Don’t Mess With The Squier Paranormal! 🎸Was This A Mod Too Far? 😬

[@inphatmoi]

love this series - it accurately depicts every upgrade I've ever done. Remember though, they're not "mistakes" they're _features_. e.g. I didn't accidentally drill all the way through the headstock - I created a "resonance pocket", I didn't break off a drill bit when making a hole for the pickguard - I reinforced the body with a steel inlay, etc. 😉

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍

[@samuelllakaj5439]

Happy little accidents.

[@chester_hobbs]

I created a "resonance pocket" on a Peavey Predator I have but I didn't know it was called that at the time. Sounds better now.

[@PG-ex3kl]

As a luthier this is painful to watch. There are so many tricks that would have made the whole modding process easier. Looking like you are having fun and learning, which is most important at the end of the day ! I ate my nibbles!

[@charlesflint9048]

We learn by our mistakes.

[@leegreenaway8006]

There's nothing like a bit of forward planning to make a job go smoothly. And that was nothing like a bit of forward planning. That's what makes this channel one of the best, funny, entertaining and informative. And to top it all, the look on Colin's face when the first bit of wax dropped. Loved it.

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@Jeremya74]

​​@@theguitaristasstrap buttons are to small imo..I dig the look of the change though..not a big gold dude

[@kevinmalone4109]

“ Don’t try this at home boys and girls” ! Great Series well worth the price of admission! Bravo Col !

[@glyngriffiths8071]

A "Black Scratch Plate" would look good !!

[@nellayema2455]

Or clear. Sans pickguard, black screws would look good, IMO.

[@carldebraparkin7575]

I have watched all 3 epsiodes of this mod & it has been really entertaining. The bits were it goes slightly pearshaped are the best bits. Keep em coming Colin

[@JamesGill-c9f]

Thank you for an hour of entertainment. Truly is what I look forward to each week. That guitar will become a labor of love. You could name your price for it but unlikely to part with it.

[@chuchuchip]

Old carpenter's trick, use soap or candle wax to lubricate wood screws for 1st time in screw hole in wood. I use Bee's Wax. This especially works great on the tiny tuner machines mounting screws As far as I'm concerned, all Squires have their own size parts, too small! After staring a while, if you put on a scratch plate, put on a black one.

[@ces69]

What I do with bolt on neck guitars is once it’s fully strung and tuned up is loosen the neck screws a quarter to half turn, as you loosen the 3rd or 4th screw you hear a “Ping” as the string tension pulls the neck tightly into the pocket! Once you’ve done this retighten the screws fully! It’s said to improve sustain which I think it does…ever so slightly!

[@eoinjennings519]

Nice tip

[@theguitaristas]

Yes cheers great tip! 👍

[@GavinIrish]

Looking forward to part 3 with my tea and nibbles, by far the best guitar show on KZbin, you deserve all the success that comes your way, plus love your guitar 🎸 skills..

[@ButchKidd-dq5ck]

I love the vids! I learn so much from watching ya work. Its very helpful and don't ever give up on music!!

[@danielturner6297]

Really, really enjoyed this. Please do more. Thinking about a partscaster project myself.

[@eoinjennings519]

Don’t do it😂

[@hughwilson4911]

Colin, you are single handedly doing what many main stream producers are failing to do. Making honest, entertaining, professional material that is definitely "appointment viewing". Be chuffed with yourself, you deserve it. Ta.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that’s really appreciated 🙏 difficult to know what direction to go sometimes as KZbin (like all TV) is totally geared towards rewarding dumbed down short form content, so thanks for the support and as I said if you all keep clicking I’ll keep making this random shit!! 🤣🤣👍

[@ZacCostilla]

@@theguitaristasPLEASE keep the genuine and honest content coming! This is why I love this channel.

[@BaronQ]

Great series Colin. You ooze humanity! We've all been there at some point as we improve our tech-ing skills! Kudos for leaving all the goofs in and your real time effing and jeffing reactions for our entertainment! 🤘

[@Eric_01]

One of the fun things about these videos, like most carpenters might understand, is when the challenges come up, everyone is immediately brainstorming "how I'd do it is..." Sometimes Colin does the thing you're thinking, sometimes he takes a hard left. :) Always fun to get new ideas or compare theories.

