fendermcfenderface1! wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 7:50 pmThanks guys you dudes rock! So much knowledge, it really helps.
What about the length of the bolt on the mute? I have the mute, but need to replace the bolt/star washer/ nut.
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Thanks! Looks like a shade over 1.5" for the bolt overall length, eh?
I did get a bag of the grub screws for the height adjustment, but after soaking the bridge in CLR and then WD 40, I find half the individual saddle height screws are either still frozen solid or the allen hole stripped- so I'll just leave it in the case and go with the Marr bridge. Many thanks friends!
I did get a bag of the grub screws for the height adjustment, but after soaking the bridge in CLR and then WD 40, I find half the individual saddle height screws are either still frozen solid or the allen hole stripped- so I'll just leave it in the case and go with the Marr bridge. Many thanks friends!
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Not the bolt in my photo!?fendermcfenderface1! wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:33 amThanks! Looks like a shade over 1.5" for the bolt overall length, eh?
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Sorry having trouble reading that caliper. Bottom scale is what?
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Planning ahead way ahead- where would one find a tremelo arm for a vintage mid-'60's Jag? There are so many options and remakes and versions Fender puts out it's overwhelming. Looking for one to work with the original trem unit from the mid '60's. Thanks!!
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Millimetres - 14mm.
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A current Fender USA one should fit perfectlyfendermcfenderface1! wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 7:42 pmPlanning ahead way ahead- where would one find a tremelo arm for a vintage mid-'60's Jag? There are so many options and remakes and versions Fender puts out it's overwhelming. Looking for one to work with the original trem unit from the mid '60's. Thanks!!
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I make it about 16.3mm (about 0.63") for the whole bolt, and about 12.5mm (hair under 1/2") for the thread.fendermcfenderface1! wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 7:37 pmSorry having trouble reading that caliper. Bottom scale is what?
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Thanks!
Does the bolt actually thread thru the ashtray, or merely pass thru and secured with a star washer and nut?
Does the bolt actually thread thru the ashtray, or merely pass thru and secured with a star washer and nut?
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Tuners, vintage '60's Jag restoration
More on the '66 (neck date) Jag I'm trying to resurrect.
Now it appears the tuners may need replacement- Kluson Deluxe, nickel finish. They look like the Fender Road Worn re-issue ones, but a couple feel loose and slippy, another tight. I'll lube with some spray lithium (off the neck of course), but should I need replacements, what will fit? Seems I've read somewhere about different screw patterns and such- I'd like keep the original bushings and not drill any new holes for screws. Something original looking. ??
Now it appears the tuners may need replacement- Kluson Deluxe, nickel finish. They look like the Fender Road Worn re-issue ones, but a couple feel loose and slippy, another tight. I'll lube with some spray lithium (off the neck of course), but should I need replacements, what will fit? Seems I've read somewhere about different screw patterns and such- I'd like keep the original bushings and not drill any new holes for screws. Something original looking. ??
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It just passes through and the nut/washer holds it in. Note the vintage screw that goes against the plunger is a little longer than the reissue (at least my vintage mute is). However, I don’t doubt that has a big impact on function. I would think either should work fine on a vintage body.
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And if it doesn't, the fix is simple - just file down a thin shim of something (coin, maybe?) and drop it down the hole to lift the whole plunger assembly slightly.Matthias wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 3:37 pmIt just passes through and the nut/washer holds it in. Note the vintage screw that goes against the plunger is a little longer than the reissue (at least my vintage mute is). However, I don’t doubt that has a big impact on function. I would think either should work fine on a vintage body.
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What's the verdict on SD91 people, do they fit?
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Re: re: Restoring a '66 Jaguar
There's also the Staytrem arm, if you follow the plan to add a Marr bridge and go for something "better"; since you don't have the original arm anyway.
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Re: re: Restoring a '66 Jaguar
You don’t need to make a new thread for each part of your guitar.