FINALLY fixed it [Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster Loctite Bridge Modification]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- This is the Squier CV 60s Jazzmaster (sonic blue, baby!).
The bridges on these guitars drop over time, particularly if you've done the shim mod. Sure you can adjust the bridge after every few hours of play time, but the only real way to fix it is to use blue Loctite on the bridge screws so they don't move from the vibrations of jamming sweet sweet licks. You're in luck if you don't play sweet licks though. The bridge stays put. (No it doesn't.)
This is me simply talking and showing you how easy it is to do this mod. Boring. Okay? Okay, so watch the videos linked here instead ...
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➤ Classic Vibe Jazzmaster Review Part 1: • THE DEFINITIVE Squier ...
➤ Classic Vibe Jazzmaster Review Part 2: • Squier Classic Vibe '6...
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Background demo track in this video (didn't use a Jazzmaster to record; used my old Jackson Stealth): / n-p
Thanks for watching!
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I fixed three JM's with the loctite trick and one has to be really careful not break the ground, because the loctite isn't conductive. Use too much and it seals off, disconnecting the little screw inside from the grounding. Solution could be a small metal spring, get one out of a ballpoint or so... works for me.
That's a great point. Thanks for sharing!
spring from a pen is genius! so many things i couldve used this idea for..
Thanks for this video! I just got one of these guitars a few weeks ago and I noticed very early on that the bridge was sinking. I contacted the vendor who sold it to me (a very large well known company) and they said they've never heard this complaint before. I was surprised by their lack of response. They encouraged me to find a certified Squier repair shop, have it assessed and fixed and then they "may be able to help with the repair costs". Fortunately, I've been working on cars, houses and guitars for many years so I had the very same idea of using Loctite just like you. I haven't done it yet so that's why I'm glad you provided this video to confirm the validity of my idea. Thank you!
Happy it helped! I can't take credit though, because it's a common issue and common fix.
why can't you name the company?
I had that problem too i was ready to return it but now it’s a good idea to keep it
Simple fix 🤘
Use purple loctite. Does same function as blue but is easier to undo. I’ve used it in precision air rifles where there is lots of pressure and vibration. Blue I use automotively where I can get a 6” wrench or a power tool to loosen a fastener.
@@Jim-sh1zs nice, thanks for sharing!
I picked up one of those Jazzmasters earlier this year. I’m having the same issue and might give the Locktight a try but I might also give plumbers tape a go and see if it does the same thing but perhaps easier to remove if I wanted to. Thanks for the video!
Hmm, that might work, but I have a feeling it might be a little difficult. Would love to know what happens when you try it.
did plumbers tape work?
Thanks for this video! I was setting up my recently acquired Jazzmaster yesterday and in order to reduce the wobbling bridge, I used 2 washers to which I made indents inward. To secure them in the pickguard holes, I used double sided tape. If they stay put, I’ll leave them if not I may have to put glue. Hopefully there won’t be any rattling.
Happy you liked the vid. Let me know how the tape and washers work out. 🤘
Really want a jazzmaster, but constantly see videos about having to do mods or tuning issues. I feel like I just might get a tele instead😂
Wildly different guitars but I like both. I will say that the Jazzmasters are a litte more finicky, but still great, and the mods are not absolutely necessary.
very informative and good video ! very helpful.
Thank you!
There are multiple loctite types, some are much more permanent than others, you probably want to use the less strong one or you will never be able to adjust the bridge again should you want to. I think the variant is called 222 but check carefully.
Blue is okay, purple is less strong. Red is the strongest. Most people use blue. It's difficult but not impossible to break the seal on it.
I just wrapped electrical tape around the posts and it jammed in the holes instead of lock tight
Hey, whatever gets the job done! 🤘
Thank you for this video! Do you apply the Loctite, let it dry completely and put it back in after it is hardened out?
Or do you put loctite on the screws and put it back while it is still liquid so it hardens out while screwed in?
Thank you!
You're welcome! I don't put the bridge back in until the loctite hardens
@@ArtOfShredYT thank you so much!
Would this be solved by upgrading the bridge hardware with a Fender JM bridge? It seems like a real problem for a company to sell a guitar with a bridge that is going to cause the guitar to constantly go out of tune. Shouldn't Fender/Squier address this?
A Mastery bridge is the go to for a lot of people
Can you tell me the size of the allen wrench for the bridge height adjust (not the saddles, the bridge)?Thx
It's 1.5mm
@@ArtOfShredYT It seems the higher strings (E&B) have a weak output compared to the lower strings (E,A,D). I have a fresh set of strings and the pups are set fairly high. Seems to be both the neck and bridge pups. Graphteck string saver bridge. I am not using the rhythm setting. Are the stock pups an issue. Your thoughts are appreciated.
@@steveandsheilalauder8261 Hmm, unfortunately I'm not able to diagnose that and it's not something I've had an issue with.
My Squire Jazzmaster has no bolts in the bridge. WTF? And there's no way to adjust the saddle height
Hmm interesting. Which one do you have?
I just got a 40th anniversary JM and the saddles don’t have individual height adjustment. There are Allen screws at the bottom of the holes on either side of the bridge.
You can't adjust saddle height on these, only bridge height.
This is 180° incorrect. The point of shimming it is to stop the bridge dropping. If the bridge still drops, you didn't shim it far enough
Ok
@@ArtOfShredYT what do you think you were shimming it for?
@@hoollehoop9299 you are shimming to increase the break angle on the strings allowing for closer action at the higher frets. Nothing to do with the height adjustment posts.
@@juanjosebol no! that's so confused!
the break angle and the action height are completely independent. If you want to change the action.. lower/higher the bridge, or the saddles, or both - the jazzmaster bridge gives you options. You are right that the shim is to change the break-angle... but hmm, why would you want to do that?
@@hoollehoop9299 to add more pressure and string break angle on a Jazzmaster style bridge. I recommended you watch Puisheen's offset setup guides.
Fender has a terrible quality these days, I have a Squier Jazzmaster 40's anniversary, and a Fender Vintera Jaguar I bought recently, I thought the Fender would be better set up because it costed me twice as much as the Squier, but no, it was the same old, I had to shim the neck on both of them and locktite the bridges, its a disgrace Fender even let these junk out the door, they are close to unplayable for crying out loud, don't think they even know how that bridge is supposed to work? since they are putting Gibson bridges on them now, those things wont even rock at all ffs. even a budget guitar should work, you shouldnt have to take a new guitar to a guitar tech the first thing after you get it, what a joke of a brand lol, its a good thing I have the tools to set them up my self, anyways, they play and sound great now after all work, but it costed me more than I wish it did. cheers!
Tell us how you really feel. 😆
But seriously, thanks for sharing your experience.
I will say, I got a Fender Jag-Stang a few months ago and it arrived ... fine! No real issues that I've noticed so far so I doubt something will pop up. (Which basically guarantees something will pop up between posting this comment and actually releasing the video review of the guitar haha)
@@ArtOfShredYTGrrrrr Fender ! AAARG! Thanks, I was a bit disapointed lol, but hey, thought it would be useful to let people know what they are dealing with it they are thinking to buy a Jag or Jazzmaster, good luck with yours:)
save your money and use nail polish
Too brittle.
It worked great on my 2007 CP JM. Just saying. It's over 10 years now. Got a new CV JM and I have to decide which way to go.