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  • #1

    Model 6 Trem replacement

    Hello folks,

    it's been a while since I posted here.
    I used to own a 375DLX, I no longer own it, a lot has changed.

    My question is about Model6 trem system.
    My friend has a black Model6 with JT6 on it that is close
    to end its due so I wanted to know what kind of tremolo replacement will fit this guitar without insane mods.

    I'll appreciate your suggestions.

    Thanks a lot! [img]/images/graemlins/band.gif[/img]
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  • #2
    Re: Model 6 Trem replacement

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    • #3
      Re: Model 6 Trem replacement

      +1 he may have to make the trem route opening on the face of the guitar just a touch wider (I had a Model 6 with an OFR) and I had to do this but it is really a very small amount. Mine was catching so it wouldn't return to it's original position, but like I said it's really a small job. any tech worth his wieght could do it in ten minutes.
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      • #4
        Re: Model 6 Trem replacement

        Might want to swap out the threaded screws and inserts as well to take full advanatge of the OFR. The Charvel inserts do not bother many people but some extreme Floyd users find that they limit the travel of the unit somewhat.

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        • #5
          Re: Model 6 Trem replacement

          [ QUOTE ]
          Might want to swap out the threaded screws and inserts as well to take full advanatge of the OFR. The Charvel inserts do not bother many people but some extreme Floyd users find that they limit the travel of the unit somewhat.

          [/ QUOTE ]

          Agree 100%. I just switched out the bushings and threaded screws (from 580LP to OFR) on a couple of Jacksons. It really made a difference in the stability of the trem.
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          • #6
            Re: Model 6 Trem replacement

            Also The OFR saddles are wider.The JT-6 has standard string spacing.The 2 E strings will sit closer to the edge of the fretboard some people don't care for this.The trem travel is limited somewhat as well.
            The JT-6 trem bushings are larger than the OFR bushings so if you use the OFR bushings you will have to dowl and redrill for the OFR bushings.
            Really? well screw Mark Twain.

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            • #7
              Re: Model 6 Trem replacement

              If you use a Floyd Rose Pro (Low profile version) the string spacing is a bit narrower than the standard OFR. About 0.2". It's not much but it would help...

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              • #8
                Re: Model 6 Trem replacement

                When I got my 6 it had no trem (or electronics, for that matter) and I got a gold ESP Floyd off Jemsite for 15 bucks and stuck it in there. It works great, with nice sustain. So, I think any floyd or floyd licensed trem is likely to fit. An OFR qwould be best, but anything you've got lying around should tide you over short term anyway.
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                • #9
                  Re: Model 6 Trem replacement

                  Have a machinist modify the original studs with a bigger "v" notch, and go with a OFR.

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