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Post subject: 1994 MIJ 54 Reissue Hardtail. Refret and Pickup Change.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:17 pm
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I scored this guitar a while back and when I got it it had noiseless pickups that only worked in two positions. The tone controls didn't work and the frets were in terrible shape. I carried it to (IMO) one of the best luthiers in Memphis. Had the radius flattened to a 9.5. Had it re-fretted with Jumbo fret-wire. Fat 50's installed with all new pots and a new switch. This guitar feels amazing. Mr. Scoby done an impeccable job on this guitar. I'm still not too sure about the Fat 50's. My other Strat has Texas Specials and the Fat 50's just don't sound as good to me.
Has a nice chunky soft-v neck profile. The other neck in the photo below is a modern C on my American Standard.
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Post subject: Re: 1994 MIJ 54 Reissue Hardtail. Refret and Pickup Change.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:54 pm
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Beautiful fret job.


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Post subject: Re: 1994 MIJ 54 Reissue Hardtail. Refret and Pickup Change.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:46 pm
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maze67 wrote:
Beautiful fret job.


+1

When you can see the reflection of the windings on the wound strings, you know it's an outstanding fret-polishing job.

You might try raising those Fat '50s a skosh closer to the strings for a hotter vibe.

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Post subject: Re: 1994 MIJ 54 Reissue Hardtail. Refret and Pickup Change.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:17 pm
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Retroverbial wrote:
maze67 wrote:
Beautiful fret job.




You might try raising those Fat '50s a skosh closer to the strings for a hotter vibe.

Arjay


I raised 'em just a touch and adjusted my amp. Much much better. With the Fat 50's the treble and bass have to be turned up a little bit more than with the Texas Specials. Or maybe it's just the overall tone of the two different Strats. But I've got it figured out now. Really liking the Fat 50's. Thanks Arjay.

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Post subject: Re: 1994 MIJ 54 Reissue Hardtail. Refret and Pickup Change.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 4:12 pm
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It's really a gorgeous guitar, bshane.

Glad you're finally getting it dialed in.

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Post subject: Re: 1994 MIJ 54 Reissue Hardtail. Refret and Pickup Change.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 5:24 pm
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:cry: I want one...just like that...real bad! :cry:

I had an MIJ a few years back and really liked the fit & feel of it.

Yours looks terrific with those gleaming Jumbo frets.

Are the Jumbos a new direction for you? How do you like 'em?

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Post subject: Re: 1994 MIJ 54 Reissue Hardtail. Refret and Pickup Change.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 6:43 pm
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danagos wrote:
:cry: I want one...just like that...real bad! :cry:

I had an MIJ a few years back and really liked the fit & feel of it.

Yours looks terrific with those gleaming Jumbo frets.

Are the Jumbos a new direction for you? How do you like 'em?


Yes first time having the bigger frets. I like 'em. I played a few in the store before I had him put 'em on. Seems they require a little bit lighter touch when sliding up and down the neck but not hard to get used to. Bar chords and pull offs are a bit easier it seems with the taller fret wire. Just my opinion though. I've read where some people don't like 'em.

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Post subject: Re: 1994 MIJ 54 Reissue Hardtail. Refret and Pickup Change.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 6:47 pm
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Personally, I prefer vintage frets on a 7¼" radius board but that's only because it's what I learned on back in the '60s. The 9½" radius with medium jumbo's is prolly a great compromise for many.

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