Squier CV Jaguar - Bridge very low

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Squier CV Jaguar - Bridge very low

Post by jgpouton » Fri May 29, 2020 9:31 am

Hi,

The bridge of my CV Jaguar is nearly touching the pickguard but I'd like string action to be lower. What should I do?

Just to be sure: to lower/raise the bridge (it's a Mustang bridge) I use the small Allen key right?

Thank you!

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Re: Squier CV Jaguar - Bridge very low

Post by soul1 » Fri May 29, 2020 12:45 pm

Yes, use the small allen key in the two small holes on each side of the bridge to raise it (or lower it).

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Re: Squier CV Jaguar - Bridge very low

Post by Horsefeather » Fri May 29, 2020 2:40 pm

If that doesn't do the trick you can also put a shim at the very end of your neck heel.

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Re: Squier CV Jaguar - Bridge very low

Post by adamrobertt » Fri May 29, 2020 5:40 pm

You need to shim the neck. Buy one of these and pop it in the neck pocket. You probably need 1 degree. This will allow you to raise the bridge but still have a low action. IMO it is an essential part of properly setting up a Fender offset.

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Re: Squier CV Jaguar - Bridge very low

Post by jgpouton » Fri May 29, 2020 11:07 pm

Thanks a lot! I will buy a shim.

The small Allen key can enter the left post but not the right one where it turns without resistance...

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