This week I hit upon the brilliant idea of upgrading the Squier Paranormal Troublemaker for free using only parts found in my man drawer. What could go wrong?... a couple of things as it happens so buckle up as there is more swearing than usual this week and this is only part one! 😬

Time Stamps

00:00 intro & coming up
01:03 free 'man-drawer' upgrade
05:06 let's start with the tuners
09:10 taking it apart
11:36 removing the old tuner bushings
13:18 the problems start here...
16:05 let's go and get my reamer!
20:20 ice cold bushings... will they fit?
22:06 back in a minute
23:49 fitting the new tuners
25:02 hitting another snag...
28:06 screwing things up
29:10 at last some pleasing results!
30:05 changing the tailpiece & bridge
34:56 removing the old bushings
38:38 nearly there but not quite...
41:56 what's the plan for next week?
44:40 play out jam

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