Squier VM Jazzmaster - Blank Canvas

HarrySeven

So...yesterday, I picked up this rather excellent condition Squier VM Jazzmaster:



Complete, just needs rewiring - and more importantly, very £Cheap!

So...what to do next?

Just return it to stock so it's immediately playable, then decide?

Immediately take the plunge and do some modding? For instance, I have some NOS 1977 Jazzmaster pickups which would be right at home (although these were earmarked for another project).

And more importantly, does anyone have some interesting bits to bung in there?

@meltedbuzzbox, @GavHaus, et al - suggestions on a postcard to...

impmann

Ah, you bought it... I saw it on FB. :-)

Get rid of the pooh-burst and the corned beef pickguard, sort the fretting (you can correct the choking above the 13th fret with some careful stoning and re profiling). Grab a set of Mojo pickups and a bridge of your choice, slot in a Staytrem arm and collet and BINGO.

GavRichList

Better Nut and tuners made a significant difference to my Mascis too. Also thought the vibrato unit was pap, but it depends whether you use it much I guess.

HarrySeven

I did indeed, Tim - local-ish to me, totally genuine seller and @ £85, how could I resist?

HarrySeven

I'm going to cast around for a few parts options (on here) before hitting eBay - you're right, the scratchplate is a bit nasty.

paulnb57

I like it as it is.......rewire, sort issues, play......winner!

Paul

meltedbuzzbox

I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the stock pickups in those. They aren't that bad at all. 

A staytrem 9.5" bridge would do wonders too. 

but sorting the frets and the nut would be top of my list

and witch hat knobs ;-)

frankus

Notificatiosn said I got mentioned here

 

As you were, lovely guitar, have a wow.

capo4th

Will be great after a bit of paint....

HarrySeven

I've just shielded, rewired and added a Mustang bridge (courtesy of @Impmann)...











The original shielding on the scratchplate had been partially scraped off - getting the rest off was a PITA.

I've just finished putting it together and it works (yay!) - for now, I managed to re-use the old pickup mounting screws.

HarrySeven

And the finished article (for now)...

meltedbuzzbox

needs witch hats mate. Its offset law

meltedbuzzbox

but it is looking good ;-)

Andyjr1515

Lovely!  

TheOtherDennis

Whilst I do fully understand the insatiable itch to tinker, I must ask, before you do, to please explain exactly wtf is wrong with it as it is??

That looks really nice. Honestly don't see an issue.

HarrySeven

Depends whether you mean the issues quirks inherent in the design of Jazzmasters/Jaguars generally or those inherent in the Squier VM range!

Sassafras

I like the white Strat knobs on there better than the witchy hats.

impmann

Time to break out the rattle cans and rid the world of yet another sunburst.

Oh and have you discovered EY yet?

http://www.eyguitarmusic.com/Jazzmaster-Pickguards_c_79.html

HarrySeven

No, that's new to me!

GavRichList

Gold guard it!

HarrySeven