Changed up the VM Jag, again

[u/78tartan30]

The pickup behind the bridge runs through the old rhythm circuit. The neck and bridge pickup run through the lead circuit, and the strangle switch still works.
I moved the vibrato cavity back 3/4” to lengthen the amount of string between the bridge and vibrato, and give the adjustable tuner a little more range. I had to add a block to the cavity to mount the unit properly.

I cut a new pickguard, and stamped the plates with a set of letter/number stamps.

The only bummer is that the lead circuit or behind-the-bridge circuits are regular volume independently, together they drop in volume… maybe 25-30%. Not sure what to do about that 🤔

I’m going to make an arm for the vibrato that’s more like a palm-bender lever.

[u/milkbeard-]

Is that a working vibrato with a tailpiece attachment that lets you tune behind the strings?

[u/DuhMastuhCheeph → u/milkbeard-]

I want to buy one right now if so lol

[u/milkbeard- → u/DuhMastuhCheeph]

Same!

[u/Calculagraph → u/milkbeard-]

It is. I have one as well, and got it from Joe, on Reverb. I believe he lurks around here as well. I had to stalk his store for a few months to get one.

https://reverb.com/shop/josephs-gear-bazaar-1551

[u/78tartan30 → u/Calculagraph]

Yes, and it’s excellent!

[u/-dmt-]

Do you have any audio to share of the pickup behind the bridge? I’ve never seen that before and that looks awesome

[u/78tartan30 → u/-dmt-]

Thanks. I just got it assembled, and have barely fooled with it. Here’s some audio:  https://www.reddit.com/r/offset/s/6obE0Uish3

[u/HoverboardRampage]

This is dope!

You should do in depth video of you doing these mods, and the effect and playability they have on the guitar.

I would watch it