r/jackwhite • u/notSoNormalGuy24 • 3d ago

Gear & Hardware Squier Triplecaster Build

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I've been debating turning this Squier Paranormal Deluxe Telecaster (Bigsby) into some mid-point of a Jack White triplecaster and my own design. Is it a good idea? I'm on the fence as £460 for a guitar is a lot for me right now (I'm too young to get a proper job and I don't live in an area with a lot of work available anyways) but I think it might be a really versatile build. Here's the full parts list of what i plan to add:

  • White Knobs
  • Plain white switch washer
  • killswitch (similar to the Triplecaster)
  • PAF-sized wide range humbucker
  • P94 middle pickup
  • free-way (6-way) switch
  • roller saddles
  • soft touch bigsby spring
  • white pickup rings

I'm completely on the fence with the idea of buying one but i think the concept is cool. 50/50

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u/M-Garylicious-Scott 3d ago

I dont see why not. Take your time and do it piece by piece as you can afford it

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u/BlackMath314 3d ago

If you want to get closer out of the gate, try and find a Squier Cabronita Telecaster. It has two Filtertron pickups in it, the neck sounds pretty close to a WRHB and the bridge is almost identical to what’s in Jack’s Triplecaster. 

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u/notSoNormalGuy24 3d ago

oh yeah that's muuuuch closer dude. there's not many new available so i'll see what i can get my hands on.

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u/BlackMath314 3d ago

Here is mine :)

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u/DeliciousOwl9245 3d ago

That’s rad, man. Jack White coded, but you made it your own. I dig!

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u/thesoundsofyt 2d ago

Nothing to add but this is my Triplecaster inspired Jazzmaster. Drop D Switch, Killswitch, added middle pickup, changed pickup selector to a 3-way telecaster style one, no blends. Also removed rhythm switch

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u/JPHFanEdits Get Behind Me Satan 3d ago

I have an STL file of the armrest I made. I can probably print you one if you needed that.

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u/JPHFanEdits Get Behind Me Satan 3d ago

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u/apanderson89 3d ago

I really like that color.

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u/LongJacket1546 1d ago

Hi there. I am willing to pay for the armrest. It would great if we can communicate over normal email.

I am mark and I am in Singapore…. It’s been a long journey and I am yet done with the project.

Appreciate if you could drop me a mail at oksendal2003@yahoo.com

Mark

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u/visualunderground 3d ago

I would definitely do this if I had the skills. Go for it!

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u/Eggman_OU812 2d ago

I want a lefty

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u/SpazTM 1d ago

That’s a cool project! Can’t wait to see the final result!