Changing Squier Jaguar HH to Standard Config

[FenderBob]

Playing around with some budget jaguars. Considering changing a Jaguar HH to Standard Config. Liking the Skyburst finish.

This video on removing bridge posts was great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTlnkS4Pa6Q

See that the vibrato placement would need to be moved up (towards the bridge) about 1/2" or so to cover the holes from the tailpiece posts, can't imagine that would be a big deal if using the stock VM jaguar bridge, would it?

IMG_8090 by murl99, on Flickr

[CROSS_guitars]

You talking about the tailpiece holes?
A standard JM/Jag tremolo won't cover that.

[FenderBob]

You talking about the tailpiece holes?
A standard JM/Jag tremolo won't cover that.

Yes, Looks like it would cover if I move it up, closer to the bridge?

[Fiddy]

You'd have to move it way too close. Not sure it would work well, or look good either.

[FenderBob]

You'd have to move it way too close. Not sure it would work well, or look good either.

So you are saying some strategically placed stickers may be the better option.

[MayTheFuzzBeWithYou]

If you don‘t mind the extra costs: this might be a solution too:
Mastery MV Vibrato



But I can‘t tell the exact measurements. My estimate would be that it‘s the same size as the offset vibrato (just upside down).

[Nudger]

Bit unorthodox but this will cover it. "In brushed stainless"

Was made for this.

If you can use it you can have it..

[Tweedledee]

If you're willing to go with a Bigsby rather than a standard Jag/JM vibrato, a B5 and a Vibramate would be a much easier solution. Not the same, obviously, but it does give you a decent amount of string length behind the bridge.

I've sometimes wondered if a Bigsby B5 and Vibramate on a stoptail HH Jag, but with the font down-pressure bar removed from the Bigsby, would get close to the feel of the length behind the strings you get on a standard Jaguar setup.

[CROSS_guitars]

I'd be popping one of these on it.
It's the least destructive option.
duesenberg tremolo

[FenderBob]

Thank you for all the suggestions, will ponder for it for a bit.

[Fiddy]

I'd be popping one of these on it.
It's the least destructive option.
duesenberg tremolo

[CROSS_guitars]

Well yeah. it's not necessarily the best looking option.
And the terrible Powercaster design doesn't exactly sell it.

[copacetic]

Bit unorthodox but this will cover it. "In brushed stainless"

Was made for this.

If you can use it you can have it..

ok wow, this is sick, and i love that plate design!!

[Nudger]

Was made for this.

If you can use it you can have it..

ok wow, this is sick, and i love that plate design!!
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Bit different now
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=123946

[FenderBob]

Doesn't look too bad in my mind. May do either the traditional trem or the faction style one with string holes near the rear of the plate.

IMG_8494 by murl99, on Flickr