Newbie Mistake - Spacing

[caleebra]

Hi All

I have been playing about two years now and decided to rebuild a squier strat I had lying around. This is my first project of this kind and I decided to go for a H-H config.

I chose a SD JB for the bridge position and won one on eBay for a decent price. Great I thought! Now if I can get a Jazz or '59 for the neck I can start putting together my pickgaurd. Slight problem, I notice my JB is for Standard spacing, not F spacing

My question is, will this sound totally turd and should I look to trade it in for one with F spacing??

Best,

Lee

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Newbie Mistake - Spacing

It will work.... you may (like I do) notice a drop in output on the E strings, esp. when playing clean. This is the reason I prefer Trembuckers / F-spacing. But it will be playable and will sound like a JB.

Also, the Squier bridge is narrower than the USA Fender Bridges or a Flody Rose, so it may even line up just fine.

I personally would put it in, see if I like it tonally and how much the output drop bothers me, and then either leave it or get a trembucker version /new pickup.

BTW, if you´re looking for a white ´59 neck PM me, I have one here by chance that I´m selling for a Bro

 

[Johtosotku]

Re: Newbie Mistake - Spacing

I haven't noticed any problems. It should be 100% fine.

 

[david kornblatt]

Re: Newbie Mistake - Spacing

Squiers Varry With Miliage

 

[caleebra]

Re: Newbie Mistake - Spacing

Thanks for the replies guys... I shall just have to suck it and see!

I have procured a '59 now too (single conductor) for the neck so now I need to plan how I'm gonna wire these bad boys. I have an idea but I'd be open to any suggestions!

 

[greendy123]

Re: Newbie Mistake - Spacing

Here's wiring I currently have my strat http://www.dimarzio.com/media/diagrams/E.pdf

This wiring requires they you get a multi pole switch, but I think its worth it to get the strat/tele sounds. You can get even more sounds that way.