Make Your SQUIER Play Like A FENDER! - SIMPLE 5 Minute Mod!

Can I make a Squier play BETTER than a Fender in 5 minutes without using any special tools?
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[depressedtaco]

jokes on you, i can make a fender sound like a squier

[Necrometalfist]

How to make a Squier play like a Fender
Step 1: remove Squier emblem
Step 2: play

[trublgrl]

"A good amp is the great equalizer."
So is a great equalizer.

[TheAxeEver]

I used to have an old Squier that I did some work on. I smoothed the fret ends just like here plus I also did a pickup change with some good Dimarzio’s. Can’t remember which ones right now because it was so long ago. This guy I knew, not well, but I knew him through other friends that had this REALLY sweet American Strat. I gave his guitar praise to him and asked him to try mine out through his rig. He saw the Squier badge and looked at me like “okay kid” and smirked. He plugged it into his rig and he started playing it. You could see his preconceptions about that Squier slowly deflate in his face. Then he smiled and nod his head like “hell yeah!” He handed it back to me and only said one word. “Damn!”

[mkaali]

Or just switch the Squier decal for a Fender one and Fender fanboys will be like, ahhh this is the best guitar I've ever played.

[MarcCoteMusic]

I've seen several videos in which this technique is demonstrated but this is the first I've seen during which a macro lens is used. It clearly shows the night & day difference the mod makes. Well done, Darrell.

[regimiro]

How to make a Squier play like a Fender: Practice

[HungryH]

I followed your instructions on my Squire Affinity tele frets and neck and it worked like a charm. The frets on this guitar were really rough on the ends, just what you can usually expect from a $200 guitar. It was like running my hand up and down barbed wire and it tore the crap out of my hand. I went up to the hardware store, bought the foam sanders (even found one with a 45 degree slant, fine grit) and went to work on the frets. It only took about 10 minutes of light pressure sanding and the frets are now as smooth as silk and my hands are thanking me. I also have an LTD guitar that I had endured rough frets for 4 years and I fixed them too. Just a word of caution to anyone planning to do this, be sure to tape up any area next to the the neck (as well as the pickups) because I accidentally put a few sanding marks on my pick guard and it's easy to do (my fault). A little bit of blue tape would have completely prevented this. But thank you for this video. I need never put up with poorly finished frets ever again.

[MisterGuitarItalia]

This dude's content is consistently top-notch.

[DarrellBraunGuitar]

Today I'm covering one of the easiest and most important mods that will make any inexpensive guitar play like a high-end instrument - all without any expensive tools!
Enjoy :)

[jonsanserino]

This is the GREATEST advice I have seen on YT! My MIM Mustang PJ was OK, but now feels SO MUCH better! I could not believe it. I used a 220 grit foam pad. I found that the grinding and polishing took a bit longer than I expected. The advice I'll give is to keep working it (not too hard) until the pad goes smooth and then polishes the fret ends after rounding them. Thanks so much!!

[tonyleeglenn]

I did this to my Squier Contemporary Tele tonight and the result was very nice. Much more comfortable to play now. Thanks for this tip.

[boassinfield]

Well presented Darrell. Your friendly delivery and simplified, yet cautious instruction, removes a lot of the fear of tackling such jobs.

[mattheweastel]

Absolutely agree with this mod for any lower end guitar. Makes it feel miles better. So cheap and quick and you’ll be enjoying it for years!

[richardloheed]

I recently cleaned up the switches & pots on a '95 Squier Strat that has huge sentimental value....did this & love it! New Fender Tex-Mex pickups arrive today, locking Fender tuners will arrive probably over the weekend...

[donaldswan]

Amazing, I did this on my Classic Vibe, which already wasnt bad, but it really did go up a notch and feels like a more expensive guitar. Its a huge improvement for such small investment

Now several months later, and I have done this with several basses. Having gained confidence in how well it works, Ive given it more "treatment, " and SO happy with the results. Thank you !!!

[landonbailey]

That before and after shot really showed the difference. good stuff!

[alwaysrockn]

Great video. I saw a guy at Guitar Center two weeks ago using a large flat file to file down edges and it look like he was going to town on the guitar- major grinding. Nice to see how it should be done. Great video!

[InsomniaRebel]

I took my new squier guitar to get intonated and set up, the guy recommended some fret work done and at the time I didnt know how much it would help. Now, after getting the guitar back i thought i was going insane how much it helped. After watching this video i fully understand what he did and am glad I found someone so knowledgeable.

[hiredgun]

Its about time someone showed the masses what and how a rolled fingerboard looks and feels. I won't touch a guitar without rolled edges. That was a GREAT video of ths best way to correctly roll your edges without destroying your neck! I commend you sir, well done!