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I thought this video was really well done and I learned a lot - thank you! I'm having some problems setting up my Fender Jazz Deluxe Series 5-string, though. I just replaced the Fender neck with a Warmoth neck, and the neck is really straight - just the tiniest concave bow. The action, however, is really high (low B string is 8/64" from the 12th fret and G string is 6/64"). The problem is the bridge saddles on both the low B & G strings are completely bottomed out (i.e., they can't get any lower). The natural arch the strings are supposed to follow (with the A string being highest and the low B & G strings lowest) isn't at all evident. The saddles on the middle strings aren't completely bottomed out, but they're close, and much lower appearing (probably due to the diameter of the string) than the outside strings. My other issue is I can't find factory specs for action or pickup height for a 5-string, which I imagine isn't identical to a 4-string. Any suggestions you (or anyone) can offer are greatly appreciated!

Hi, is that amp good?

Your setup videos are pure gold! I've learned more from your channel than any other single source, can't thank you enough for that!!

Just remove the pickguard and then you'll have access to the truss rod, with a normal allen key.

Great information here!

God Bless those frets

I appears I have managed to screw up this mod

Another great video 👍

This video is going to be rewatched by me quite a bit. I have a Mexican made Fender Jazz Bass that I think might be '06. It doesn't have the string holes in the body, but does have the same adjustment bridge pieces. Each time I restring it is a battle to find the right playability and tone. Definitely have some loose contacts I am going to have to deal with at some point, too. As always, great information! Thanks.

Yes but how do I remove the grille on my little HUNTINGTON GA10? Thank you🎸

Great video. The cup jack is hands down the dumbest thing I've ever encountered in guitar building though. In all fairness it's like the first ever input jack for an electric guitar right? and I don't mean dumb like stupid, but dumb like over engineering and convoluting the crap out of a solution to an otherwise simple problem.

The Body Is CHAMBERED Mahogany. Their are 5 Routed out Chambers in the Body making it really light weight, and able to resonate well. You shouldn't treat it like a Solid Body Guitar at all. Almost sounds and feels like a hollow body a bit.

Thanks for this video. I have this exact guitar, same color even. Mine is in better shape, but I had to replace the bridge block as the original disintegrated and I could no longer screw in the tremolo bar. The bridge block I had to use was the one with 56.5mm string spacing, which is different from newer MiM Fenders/Squires. I ended up using a brass block made by Musiclily. According to their product description, the block I used fits the USA/Mexico Fender vintage Strat style guitars and Korean Squier Standard (1st Series) S or E prefix '87-'92 guitar with 2-7/32" (56.5mm) string spacing and thick body. My Squire Bullet's serial number starts with an E, followed by a 7 so I'm pretty confident it was made in Korea in 1987. The brass block really made a sonic difference too, I highly recommend the upgrade. I was nervous removing the two bridge screws as tightening those correctly looks like a bit of an art form, so instead I just loosened the saddles enough so I could squeeze a Philips screwed driver in between and loosen the bridge block bolts. That worked out nicely. Only real issue I have with the guitar is that the neck doesn't sit straight and the low-E string is too close to the edge. I've tried some shims to correct this but so far have had only mild success. I'll give it another shot next time I change my strings. Also, wondering if upgrading any of the electronics is worth while on this guitar. I actually love the look of this guitar, the pick guards on normal Strat guitars is something I absolutely hate. This guitar has a much cleaner and perhaps more modern look, I really love the look of it and I'd love to upgrade it. I'm just not particularly knowledgeable about where to even begin with this.

How much to get on modded from you? I was thinking about getting that model to upgraded

Fantastic job, Hack. You'll bring him back to life. I can do basic setups on my guitars, but your skills are exemplary. BTW, thoroughly enjoying the guitar I won. Plays great, can't put it down. Thanks again.

OK.. good save so far.. those JEM 555 are worth a bit of money in good condition.. but a great one to gift to a youth..

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO... please dont radius that beautiful JEM to 12" radius.. the secret to the JEM and most ibanez shredder guitars is the amazing EDGE trem and the flat radius of 16".. its necessary for such wonderful low shred action less than 1.0mm.. ughh..

Jems and most rg ibanez guitars are all 400mm radius

Instead of that plastic automotive pry tool from Amazon, two teaspoons work equally well. Afterward you can use one to eat pudding.

