Kv5

[RobRR]

Ah yeah, I guess theyre using the FR denotation now a days?

[toejam]

Jackson really doesn't help with the confusion, because at one time the T did stand for trem, but it's been awhile.

[VoiceX3]

Has anyone cocidered it mighht to be more like the kV2T whhich is a 22 fret KV?

The KV2T does NOT have 22 frets.


24 by my count.......

[_koppen]

How about this?
Since everybody probably will bitch about the MOTO inlays (that this guitar most likley will have) why not just cut the inlays?

Some metallic finnish would be cool to!
(not my picture, just found it on another KV5 thread on some forum, i just changed the control layout)

[adoxtater]

Woow.... I'd definately buy that.

If it looks like that it's just perfect. I guess they screw it up by making it no-binding, rosewood, gold hardware. Anyway, if it looks like the RR5 they screwed it up.

Agreed 100%!
I could stand to see it have a different control layout, but the rest of the specs I mocked up would have to be damn close or I'm not touching it. I'd just save a bit more money and buy a KV2 or a used KV Pro.

[eakinj]

So is this happening? I thought it was supposed to be out in April? Was that April 2009!?

[metalchurch79]

So this is supposed to be a new model debuting this year sometime, or is this a rumor?

[toejam]

We're still developing it... as well as a few other "5's"

So this is supposed to be a new model debuting this year sometime, or is this a rumor?

McD (Brian McDonald who works at Jackson) says they're still developing it.

[metalchurch79]

Good deal, thanks Joe! Cant wait to see it!

[Gank]

Since everybody probably will bitch about the MOTO inlays (that this guitar most likley will have) why not just cut the inlays?

[metalchurch79]

A KV5 with a Floyd and 22 frets would be awesome.

We already have five 24 fret variations of the King V:
KV2
KV2T (24 3/4")
KV 25th anniv.
KVX10
JS30KV

I'm eagerly awaiting for a 22 fret, recessed Floyd version.
*It could be like the RR5 and RR5FR.
Only called the KV5T and KV5FR

*Or even better a King V version of the RR24, but with 22 frets, 1hum, and 1 vol. (maybe called the KV22?)

What do you guys think of this? It's easy,simple, and VERY feasible.

[metalchurch79]

And the KV5T can have 24 frets, cause most of you prefer 24 and you guys also want the string thru.

The KV5FR has to be 22 frets though, cause the KV2 has 24 already.

[zeegler]

Why the floyd? Arent there enough KVs with Floyds? We need a string-thru/neck-thru KV.

[_koppen]

Why the floyd? Arent there enough KVs with Floyds? We need a string-thru/neck-thru KV.

Not in a decent price range.
I don't wanna play some bolt on king v with licensed trem and duncan desiged pup's
And i dont think the Demmelition V does it for all people. Still need a string thru one to.
KV5FR and KV5T would be great i think. Only 22 frets on the FR though.

Also, last i heard, it's comming at NAMM, but still, dont expect anything!

[metalchurch79]

Not in a decent price range.
I don't wanna play some bolt on king v with licensed trem and duncan desiged pup's
And i dont think the Demmelition V does it for all people. Still need a string thru one to.
KV5FR and KV5T would be great i think. Only 22 frets on the FR though.

Also, last i heard, it's comming at NAMM, but still, dont expect anything!

Yes exactly!!! KV5T=24 frets
KV5FR=22 frets

That way everyone would be happy. Those who want a 24 fret Floyd can get a KV2 or a Demmelition V.
And Jackson hasn't offered a 22 fret KV in a while, (aside from the 25th anniv. Double Rhoads, and that was't a true KV body, it was oversized.)so it's time to bring it back,and what better time than now?
Come one guys what do you think about this one?! I know there's quite a few KV owners out there, so let's hear your thoughts.