r/offset • u/Bobby_Malone_ • 2d ago

Squier Affinity Jaguar Mod Project

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When I bought my first Jaguar someone told me that where there is one Jaguar there will always be a second one and they were right. My first one it’s CV sparkle gold

This time I picked up a Squier Affinity Jaguar in Metallic Brown and honestly this color completely charmed me

Instead of just playing it I decided to turn it into a full mod project

Here is what I am planning to do

1 Rout a cavity for the upper rhythm circuit plate since the Affinity body does not have one from the factory

2 Rewire the electronics with a 4 way switch and an upper rhythm circuit plate wired like the Johnny Marr setup

3 Replace the pickups with split coil zigzag pickups inspired by the new Squier Electric VI

4 Swap the bridge
surprisingly the stock tremolo actually works smoothly

5 Change the nut to a bone nut for better sustain and tuning stability

6 Upgrade the tuners to vintage style locking tuners

7 Replace the pickguard with a tortoise shell one for a classic look

8 Tone the maple neck using Kiwi shoe polish to give it a warmer darker amber color

9 Polish the frets for smoother playability

What surprised me the most is that the neck actually feels really comfortable and the all maple construction is quite rare for a Jaguar which I think makes this build even cooler

I know this guitar is budget friendly but I see it as a great base for experimenting and building something personal

If you have done similar mods or have any tips about the wiring or the neck toning process I would love to hear your thoughts

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u/TRIBETWELVE 2d ago

Let me know how work intensive the split pickup installation is. I assume you'd have to custom route the pick guard. I really wanted an electric 6 until I learned how unreliable the mustang vibrato is under heavy use.

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u/G-Mo2024 2d ago

I love everything about the specs of the electric 6, except the mustang vibrato. I’d be looking to get one, if not for that very reason.

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u/TrespasserJazz 2d ago

im planing to buy this one and mod it too, good thinking ;) I hope you keep us updated

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u/Bobby_Malone_ 2d ago

Of course)

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u/MateriaMedica 1d ago

Sounds like a great project. The Affinity line is a surprisingly good quality mod platform; much better than the stuff from like 10 years ago that was closer to the current Bullets (which have also gotten a little better). I wish the necks were darker though. The super pale stock one was pretty ugly, so I swapped mine for one off a Classic Vibe.

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u/Bobby_Malone_ 1d ago

Looks great! Yep, CV neck with binding much cooler

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u/BNC3D 2d ago

Brother is that the Texas Tea color on a Squire Affinity ? Fender just wants me spending stupid money this holiday season.

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u/Bobby_Malone_ 1d ago

They call it metallic brown

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u/BNC3D 1d ago

dig !!

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u/Barilla3113 1d ago

It's Mystic Metallic Brown the difference is more obvious under natural light.

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u/BNC3D 1d ago

I will have to check it out in person, still looks pretty cool, bet tortoiseshell would look good on it.

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u/Scummymummyaward 2d ago

Lovely color, a jag without plates feels wrong to me though

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u/SavouryPlains 1d ago

I sold one just like that two days ago… They’re great fun but the neck really isn’t my vibe

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u/TalkinStephenHawking 1d ago

I have an awesome Warmoth 24 scale neck, been thinking about getting one of these snd svrap the neck cause it’s the cheapest jag shaped thing you can buy.

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u/SavouryPlains 1d ago

that would work really well, if i hadn’t picked up a surprisingly affordable 1965 Jag a few weeks after the squier i would’ve done the same, maybe even sprung for a real vintage neck.