[@kevinnsevinn799]

It was like watching a calm day turn into storm turn into a hurricane…I couldn’t turn away Loved it 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@AndrewAHayes]

Output socket was the word you were looking for Col! I have noticed over the last 3 episodes that you have a mischievous grin of satisfaction,which made me chuckle! Only certain guitars can carry off gold hardware, I thought this one did it OK, however, I much prefer the changes now I can see it.

[@iannicholls7476]

Schadenfruede- taking pleasure in the misfortunes of others. I try to avoid it but when you said the scratch plate won’t fit because the f*cking pickup rings are too big I had to chuckle. Sorry Colin I feel ashamed of myself! That was a great series and, in the end, a great results. Thanks I really enjoyed it.

[@neighborscomplaint6859]

If you like the no pickguard look, just get a single ply black pickguard for it. If you can’t get the single ply, get a BWB 3ply pickguard. Use a black sharpie to blackout the white line if you don’t like it. With the white coil, switch tip and binding, the white line would look great too,

[@davidhamilton7780]

Thanks Colin. Your adventures always give me a great start to the weekend. She sounds great!

[@dspinka]

Colin's "adventures" and misadventures! 😆

[@doogledog1740]

An apt conclusion, Colin, with a suitable number of small problems. It wouldn't have been so much fun without them. Thanks.

[@FordShelby-i6z]

Love your style. I have used a black felt tip marker to darken screw holes!!!!

[@kevinnsevinn799]

Same…also eyeliner of various colors on various guitars…I’m ok with screw holes 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jaypeterson7637]

Great fun Colin! Because you "went in", the Guitaristas went in as well! 👍🤞🎵🎶🎵

[@redlespaul8139]

Finally it’s finished ! Well done Col for hanging in there and not just throwing the fucking thing across the room. I had a similar nightmare years ago changing pickups and tuners on an Epi Les Paul. I split the faceplate on the headstock reaming the holes bigger. I was fuming 😡

[@ratbird3290]

It’s like watching the movie “a bridge too far” well you already know that it’s going to end bad but you have to watch anyway because the actors are so good!

[@Nif339]

I was cringing and laughing in equal measures, a truly stand out series of 3. Keep up the good work Col 👍

[@WilfredGoncalves]

Why is it that watching your videos makes me feel in connection with the universe. Don’t mean to sound like a new age incense loving hippie but i’m so ‘zen’ every single time you post a new video. Entertaining and educational. Nothing compares 😊👍🏻

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that’s appreciated! 😁🙏

[@jonwebb5241]

Well, Colin, this has been helpful to me, as a new setting-up guy, and who already screwed up a change to locking tuners. I must say, you feel like an old friend to me, right through the camera! Cheers!

[@jermebs]

Ah yes, the destructive option! Loved every minute of these 3 episodes!!

[@timklemons7205]

My favorite genre of Guitarista film! Reminds me of any time I work on a guitar.

[@gianthonour]

Perseverance pays off in the end, looks great 👍

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

my word cl she sound perfect, and so it should the amount of effort and cusses you put into these three vids, but she speaks to me.

[@maxpower6271]

You have way more patience than I do. I probably would have smashed it in episode 1 of this saga

[@ssstenning]

Foe strap buttons lube your screws with a scrape from dry soap bar or Monty's guitar wax go in like a dream. Danger with larger screws is poly finish cracks and chips very easy so drilling hole to correct size absolutely necessary.

[@kimballormsby9908]

I must say this series has been quite emtertaining and fun. It shows how things actually go when doing upgrades, but I have decided having you do upgrades on one of my guitars might not be prudent. LOL

[@eoinjennings519]

Funny enough have decided all mine are great as they are as well 😂

[@stevegroves]

Cheers Colin, really enjoyed this series, yeh there were challenges as sh*^ happens as we know. The thing is, us nerds get as much joy out of tinkering, modding and fixing guitars as we do actually playing them! Its all part of the addiction mate. Guitar sounds damn good to me!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steve, I'm definitely liking the end result... warts an all! 😆👍

[@KennethMoyer-t3y]

I enjoyed watching this project. Thanks Colin.

[@TheClassicQ]

The time has come, the Walrus said, to talk of many things, of shoes and ships and SEALING WAX. of cabbages and kings,and why the sea is boiling hot ,And wether pigs have wings. Loved all 3 vids. Awesome!

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Put the pick guard screws back into the holes. Looks cool and neat..

[@nellayema2455]

Or use black screws?

