1987 Squirecaster 2.0 Thread:
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chilipeppermaniac
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SGE don’t rub ya junk on that SG.....
Its to perty fer junk rubbin...
ESGEE is not the fondest of STRAT Volume Knob layouts despite his Adrian Smith guitar.
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Here's one of the pickguards dating from 2000. It contains a 14k double-slug humbucker and two (then new and considered experiential) GFs Tru-Coils, 7kΩ and 10kΩ respectively...
Recently switched to a black pickguard:
And the stock 1987 Electronics with a 1995 Dimarzio Virtual Vintage Solo, and 1981 HS3 and a 1992 YJM:
the Vintage DiMarzio's shown recently when they were re-installed for a srudio project for hire that needed single coils:
Photos of the twin humbucker conversion to follow:
Fender .062" Aluminum Pickguard
Handwired harness with 554kΩ CTS Pots and .022uf Orange Drops
Gibson 500T and 496R pickups From the back
How the 1987 squire looks today....
Recently switched to a black pickguard:
And the stock 1987 Electronics with a 1995 Dimarzio Virtual Vintage Solo, and 1981 HS3 and a 1992 YJM:
the Vintage DiMarzio's shown recently when they were re-installed for a srudio project for hire that needed single coils:
Photos of the twin humbucker conversion to follow:
Fender .062" Aluminum Pickguard
Handwired harness with 554kΩ CTS Pots and .022uf Orange Drops
Gibson 500T and 496R pickups From the back
How the 1987 squire looks today....
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eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
The Adrian Smith has the volume knob a full 1.5" on center AWAY from the bridge pup
where as most 3 pup strats have it almost TOUCHING the adjustment screw for the bridge pup-----
very different
It will come to ya like breathing, just give it a little bit of time!I have NO IDEA what all that stuffs is, but it sure looks kewl....
I would not know what to do.....If it had a blower n magneto n a lil grease, away I could go, but wow you guys amaze my SWAMPBUTT with all this techno stuffs....
You all are downright Pro’s.....
Cheers Mitch
I like both of them. DROOOOOLLLThats a nice one...
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First time the Squire has been played in a while...
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Robert, et al. I have to ask this question of preference vs actual reasons.
OK Robert, I know you have extensive years of practice and actual use of various scale length guitars and of course bass.
I know you prefer the Gibson scale length for guitars. From all the various double humbucker type guitar models from Gib, PRS, Schecter, ESP, Dean, Jackson, Ibanez etc, and of course the 2 and 3 Single coil, or HSS style offerings from Fender Strat/Tele types and Dinky, Jem etc type Asian brand guitars which may or may not have the longer scale length that doesn't suit your style,
what is the actual reason to WHY you prefer the Gibson scale length above all others?
Is it simple as muscle memory? Or is it possible for example a PRS Single Cut with only the scale length and hard parts being different. Swap out the PRS electronics and swap in the same GIB pups, pots, wires, strings off your now number one Les Paul, would you hear a tone difference that puts you off liking the PRS? Or would it now sound how you like it, but just not FEEL right simply because of their scale length difference?
OK Robert, I know you have extensive years of practice and actual use of various scale length guitars and of course bass.
I know you prefer the Gibson scale length for guitars. From all the various double humbucker type guitar models from Gib, PRS, Schecter, ESP, Dean, Jackson, Ibanez etc, and of course the 2 and 3 Single coil, or HSS style offerings from Fender Strat/Tele types and Dinky, Jem etc type Asian brand guitars which may or may not have the longer scale length that doesn't suit your style,
what is the actual reason to WHY you prefer the Gibson scale length above all others?
Is it simple as muscle memory? Or is it possible for example a PRS Single Cut with only the scale length and hard parts being different. Swap out the PRS electronics and swap in the same GIB pups, pots, wires, strings off your now number one Les Paul, would you hear a tone difference that puts you off liking the PRS? Or would it now sound how you like it, but just not FEEL right simply because of their scale length difference?
OP
Good question,
Probably the biggest reason is the more relaxed string tension - and 'bigger' tone - at a given tuning, because the strings on a 24.75" at A440 will have less tension than a 25.5" guitar at the same tuning. My bends take less strength - which is critical for me with my common use of step-and-a-half bends, and my vibrato is much more fluid. The closer spacing between the frets is also a characteristic of the 24.75" scale guitars. The string tension gives my Les Paul's (whether they are genuine or replica if it's 24.75" scale, they feel the same) and easier feel without the "Twang!" and stiff, uncomfortable feel of a 25.5" guitar.
Another big aspect is neck feel. My 1987 squire has a razor-thin, 'C' shape that vanishes in my hands. It's also a very narrow neck, which makes it tough for me to hold certain triads, like 'a,' 'd' and 'd minor' and such.
I played the 1987 squire yesterday. I got through the set, but I actually felt tired compared to playing my 24.75" guitars. It's like you have to fight the Startocaster's to play them, whereas, the Gibson almost plays itself. Pinch harmonics require zero effort, vibrator is more dynamic with less effort - and even with both guitars set at .070" action height, the Gibson's are easier to fret.
What's your opinion???
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Found this in my storage box along with a 2001 receipt from GFS for the pickups....
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I have NO IDEA what all that stuffs is, but it sure looks kewl....
I would not know what to do.....If it had a blower n magneto n a lil grease, away I could go, but wow you guys amaze my SWAMPBUTT with all this techno stuffs....
You all are downright Pro’s.....
I ran a Vertex magneto in my 34 Ford along with Federal-Mogul bronze heads and an Isky 400 Jr..
OP
Did you get that reply, Chili-Meister????
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Yup, got it, Robert. Sorry, I didn't mention I understood.
OP
So, now it's time to put the Dimarzio Stacked Single Coils back in the Squirecaster...