Upgrading the ULTIMATE Pop-Punk Guitar | Squier Sonic Series

[@JordanBallaMusic]

Do you have a guitar you’re wanting to upgrade?

[@wondrous87]

the same one ur upgrading

[@JordanBallaMusic]

@@wondrous87 how are you going to? What pickups we talking?

[@MrLogMower]

I'm also looking into getting the same squier model as you. And the same pick up!!! But I want just the white look with the white pick guard. Later down the like I'll probably put grover saddles and locking turners in it. I love this hobby so much!!! Also amazing work and you killed that song!!

[@wondrous87]

@@JordanBallaMusic same ones u put actually but i dont have the guitar yet im jst kinda like planning it out with the mods im gonna put in it

[@JordanBallaMusic]

@@MrLogMower oh niiice, i might change all the hardware one day, but for now i think its fine. Its definitely fun customising guitars like this. Hope yours turn out well 🤘🏼

[@richiemonroy4402]

Great video dude! Loving the final result, now I want to upgrade my strat as well :P. Keep on doing great vids :).

[@JordanBallaMusic]

Thank you 🤘🏼 you totally should, it’s always a fun project and you learn a little bit more everytime. What would you do to upgrade it?

[@CARBr6]

I did this to my one, it's great, but the thing that bugged me, was the height of the action using the string through bridge. So I fitted a body through Hardtail. Give that a go, makes for a more comfortable setup. IMO

[@JordanBallaMusic]

I thought about that so i might have to give it ago

[@deadgc]

Hahaha, thanks for putting your soldering nightmare in here. I had the same experience when I rewired a beginner guitar given to me a while ago.

[@JordanBallaMusic]

Honestly im just trash at soldering, but if i did it again I reckon i could do a better job next time

[@deadgc]

@@JordanBallaMusic I fully believe you. My first solder job was a double pot delete, replacing the volume with a 2-way missile switch & a momentary killswitch install... I had to rewire like 3 / 4 to try and fix the grounding issues while installing another resistor each time to try and roll of the treble because it was *way* too bright without a tone pot. Still! I love how yours turned out! It sounds great, looks awesome (and comfortable) and those inlay stickers probably add like 50 horsepower ;)

[@JordanBallaMusic]

@@deadgc siick, i bet it turned out really well though 🤘🏼 Haha cheers, its a great to guitar to gig with because it can take a beating and super easy to play 🤘🏼

[@deadgc]

@@JordanBallaMusic Haha, nowhere near as nice as that pretty pink thing! Thanks for your content dude, subbed today, excited to watch your stuff as it comes up in my recos 🤘

[@andybungert]

Gives me Charvel vibes. Absolute Stunner!! ❤🤘

[@JordanBallaMusic]

Thank you 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@WhiskeyRiver778]

Loving your videos man! Keep it up, hope to see you pop off soon!

[@JordanBallaMusic]

Thank you so much 🤘🏼 I appreciate it

[@CHOEYGMUSIC]

Sweet video man, I've done the same in the past. I put some Seymour Duncans in my LTD M-10 and it is incredible now, yes, the pickps are worth more than the guitar but yeah! The neck felt so good I had to juice it up! Awesome vid man , it looks and sounds awesome! Great upgrade! \m/

[@JordanBallaMusic]

Thank you 🤘🏼 pick ups worth more than the guitar is what you want, it means you can throw the guitar around without a worry that it’ll break. Thanks for checking out the video 🤘🏼

[@bluwng]

Sick upgrades

[@JordanBallaMusic]

Thanks my guy🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@BlewYop]

getting the guitar tomorrow! definitely going to put the same pickup in there - also that dropdead sweater and pillow in the back are sick

[@JordanBallaMusic]

Sweet; you’ll love it, its amazing. Thank you 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@AustinSteingrube]

Melt some solder onto the tip of the iron and use a little bit of flux on the surface you are soldering to for a much better experience :)

[@JordanBallaMusic]

A friend told me about this way afterwards, seems like a waaaaay better way to do it haha

[@bowlofrice7214]

Where did you get a pickguard that can fit two knobs ??

[@JordanBallaMusic]

Everyone seems to ask about this haha Honestly i just went on Ebay and just looked for a squire sonic strat pickguard and that was it

[@bowlofrice7214]

@JordanBallaMusic dang, I've been looking and digging around, but I can't find much sadly :(

[@JordanBallaMusic]

@@bowlofrice7214 I Just put a link in the description of the video. Thats where I got mine from :)

[@socialbender]

I bought this guitar I ordered the same pickguard . Considering the invader as well , I got all black hardware tho . I’m really on the fence if I should have somebody do the work or I should try it myself . Where did you order the pickguard from . I ordered a custom one from warmoth ; waiting for it to come in the mail .

[@JordanBallaMusic]

With a guitar this cheap I would honestly say, try it yourself, its a good way to learn and if you mess it up, its not too much of a big deal. Its always worth learning these things. I think i bought the scratch plate from some random store on ebay

[@socialbender]

@@JordanBallaMusic yeah valid point , with install I’m gonna be about $600+ in , I jusy wanted a pink guitar lmao

[@JordanBallaMusic]

@@socialbender that is a pretty heafty upgrade to be fair. I’d say try it yourself to learn but if you don’t feel 100% confident then maybe get a guy to do it

[@socialbender]

@@JordanBallaMusicI’ll think about it , I did buy a soldering iron lol . I’m really undecided on what pickup I’m gonna go with still so I have a little time . I also follow you on IG lol , same handle as on here

[@JordanBallaMusic]

@@socialbender yeah fair enough, an invader is usually a good choice either way. I appreciate it man 🤘🏼

[@adriandeftones]

Whats the model or Brand of the pickguard??

[@JordanBallaMusic]

I just got it from some seller on Ebay, so I don’t think its a specific brand

[@dxrbkn5145]

I got myself the black model of the same guitar as my 1st guitar still havent got it due to lol I layaway it because I still dont have the money for it but goooood damn its really nice and beautiful, I have looked at some videos of upgrading it but so far, all the comments Ive seen said that the guitar is just good enough as it is going to take your video into consideration maybe in a couple of months :)

[@JordanBallaMusic]

Honestly these squier sonic guitars are absolutely amazing for the price, I can’t recommend them enough. Once you do a little upgrade too, you cant go wrong

[@Eri4Jp]

will you change the bridge and the tuning pegs ?

[@JordanBallaMusic]

I thought about it, but the ones on there are good enough for now, i might change them in the future

[@Eri4Jp]

@@JordanBallaMusic Im thinking to get one and I was concerned about the tuners if they stay in tune decently for some ""shredding''. thanks for your reply Jordan!

[@JordanBallaMusic]

@@Eri4Jp the tuners on there are good, upgrading them is very easy and cheap, so i definitely would do that if i was you