Repairs after being in storage for 15 years

taconugget

I have a 1962 Fender Jaguar Japanese Reissue. The serial number begins with the letter "T" placing its date of manufacture sometime in 94-95. I just dug the guitar out of storage and would like to get it in good working order again. The tuning keys have rusted so I would like to put some new ones on. I found these on guitarpartsresource.com and wanted to make sure they were drop in and would fit the current screw holes.

http://guitarpartsresource.com/tuners_6inlinegotoh.htm

Gotoh Vintage 6 Inline Nickel

Part # TK-0880-001

I was also thinking about replace the bring to a TOM bridge. I noticed fender makes one for their HH series reissued Jags. It uses a 9.5" radius. From my research I've seen it said the original jag used a 7.5" radius, but that some of the Japanese reissue used 9.5". I wasn't sure what I should purchase. If anyone has any pointers here I would greatly appreciate your feedback. Will the fender Tom I'm looking at be drop in, or should I reconsider and maybe use a mustang bring? I don't use the tremolo if that matters. I have it locked.

http://guitarpartsresource.com/gbridge_jagjazz.htm

Classic Player Jaguar / Jazzmaster TOM Bridge Assembly

Part# 007-6230-000

Thanks for your input,

Brad

Fran

Im not sure of the specs on the original Jaguar tuners, you could email them (GPR) to ask if they will fit.

Fitting a TOM is much better done properly with TOM bushings set into the body. Its more work but the 'drop in' mod is crude imo. It may be worth trying a Mustang bridge first, it could save you drilling and filling the body for the TOM. If you dont like it they usually sell easily on ebay.

vastrange

taconugget said: I have a 1962 Fender Jaguar Japanese Reissue. The serial number begins with the letter "T" placing its date of manufacture sometime in 94-95. I just dug the guitar out of storage and would like to get it in good working order again. The tuning keys have rusted so I would like to put some new ones on. I found these on guitarpartsresource.com and wanted to make sure they were drop in and would fit the current screw holes.
http://guitarpartsresource.com/tuners_6inlinegotoh.htm
Gotoh Vintage 6 Inline Nickel
Part # TK-0880-001
I was also thinking about replace the bring to a TOM bridge. I noticed fender makes one for their HH series reissued Jags. It uses a 9.5" radius. From my research I've seen it said the original jag used a 7.5" radius, but that some of the Japanese reissue used 9.5". I wasn't sure what I should purchase. If anyone has any pointers here I would greatly appreciate your feedback. Will the fender Tom I'm looking at be drop in, or should I reconsider and maybe use a mustang bring? I don't use the tremolo if that matters. I have it locked.
http://guitarpartsresource.com/gbridge_jagjazz.htm
Classic Player Jaguar / Jazzmaster TOM Bridge Assembly
Part# 007-6230-000
Thanks for your input,
Brad

the rust problem can be solved easily if it's not really bad, by dipping it in a cola type drink and letting it soak for an hour. After that simply dry it with a soft cloth.

The TOM bridge idea i think changes the whole concept of the guitar.

I have a 1996 Jazzmaster Japan Reissue and believe me its sounds much better than it was like ten years ago.

All the best friend.