New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by Debaser » Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:59 pm

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looks absolutely incredible!! any other mods planned?
I went full the fuck in on this one. I bought a Fender MIC neck for the slightly extra beef, and now waiting on some MojoTone WRHBs, with a new harness for coil tapping. Breaks the whole “it’s a Squier!” thing but I figure I can recoup some loss on the neck sell. I’d buy in parts next time. :fp:
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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by seenoevil II » Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:01 pm

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I went full the fuck in on this one. I bought a Fender MIC neck for the slightly extra beef, and now waiting on some MojoTone WRHBs, with a new harness for coil tapping. Breaks the whole “it’s a Squier!” thing but I figure I can recoup some loss on the neck sell. I’d buy in parts next time. :fp:
You'll almost have an entire other guitar once you get those parts. Just get another body, and throw all the squier parts back together. Maybe keep the sweet brown body for the good parts.

I think about a 70s thinking tele sometimes. I, like you, would get "real" WRHBs, but unless I got an old AVRI or Ventura or something, those pups would cost more than the guitar
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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by seenoevil II » Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:01 pm

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Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:59 pm

I went full the fuck in on this one. I bought a Fender MIC neck for the slightly extra beef, and now waiting on some MojoTone WRHBs, with a new harness for coil tapping. Breaks the whole “it’s a Squier!” thing but I figure I can recoup some loss on the neck sell. I’d buy in parts next time. :fp:
You'll almost have an entire other guitar once you get those parts. Just get another body, and throw all the squier parts back together. Maybe keep the sweet brown body for the good parts.

I think about a 70s thinking tele sometimes. I, like you, would get "real" WRHBs, but unless I got an old AVRI or Ventura or something, those pups would cost more than the guitar
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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by Debaser » Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:35 pm

seenoevil II wrote:
Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:01 pm
Debaser wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:59 pm

I went full the fuck in on this one. I bought a Fender MIC neck for the slightly extra beef, and now waiting on some MojoTone WRHBs, with a new harness for coil tapping. Breaks the whole “it’s a Squier!” thing but I figure I can recoup some loss on the neck sell. I’d buy in parts next time. :fp:
You'll almost have an entire other guitar once you get those parts. Just get another body, and throw all the squier parts back together. Maybe keep the sweet brown body for the good parts.

I think about a 70s thinking tele sometimes. I, like you, would get "real" WRHBs, but unless I got an old AVRI or Ventura or something, those pups would cost more than the guitar
True. I could of waited for Stratosphere to part one out, which is what I recommend if one doesn’t like the skinny CV neck and will be swapping out pickups. The walnut is the one for me so I went ahead with it. I still have every part, and all my mods are reversible, which is how I like to mod. If I keep the CV neck, I can dump a used completely stock CV Starcaster, a Bigsby, and set of premium WRHBs should I need to. The bridge I’m stuck with unfortunately :D
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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by Larsongs » Mon Jan 06, 2020 7:12 am

The Trem looks Cool & it's very usable addition. I like it!

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Re: New Squier Starcasters - Classic Vibe, Contemporary, and Affinity

Post by JPCordingley » Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:54 am

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A few years ago, I would have jumped all over this. I don't know what it is, but this just isn't piquing my interest. If the pickups are the same as on the VMs from a few years ago, then the neck pickup is way too dark even when the bridge is just right. The AOM and stopbar don't do anything for me either.

On second thought, I do wonder what would happen if you modified these with an AmPro bridge and a Duesenberg Les Trem II. Oh crap, I think I want that Walnut CV now ;)
I had a Duesenberg Les Trem II on my MP Starcaster and I can tell you it was absolutely glorious. Unfortunately I sold it last week due to a temporary cash flow problem. I'm currently trawling through this thread to see if the CV ones compare.

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Post by RIORIO » Wed Jan 29, 2020 1:16 pm

Recently picked one up for a ridiculous price :whistle: and I absolutely love it. Pickups sound ace to me, neck is very nice-slim and very comfortable...plus look at the figuring on mine!! very 3D maple...surprised by that. Its comfy to play and overall the nicest new Squier I've played in a long time...couldnt say no.

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Post by Zeus » Wed Jan 29, 2020 1:36 pm

Man, that looks amazing!

I need to check these out one day.

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Post by s_mcsleazy » Wed Jan 29, 2020 1:43 pm

honestly, im annoyed i've not actually got to try one of the CV models. the only ones anywhere has is the affinity.
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Post by Maggieo » Wed Jan 29, 2020 3:27 pm

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Post by chrisrnps » Wed Jan 29, 2020 4:46 pm

Woohoo! Pickguardian mail came today, and one of the three (!) orders was the final piece for this thing...

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Post by RIORIO » Wed Jan 29, 2020 5:05 pm

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Woohoo! Pickguardian mail came today, and one of the three (!) orders was the final piece for this thing...

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Good lord thats gorgeous

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Post by Pacafeliz » Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:57 am

OH GOD YES THAT'S HOT :?
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Post by pikmin » Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:42 am

Good to Know : the Gator semi-hollow ABS case works with the Squier Starcaster !

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Post by mondopp » Sun Feb 16, 2020 1:21 am

chrisrnps wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 4:46 pm
Woohoo! Pickguardian mail came today, and one of the three (!) orders was the final piece for this thing...

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Chrisrnps, I wanted to do the same. Curious, which pickup rings are you using?

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