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Post by karlito on May 11, 2020 10:09:23 GMT
Is it worth upgrading my ST 20 to ST 62 im planning on modding it a lil bit.
And is the ST 62 better then affinity squiers?
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Post by LeoThunder on May 11, 2020 10:12:52 GMT
No one can tell what is worth anything to you and the ST-62 is different from a Squier Affinity.
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Post by karlito on May 11, 2020 10:28:41 GMT
No one can tell what is worth anything to you and the ST-62 is different from a Squier Affinity. Different in what way?
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Post by LeoThunder on May 11, 2020 14:53:09 GMT
The ST-62 has the full body thickness of a Strat'. The Affinity used to be slimmer and I would assume it still is. A slimmer body makes it lighter but replacing the bridge or at least the sustain block is delicate in that fitting parts must be found.
The ST-62 has a thick neck profile while the Affinity has a "Slim and comfortable “C”". The difference is very noticeable. I suspect the neck profile of recent ST-62's could have changed (saw someone say something about it in some video) but I never saw proper confirmation.
Profiles in mm at 1st and 12th frets: Fender "Modern C": 20.8 22.1 2007 Squier Affinity 21.5 22.5 2017 Harley Benton ST-62: 23 24.5
The ST-62 has a flat 13.75" fingerboard radius while the Squier has a rounder 9.5".
Electronics are also different. I never compared them but I expect more high end from the Squier while the HB goes for something more coloured people like to call "vintage" tone. The ST-62 also has split post tuners.
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Post by LeoThunder on May 11, 2020 15:11:18 GMT
More info: the ST-62 has a glossy finish on the back of the neck. The Affinity is satin.
Ceramic says nothing on the sound. The whole pick-ups needs to be considered and in the case of Squiers, the value of the volume pot, which I understand is higher (500K), allowing for a broader frequency response.
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Post by karlito on May 11, 2020 15:26:32 GMT
More info: the ST-62 has a glossy finish on the back of the neck. The Affinity is satin. Ceramic says nothing on the sound. The whole pick-ups needs to be considered and in the case of Squiers, the value of the volume pot, which I understand is higher (500K), allowing for a broader frequency response. [br So which would you consider to be better for jimi hendrix , Mayer sound?
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Post by LeoThunder on May 11, 2020 15:33:31 GMT
More info: the ST-62 has a glossy finish on the back of the neck. The Affinity is satin. Ceramic says nothing on the sound. The whole pick-ups needs to be considered and in the case of Squiers, the value of the volume pot, which I understand is higher (500K), allowing for a broader frequency response. [br So which would you consider to be better for jimi hendrix , Mayer sound? I don't know. I don't even think I ever heard that Mayer guy. Both should do. Hendrix was happy with the original pick-ups and any thing "modern" and broad can be EQ's down to replicate all sorts of vintage limitations.
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Post by karlito on May 11, 2020 15:37:43 GMT
[br So which would you consider to be better for jimi hendrix , Mayer sound? I don't know. I don't even think I ever heard that Mayer guy. Both should do. Hendrix was happy with the original pick-ups and any thing "modern" and broad can be EQ's down to replicate all sorts of vintage limitations. Thanks anyways, you should check out john mayer really talented guy
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Post by karlito on May 11, 2020 15:46:08 GMT
My Affinity came with ceramic pickups,21 frets and a whacking great 70s headstock if that's any help? One of the most comfortable necks I've had to play. So do you like it? Can it be used for more intermediate player?
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Post by DefJef on May 11, 2020 16:20:56 GMT
My Affinity came with ceramic pickups,21 frets and a whacking great 70s headstock if that's any help? One of the most comfortable necks I've had to play. So do you like it? Can it be used for more intermediate player? I do like it. It's definitely one that I am happy to dig out more regularly than others and I did used to use it quite a lot - even gigged with it half a dozen times or so. I'm trying to think what's not to like really and I'm struggling. As long as the fingerboard and neck feel fine and a guitar is balanced on the strap I'm usually pretty happy. Mine has an applied maple fingerboard. It stays in tune even with heavy whammy use as I always attend to nut slots. I generally gravitate towards single coils and, sound wise, it has been nice enough to not change the pickups or pots. Nothing pops crackles hums or rattles. Neck width seems to suit me well enough despite it being a little narrower than some. Then again it's wider than my Pacifica and I like that too. I generally get along with it very well but I'm not very fussy. If you are fussy you may be better asking somebody else who is too!
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Post by fredsky on May 12, 2020 21:37:45 GMT
Hello Guys,
Sorry to hijack this topic, but I was wondering if the pickguard of the ST62 had standard dimensions (and hole location). I prefer 3ply pickguards and would like to replace the white one with a white-black-white version.
Do you have advices and/or links?
Thanks, Fred.
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Post by LeoThunder on May 13, 2020 3:55:14 GMT
I was wondering if the pickguard of the ST62 had standard dimensions (and hole location). I prefer 3ply pickguards and would like to replace the white one with a white-black-white version. I don't have the answer but the safest one is "probably not". My 2017 ST-62 is a little different from two other Strat's I have but none are Fender or Squier and such things can change with time so no one can tell unless they bought a new one recently. I once read that the Harley Benton pickguard (9.90€) does not fit the corresponding HB model but will fit a Squier. Not sure it was the Strat' type, it might have been for a J or P bass. This is unexpected but logical when you think that there are a lot more Squier owners out there who want a new pickguard. However: the regular ST-62 has a 3-ply pickguard. Only the recent ST-62CC models come with a one-ply white one, except the "Placid Blue" variant.
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Post by LeoThunder on May 13, 2020 7:06:47 GMT
The angles are different, making the HB look longer, so this cannot be conclusive but the comparison with a Mexican Fender (current picture from the Fender site) is encouraging. At least there are no obvious incompatibilities. The downside is that a slightly shifted screw hole is probably more annoying to handle than drilling a brand new one.
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Post by thunderbird on May 13, 2020 8:00:17 GMT
Hello Guys, Sorry to hijack this topic, but I was wondering if the pickguard of the ST62 had standard dimensions (and hole location). I prefer 3ply pickguards and would like to replace the white one with a white-black-white version. Do you have advices and/or links? Thanks, Fred. If a PG doesn't fit, you can simply fill old holes and drill new holes, the PG will cover the old holes. I did it on my ST-57DG.
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