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[thecolorwaves]

I recently picked up a Japanese trem which I installed on my JMJM (I wanted the locking feature). The problem I'm having is that it's 'bottoming out'. It stops hard when pressed in just a little. Anyone experienced similar?

something to do with the tremolo lock? sounds like the tremolo lock it engaged.

The lock is off, and it's when I press down on it. Something is making contact with the body of the guitar. The obvious culprit would be the arm, which is pushed in all the way. But is there a way around this?

[MKR]

I recently picked up a Japanese trem which I installed on my JMJM (I wanted the locking feature). The problem I'm having is that it's 'bottoming out'. It stops hard when pressed in just a little. Anyone experienced similar?

something to do with the tremolo lock? sounds like the tremolo lock it engaged.

The lock is off, and it's when I press down on it. Something is making contact with the body of the guitar. The obvious culprit would be the arm, which is pushed in all the way. But is there a way around this?

all JM trems wether they're squier, japanese, AVRI all work on the same principle and for the most part have pretty much interchanging parts. you should loosen your strings, unscrew the tremolo and just examine as to what the problem could be. compare it with your old trem and see what the difference is. something's off, you just have to figure out what it is.

[601210]

I had a bad time upgrading the electronics on my Squier Tele, so I figured I should ask here:

Will Fender electronics (pots, switches) fit on the JMJM, or do I need to look for something in millimeters? Particularly interested in the main selector switch, since the pots aren't really giving me any trouble but the switch is showing early signs of trouble.

[thecolorwaves]

all JM trems wether they're squier, japanese, AVRI all work on the same principle and for the most part have pretty much interchanging parts. you should loosen your strings, unscrew the tremolo and just examine as to what the problem could be. compare it with your old trem and see what the difference is. something's off, you just have to figure out what it is.

Yep, nothing else for it. Thanks for the info!

[thecolorwaves]

Sorry for once again dredging this up: I'm having problems with two of my tuners right now. What's a good upgrade that'll drop in? I recently picked up a JM Jag and it was night and day in terms of the tuners: what do they ship with and would they work for a JMJM?

[BoringPostcards]

Sorry for once again dredging this up: I'm having problems with two of my tuners right now. What's a good upgrade that'll drop in? I recently picked up a JM Jag and it was night and day in terms of the tuners: what do they ship with and would they work for a JMJM?

Any high quality Kluson (like on the JM jag) should suffice.

[thecolorwaves]

Any high quality Kluson (like on the JM jag) should suffice.

Wunderbar! Thank you.

[electric12]

I recently picked up a Japanese trem which I installed on my JMJM (I wanted the locking feature). The problem I'm having is that it's 'bottoming out'. It stops hard when pressed in just a little. Anyone experienced similar?

something to do with the tremolo lock? sounds like the tremolo lock it engaged.

I did this to mine without any problem.

[higgsblossom]

Staytrem made a direct drop on for J Mascis and Classic Player Jazzmasters. It resembled a normal Staytrem bridge, but it had the posts removed and two large holes in their place.

That was the first mod on mine. It makes a huge difference in tone!
And I changed the switch tip to an amber one that I got for <1€ from Thomann's own Harley Benton brand.

[6moremiles]

Has anyone used a Compton bridge on the modern j mascis with any success?
I just ordered a jm jm and a crap load of parts and was thinking about a Compton in either brass or stainless with a tone chamber.

[shaggseb]

Has anyone used a Compton bridge on the modern j mascis with any success?
I just ordered a jm jm and a crap load of parts and was thinking about a Compton in either brass or stainless with a tone chamber.

Hello, yes I did. Direct drop-in ! Mine is a stainless one.

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Cheers

S.

[6moremiles]

Thanks I appreciate it.
Now I just have to decide on brass or stainless.

[joeybsyc]

Just did a color matched headstock for a member's JM JM and added his custom made decal to the headstock. Turned out pretty neat if I do say so myself.

[6moremiles]

Was able to get mine finished.
I Used a roadworn jm harness and pickups
62ri trem w/shortened arm
Compton brass tone chamber bridge
f neck plate and
Schaller strap locks.
Just needs the frets dressed now.
These are nice platforms to mod from.

[Beef Bonanza]

Refinished

Tonepros bridge

4 way switch

No tone poti

New pickguard