I'm interested in what pickups you swapped in, othomas2. I think you had a jb jr in the bridge before.

Nobody?

Anyone modded one yet? Show us what you've done.

How's the Fastrack?

Why didn't you like the JB Jr?

I was looking at the Fastrack II in the bridge but that might be overdoing it.

http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/strat/h ... st-track-2

What are you using?

I just got used '65 RI and I'm underwhelmed with the stock pickups. They sound thin to me and don't handle distortion well.

Do you have a link to those metal tuners?

Superglue worked.

Tonight I used superglue. I will try it tomorrow after it dries. What a pain.

My used '65 RI arrived yesterday. I'm so glad I pulled the trigger on it. It's a pretty, pretty guitar. I haven't really been able to play it tuned yet because one plastic tuning key falls off. I tried a general purpose "Liquid Nails" glue but it didn't hold. Any ideas on how to fix this? ...

I've never done an online sale not through ebay. So I'm hoping I even receive it after I pay by paypal. Fingers crossed.

I'll post some pics when I receive it (if I receive it).

So I'm going to buy it. Wish me luck.

I'm rolling the dice on a guitar I've never seen/played from someone I've never met...

I am trying to get better pics today.

My question about the neck was about what shape/width it is in the 2004-5 model years. I know the earlier years had a "B" neck which is too thin for me. But I think the 2004-5 necks were thicker "C" style necks?

Does any know what the necks are like on the 2004-5? Thanks!

Is this a screaming deal or am I missing something? I've got a chance to buy a Mustang RI with hard case for $450, shipped. I have not played it, it would be shipped from a nearby state. It looks to be a '65 model. It is a stock CIJ. Serial is R073284, which I think makes it a 2004-2005 model. Does ...

Thanks again, othomas2. Great info.

How would you compare the VM neck vs a recent '65 RI neck? I'm thinking I might splurge on the fender, but am worried the neck might be too old school style...thin and narrow.

othomas2, one last question....

Which do think is the better value, a new $300 Squier VM or a decent used $500 Fender Mustang RI?

Thanks for that thorough review. Overall sounds sweet for $300. Sorry about the noise. Think you just got a bad Apple? The pickups are decent? What mini bucker are you swapping in? The neck pup you are leaving stock? How is the bridge? I don't use the trem. Do you like the color or do wish you got a...

Where's the sauce? We need a review...

**Edit: Sorry, just realized you were in London**

BTW, everyone probably knows this...but there is a gigantic 120+ page thread over at OSG on the new VM Squiers. Even that thread only has a few mentions how the Mustang plays. I think the Mustang is in short supply compared to the Jag and Jazzmaster. http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php...