Samurai wrote:

synchro wrote:

Tqi wrote:

Samurai wrote:

I am thinking of getting it, but it’s a pretty costly upgrade for 400 euro guitar)

Cheaper than:

• Pickups
• Bridge
• Tremolo
• Tuners
• Electronics (assuming a complete replacement)
• Some scratchplates
• Custom fitted nut

Only things cheaper are budget scratchplates, string trees and the strap buttons.

Or you could be crazy like me, and order a $600 body for a $400 guitar.

I think you also should get a new neck and you mostly done with upgrades)

That’s the plan.

The artist formerly known as: Synchro

When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.

Last edited: Mar 22, 2023 16:24:44

DrippyReverbTremolo wrote:

Synchro, your advice RE tightening the trem spring was on the spot. Half a turn and tuning stability is much better. Trem arm does feel stiffer.

I'm really enjoying this JM. The pickups are surprisingly good. Neck feels great. The only things I don't like are the knobs, switch and especially the volume pot (all lead circuit). Turn down to 9 or 8 and all the highs are gone.

I noticed the low E string behaves differently to the other 5. It gets hung up behind the nut where the fretboard angles down sharply.I'm going to round it over.

A minor miracle at the turn of one screw.

The artist formerly known as: Synchro

When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.

StreetThing wrote:

I find that this guys channel has great information regarding offset guitar set up. The tips are kind of spread out over many different videos, but this one covers typical Squire bridge and trem issues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BafuV4jWt9c

I just purchaced a the 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster Squire this week. Fortunately it has an angled neck pocket. So there is no need to add a shim like on the CV and others. I replaced the trem with a Fender AVRI and added a few dabs of locktite to the bridge as prescribed in the video. I installed .11 flatwound strings and it feels so nice.

Congrats! Which one did you get? Still very much impressed with mine. The (lead circuit) pickup switch went kaput after 10 days, but I'm not surprised by that. Contacted the vendor and asked for a replacement part. Planning on upgrading the switch, pots, knobs and input jack. Other than that, no complaints.

Yez Puisheen is very informative and amusing.

Honestly, I think removing the gold would be a shame. Do you know if the allparts rewire kits are any good? Or a minor lateral move....? Your text to link here...https://www.allparts.com/products/ep-4135-wiring-kit-for-jazzmaster

Last edited: Mar 23, 2023 11:29:28

DrippyReverbTremolo wrote:

StreetThing wrote:

I plan to swap out the electronics as well when it is time to change strings, or when something fails. Whichever happens sooner. I may also remove the gold anodizing from the pick guard. I think bare aluminum would look good with the sand finish.

Looking good! I had a 1964 Lincoln Continental in that colour, Desert Sand.

Honestly, I think removing the gold would be a shame. Do you know if the allparts rewire kits are any good? Or a minor lateral move....? Your text to link here...https://www.allparts.com/products/ep-4135-wiring-kit-for-jazzmaster

That appears to be an anodized finish, providing the gold color on the pickguard. If you remove it, you are left with bare aluminum, which is prone to oxidation, which could make it appear cloudy.

The artist formerly known as: Synchro

When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.

Last edited: Mar 23, 2023 19:44:35

synchro wrote:

DrippyReverbTremolo wrote:

StreetThing wrote:

I plan to swap out the electronics as well when it is time to change strings, or when something fails. Whichever happens sooner. I may also remove the gold anodizing from the pick guard. I think bare aluminum would look good with the sand finish.

Looking good! I had a 1964 Lincoln Continental in that colour, Desert Sand.

Honestly, I think removing the gold would be a shame. Do you know if the allparts rewire kits are any good? Or a minor lateral move....? Your text to link here...https://www.allparts.com/products/ep-4135-wiring-kit-for-jazzmaster

That appears to be an anodized finish, providing the gold color on the pickguard. If you remove it, you are left with bare aluminum, which is prone to oxidation, which could make it appear cloudy.

I don't have any experience with all-parts kits. So I can speak to that question.

Yes, the pickguard is anodized. That is a good point about the oxidation. I don't think it would bother me if it were to age to a dull finish as the rest of the guitar is satin finish and "aged" parts. If it ends up that I don't like the result, then I will just paint it. That is the beauty of being a Squire owner. You can mix and match and mess around and never feel like you are destroying a valuable guitar. I have as much fun with that as I do playing music.

I don't have any experience with all parts kits. So I can speak to that question.