Guest Guest Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Just got my new Squier Mustang in Cool Blue or Sonic Blue something like that. Will send more pictures if I get a cellphone, but here's a few I took last night. I've heard the bridge is kind of bad on it, So I'll have to replace that. We was talking either loctite or just get a new modified bridge. It just looks like a few phillips head screws so I think I can tackle that, and put a Modified Mustang bridge on it myself I believe. See what you guy's think though. It's bad lighting I know, but my bedroom light sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted June 11, 2015 Members Share Posted June 11, 2015 Cool. Congratulations and Happy New Guitar Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted June 11, 2015 Members Share Posted June 11, 2015 Is the bridge damaged because its used or are you just guessing by what you've red on forums? I've found most fender stuff on cheaper models is good for awhile while its new. I wouldn't go trading it out until you know for a fact its giving you problems. There can also be allot of items that simply need some tweaking to make it work flawlessly. Getting the crappy factory strings off there is always a must. Lubing the nut and possibly the fulcrum with some nice Teflon grease can do wondrous things in making a guitar play great. A guitar does need to be played quite a bit before you know where any tweaks are needed. After the first set of strings or two you should note any intonation tweaks needed, Truss usually needs to be tweaked, pickups adjusted etc.I wouldn't even think of messing with hardware until its actually giving you a problem. A whammy is after the bridge and isn't going to make it sound better. If its not staying in tune then tweaking the springs for your string gauge and breaking in that nut should be all it needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Juicy Elk Man Posted June 11, 2015 Members Share Posted June 11, 2015 Most excellent HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted June 12, 2015 Members Share Posted June 12, 2015 Glad to see everything worked out for you. The exchange process didn't take too long Sonic blue is the best color too good choice .I hope it was worth the wait.I agree that you should play it for a while before you change the bridge.. Everyone has a different playing style maybe the bridge will be fine. If you do change it be sure to take a good look at everything and write down all measurements before you start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AlamoJoe Posted June 12, 2015 Members Share Posted June 12, 2015 Splendid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wankdeplank Posted June 12, 2015 Members Share Posted June 12, 2015 Bet it "Smells like Teen Spirit". Big Congrats and Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AJ6stringsting Posted June 12, 2015 Members Share Posted June 12, 2015 Congrats !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lovetheclassics Posted June 13, 2015 Members Share Posted June 13, 2015 Congrats on the new guitar. What do the pick ups sound like? and what type of pick ups are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Is the bridge damaged because its used or are you just guessing by what you've red on forums? I've found most fender stuff on cheaper models is good for awhile while its new. I wouldn't go trading it out until you know for a fact its giving you problems. There can also be allot of items that simply need some tweaking to make it work flawlessly. Getting the crappy factory strings off there is always a must. Lubing the nut and possibly the fulcrum with some nice Teflon grease can do wondrous things in making a guitar play great. A guitar does need to be played quite a bit before you know where any tweaks are needed. After the first set of strings or two you should note any intonation tweaks needed, Truss usually needs to be tweaked, pickups adjusted etc. I wouldn't even think of messing with hardware until its actually giving you a problem. A whammy is after the bridge and isn't going to make it sound better. If its not staying in tune then tweaking the springs for your string gauge and breaking in that nut should be all it needs. I've only read that on all forums, and reviews of the guitar. That the saddles cause a buzzing noise in all the guitar's from where I guess there cheaply made, but I will take your advice and wait to see if that happens to me And LovetheClassics, Kind of laziness on my part ,but I haven't even been able to amp it up yet. I live in ghetto ass apartments so If I go playing guitar through the amp, my happy ass will be sent packing from noise complaints. I'm going to have to test it out at my Moms' next time I go out there, thats' where my amp is at actually. I hate being in apartments, Can't play my guitar without somebody complaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thatsbunk Posted June 18, 2015 Members Share Posted June 18, 2015 There's plenty of low volume amps out there that won't bother neighbors or other household members. I leave my large amps where our band practices, but for home use I have a little Vox DA-5 that I use when the inspiration hits me. I'm sure there's a lot of other options too depending on your funds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Engl Kramer Posted June 18, 2015 Members Share Posted June 18, 2015 Take a look at the Blackstar fly for a home practice amp that can go very quiet and doesnt have a twitchy volume control.Nice guitar BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Is the bridge damaged because its used or are you just guessing