Awhile back I got a good deal on a Squier Jagmaster. It sat around for a few months and it finally came up to the top of the todo. It was a junk drawer guitar. But I didn't care because I knew it was getting a make over. Now I have a problem with the setup and could use some advice. I bought a GFS import tremolo to replace the POS on it. I also got some cast saddles for it. After installing the new Trem I went to do the setup. I had to put the saddles way up in the air to get the guitar even playable and I'm out of adjustment with the 8mm set screws. I mean some of them must be in just a thread or two. I know I can get longer ones so thats not the problem.
But when I got it, it played OK, or at least I don't recall the action being stupid low with the saddles set much lower. I did have the neck off but did not find a shim or anything. I blew a little dust out of the pocket, but if anything the dust would have lowered the height at the bridge. Relief is a bit high, but I've been bringing it down. The only other thing of note was when I got it the intonation was set crazy. The bridge I installed has been intonated. Anyway take a look at the pictures and see what you think. Neck shim time? Something else that might have changed? Something else to check? The neck has been settling for two days now.
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But when I got it, it played OK, or at least I don't recall the action being stupid low with the saddles set much lower. I did have the neck off but did not find a shim or anything. I blew a little dust out of the pocket, but if anything the dust would have lowered the height at the bridge. Relief is a bit high, but I've been bringing it down. The only other thing of note was when I got it the intonation was set crazy. The bridge I installed has been intonated. Anyway take a look at the pictures and see what you think. Neck shim time? Something else that might have changed? Something else to check? The neck has been settling for two days now.
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