Members prauny Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Today I found out what all the fuss was about with Squier 51s. I managed to find one in a local junk shop for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 I bought a tobacco burst Squier 51 when they were blowing 'em out for less than $90 and although they blow away any guitar in it's price range, I really don't see what the big fuss is about. I think the main appeal of the Squier 51 is in the ease of modding the guitar, which I very rarely do. Of the 40+ electrics I own, I've only modded one (upgraded the pickups on a Washburn HB 35). If I were to mod my 51, I'd dress the frets, swap out the weak pickups and pots..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shenaniganizer Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Where the hell is the pickup switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArKay Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Where the hell is the pickup switch? 3-way rotary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 It's a hell of a fun guitar with a sweet tone all it's own in all 5 positions. One of the most rawkus bridge pups ever. A lot more complex than most inexpensive guitars I've ever heard. Completely stock Squier 51 video [YOUTUBE]GFfmq-pfhE8[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankthomson Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 51's roolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkytone Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 The first thing I did was replace the cheapie plastic nut with a pre-cut Fender style nut--I had to sand a little off of the bottom to get the string height correct, but it's the first mod to make in order to stabilize the tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jkay Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 They had the mojo dust sprinkled on them. If you wan't to mess around with the pups, try a tex-mex single in the neck and some type of bucker sized p90. The stock pups are fine, though, especially the bridge, it's a very unique, expressive pup with a lot of power and crunch but not too hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shenaniganizer Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Is it in one of the knobs, then? I don't see it in the pic. I wish I could get a '51, though. They're so sweet. Now I have GAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shamdog Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Prauny - I have a tobacco burst, too, and love it. Here's the mods I did, and I love them, too. BG Hellabucker in the bridge BG Phatty in the neck Changed out the bridge Tusq nut And most importantly (lookie here, Lee77) Changed out the rotary selector switch for a standard 3-way (LP style). I could never figure out what position the rotary switch was on in the middle of a song, so it had to go. Oh, and I added a pearloid pickguard....makes the whole thing come to life. Check it out: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArKay Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Is it in one of the knobs, then? I don't see it in the pic. I wish I could get a '51, though. They're so sweet. Now I have GAS. Yes, it is. One knob is for pickup selection, the other for volume and splitting the bridge pickup (push/pull). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shenaniganizer Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 AH! I get it now. My bad, guys. Shamdog, please tell me you have teh clipz of your 51. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I got a million of em hotcha cha cha.... [YOUTUBE]-sUutIvk9rc[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlackHatHunter Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 they're simply one of the best modding platform ever. Fun little guitfiddles for sure. And Frets, if you teach lessons, I may just have to hire you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shenaniganizer Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Oh hell yeah, Frets is a good player, and your '51s sound awesome! I'm particularly intrigued by Sham's, though, cuz he's got BGs, and I'd love to hear those. Especially that Hellabucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted June 12, 2009 Moderators Share Posted June 12, 2009 Today I found out what all the fuss was about with Squier 51s. I managed to find one in a local junk shop for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 they're simply one of the best modding platform ever. Fun little guitfiddles for sure. And Frets, if you teach lessons, I may just have to hire you Aw heckfire BHH. I'm just a hack who thinks a day without playing the guitar is a day without sunshine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members prauny Posted June 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Flippin eck Prauny, where ya bin? My wife had a baby about a month ago and work nearly took over my life. But its all back on track now! Enjoying having a new baby and found time to use the computer again. Never stopped playing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members prauny Posted June 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Prauny - I have a tobacco burst, too, and love it. Here's the mods I did, and I love them, too. BG Hellabucker in the bridge BG Phatty in the neck Changed out the bridge Tusq nut And most importantly (lookie here, Lee77) Changed out the rotary selector switch for a standard 3-way (LP style). I could never figure out what position the rotary switch was on in the middle of a song, so it had to go. Oh, and I added a pearloid pickguard....makes the whole thing come to life. Check it out: Beautiful guitar dude. I really like the guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members prauny Posted June 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Yes, it is. One knob is for pickup selection, the other for volume and splitting the bridge pickup (push/pull). Whoah!! I was just wondering what frets ment by five settings... I had no idea there was a push/pull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Whoah!! I was just wondering what frets ment by five settings... I had no idea there was a push/pull! Bonus!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 I've had three of them, all stock, all sold. I'm going to build up another customized one over the next month or so. Got a nice MIJ Squier neck, getting a 51 body and control assembly, going to get the GFS bridge and their funky black and yellow pickguard and I'll put a BG Vintage 60 in the neck and maybe a Dimarzio Super Distortion 2 in the bridge. If that's too hot, I'll pickup (pun intended) a PAF Pro or a Fred. Should be pretty nice and fairly cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tartanphantom Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 I have one of each flavor, an '05 Black, '05 Blonde, and an '04 'Burst. I've done minor cosmetic mods, but I haven't jimmied with the electronics in them because the stock setup sounds great and is pretty versatile. The only problems with the '51 are the goofy (some would call it faulty) bridge design and the fairly inconsistent build quality. For some reason, the '05 and '06 models did not have the same quality of fit&finish (particularly the fret finishing) that my '04 has. The '51 is definitely a model that requires "hands-on" testing to find a good one-- but once you DO find a good one, it's worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shamdog Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Beautiful guitar dude. I really like the guard. Thanks. I think it really sets it off. Lee - I'll try this weekend but 2 probs: 1. Very busy2. I suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saint Frank Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 I've got a blackie that I love so much that it's the only guitar I have out here living with my in-laws. Mods are:Neck pup replaced with a DD Scorcher (SC sized HB) Bridge replaced with GFS (absolutely necessary) Nut replaced with Tusq added a tone and replaced the pup switch with a LP style. Things are a little tight on the plate but I don't do a lot of pup switching anyways and couldn't live without a tone knob. I tried replacing the bridge HB a coupla times with different pups but just couldn't find anything that sounded as good in that position on that guitar than that pup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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