u/tylerjroach

I have a 90's MIJ Jazzmaster and a CV Jazzmaster that were both missing the tremolo arms when I purchased.

I finally found a source that pops in perfectly. Best of all, I only paid $1. Was shocked when it arrived 2 weeks later as described. 3 tip color options.

Hope links are ok to post. I'm sure I'm not the only one that has had trouble locating these trem arms.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806468602390.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.3.2804f19cyeNJmn&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

I should note it doesn't fit in my MIJ, but this is most likely an issue with my tremolo. I believe a piece of the collet is missing.

Edit pic 1-3 is before. The rest are after. Sorry for the accidental rage bait 🤣

I bought a Lefty Squier Classic Vibes about a month ago. The received condition was awful. The frets were beveled so far on both sides and the neck was misaligned to the point where it was pretty much unplayable. Also significant gouges on the fretboard sides. The store made it right, and I settled on keeping it. Lefty CV Jazzmasters are no longer made, and Jazzmaster's of any kind in left handed aren't the easiest to find. I've always wanted to attempt a refret, so it was a good excuse to try.

Overall, I'm pretty happy about how everything turned out. I had never leveled/crowned frets before, let alone to an entire refret.

The good:

* Fretboard and frets are dead flat. No dead spots or choke outs on bends

* No more gouges on the board. CV glue and wood dust made the repair invisible!

* No chip-out whatsoever

* Even if its not perfect yet, I don't think I've messed anything up that can't be improved upon

Still needs work:

* Maybe I should bevel a bit more? I didn't want to over-do it, seeing what the previous owner did. The edges are smooth, so I'm not sure I want to mess with it more

* Crowning? - I used the MusicNomad S file. I've had some trouble getting a narrow crown at the top, even after rocking sideways. Seems to be common feedback on the tool.

* Fret Polishing - I tried 0000 steel wool and then some polishing paper. I seem to need something a bit lower grit considering how rough they were after using the S file. I didn't realize how gritty the frets still were until I strung the guitar up. Recommendations? Do I need a lower grit?

The obvious:

* I spent way more on tools for a refret than the guitar will ever be worth, but I had fun and learned a lot. I have a lot of respect for the patience of a luthier! I'll take any constructive criticism you all have. Thanks!

-- Reposted because I accidentally deleted all of the photos when attempting an edit on mobile.