2019 10:46 AM

The bass six?

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Flyernut

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Posted on Jun 30 2019 11:33 AM

Yup, the bass vi.

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Chippertheripper

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Posted on Jun 30 2019 11:37 AM

Measure from the neck heel to the bridge. If they’re both the same, then yeah, it’ll convert. If not, then nope, unless you can convince warmoth or one of the other neck companies into making something.

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Surfing_Sam_61

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Posted on Jun 30 2019 11:51 AM

I think they are the same size = but the Squire Neck has less meat under the nut but the rest of the neck is about the same. But I swear they feel different playing them. The bridges on the Fenders seem to work better, so there is no advantage to me kit bashing a Jag like that to me.

I think your money would be better spent trading in the squire for a real Fender Jaguar though, The woods are definitely different then the Squires, and the Fenders sound better to me. ( I have both versions) They look the same , but are not the same, and even the year its made has a loot to do with it as well.

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Redfeather

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Posted on Jun 30 2019 12:21 PM

No, you can't do that. The bridges are in different places. The bridge on a Jag is about where the bottom pickup on the VI sits.

But you can capo it way up on the neck to give it an effective scale length of 24" or thereabouts!

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Surfing_Sam_61

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Posted on Jun 30 2019 12:38 PM

I sorry I didn't see the VI part I thought it was a Squire Jaguar.

Yeah sounds like a bad idea to swap out necks like that and would ruin the value as well. I think the trade in option is still is a good idea.

Depends on how much money and time you want to burn really.

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Ariel

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Posted on Jun 30 2019 02:38 PM

Flyernut wrote:

Kooky question,

Kooky!

I have a squier vi, was wondering if I could convert to a jaguar by replacing the neck with a jaguar neck? They look the same to the naked eye, other than the neck,

No! have you even looked at them?

so I’m wondering if they use the same body for both guitars, and just switch out the neck?

The VI's body is longer and heavier, the wiring scheme is very different, it won't be anything like a Jaguar. Seriously, the Squier VI is a wonderful and versatile instrument, why botch it.
I would like too see an abomination like this nevertheless, to point and laugh.

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Surf_Skater

Joined: Sep 06, 2012
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Posted on Jun 30 2019 02:49 PM

It may not intonate properly. Use the money for a new neck towards a used vintage modified jag. Or, get one of these.

Last edited: Jun 30, 2019 14:50:31

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22SeaDo

Joined: Oct 30, 2018
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Posted on Jun 30 2019 08:10 PM

Get creative and do a one off build. Squier Jagmaster modified. Purchased from the late great Bruce Duncan of Long Board Ranch.

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"Here's to the man who drinks dark ale and goes to bed quite mellow. He lives as he ought to live and dies a jolly good fellow"

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Flyernut Joined: May 13, 2019 Posts: 2	Posted on Jun 30 2019 09:27 AM Kooky question, I have a squier vi, was wondering if I could convert to a jaguar by replacing the neck with a jaguar neck? They look the same to the naked eye, other than the neck, so I’m wondering if they use the same body for both guitars, and just switch out the neck? Top
horax Joined: Mar 23, 2011 Posts: 518 colorado springs	Posted on Jun 30 2019 10:46 AM The bass six? Top
Flyernut Joined: May 13, 2019 Posts: 2	Posted on Jun 30 2019 11:33 AM Yup, the bass vi. Top
Chippertheripper Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 819 Semass	Posted on Jun 30 2019 11:37 AM Measure from the neck heel to the bridge. If they’re both the same, then yeah, it’ll convert. If not, then nope, unless you can convince warmoth or one of the other neck companies into making something. Top
Surfing_Sam_61 Joined: Jan 15, 2019 Posts: 1515	Posted on Jun 30 2019 11:51 AM I think they are the same size = but the Squire Neck has less meat under the nut but the rest of the neck is about the same. But I swear they feel different playing them. The bridges on the Fenders seem to work better, so there is no advantage to me kit bashing a Jag like that to me. I think your money would be better spent trading in the squire for a real Fender Jaguar though, The woods are definitely different then the Squires, and the Fenders sound better to me. ( I have both versions) They look the same , but are not the same, and even the year its made has a loot to do with it as well. Top
Redfeather Joined: Jul 30, 2016 Posts: 854	Posted on Jun 30 2019 12:21 PM No, you can't do that. The bridges are in different places. The bridge on a Jag is about where the bottom pickup on the VI sits. But you can capo it way up on the neck to give it an effective scale length of 24" or thereabouts! Top
Surfing_Sam_61 Joined: Jan 15, 2019 Posts: 1515	Posted on Jun 30 2019 12:38 PM I sorry I didn't see the VI part I thought it was a Squire Jaguar. Yeah sounds like a bad idea to swap out necks like that and would ruin the value as well. I think the trade in option is still is a good idea. Depends on how much money and time you want to burn really. Top
Ariel Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1555 Israel	Posted on Jun 30 2019 02:38 PM Flyernut wrote: Kooky question, Kooky! I have a squier vi, was wondering if I could convert to a jaguar by replacing the neck with a jaguar neck? They look the same to the naked eye, other than the neck, No! have you even looked at them? so I’m wondering if they use the same body for both guitars, and just switch out the neck? The VI's body is longer and heavier, the wiring scheme is very different, it won't be anything like a Jaguar. Seriously, the Squier VI is a wonderful and versatile instrument, why botch it. I would like too see an abomination like this nevertheless, to point and laugh. Top
Surf_Skater Joined: Sep 06, 2012 Posts: 1288 Lawrenceville , GA	Posted on Jun 30 2019 02:49 PM It may not intonate properly. Use the money for a new neck towards a used vintage modified jag. Or, get one of these. Last edited: Jun 30, 2019 14:50:31 Top
22SeaDo Joined: Oct 30, 2018 Posts: 99 Mojave Valley, AZ.	Posted on Jun 30 2019 08:10 PM Get creative and do a one off build. Squier Jagmaster modified. Purchased from the late great Bruce Duncan of Long Board Ranch. — "Here's to the man who drinks dark ale and goes to bed quite mellow. He lives as he ought to live and dies a jolly good fellow" Top

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