Squier Mini Strat
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Damn.....I just had a full sized neck put on and also am planning to cram an orange crush mini into it....how are you doing with it and please show me if it is feasible!
I’m doing the exact same thing.....reply with instructions and things to be alert for....
ssmith61
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I'm looking for someone to make me a roasted maple neck for my Squier mini Strat. I think they are so cool, I can't figure why parts manufacturers don't make bodies and necks for them.
Another 3 plus year old Post? You can put a Roasted Strat Neck in at 25.5" Scale from what I have heard. Or Fire up the Oven!
Bob the builder
Squier-holic
No wayAnother 3 plus year old Post? You can put a Roasted Strat Neck in at 25.5" Scale from what I have heard. Or Fire up the Oven!
at least ...not without moving the bridge south
HSH Classic Vibe
Squier-Meister
Yes way. They are conversion necks.
I just put a Gibson Scale Neck in a Tele and didn't have to move Bridge, so "No Way" is not in my Vocabulary! Saved me another Neck. Yes, I had to raise my 3 Saddles up about 3/8". I had to go find a longer Adjustment Screw for last Saddle. All is well!
CDLehner
Squier Talker
So…I’m trying to “black-out” my Mini.
BRIDGE was easy peasy; direct fit…but the tuners I bought (Black Grover Mini Rotomatics), of course, didn’t fit the stock holes.
I’d read, you have NO chance…of drilling them out, without screwing up the alignment (and I’m no woodworking guru to begin with).
I thought I’d outsmarted the universe…and got a $5 hand “reamer” from Harbor Freight. It took hours, and a handful of blisters…to get the proper width. But, I at least thought I was “one down”. Nope; that was just ONE side of the head…and the tuners still wouldn’t pass through. It needs the same done, on the OTHER side of the head.
It took the wind out of my sails. I thought that maybe, now that I had ONE (of ONE hole) done; I COULD, carefully…like use a drill press to finish the job. But a) I’m not sure, I’ve got 5 more of that effort in me; and b) that I still might not end up, screwing things up.
What do you think my options are, at this point? Was/is there…a better way to approach this? I thought about just getting a new neck, and researching drop-in tuners; but…a) necks…when they even become available; or even a used, “parts” Mini…run ~$100. And b) I’d be out the Grovers (although maybe I could sell them, and get a little money back).
Sorry for droning on. Thoughts? Thanks
BRIDGE was easy peasy; direct fit…but the tuners I bought (Black Grover Mini Rotomatics), of course, didn’t fit the stock holes.
I’d read, you have NO chance…of drilling them out, without screwing up the alignment (and I’m no woodworking guru to begin with).
I thought I’d outsmarted the universe…and got a $5 hand “reamer” from Harbor Freight. It took hours, and a handful of blisters…to get the proper width. But, I at least thought I was “one down”. Nope; that was just ONE side of the head…and the tuners still wouldn’t pass through. It needs the same done, on the OTHER side of the head.
It took the wind out of my sails. I thought that maybe, now that I had ONE (of ONE hole) done; I COULD, carefully…like use a drill press to finish the job. But a) I’m not sure, I’ve got 5 more of that effort in me; and b) that I still might not end up, screwing things up.
What do you think my options are, at this point? Was/is there…a better way to approach this? I thought about just getting a new neck, and researching drop-in tuners; but…a) necks…when they even become available; or even a used, “parts” Mini…run ~$100. And b) I’d be out the Grovers (although maybe I could sell them, and get a little money back).
Sorry for droning on. Thoughts? Thanks
NO DRILL PRESS!!!!!!!!!! Just ream other side and should work!
CDLehner
Squier Talker
^Oiy. If memory serves…I didn’t break out gloves, because I thought it was going to take 5 minutes…lol.
I guess I’ll just strap some on, and bear down.
I guess I’ll just strap some on, and bear down.
CDLehner
Squier Talker
On other note(s)…
Are the Mini knobs, “standard” size?
I’ve been kind of salivating, over these https://www.ebay.com/itm/1146098673...VjB6DrBRge&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
AWESOME options. Surprised I haven’t seen the mention (though, it doesn’t appear this is THE Mini thread I thought it was; based on the inactivity)
Are the Mini knobs, “standard” size?
I’ve been kind of salivating, over these https://www.ebay.com/itm/1146098673...VjB6DrBRge&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
AWESOME options. Surprised I haven’t seen the mention (though, it doesn’t appear this is THE Mini thread I thought it was; based on the inactivity)
CDLehner
Squier Talker
These will be perfect https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/099-1365-000--fender-stratocaster-replacement-knobs-black
Good?
Good?
Maybe not being 1/4"? Might need to spread out your Spline just a little. Mini Pots usually have a smaller shaft.
jamesgpobog
Squier-holic
Here's one. Auction ends tomorrow...
CDLehner
Squier Talker
I'm a little confused 
I asked about these Dpang https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/099-1365-000--fender-stratocaster-replacement-knobs-black and you said may not fit, because of 1/4" spline? You also said "pots should take the smaller size push-on's".
I Google-d 'strat push-on knobs'...and I saw something like this https://www.adorama.com/fe0059267029.html
Now...these specifically say, push-on knobs; but...they're also 1/4"
Obviously I'm a parts dumb-dumb; and I appreciate your mercy, patience, and info. Just not sure, what direction to go.
I asked about these Dpang https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/099-1365-000--fender-stratocaster-replacement-knobs-black and you said may not fit, because of 1/4" spline? You also said "pots should take the smaller size push-on's".
I Google-d 'strat push-on knobs'...and I saw something like this https://www.adorama.com/fe0059267029.html
Now...these specifically say, push-on knobs; but...they're also 1/4"
Obviously I'm a parts dumb-dumb; and I appreciate your mercy, patience, and info. Just not sure, what direction to go.
