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Old August 4th, 2008, 03:23 AM   #11 (permalink)
boris bubbanov
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I went ahead and did a satin poly Squier Tele Special (walnut stain over agathis). Sanded again with the 2000 lubed with the Mother's detailer ( yes, block sand ) followed by the polishing compound, Meguiar's paint cleaner, etc.

And I stuck a set of Squier 51 pickups in place of the so so ones it came with. very impressive. This proves how mediocre the stock pups were.

So, I've got a choice of taking some material off the undersides of the two outboard # 5167 saddles, or trying to get some Joe Barden's on there. The Joe's slant A LOT and so I don't think they'll fit, the through string hole is right there behind the saddle, too close for comfort. The action is too high, my other choice is to shim. I hate shims.
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