Squier Jazz Classic Vibe - undergoing make over

[Duarte]

Looks absolutely great. You should definitely try to get those pink pickup covers, that would be insane in the membrane.

[Ancient Mariner]

Nice going - glad it worked out so well.

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='779218' date='Mar 18 2010, 10:14 PM']What happened to the udder pickups?[/quote]


[size=4][b]FINAL TOUCHES[/b][/size]

The pickup covers need to be redone by the same craft paint and brush, but not til next week as I need the bass for a gig. This paint takes ages to dry

[lee4]

That is a superb bass.
Anyone else thinking of an animal inspired make-over?

[Grand Wazoo]

The people in Canada, that made the pickguard (www.greasygroove.com), published it on their website!

[url="http://www.greasygroove.com/customertestimonials.php"]http://www.greasygroove.com/customertestimonials.php[/url]

Edited March 20, 2010 by bass5

[EssentialTension]

Hey, bass5, did that new pickguard match up with all the screwholes, neck, and pickup?

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='781275' date='Mar 21 2010, 12:02 AM']Hey, bass5, did that new pickguard match up with all the screwholes, neck, and pickup?[/quote]

Yes 100%

there is only one thing that is there that I didn't need, and that it's the scallopped indent for the trussrod adjustment at the base of the neck, which as you know on these Squiers is not there but at the top of the headstock.

as you can see in this pic

Edited March 21, 2010 by bass5

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='bass5' post='781280' date='Mar 21 2010, 12:10 AM']Yes 100%[/quote]
Did you send a tracing or what model was it?

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='781281' date='Mar 21 2010, 12:13 AM']Did you send a tracing or what model was it?[/quote]

errr.... I assumed it would fit because they assured me it would fit all standard Jazz / Mexican / American and Jap basses.

[Grand Wazoo]

They even asked me if I wanted the holes drilled for the ashtray covers, which I obviously declined.

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='bass5' post='781283' date='Mar 21 2010, 12:18 AM']They even asked me if I wanted the holes drilled for the ashtray covers, which I obviously declined.[/quote]
The big ashtray could have been a milk pail in your case.

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='bass5' post='781282' date='Mar 21 2010, 12:17 AM']errr.... I assumed it would fit because they assured me it would fit all standard Jazz / Mexican / American and Jap basses.[/quote]
Strange because when I look at the Jazz pickguards on the website it says: "This will only fit USA and Mexican made Fenders (not Squier or Japanese). If you have a Squier or Japanese or non-Fender copy we'll need you to mail us a tracing or the original part and we'll duplicate the shape for a small (max. $20) set-up fee."

Edited March 21, 2010 by EssentialTension

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='781285' date='Mar 21 2010, 12:22 AM']Strange because when I look at the Jazz pickguards on the website it says: "This will only fit USA and Mexican made Fenders (not Squier or Japanese). If you have a Squier or Japanese or non-Fender copy we'll need you to mail us a tracing or the original part and we'll duplicate the shape for a small (max. $20) set-up fee."[/quote]

Well what can I say, I emailed them, told them it was a Squier, they've said no problem, they didn't charge me extra and as you've seen in the pics, it fitted bang on. I guess they must have changed their templates or something. This is the first time I've ordered something from them. Be prepared for a 3 weeks wait, they send them like.... 3rd class or lower. Cheapskates. Mine took fffing ages!

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='bass5' post='781298' date='Mar 21 2010, 12:42 AM']Well what can I say, I emailed them, told them it was a Squier, they've said no problem, they didn't charge me extra and as you've seen in the pics, it fitted bang on. I guess they must have changed their templates or something. This is the first time I've ordered something from them. Be prepared for a 3 weeks wait, they send them like.... 3rd class or lower. Cheapskates. Mine took fffing ages![/quote]
I thought perhaps they now had a template for the CV Jazz but if so I guess it wouldn't have the trussrod cut out. But, hey, it fits!!

[bh2]

AFAIK the cv J and P have vintage spec pickguards.

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='bh2' post='781528' date='Mar 21 2010, 11:34 AM']AFAIK the cv J and P have vintage spec pickguards.[/quote]


I make you right there bud!

[Paul Cooke]

are you gonna relay some of the body patches to better line up with those at the edges of the pickguard?

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='Paul Cooke' post='781724' date='Mar 21 2010, 04:01 PM']are you gonna relay some of the body patches to better line up with those at the edges of the pickguard?[/quote]


Oh bollox!! Now you've made me do it!!

Edited March 21, 2010 by bass5

[Paul Cooke]

excellent!!!

[Grand Wazoo]

[size=3][b]NOW IT'S FULLY MOOO'ED!! My work is done here, this is the final touch.

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[AndyTravis]

That's brilliant.

The best thing is, some people just won't get it.

We did a cheapo Les Paul at work in the same pattern but furry.

We ended up selling it for a mint to a Dutch guy.

It looks ace mate.

[Cat Burrito]

Fair play to you. A lot of thought on this one

[ThomBassmonkey]

That looks HORRIBLE!

Good job, love it.

[budget bassist]

That looks udderly fantastic! Love it
The pink bits and the fact that you matched the stickers up to the pickguard just make it that much better!

Edited March 25, 2010 by budget bassist

[Grand Wazoo]

Thanks to all for the nice comments and the wacky ones too, one thing we must all remember that beneath the "crazy" looks still lies a great player of a bass, with a very nice neck and perfect action and specially now with the Duncan Vintage stacked pickups and period correct pots and wiring loom, this bass is right up there with your average vintage Jazz, which is why I love it in many ways: for looks, sound and playability and it's not just a "project" this is a worthy keeper, eventually when I am tired of the bovine look, I have kept the original duncan pickp covers and spare knobs, the pickguard too, and the black patches can all be peeled off in a matter of minutes.