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  1. 08-03-2017, 03:58 PM #1
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    Andy 40's Squier Refurb

    Hey guys, just thought i'd post this as a matter of interest.

    a month ago a mate of mine and I went halvsies on four guitars some dude was selling on fb marketplace.....so they were about $50 each.

    a couple of them were squire bullets, so i decided to mod one......
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  2. 08-03-2017, 03:59 PM #2
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    before shots

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    under the hood

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    Last edited by Andy40; 08-03-2017 at 04:01 PM.
    Build #1 - ST-1 - Completed
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  3. 08-03-2017, 04:00 PM #3
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    AFTER SHOTS

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    pop the hood....

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    Build #9 - Semi-scratch build Tele x 2 - Completed
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  4. 08-03-2017, 04:05 PM #4
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    The thing wails.

    I replaced the pups with my Wilkinson Humbkuckers I had laying around, new CTS mimi pots and OG switch and a bone nut.

    I pulled apart the trem system and the tuners and fixed them up a bit and they work fine.

    mods cost about $60 bucks or so...
    Last edited by Andy40; 08-03-2017 at 04:09 PM.
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    Build #6 - STA-1HT | Completed
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    Build #9 - Semi-scratch build Tele x 2 - Completed
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  5. 08-03-2017, 04:07 PM #5
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    wow Andy that looks unreal the red paint and mods. You kept this one quiet !! Looks very nice good work buddy

    what is the other axe you are doing a makeover on ?
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  6. 08-03-2017, 04:24 PM #6
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    Love the Squire reno Andy - they are great axes to use as a modding platform

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  7. 08-03-2017, 04:55 PM #7
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    Looks Great,
    Powerful Fast, those Red Ones.......
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    Looks great Andy, nicely done.
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  9. 08-03-2017, 08:00 PM #9
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    Nice one Andy. Just happens to be my favourite Strat colour combo.
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  10. 08-03-2017, 08:03 PM #10
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    I agree Waz, They really Pop.
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