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My friend asked me to find him a good guitar for recording that had a whammy bar and a “jangly” sound, but wasn’t too expensive. I quickly recommended a used Squier Classic Vibe Jaguar, which you can find for around $300. These guitars are a great value, but buying used can mean they have a few small issues.

This one felt solid, but had a few red flags with the electronics and setup that needed to be addressed. I’ll show you how I fixed the issues and got it ready to make music again.

Whether you’re curious about offset guitars or wondering if a Classic Vibe can hold up, I hope this video helps you out.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: A friend’s request
0:04 – The guitar criteria
0:10 – My recommendation: Squier Classic Vibe Jaguar
0:14 – Why I think it’s a great value
0:16 – The risk of buying used
0:33 – Checking out the guitar
1:02 – Basic cleaning of the fretboard
1:33 – Using Monty’s Espresso Wax
2:14 – Addressing the pickup issue
2:27 – The creative “fix” I found inside the guitar
2:32 – My solution to the pickup problem
2:52 – More cleaning and applying dogshit to the pots
3:14 – Checking the results of the relic wax
3:38 – Fixing the output jack
3:58 – Soldering tips
4:12 – Stringing the guitar with D’Addario NYXL tens
4:26 – The final result
4:33 – Playthrough
6:23 – Final thoughts
6:42 – Try an offset for yourself

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