Recent content by krautcat22

100% agree with the "apples and oranges". The Baja neck doesn't make me a better player, but it feels nice and chunky. The 3-saddle bridge isn't really "better" than the modern 6-saddle version (in my opinion). But I like the old-school looks. The switching, however, is objectively better. That...

It's my number one! I love playing my other guitars (ES-339, SG, cheap SX strat, Squier 60s custom tele), but the Baja is "the mothership". :cool:

1. I don't use the oop tones either, but since the push-push button is unobtrusive, and I don't have any noise issues, I'll leave everything stock. 2. I might replace the jack plate later, but right now it's doing its job. As for the neck pickup: it's very usable indeed!

Too late, I already gave up on them! ;) There's really nothing wrong with the stock pickups, but since I already had the N4 pickups lying around (which I like the sound of), I went ahead and installed them. And yes, pickup height does make a difference...

The wiring issue is fixed. The brass saddles have been installed. The nut has been replaced, and the sitar-like sound is gone. Hooray for Graphtech TUSQ! The N4 pickups sound great. I decided not to replace the pots right now, they're good enough... I'm a happy camper. :)

Solved it. The switch wasn't connected to the pot! (switch - middle lug to pot - 1st lug) Beginner's mistake... :cool:

Thanks for the suggestion! Currently, I seem to be having problems with my wiring, so that's the first issue I'm trying to fix. Thread: https://www.tdpri.com/threads/fender-n4-noiseless-with-4-way-switch.1100179/

Hello, I've replaced the 3-way switch on my Squier CV tele with a 4-way switch. At the same time, I'm replacing the pickups with Fender N4 noiseless ones. This combination worked perfectly on another tele (which has since been sold), but I can't seem to make it work on this Squier. I've wired...

Yes. It's what Fender recommends, and it worked fine on my previous tele...

That seems to be the best solution. I'll see if I can find it outside of the UK (to avoid import duties). Thanks!

I share that sentiment. I thought I'd only need to do a minor setup, nothing more. But maybe I'm a bit demanding. It must be my old age. :cool: If it weren't for the spare parts I already have lying around (Tusq nut, N4 pickups, some pots, 4-way switch), I would be a slight bit frustrated...

As for the pots, I know it's not strictly a quality issue. I just want them to behave in a more gradual way, as I'm used to on my other guitars (cheap & expensive)... The 'e' slot in the nut looks just fine. Not too deep. I suspect that it's related to the angle of the slot. Maybe I'll try to...

Hi all, I've had my Baja tele for a couple of weeks, and it felt a bit lonely, so I bought a Squier Classic Vibe 60s Custom. It arrived yesterday, and I felt a short review was in order. I'll focus mostly on the differences between these two guitars. Specifically, the 'problems' I encountered...

Nice one! Here's the Baja:

The Baja will remain stock for at least a month. Except for some minor (reversible) mods, but I don't see the need right now. As for selling: as soon as the Classic Player tele gets back from the band practice room, that's the one that will get sold! :)