by what you've red on forums? The Squier Mustangs use a bridge saddle design that is similar to those used on the Jaguar and Jazzmaster, which have a pair of height adjustment screws that are fairly notorious for vibrating loose and going out of position. That leads to issues with action height and rattles. The commonly used solutions are to either set up the stock guitar, then apply some BLUE Loctite (NEVER use RED!) to the screws to prevent them from coming loose until you want them to, or replacing the saddles with ones of a different design. Many Jazz / Jag owners like to use original USA Mustang saddles as replacements, but the issue for the OP is that such saddles won't work on a Squier - the USA and Squier Mustangs have a different fingerboard radius - 7.25" on the vintage USA Mustangs, and 9.5" on the Squier, so the old Mustang saddles won't work correctly on a Squier. However, Warmoth makes an adjustable Mustang style bridge with adjustable saddles, and there are other places that sell suitable saddles that improve on those used in the Squier too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just got my new Squier Mustang in Cool Blue or Sonic Blue something like that. Will send more pictures if I get a cellphone, but here's a few I took last night. Congratulations on your Sonic Blue Mustang! I'm a big fan of the Fender 24" scale guitars like the Mustang. Here's my Duo Sonic II, Musicmaster II and Mustang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knotty Posted June 20, 2015 Members Share Posted June 20, 2015 Maybe its just me but I never see these in the UK. Not in local bands hands or hanging on the music store wall. I just dont come accross them. Shame as I would like to try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I have not seen them in a lot of stores here either, but all the mail order catalogs have them. The only time I've been able to try them in person was at trade shows like NAMM. They do seem to be available in the European market through catalog dealers... http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_vintage_mod_mustang_sbl.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Graph Tech also makes suitable replacement saddles. I have not tried them, but they seem to be well-rated. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/graph-tech-string-saver-saddle-barrel-for-mustang-jaguar-jazzmaster-and-jagstang-electric-guitars-set-of-6?rNtt=mustang&index=14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 The Squier Mustangs use a bridge saddle design that is similar to those used on the Jaguar and Jazzmaster, which have a pair of height adjustment screws that are fairly notorious for vibrating loose and going out of position. That leads to issues with action height and rattles. The commonly used solutions are to either set up the stock guitar, then apply some BLUE Loctite (NEVER use RED!) to the screws to prevent them from coming loose until you want them to, or replacing the saddles with ones of a different design. Many Jazz / Jag owners like to use original USA Mustang saddles as replacements, but the issue for the OP is that such saddles won't work on a Squier - the USA and Squier Mustangs have a different fingerboard radius - 7.25" on the vintage USA Mustangs, and 9.5" on the Squier, so the old Mustang saddles won't work correctly on a Squier. However, Warmoth makes an adjustable Mustang style bridge with adjustable saddles, and there are other places that sell suitable saddles that improve on those used in the Squier too. Well phil it's been a few months and I can hear the buzzing in the bridge saddles so taking your advice would using the blue loctite be just as good as putting in a new warmoth bridge they make for squier mustangs? And if I got the loctite what do I apply it to exactly and what steps do I have to take to put it on the saddles to make them stop buzzing cause I've never did that before? I'm trying to go the cheapest route, but I don't want the buzzing to come back since I took the cheap route you know what I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Congratulations on your Sonic Blue Mustang! I'm a big fan of the Fender 24" scale guitars like the Mustang. Here's my Duo Sonic II, Musicmaster II and Mustang. Loving your guitars too. I love the mustang look , I just has a look to it that I love. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks! Do you know how I would have to loctite those saddles step by step. Like would I have to take off the bridge or do I leave it on, or anything I'm missing. Sorry for all the questions, but I've never messed with guitar repair at all, and have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted November 20, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 20, 2015 Maybe its just me but I never see these in the UK. Not in local bands hands or hanging on the music store wall. I just dont come accross them. Shame as I would like to try one. You do get them Knotty, the either Vintage Modified or Classic Vibe Mustang was a big seller over the past few years, and don't appear on the used market often so I'm guessing everybody is keeping them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted November 20, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 20, 2015 http://www.gak.co.uk/en/squier-vintage-modified-mustang-fiesta-red/68639 https://www.drumshack.co.uk/1/squier-vintage-modified-mustang-in-vintage-white-3771?gclid=Cj0KEQiApruyBRCFqoDu1pbk9rkBEiQAF8EFdYp_N9qTLzzVrxHnqfByEjGeOrR5r-4MvDfemhvJmQoaAjbW8P8HAQ and this was the CV Duo-Sonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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