Jaguar tamperings (Part 5)

The non-American Fenders are equipped with this traditional string tree design, some fans call it the 'butterfly' version.

I've replaced mine with the rounded version for the following benefits:

1. No sharp edges so less string snapping encounters
2. Reduces friction, more effective tuning

Jaguar tamperings (Part 4)

This is the default Fender Jaguar Special HH strap button which I dislike. It features the 'cup' design which serves to expand the strap slit over time.

Replaced it with a Planet Waves version with an additional felt inserted between the guitar body & the button itself.

It's not quite visible from the previous pic but here it is before going into the body. The benefit of having this in there is that it prevents the body finish from fusing with the button. This would prove damaging when you decide to unscrew deteriorated strap buttons for replacement; the button would lift off the finish & you'd hear this awful cracking sound only to realize the affected surface had indeed cracked.

Jaguar tamperings (Part 3)

This replacement was inevitable; the default blank bolt plate was replaced by the 'F' engraved version. This was a risky move as the latter is American. Usually such parts won't fit into a Japanese dimension. No idea if this was a conspiracy to prevent cross-fittings but there was no misalignment whatsoever as seen above.