I was also going to say that it's very like British Racing Green. Lovely colour. I would probably change the pickguard too - but I can't decide on what colour. Definitely fix the electrics, and see what the current pickups are like - maybe upgrade them.
@@ManotickGuitarTech yes, perhaps one that looks a bit aged / yellowing? I often opt for the predictable Tort guard, and a brownish Tort guard could look good. I was also thinking maybe a Gold metal plate could look good. Anyhow, nice guitar, for a good price. As a Bass player, I wouldn't mind one of these for noodling about. Thanks for sharing the video once again good sir :)
Hey Steve - love your videos. You have a very calm and relaxing voice and energy, which is an added bonus. I’m a professional classical pianist and string (viola, cello) player currently attending violin making school. I also started messing around with guitar for the 26th time. It’s fascinating to see where our two luthier worlds intersect and differ. I’d love to see you install a Floyd Rose tailpiece on this guitar! I recently got a Yamaha Pacifica 212, which is essentially a Strat clone. One thing I find disappointing about it is that when using the tremolo arm, the bridge can’t rock backward (to go higher in pitch) with the stock tailpiece/flat surface of the top of the guitar below the rear of the tailpiece. Even a Bigsby can go both directions, even if going up isn’t its specialty. What I love about Floyd Roses is that you can not only go both directions with pitch bends/vibrato, but that they have fine tuners on them, which I wish were more prevalent on guitars. So yeah, my vote is for a Floyd Rose installation!
@@vlnvlaclogbaerhpno you can setup a Strat style bridge to float and be used in both directions- I have several videos showing that process. You want see me installing a Floyd Rose anytime soon- I am fundamentally opposed to them LOL
@@vlnvlaclogbaerhpno just too complicated for the average person to keep adjusted properly- if you are someone who likes fiddling with it all the time, then it is good for you. Most people don't learn how to adjust it properly and when I get them in the shop, they really are out of whack.
@@ManotickGuitarTech Thanks for the awesome content. I posted before. I'm 59 and started about 18 months ago and Iike working on them as much as playing them. Your content has been key so thanks again.
I'm not a big fan of greens, but that is a beautiful shade of it! I would install locking tuners, roller or round string trees, bone nut, cleanup frets, electronics and pickups if needed, and pickguard/back cover! I recently installed a set of Fleor pickups that are h s mini hot rail for under $30 us, that sound great to me! Thanks for the great video's, really helped me with learning to setup and repair guitars!
Pet Peeve of mine when looking at used guitars..the people that list a Squire as a ‘Fender Squire’ or ‘Squire by Fender’ and then increase the price . I’d love to find a nice Jazzmaster though…definitely British Racing Green!
How would you know if the truss rod is in bad shape? Also is there an easy way to check the neck straightness without measuring? Thanks love the videos.
@@83goldenboy look at the truss rod nut and make sure it not stripped out ( might need a flashlight to see clearly); sight down the length of the neck and you can tell how straight is is.
I live in Nova Scotia and there seems to be a bit of shortage on reasonably priced used guitars here so I think you did well to find one.
lol - I think I did really well!
It’s almost a British Racing Green. For me, vintage tuners and replace/fix those electrics. Then play it for a bit to see how those pickups play out.
@@alanthew6490 I like to try the pickups out before replacing them- sometimes inexpensive ones sound great!
I was also going to say that it's very like British Racing Green. Lovely colour. I would probably change the pickguard too - but I can't decide on what colour. Definitely fix the electrics, and see what the current pickups are like - maybe upgrade them.
@@marcsmith1134 how about an aged pearloid pickguard and back cover...
@@ManotickGuitarTech yes, perhaps one that looks a bit aged / yellowing? I often opt for the predictable Tort guard, and a brownish Tort guard could look good. I was also thinking maybe a Gold metal plate could look good. Anyhow, nice guitar, for a good price. As a Bass player, I wouldn't mind one of these for noodling about. Thanks for sharing the video once again good sir :)
Hey Steve - love your videos. You have a very calm and relaxing voice and energy, which is an added bonus. I’m a professional classical pianist and string (viola, cello) player currently attending violin making school. I also started messing around with guitar for the 26th time. It’s fascinating to see where our two luthier worlds intersect and differ. I’d love to see you install a Floyd Rose tailpiece on this guitar! I recently got a Yamaha Pacifica 212, which is essentially a Strat clone. One thing I find disappointing about it is that when using the tremolo arm, the bridge can’t rock backward (to go higher in pitch) with the stock tailpiece/flat surface of the top of the guitar below the rear of the tailpiece. Even a Bigsby can go both directions, even if going up isn’t its specialty. What I love about Floyd Roses is that you can not only go both directions with pitch bends/vibrato, but that they have fine tuners on them, which I wish were more prevalent on guitars. So yeah, my vote is for a Floyd Rose installation!
@@vlnvlaclogbaerhpno you can setup a Strat style bridge to float and be used in both directions- I have several videos showing that process.
You want see me installing a Floyd Rose anytime soon- I am fundamentally opposed to them LOL
@@ManotickGuitarTechwhy are you so opposed to Floyd Roses?
@@vlnvlaclogbaerhpno just too complicated for the average person to keep adjusted properly- if you are someone who likes fiddling with it all the time, then it is good for you. Most people don't learn how to adjust it properly and when I get them in the shop, they really are out of whack.
@@ManotickGuitarTech Thanks for the awesome content. I posted before. I'm 59 and started about 18 months ago and Iike working on them as much as playing them. Your content has been key so thanks again.
@@robbym70 Gad I could help out!
Vintage tuners, graph tech nut, electronics, pickups, and maybe bridge.
@@GiantsFanJames good ideas but I think the bridge will be good
That was good deal. Put green racing stripes on the pick guard
@@stewy4158 maybe- lol
I'm not a big fan of greens, but that is a beautiful shade of it! I would install locking tuners, roller or round string trees, bone nut, cleanup frets, electronics and pickups if needed, and pickguard/back cover! I recently installed a set of Fleor pickups that are h s mini hot rail for under $30 us, that sound great to me! Thanks for the great video's, really helped me with learning to setup and repair guitars!
@@jr5750 great ideas!
Pet Peeve of mine when looking at used guitars..the people that list a Squire as a ‘Fender Squire’ or ‘Squire by Fender’ and then increase the price . I’d love to find a nice Jazzmaster though…definitely British Racing Green!
@@danhusband6154 or just say "Fender" guitar and it is clearly a Squier
11:30 pots are likely loose.
that will be the first thing I check when I remove the pickguard
How would you know if the truss rod is in bad shape? Also is there an easy way to check the neck straightness without measuring? Thanks love the videos.
@@83goldenboy look at the truss rod nut and make sure it not stripped out ( might need a flashlight to see clearly); sight down the length of the neck and you can tell how straight is is.