The One Mod EVERY Squier Needs!

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BAKING TRACK:

Graphtech Ratio Locking Tuners:

NUT:

Enjoy!

[joeowl]

Guys... This is legit, but every seasoned luthier/repairman will tell you that the friction points have the most impact on tuning stability - and that applies to any kind of guitar. The usual ones are the nut and the string trees. If you overlook these, the tuners alone will improve little to none the tuning stability. Before considering any tuners change, I suggest to change the nut and replace it with one properly cut (sloths and base) and made of a hard material (like bone, tusq, corian...) that the strings won't bite in. You may be surprised and with a few bucks still in the pocket.

[flwolf]

All my adult life and long career I had top model Fender Strats, but after retiring I sold everything, then later bought this Squire just for at home. I must really have lucked out with it. Perfect intonation, nice fret board, good tuners, sounds good too.

[ianvaughan]

The only mod a good Squier needs, is a decent guitarist ;-)

[NelsonMontana]

I have a CV Squier and the tuners are absolutely fine.

[hdrjunkie]

Lol...those tuners cost more than my squire... lol

[TheCortymast]

Three Words: Squier Classic Vibe!

They have the signature fender tuning machines with a hole in the middle where you stick the string in. They work like a charm and hold the tune ridiculously well!

[RudyAyoub]

I lowkey want a squier someone hook me up

[J.D.]

I think you forgot to mention the Graph Tech Tuners cost about as much as the guitar does.

[Riverdeepnwide]

Great vids Darrell, you get the presentation so well done musically, visually, aurally, great tech information, you cause us to actually think about actual guitar situations instead of simply falling back on beliefs or traditions.
You're an inspiring teacher thanks for all of this.

[masarukamada]

Following the idea, I have just replaced tuning machines on my Mini Strat by Ratio tuners (non-locking version). Tuning has become amazingly easy and stable. I bought also a very good amp-in-a-box kind of pedal (from Lovepedal) to compensate my tiny transister amplifier. Now my tiny little mini is priceless in my life. Thank you, Darrell. You are my great mentor

[caleshtcincredibles]

Exactly, I have 2 Squire Strats with Hipshot Locking tuners, my Squire Standard Tele has Fender Locking tuners . I had to drill holes on all, anyway no matter you are right . They make string change a breeze and also the guitars hold tune almost to perfection . I gig with them all and honestly I may not even have to tune up again for the entire show. I play lead, country, Eagles tribute of string bending !!

[philo]

I put standard Fender tuning machines on my Squier Strat, Had to enlarge the holes with a tapered reamer and had to drill the holes for the pins.Made a big difference!

[enriquemonferrerperis]

Best upgrade i made was changing the string trees for rollers. It really improves fine tuning and tuning stability

[MrDjkdave]

I, ve been watching Darrell for years now but everytime I come back I'm just blown away by the tone this guy gets! On a custom shop or a bent saw....

[matft]

I worked 20 years in engineering, and honestly my mind was blown when I saw the price of locking tuners. I’m even more amazed the Chinese haven’t jumped on this yet. They could easily, easily make these for a dollar or less a piece. Even in the UK, I could set up a cnc in a few days to make these for less than a fiver a piece

[Toimi]

I've got a squier bullet strat that's made in china. The tuners are just fine. They hold tune for ages once the strings have been on there for a few days.

[George-lcsd]

I'll be modifying my Squier Tele Custom over this summer. This video was so helpful as I was going to upgrade the tuners as a priority! Great work and content as always!

[PC-hpgz]

Nut, bridge and sustain block changed my Squier and set up properly, is pretty reliable when it comes to holding tune and improving the sound.
The light zinc block in Squiers, replaced by a heavy steel block turns the world around.
I took a Bullet strat, popped in a Fender bridge and block set and the difference in sound is huge.
Set the bridge up properly, linked with graph-tech nut and string trees, this thing holds tune solidly.

[JoeR]

I like that "Baking" track. I immediately started making brownies when it started playing. 🙂

[kennethbarnhouse]

My wife got me a Squire Telecaster that I just love for Christmas a few years ago. Great weight, great neck, great sound. It became my number 1 guitar for worship band. Now that i'm playing weekly and playing more, I thought, I'd ask for these locking tuners for Christmas this year. Really happy with this decision. Just make a really good guitar even better. It's easier to get into tune and stays in tune better than before. Thanks for the video!