[@EricWigham]

i think the wax or soap on screw threads is to reduce friction and maybe splitting. and i was reaching over to stop you putting long screw into the top strap button lol. the wax is great. use different colours for a spotted tele 😁

[@birdman316]

as my aussie mate davo would say: "the guitar gave you the sheets but you ended up winning in the end hahaha!!!" now the question is will this one be kept or sold when you do your "year end rotation" film....... i hope you keep this one and possibly "fix" the headstock issue.....its truly a hybrid now....fender and gibson bits.....what a work of art!

[@kyokushin-tobi]

Lucky his fingers are not bleeding while playing. Cool name for a Guitar "the cursed one"

[@jimprather8939]

great video , a little sandpaper on those gold screws will turn them silver pretty fast , works in a pinch anyway 😄

[@jeffberg8015]

Hi Colin, what I would have tried for concealing the pick guard holes would be to melt the wax in them as you did, then level the wax using a razor blade with scotch tape on the corners to prevent scratching the finish, then give it a light once over with a blow dryer, just enough to melt the wax at the surface so hopefully it will then set up smooth and shiny. If you care enough you might try the blow dryer on yours to see if it shines them up. I was tempted to laugh at some the boo boos that happened here but then realized that I have no idea how I would fare if I were doing work in front of a camera to send out to the world at large. Anyway it's good to see someone take on a project like this. It shows that with some care one can make something better than it was and get a feeling of accomplishment doing it. That guitar sounds great with the new pickups and wiring. Thanks for the videos.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers I definitely think with a bit of finesse and finishing the wax could work 😁👍

[@khillsy4489]

I love watching your triumphs and muckups. It's all educational and good fun. 👍👍👍👌👌👏👏👏👏

[@jrchanning]

Watched on the TV channel earlier, terrific fun, I'd like more of these sort of vids. 👍🎸😄

[@Dad-Gad]

I hope we get another 4 episodes 👍 I always thought it was just me that had this much trouble lol 👍 Cheers Colin for everything you do .

[@Deadhansome]

Thoroughly enjoyed all 3 of these. Had a good laugh at the swearing. I've just ordered one of these but I can't see me doing any mods on it. But you never know.

[@chasiebabe]

I've watched all three videos and I must admit you've got more patience than me mate. Well done, really entertaining

[@jimmygillard]

Enjoyed watching your troubles with this project Col! I think I might dig out my modern player tele I don't use and 'upgrade' it. Wonder how I'll get on, never done it before.

[@cageliner]

I kind of wished I hadn't even started on my MIM Standard Tele. All I've done so far is mount the Vega Trem II and drill 4 holes in the guard to mark where the WRHB is going. I need to cut the hole and drill holes for the pickup screws so I can mount the pickup. Rout the body slightly so the pickup fits into it. Wire the stacked pots - upper knobs for the bridge, lower knobs for the neck. Find the .022 cap for the neck tone control. Then a full setup. I really dislike intonating a new bridge and setting 12 friggin' saddle height screws. And after all that, put on a new set of 9-42 Fender strings and select an amp for testing. I think your Tele sounds really good, Colin, even if it's unTele-like haha. I've enjoyed the series.

[@larsheydecke887]

Just love it and keep em coming No friday is complet whitout guitaristas thank you ever so mutch 😊

[@MrBiggordy]

Such a simple idea, upgrade a Squire Telecaster with materials you already own...Three vlogs later, and it's now done - and so is the host! What a palaver, anything which could go wrong, did, so the fact you continued, soldiered on, is great credit to your tenacity (and, ability to express frustration as it happens!) and sheer bloody-mindedness. A great series, a very honest series and a satisfying conclusion - so, the question now is, are you keeping the cursed thing?!

[@theguitaristas]

For a while at least.... got to really after all we've been through haven't I? 🤣👍

[@JESSE-uw7np]

Man , i been waiting , i have a , lp, tele , and strat on my bench right now , i'll have to watch this later tonight , can't wait , love this show !

[@brianjames5685]

Thanks for the peak into your work at the fender custom shop. Seriously though I like it. It sounded great, seems to be remaining in one piece. Almost a disaster-caster but with plenty of brute-force and ignorance you got a good result. Thanks Colin

[@dragline78]

Really enjoy these sorts of videos, Col. It's refreshing to see an actual human attempt these kinds of mods, rather than what you get in most guitar KZbin videos where it's someone who's a guitar tech or a luthier and expertly does all this stuff. Some of us have barely ever picked up a soldering iron! :)

[@raimondwamelink5208]

I'll never skip a second. Love every second of every episode. Watching part 3 right now. Curious how it ends...

