Jt6 to Floyd swap

[P.O. Box 245]

I know this was covered many a time on the old board, but can someone refresh my memory as to what's involved in swapping out the JT6 style trem on model 2's to a OFR? Thanks!

[dg]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

The OFR drops right in using the same posts as the JT-6. Nothing to it.

[P.O. Box 245]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

Great! Thanks for the info!

[desmauler]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

I noticed, with my Mod6 at least, that the string spacing is slightly different, so your strings might be closer to the edge of the fretboard

[plon]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

I did it on a Model 4 and it came out fine. Just make sure the Floyd has the 42mm sustain block.

[Jim Shine]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

I know it works most times, but I have now encountered two guitars I couldn't do the swap in. Both were 1988 Soloists. The stud spacing was just a hair off from the Floyd making the Floyd hang up in its travel, especially upward movement.

[plon]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

Mine had a hangup problem also. It turned out to be the part on the underside of the trem that accepts the bar was larger than the one on the JT-6 and was rubbing against the route. I just removed enough material to allow it to move freely.

[plon]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

I also replaced the JT-6 on my Jackson Dinky with no problems at all.

[Jim Shine]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

I noticed that rub as well. On my red Soloist I took a little of the wood down, it still was sticking and was in the stud spacing. I didn't want to take the wood down on the archtop, so i left the JT6 in. I have had a couple of other guitars that swapped smoothly though, so it is worth trying.

[P.O. Box 245]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

Very interesting info guys, I appreciate it.

[Shawn Lutz]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

no problems on this one


or this one

[White]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

HOLY HELL!

how much do you want for that white one?!?!

MY DREAM GUITAR!

[badams]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

You gotta make sure the block is long enough otherwise the springs will rub on the wood. Here's mine.

[straycat]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

I have done a model6& model 2 no problems at all dropped right in.I put one in my fusion H-H and again dropped right in.The fusion had the JT580 LP but the standard floyd works with no problems.

[Tekky]

Re: Jt6 to Floyd swap

Great lookin' guitars Shawn!!! That bound Jackson is sweet!!!