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I just picked up a blonde Squier '51. Remember they were quite popular around here at one point. I was always interested in the funky mish mash look but never picked one up at the time for whatever reason.

It badly needs a clean and a tweak, but I thought I'd do a quick survey first - to those of you who do/did own a '51, what mods did you do, and which ones were or weren't worth the effort?

I had one that had already been modded. It had a better bridge and the control plate that had a 3-way switch on it rather than the rotary one.

TPDRI have a few fetish threads related to these, some stunning efforts, including a butterscotch relic with Esquire bridge and pick up arrangement.

Awesome! I have always wanted one of these

I have a Squier Classic Vibe 60's strat that i have upgraded a lot. It is a stunningly nice guitar and i enjoy the play ability and tone as much or more than any other USA Fender i have owned, including my various Deluxe and Deluxe Plus strat's from the early 90's.

Upgrades are:

- Guitar Fetish solid steel tremolo block + springs
- Gotoh magnum locking tuners
- Obsidian Wire Custom Blender electronics
- Copper pickup cavity and pick guard shielding
- 3-ply mint pick guard

I really like the stock pickups which have been confirmed to be a Tonerider Classic Blues set. They are quacky and juicy and just yummy all round!

Andries from the Fret Shop has put his magic touch on the neck and frets and set it all up with 11-52's and it is a wonderful guitar. LOVE it