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NGD: I has a Vibe

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finally got pics of the strat I got last week. behold...

the Squier Classic Vibe '60s Strat in Candy Apple Red!
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the back!
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super glossy headstock with slotted tuners!
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the previous owner did not know how to properly set up a trem, after a couple minutes of un-tightening the claw and stringing up some 11's it works like a dream.
only problem is I cant find an allan wrench small enough to fix the crazy high saddles
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I'm really happy with everything about it. Though I would like a bridge tone control, how would I go about wiring the bridge p-up to the neck tone pot? I saw in another thread you can wire the bridge p-up to the middle tone, but I feel wiring it to the neck instead of the middle would allow pos. 2 (bridge + mid) to be more versatile than wiring to the middle
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Beautiful pics, and these are great guitars. Congrats.

As for using the neck tone control for neck and bridge, try this:
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/archiv ... 16889.html

This thread contains info on how to do it and also some caveats.
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Thanks Mike! I'm new to wiring/soldering so I'm glad this doesn't look too difficult.
I fully agree on the CV's, I think it's safe to say that they are better than all of the Fender Mexican standards I've ever played.
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its the neck and overall construction that makes them a winner for me. they just FEEL solid as a rock.
i would recommend doing a pull pot for a "bridge on" option, but i just like funky wiring :roll:
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Those are sharp.
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if these came in seafoam and hardtail i'd already have one.
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Justin J wrote:if these came in seafoam and hardtail i'd already have one.
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Well yeah, but we can't have everything. I think we'd all lose our shit if they brought out some Strats in the ROBROE RAINBOW
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how the trem supports the tuning?
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jmikel17 wrote:how the trem supports the tuning?
It's hard to tell since i put new strings on it, but every time I've used the trem it has stayed in tune. even when I was stretching the strings with it (grabbing the reverb handle and flailing my arm about).
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hahahah Reverb Handle.
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The Classic Vibe series is really nice. I love my Duo Sonic. Tempts me to try a strat or tele.
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I have the same problem with my saddles 'bridge'(Fender Mexican), I just cant find the wrench small enough..
that would fit.. it makes me sad.. cause my string heights are fuc*ed.
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izodiak wrote:I have the same problem with my saddles 'bridge'(Fender Mexican), I just cant find the wrench small enough..
that would fit.. it makes me sad.. cause my string heights are fuc*ed.
I use some Craftsman hex screwdrivers (star shaped), like you use on computer screws
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usually the allen key comes with the guitar. I have a couple. you should just go to the hardware store and get a cheap little allen key set.
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yea, I did that and I got 1,5 (somemessure dont know) and it was too big, so I think I need size 1, but couldnt find such small one.
So I will give a try to Craftsman Torque (thanks for advice, aaaagain) (:

/ bought my strat in a shop in regensburg (while on a trip) and they didnt give the wrenches and keys, and a bag..
they thought Im a fool from eastern europe.. which I was, but oh well, never going to that store again /
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