[@uncle_ike]

I've really enjoyed watching this series of videos from start to finish. Thanks for making content for the rest of us to enjoy. ❤

[@oldmanzen6682]

I've enjoyed this series a lot. I mean, it comes at the expense of your sanity, but you're a KZbinr, I feel that likely comes with the job. For screw holes on a black guitar, I go with black screws. You can still see them, but much less, and our brains are used to seeing screws, so it often just... works.

[@MotttheHoople2010]

Ah, Colin... The agony and the ecstasy! It's been addictive viewing. Loved it when you went full blown (pun intended) 'Carry On' mode, NOTE: I live in Wales now and some of my mates don't know why the title 'Carry on up the Khyber' is intrinsically funny! Sounds great; lovely growl to it, but somehow still a Tele twang - bit like my Squier Nashville Tele on 2 and 4 positions. Visually the zebra PUP in the neck is genius - give the illusion of a single coil. You'll have to give it name. After your 'Mysterons' reference I suggest 'Captain Black'. Thanks, it's been emotional! Carry on Modding! ;)

[@pinkiewerewolf]

This series was a lot of fun Colin and I enjoyed your playing when you finished up the mods. I much prefer the de-glamorized look of the guitar now and it sounds great. Sorry to be late with the comment and view, away last week. Cheers Sensei!

[@calogeroavanzato398]

Thanks as always Colin, welcome to the real world of modding guitars

[@andrewbecker3700]

As a note for the future. Either cut the springs you have down. Or use shorter ones next time. I've got at least 3 different length pickup ring screws in my stash. Makes battling the tiny screws and prone to cracking pickup rings, much easier to assemble. Plus, having all that tension on the pickup adjustment heights. Usually makes them sit cockeyed. Having the proper length springs and screws on both pickups(they require different lengths) allows them to sit flush. Its the little things that matter in the end. One of my pet peaves is crooked pickups. Peace!

[@sparx550]

Top job all round Colin and I really enjoyed the series. Would love to see more transformations like this. Brilliant mate.

[@dantaylor1724]

You're a brace man, Col ! Loved this series ! Sounds fantastic btw.

[@punkywozza4330]

Tooth picks cut to length of the hole and then wax works wonders for covering up drill holes. It also helps to stop the pitting of wax when it sinks after cooling.

[@TroyLane33]

Well done, mate. Drop some black scratch plate screws on the top to fill the holes instead of the wax. You could also use black screws on the back component covers as well. Cheers!

[@t.j.oconnell3368]

Fair play Colin....ya stuck with it. I've been that soldier... I felt your pain and swore along with you... See ya next week..🤟

[@e.henrythripshaw4554]

FYI, you don't have to melt the wax into the screw holes, just rub the candle across it to fill it in. We used to use "Crayon" brand crayolas for this in the (American) shop I worked at. Even though I lived in England for a year, I don't know if crayola is an English language term, and Americanism or a Britishism. At any rate, "Crayons" work for filling screw holes pretty well, just rub it back and forth over the hole until it fills in.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers yes crayola is a brand here too… thanks for tip!

[@johnoakleymusic]

To fill the holes I use a crayon. Find a close matching colour then push and twist it into the hole then push hard left or right and it’ll snap off at the surface. Can then polish any excess away and leaves it basically flush. Can also use a touch of nail varnish on top of it to match the paint closer.

[@DaveArksey]

The guitar sounds great and looks the business! I love gloss black guitars!

[@dennisrohm6372]

I feel your pain. Trying to change a kill switch. The old one had 3 wires, and the new one has 2. But I've been playing my gold top troublemaker, and it's becoming one of my favorites!

[@johnbradshaw5891]

Sounds sweet. Worth all the blood, sweat and tears. Looking forward to your next sonic adventure.

[@charlesflint9048]

The wax idea was very good to cover screw holes; I would have used black lacquer, which would have been a mistake. We live and we learn, so thank you!.

[@mortonwilson795]

Great! Like the look with no scratch-plate.

[@jasonswitzer1748]

The all black choice makes it look metal as hell… kind of something Iike Metallica would have played if they would have ever dared play a Squier. Nice, job. It was clearly a labor (of love?).