Those are the best ceramic magnet pickups made. They sound very good 👍

Can you do this to my neck?

My first electric was exactly that model. I still have it, but never play it. One bend and it's out of tune. Action is the highest I've ever seen on any guitar. It must've come with super light strings from the factory, because I remember trying to switch to regular strings (almost 30 years ago), but they would pull so hard on the bridge that it was nowhere near parallel with the body of the guitar. I really like the looks of the guitar and the neck feels ok, but I just hate playing it because of the high action. I don't know. Feels like a pretty hopeless case (or maybe I just lack all the required skills and knowledge) ... ?

Great guitars ,love the trem system

They sold a boatload of these back in the day, nice crunchy tone.

I have one of these. If I remember correctly, mine is from 1986 (I had researched the serial number). Something isn't right on the one in this video. That neck radius is supposed to be 12 inches. The catalogue said 12 and that's what mine has. Also, inspect the body by the tremolo post on the treble side. Mine cracked and the post shifted towards the neck. I'm not sure if it was a defect in the wood, the design or if it got struck at some point. Looking at pictures of the Fender version compared to my Squier, it appears that the wood was thinner between the post and the pickup on the Squier. Of course, without having one of each in front of me, I couldn't take any measurements.

Do you have any info on the case? I've got the same case and wanted to know if it's worth restoring or selling. I bought it 22 years ago with a 1970s carlsbro amp and he throw the case in to sweeten the deal. I've always wondered who made it?

Pulled mine out after 3 or 4 yrs played for an engagement. All O . I was pretty amazed at how good they sound .

This is brilliant, thanks!

My first guitar was an 86 MIJ Fender c Contemporary with the System I. Played the neck off that thing, literally. I will add this though, Fender Corona started production in Oct. 1985 of AVRI guitars only, putting out 10s of guitars a week. Very late 1986 (87 NAMM introduction) saw the American Standard line come out of Corona.

One of the best Fender or Squier Strats I've played was an early 80's MIJ Squier. Long time ago, (40+ yrs. ago) but I recall being very impressed.

I have a 94 Foto Flame from Japan that I bought when my son was around 3. He's 26 now and I will never get rid of it. Love the Japanese Fender's.

MIJ Strat was my very first electric guitar, it was a hand me down from my cousin. I handed it down to my younger brother and never saw it again. It was an awesome guitar in general, not just for a beginner.

I had a Japanese Squier from that era, but with standard trem. It was a really good guitar. Sadly, I lost it in a house fire.

I have the shaped flight case generation 3 and I was wondering how much you think it might be worth if it's worth anything

I missed this one initially, this project definitely seems like better to watch from the start

With what your telling me here, some of the things here suggest that the original gibson i bought from a Gibson strore is fake?😊

These going for around $750/$800 now.

I got this model a few weeks back on eBay, from Donner. Including shipping it was 95 bucks and a no brainier for me. It was absolutely playable out of the box but does desperately need upgraded...as in working tuners. After watching you video I feel this is a great guitar to customize and I'm all about it.

I had hoped to see how you took off the vol/tone knobs

Wait a minute! I *think* these could be a variation of the same unknown pickups (or brand at least) used in the Trump guitar.

Helpful video with good info. I would suggest showing close-ups more, especially in the first half whem you had the guitar on the table (neck on). You talked about the scarf joint and tuners but I really wanted to see what you were talking about. Good stuff! I'll watch more!

I wanted to see if i could put a different loaded pickguard with humbuckers in the one I just ordered on temu for 49 dollars Free shipping

You should've gotten a Gotoh Floyd.

I bought sn '04 hardtail Squier Strat at the pawn shop for $80, it had a broken cast saddle so I got a machined brass saddle kit from Musiclily. Awesome guitar now, with a cleanup and setup it looks and plays better than new. Made by Samick. I do not miss having a trem. Mine also weighs about 6.5lbs and feels like nothing on your shoulder. Killer paint job too, Samick is very good at their finishes. So is this a 'real' Strat? It is to me.

Interesting mod

I’m loving your videos! Enjoying your work and sharing your skills. 🎉

280 and 500? That answers my question. Great job on the neck!

Great job

Great tips!

A lot braver than me lol great job