Squier & Fender Jaguar Bridge Buzz -set up
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- Ok..
1) I realize that it's out of focus. I shot a quick vid for a friend and figured everyone can view.
2) This is applicable to the Jaguar/Jazzmaster/Tele w/ Bigsby style bridge, but most notably.. the Jaguar/Jazzmaster
3) Each set screw to a particular bridge piece must be at the same height. The saddle cannot be angled.
4) If you like, a dab of: white glue, blue or purple loctite, or clear (or color) nail polish may be applied to the set screws to prevent them from vibrating out -particularly if the thread fit is sloppy..
5) s774.beta.photo...
Recorded on January 28, 2013 using a Flip Video camera.
might be 10 years late but this video was really helpful, thanks ☺️
So true. Happy to see someone explain properly.
The original bridge gets a lot of hating, but when set up properly (!!) it is great. A bonus is that you can adjust your string spacing if the guitar builder screwed up the alignment.
Just make sure that:
1.your strings are thick enough (tension.. so they don't jump out the slot),
2. you set the bridge saddles horizontal on their screws (as in this video),
3. the 6th string intonation screw doesn't poke against the string when you set it up, if necessary.. shorten the screw,
4. It's a rocking bridge, make sure it can lean both forward and backward without hitting the thimbles after you tuned it.
5. break angle on the saddles is big enough (add a shim in the rear of the neck pocket if needed).
Most straight forward and helpful YT video in a long time. My exact questions answered.
Thank god for this video! So obvious now that I see it! My new JM has been driving me demented?
what size allen wrench for the bridge?
Thanks so much for this vid- I was having bad rattle on the top three strings of my VMJM, and tried what you suggest here. The rattle was still present after adjusting the saddle screws of the E and G strings, but with one turn of the B string saddle, ALL of the rattle went away. I was considering some other methods to fix the problem, but now I don't need to- thanks again!
Did you see the picture link in the description?
Take your time... maybe fresh strings? Set overall height, then intonation. Do one string at a time, getting them in the radius, height you want. Once you are in the ballpark, check for that buzzing. Remove one saddle set screw at a time adding the drop white glue to the threads (see vid description). funny how just a little gap makes all the buzz...or not.
I've noticed older bridges had less play and slop in the screws and saddles.
What size Allen is that?
Simply amazing ! It didn't kill the buzz entirely but it's enough for me.
That is my problem. Thank goodness you use your brain. Now I will try mine.
I use clear finger nail polish. comes off easy. also I rock the bridge towards the pick guard in it's natural resting place and even tho it looks like it won't rock back and forth it still does and never goes out of tune. you may need to dremmel the ends of the intonation screw on low E. A strings. get a nail file and zip it across the string saddle for the low strings and they will never jump out. I
finally a little plumber's tape on the whammy bar.
be warned that a mustang bridge is not spaced correctly for a jm or jag. and a buzzstop kills the overtones charm of the guitar. once you get these crazy bridges set you can whammy all day and they stay in tune perfectly.
Thank you, man! I finally got my Jaguar sounding right.
Just got my squier jaguar yesterday already excited to mess it up
Perfect vid, no BS. Problem solved!
you're welcome. It does take a little extra than other bridges at times, but they still work great.
dear bean head: use lo tire on the thread. it shouldn't come loose after. do not use red lictors or you will make it nearly impossible to undo. Blue loctite.
where do you found the tool for make that adjustment? Thanks this is helpful!
Any basic tool kit, a Hex tool
Happy to help. Surf's up!
You are legit the best
What kind of screw are you useing?
Thanks for this important vid
I can't seem to find these screws inside the posts. I used kind of the same tool as you did. But it didn't "hook" to any screws. I have a squier Jaguar, and by looking inside the posts with a flashlight and magnifying glass, there are no screws, just a flat bottom.
Use a inbus key 1.5 mm (the smallest) and it works. I have a Squier VM Jaguar too with orginal bridge. Turn each screw 360 degrees clockwise, buzz is gone. In combination with strings 11-48
Thank you. It worked.
Hey, great vid, what size allen/hex are you using in this video? I can't seem to find an answer anywhere! Thanks
Thanks so much for sharing ! ! I just picked one up and right out of the box, "Buzzzz", will adjust accordingly. I was wondering if you think it is necessary to place a tube/shim around both adjustment posts in order to keep the bridge from rocking. Any thoughts ?
Heavyer string gaugea
Like 11s
mustang bridge or ptfe tape on the pins
But because you have to do what is explained in this video the minimum required action is quite hight isn't it? Or at least compared to a strat.
What size wrench is it
Small
Ricky Cruz 1.5
thanks helped a lot!
Excellent, very clearly illustrated!
Maybe your's is... Funny.. all the guitars i've worked on for over 30 years have them this way. Gibson TOMs have the screws towards the tailpiece too.
Still does it
But it was still buzzing after you levelled out the saddle.
Hey, I'm facing a problem with the bridge also and I really need help since I'm a beginner to guitars.
have you fixed it yet?
+Agustin Camacho Noppe
How about now?
fixxed it yet?
Hey, I bought a Fender Jaguar about a year ago and had no problems with it until a few months ago. Basically what happens is the part that you screw the tremolo arm into keeps coming loose and falling down inside of the guitar leaving the tremolo arm and system absolutely useless. I've put it back into place many times but it slowly works its way loose again. Maybe somebody could help me out here? I really have no idea what to do now, thanks.
Loctite
thanks
thankyou
i have a Squier Jazzmaster, when i try to full-bend the b string the note just stops, what can i do to make it possible?
I have the same problem especially I would get some dead notes lmk if you found a solution
Jesus man, focus your camera!
your bridge is set up wrong side
painful to watch out of focus .
Buy a buzz stop
Buzz stop changes the tone and feel of Jaguars and Jazzmasters. A good bridge setup (beginning with appropriately shimming the neck in most cases) is the way to go for those who want to preserve the jangly tone of these guitars (and the lovely overtones produced by the strings behind the bridge). It’s also the cheapest way, you only need to buy some cheap clear nail varnish.
I’ve tried both the buzz stop and a Mustang bridge, and none come close to the original jangly tones of the true Jag/Jazz bridge IMO