[@waynewagner395]

Nice to see you overcome the innate peril involved in your endeavor, Colin! The final results are very nice! BTW, another way to deal with the open scratch plate holes is to just get some black pickguard screws and use them to fill the holes and give a finished look that remains reversible. I think a black scratch plate would look good too! Nice job!! 👍

[@toddflowers8052]

I thoroughly enjoyed all three episodes !! I personally liked the pick guard on .....sounds great !!!

[@RobbieF]

Colin, I've upgraded three Squiers and have never had anywhere near as many set backs as you. Perhaps you should name this guitar "Murphy", as it seems if something could go wrong, it did go wrong. Thank you for sticking with this project ... most people would have quit long ago.

[@jonnybeck6723]

IMHO it sounds pretty wonderful... Hope it sounds as good from your POV Cheerios, laddie

[@gernotboesser6901]

Strong Intro, Colin. This axe would be a fabulous rhythm guitar 👌💫

[@PerpetuallyTiredMusician]

The most pear shaped of telecasters in the history of telecastering. This has been a lot of fun to watch, thank you for the fun.

[@napalmspb]

Great job!!!! Grats! Do not afraid to do distressed version of guitar. It is modern path.🎉

[@marcelvanbrouwershaven5537]

Tip for securing the neck: screw in the screws diagonally until they won’t go any further, give all the screws a little slack and fasten them again firmly.

[@wayneharvey9189]

I love British comedies and this tele series was wonderful

[@christopherfidler3019]

Hey Colin, Good Job. These candles are new to me. I usually use Titebond and Dowels then sand it flush and touch it up with a Furniture Marker 🍺🇨🇦

[@LGuitarB]

That's quite the Star Trekky looking drill machine you've got there!

[@dejadejayoutube]

Yep, just as Epiphones with bolt on necks and tuno-matic bridges, the neck pocket itself has a fallaway angle. Various forms of Jazzmasters now come with this feature,... but the correct vintage spec is essentially an ill fitting joint in need of a fairly thick shim for a playable neck angle.

[@jefferywarburton2116]

One thing i sometimes do after putting a neck back on is loosen the 2 neck screws closest to the headstock a small bit under string tension and then tighten them back up. The strings help the neck heel get pushed down into the pocket nice and hard.

[@placeholder8671]

Cracked headstock and candle wax all fit with the paranormal theme, dang thing is haunted!

[@PhilVeraChuckDave]

Can anyone else smell Vanilla & Plonker! Colin, what you put yourself through for our entertainment. I must admit, I found this a bit of a rollercoaster. Being a fastidious perfectionist who finds it hard to even commit to a string change! The parts where you’re wielding a hammer had me hiding behind the sofa. Sounded good though didn't it. Cheers Col.

[@FrankJmClarke]

Captain Scarlet! Despite his fatal injuries, he's returning to life!

[@stephenrich8808]

I've enjoyed your journey - bloodied but unbowed! not sure if "victorious"' applies, but the darn thing plays and looks better than before - well done!

[@Grandad_mick]

Great vids Colin,really enjoyed the last few👏🏻👏🏻

[@ToddHavel]

Squire to Fender differences are nearly on purpose. The sizes are standard( inch) on Fender and metric on Squire, so even a pick guard or tuner shafts are not bolt on. Mass produced to different specifications. Look similar just not mix or match. Keeps the cost low for the import. I really am interested in a humbucker tele like this, no trem, no hum, just a win for my taste. Thank you for taking us on your journey, I really like this!

[@Poppy-tw1ve]

You did great as always! And what would a film really be without the “shit happens” part lol!

[@telestratblues]

I wish you a long and healthy life, and my man shelves are filling up nicely. 🙂

[@brian.f09]

The mod/upgrade series are my favorites! On a separate note, I think you should review an affordable 12 string sometime :D Maybe a Danelectro or something? Keep up the great work - love the channel!

[@sergemoreillon1236]

Love your films and your adventures, because they are from the real world and very entertaining! Always looking forward the next one with any guitar you can find 😃😉

[@krismanson1835]

Cheers Colin for another great episode! I started watching this summer when I was looking at buying a Billie Joe signature. Now you have fully re ignited my guitar buying addiction 😂

[@buddhamus]

The last three episodes have been an enjoyable adventure. Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, but that made things more interesting and a good learning experience. It's episodes like these that are the reason I watch your channel. Thank you for the great ride. I'm excited to see your next project. If you haven't tried it, might you consider building a guitar from parts or a kit?

[@graemero5532]

Don't stop modding Col, it's a great watch