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Post subject: Modding Squier Jaguar Bass (Doing the impossible)
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:34 am
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I just bought the VM Squier Jaguar in 3 tone sunburst. I love the look of the classic Jaguar bass. The main thing I would like to complete on this bass is to add in the switches that the original Jaguar Bass has. Now what would be the best way to accomplish this far out goal? And any suggestions to find parts?


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Post subject: Re: Modding Squier Jaguar Bass (Doing the impossible)
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:41 pm
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I would highly discourage this entire idea.

The wiring would take an experienced tech about a full day to do. Someone without strong wiring and soldering skills should not attempt this.

Even if you do manage to get the wiring correct the switches eventually become bothersome requiring regular maintenance to function without occasional static, "touchiness" and even complete signal dropouts. Eventually some people either replace them to keep them working or give up and bypass them completely. The same switch design was also troublesome on the original Classic 60's & 70's Jaguar 6-strings. I know because I used to be the designated Jaguar Guitar Switch Cleaner/Sprayer/Replacer Guy at a Fender dealer in the early 70's. We had several of these for sale and every one of them needed nearly weekly maintenance to keep working flawlessly on the display floor. The Jag was a versatile but electronically quirky guitar. The Fender Jaguar Bass was no different as you'll find if you do internet searches on JAGUAR BASS NOISE or JAGUAR BASS PROBLEM.

Additionally installing the switches will require extra wiring which lengthens the unshielded signal path and that is an open invitation to even more RFI problems.

To do this opens you up to multiple follies.

There actually was no "CLASSIC" Jaguar Bass. You are referring to a Fender Japan bass of the 21st Century that FMIC imported to North America and probably wishes they hadn't as they have proven to be hyper-problematic.

I consider the Squier versions to actually be much sounder basses electronically. I actually LIKE the Squiers better! I nearly bought one...twice.

If you absolutely HAVE to do this or die...you can get the parts from Darren Riley's Guitar Shop in Raleigh NC and heaven help ya. http://www.darrenriley.com/main.html

The wiring diagram follows, and again I strongly advise you to rethink this:

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