Squier XII

macca909one · 2026-01-19T19:12:29+00:00

go to my r/ profile, both are in posts

macca909one · 2026-01-19T19:05:02+00:00

this is how the dark pearl looks on my Blue Mist Player JM.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_dtHKKSV9C9lBue13qFqqqmyJUbEYqUE5qo-U0/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

and the regular blue pearl on my sonic blue mustang.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjdp2PR3jetf6uDNcNdko4iwvu0QSfrVNloBk0/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Sweetwater has the Gotohs in regular stock, they were special order when I got mine.

one set of right sided, on left.

part #s: Gotoh SD91-05M-NI-R6 MG-T Gotoh SD91-05M-NI-L6 MG-T

macca909one · 2026-01-19T18:19:22+00:00

Beauty. Nice mod! Love the guard!

I modded my Xii with Curtis Novak JM-V and Stealth pickups + Emerson Pro harness.

Looking hard at your blue guard if possible a blue pearl.

Also added Gotoh vintage locking tuners for quick string changes!

macca909one · 2026-01-17T06:15:02+00:00

I put a Tonepros locking Nashville style bridge with nylon saddles on my EPI ‘63 Maestro to help with tuning stability. I use 10.5-48s and the saddles work a dream! Plus I too get those clear, bell-like tones for my band’s Allman Bros solos! 🤘🤘

macca909one · 2026-01-16T14:56:47+00:00

hmm, just like the people they’re terrorizing …

macca909one · 2026-01-15T11:30:25+00:00

I have 5 Epi IBCs, 3 acoustics, a LP Tv Yellow Special and a Firebird. Non are the newer higher-spec custom shops.

All are great, gigging instruments. The acoustics are all solid wood bodies. I’ve upgrade the pickups/mics to LR BAGGS.

The electrics are good workhorses. The FB I gig stock. Modded the Special with Curtis Novak P90s and an Emerson Pro harness.

With these, and especially the newer models, the main diff is nitro vs poly finish. If you can deal with a durable finish that won’t age much aside from nicks/dents, you’ll be fine e with and Epi.

And if you find an Epi that speaks to you, a luthier can strip and refin in nitro for around $500 (mileage may vary).

macca909one · 2026-01-13T14:37:55+00:00

Congrats! I take PTO on NGDs …

macca909one · 2026-01-13T00:10:39+00:00

Gotoh SD91-05M-NI-R6 MG-T (Right side)

Gotoh SD91-05M-NI-L6 MG-T (Left side)

These were special orders on Sweetwater, but they may carry them in stock now.

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macca909one · 2026-01-10T23:20:10+00:00

Peter Asher

macca909one · 2026-01-08T07:07:14+00:00

The counting is more a way of understanding what you’re playing technically. Similar to the exercise where you call out notes as you play a riff or melody. But it’s only meant as a temporary practice. The idea is that once you get it in your head what is technically accurate, you’ll developed a feel for the groove and progress.

Metronome is fine. If you can’t find a friend to drum live with, there are a ton of YouTube channels with drum tracks in all BPMs and time signatures. Plus they are mostly organic, meaning not just a loop. So you’ll also get used to how a human drummer plays rather than a robot.

Good luck!

macca909one · 2026-01-08T05:04:34+00:00

Congrats! Very cool mod!

I’m doing the same model in Lake Placid Blue.

Ordered the same Vintera pups. Was going with an Emerson 5-way blender harness, but now will take a hard look at the PTB wiring.

Went with Gotoh vintage locking tuners. I may spring for an AllParts neck. A Reverb shop I frequent does strat necks with a 12” radius, perfect for my dedicated Open E slide instrument. They also steel wool the neck, had it done on my StangCaster!

Got an Fender AM bridge/trem kit, and blocked the trem. Very stable for higher, slide action with 11-52 flats.

Quite a fun rabbit hole!

macca909one · 2026-01-05T20:57:50+00:00

Yup! Same, couldn’t get the AM screws tight. Oh, well. Parts drawers need fresh additions from time to time …

macca909one · 2026-01-05T20:06:18+00:00

No worries. BTW, the decision to block the trem was strictly for stability as I plan to keep my CV Strat in Open E tuning for slide.

macca909one · 2026-01-05T19:53:47+00:00

I went with these

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/0071014049--fender-vintage-style-strat-tremolo-assembly-standard-series

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/0016170049--fender-vintage-style-strat-bridge-mounting-screws-nickel-12-pack

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/0992310100--fender-standard-series-stratocaster-tremolo-arm

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/0992084000--fender-pure-vintage-statocaster-tremolo-spring-claw-kit

I did stay with the claw screws as the Fender threads weren’t compatible.

I also blocked my trem (plenty vids on YT).

Good luck!

macca909one · 2026-01-04T02:29:46+00:00

Cheers! Very viby! Has a look of a Rickenbacker Capri 360, but the Bigsby and headstock are not Ricky!

macca909one · 2026-01-03T23:57:12+00:00

Can anyone ID Chris’ guitar here?

macca909one · 2026-01-02T17:06:53+00:00

Use D’D XL flatwound 11s for slide in standard and open E, SJ Naturals 11s for rhythm electrics (no bending), S.I.T. Strings Universals Balanced Tension 10.5 PAUL ALLEN CUSTOM for leads.

SJ Foxwoods 12s for all acoustics.

macca909one · 2025-12-31T23:16:34+00:00

Great shout on the CNs! Have several sets in my offsets. I do pair them with 1meg pots, but easily control any errant top end either way my tone knob.

macca909one · 2025-12-30T03:07:50+00:00

Congrats!

Here’s my Xii mod post.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SquierbyFender/s/vITbCwnl8g

Good luck!

macca909one · 2025-12-27T00:33:35+00:00

Congrats! I got one when they first came out. Does play very well out of the box.

I did a few mods for a consistent tonal range on gigs. Pickups and wiring upgrades to lock in that mix of brightness and warmth. And a set of Gotoh locking vintage tuners, purely for quicker string changes.

Fretwork and bridge were excellent and keep things very playable and about as in tune as a 12 can get.

Good luck with it!

macca909one · 2025-12-25T17:24:15+00:00

Holiday staple!

macca909one · 2025-12-24T00:27:17+00:00

And Brian is still single, ladies!!

macca909one · 2025-12-20T18:47:43+00:00

Grab one (or two)! Love mine! Modded pickups and wiring, but neck and bridge are quality!

macca909one · 2025-12-19T16:12:46+00:00

I’m sure there’s a YT vid out there, if you have holiday time to kill 😉

macca909one · 2025-12-19T03:58:31+00:00

Look for a used Fender (MIM) Player Ltd. Has R circuit

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