DIY how to replace the pickguard on an electric guitar / Fender Squier Jazzmaster

[@theuglytruth886]

You learn a lot more when things don't go exactly according to the plan. Thank you for this edifying vid. :)

[@Metody89]

Just take the strings off, it's easier and prevent scratches. Find some bowl, or even better empty vessel for making ice cubes to keep your parts and screws organised

[@zappa916]

tip. get yourself to similar type screws that hold the rhythm switches in , add a small dab of hot glue on each and stick them in the blank holes. Wont look out of place. and better than having the empty holes there.

[@SwayisGod]

Thanks! Very useful. I've currently got a VM Jazzmaster on the go which I'm modding the Bejezzus out of.

[@DIYMusic]

+SwayisGod nice... any pictures / vids of your progress? I'd love to see some!

[@Kloosarits]

on your spray painting video you talked about putting decals on the head stock. It would be cool if you did a video on that

[@DIYMusic]

+Mark Klutzaritz right on... will add it to the list!

[@doct8r_dsb320]

Really informative and entertaining!!! Keep it up man, love your videos!!!

[@DIYMusic]

+Doct8r_DSB thanks Doct8r_DSB!

[@lukecarey613]

Looks awesome

[@shavguru]

Or, for a couple bucks, you could get the right bracket for the rythm pots. Allparts has them, or fender American would work, too.

[@amcneil9885]

there is a tool for fender/squiers for removing the knobs and hardware

[@Steven1000W]

Those pickups on your Jazzmaster look like Classic Player pickups, not the stock one's on VMJ's....are they? BTW I have 3 VMJ, which I've modded as well

[@jessebondmusic]

Got the guitar secondhand, not sure... But they sounded good!

[@DIYMusic]

pretty sure these are stock.

[@MacAJ1874]

Find a table to work on. Sitting on the floor will do my back in .. and take the strings off.

[@zaneshrestha5263]

You should've cut the strings first. Other than that nice work man!!

[@DIYMusic]

These were special baritone strings that I didn't have a replacement set for--plus, I'm cheap! These strings were still in good shape, so I didn't want to ruin them :^)

[@lemonderangello]

@@DIYMusic you could have not cut the strings but unwound them and carefully taken them off the tuners, then let them dangle off the other end. just a thought.

[@mickmarsbar81]

I don’t know why anyone would put a tortoiseshell pickguard on a sonic blue guitar. The original white guard brought out the blue, now your guitar just looks white. And you can buy white Squier Jazzmasters with a tortoiseshell pickguard straight out of the box. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@DIYMusic]

I got it used, so no new boxes for me… and I like the tortoise better myself 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mickmarsbar81]

@@DIYMusic hey man, it’s still a gorgeous guitar, sorry if I came off a little negative. The world would be boring if we all liked the same stuff. Have a great weekend! 🎸

[@DIYMusic]

no biggie, dude… I sold this guitar like 6 years ago, so no skin off my nose-hope your weekend is also great!

[@chingandoestoy]

Lazy boy. Take off the strings!

[@DIYMusic]

no! lol