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Brass and no more mint

Discussion in 'Squier Tele Forum' started by Sceeter, Oct 24, 2020.

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  1. Oct 24, 2020 #1
    Sceeter

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    I installed brass saddles and replaced the pick guard since I'm the weirdo who does not like mint green...at all. I really think it sounds a little better with the brass, but maybe it's just in my head. As soon as my BootStrap pickups arrive I will swap out all of the electronics then probably call it done. I didn't plan to do so much of an overhaul but I decided this guitar feels nice enough that it's worth it to me. Guitars come and go but I think this ones a keeper. IMG_20201024_113902.jpg
     
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  2. Oct 24, 2020 #2
    Boreas

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    Nice!
     
  3. Oct 24, 2020 #3
    Deeve

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    the binding may have some impact on the tone - it does for me

    good looking guitar
    enjoy yr mods

    Peace - Deeve
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2020 #4
    Sceeter

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    I don't know about the binding but ditching the mint green definitely improved the tone for me. LoL
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2020 #5
    Lies&Distortion

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    I don't love sunbursts but the black looks better to me than mint (which I like) would on that. A least no tortoises were involved.
     
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    Tommy Biggs

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    Really nice!
    Enjoy
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2020 #7
    bls82261

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    Looks great. Which Bootstraps did you go with?
     
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    Fiesta Red

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    Looks great!
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2020 #9
    Sceeter

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    I ordered the Palo Duro.
     
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    Treehouse

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    Looking good!

    Did you file grooves for the strings in the compensated saddles?
     
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    Sceeter

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    I installed the saddles in the wrong order, doh. I learn the hard way, it's the only way, lol
     
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    39martind18

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    Yeah, for me that binding makes me hear a woody tone!;):rolleyes:
     
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    ReverendRevolver

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    I'm glad mint guards exist, but they should be used in moderation.

    Fender is grossly overusing them now. Looks much better with the black.
     
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    bls82261

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    I ordered the same for my Bullet. They shipped today.
     
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    adjason

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    I had steel saddles and replaced them with brass on a 62 reissue bridge home made tele- the brass is a bit warrmer-not so bright and piercing. I prefer brass at least on that guitar with nocaster pickups- subtle difference but I could hear it
     
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    telemnemonics

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    Intonation is overrated!
     
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    Sceeter

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    Nice. I probably have another week to wait.
     
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    Sceeter

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    Oddly I got it pretty damn close as it is. I'm not gonna switch it around until I do the electronics.
     
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    Sceeter

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    Black guard - good move!
     
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