Model 3 Mods

[Jordansdad]

Hey guys,

I bought an '86 Model 3 a while back and LOVE playing it but the bridge sucks (kahler fulcrum) and I'd like to swap the bridge pickup. Any suggestions? for the pickup: maybe an EMG or some other active p/u. I do like the Jackson p/u in my chum's Model 4. For the bridge: I just want it to stay in tune and so far the best one I've tried is the Washburn (I know it looks like Hell).

Any suggestions?

mike

[ZZB]

The Kahler Killer is a drop-in replacement for the Fulcrum. I believe they're not made anymore but you might be able to find one used. The Killer is a very good unit.

[dg]

The Killer would be your best option, since it's a double-locking trem. If you're unable to find one, I know of a couple of guys who have put Wilkinson trems right on the same Kahler Fulcrum posts in these guitars. The post spacing is the same.

[DonP]

Kahler Killer's are awesome.

[Cygnus X1]

As for pickups-actives (EMG) will not mix with passives.
It's all or nuthin'.

Jackson never made an active-they had a midboost preamp, but it is not an active pickup system.

[Rich#6]

As for pickups-actives (EMG) will not mix with passives.
It's all or nuthin'.

Jackson never made an active-they had a midboost preamp, but it is not an active pickup system.

I think you can do it if you use separate volume and tone knobs.

[Tim_B]

I'd drop a ToneZone or a J90c in the bridge, they've both worked well in my model 4, and sorry I can't help out with a trem recommendation.
As it happens ... I've got a J50bc from my model 4 floating around in my parts box ...

[Jordansdad]

Thanks guys! Keep 'em coming! This will be my first crack at modifying a guitar (other than putting a Little '59 bridge p/u in my US telecaster a few years back. I see no point in owning a guitar that you don't play just to keep it "all original". Play it or get rid of it I say!

[Jordansdad]

I really like the mid-boost on the "models" - makes the bridge very versatile...