how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how many of them are here on the board

[model1]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how m

sounds great, sell it to me if you happen to sell it

the thing about kahlers for me is not only the sound it´s more that:
they just feel better
everything feels tighter/straighter
i can shred a lot faster
there´s no detuning when i hit the strings hard
i can palm mute better
and they´re easier to string change

[BallsOnParade]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how m

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I have a project Model 6 s/s/h with three microswitches, vol/tone, and a Kahler. It used to be cream, but is now getting a custom paintjob by a buddy and me. I'm making it black, with hot rod style (thin/thick/thin thin/thick/thin) racing stripes in purple/gold flip-flop, finished off with a sparkle clear coat. I'm painting the headstock in the same flip-flop. Anyone want to suggest what I should do for a logo decal? I'm thinking of logoing it a Jackson, just because it looks nicer and I never intend on selling it.

I love the sound of Kahler-equipped guitars, but I can see why the Floyd guys don't. A heavy metal base plate, bolted flat to the top of the guitar, gives you incredible sustainn with a thick, more midrangey tone. Floyd's only contact at the knife points on two posts, which means a cuting tone with pronounced highs and less sustain. It's all personal preference. I can also set a Kahler up so it will chirp like a Floyd, dive deep like a Floyd, and still stay in tune. It is all a matter of tweaking around with it until you find what works for you--there is a lot more room for individual customization with a Kahler.

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not to mention you get all that with a SINGLE-locking tremolo! [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[noodlesatf]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how m

Exactly! No clipping ball ends, no dealing with alan keys at the bridge. Kahler's get a bad rap because people forget to keep the roller saddles cleaned and lubed.

[frankencat]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how m

Err....my Model 6 is very cool C609011. This guitar has made me respect Kahlers. Thanks Wulfe [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[MountainDog]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how m

Mine: Dark Metallic Blue...serial #C601288

[magh8]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how m

I haven't been on in a few days so I missed this one.my serial is C601816,red.I prefer the kahler over the floyd I personaly feel it is my most comfortable and best sounding guitar I own

[Wormaap]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how m

Well... If it's just for '86 ones I'll back off, but my C705924 does have a Kahler. I bought it with a JT6 though, but I managed to find a NOS Kahler 2700 trem for cheap (100 euros) so I had that put on, did take the drilling of 2 little holes, but she's a player anyway. I love the guitar to death (bought it used about 6 or 7 months ago) and anything to improve the quality is good for me, so I changed the bridge pickup to a DiMarzio ToneZone (the J50BC just didn't appeal to me) and had the 2700 put on, now she doesn't detune at all, and I can change strings without ball-end clipping etc. even though it's double locking, ingenious tremolo [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Best guitar I've played so far.

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[Braindead]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how m

I got a '86 Model 6 in Black Cherry. MAybe a 7 7,5 not abused but defnit not mint. Features a Kahler tremolo
Serial C 607589

[BYeh1]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how many of them are here on the board

Beautiful guitar. How does that Kahler feel? I have an old 1985 BC Rich NJ series that has the Kahler "Flyer" tremolo system, is that the same as yours?

I read elsewhere on this board that the Kahler flatmount would have a fuller sound due to lack of spring cavity, do you find that to be true?

Does anyone know where I can buy an excellent condition Model 6?

Thanks.

[RacerX]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how many of them are here on the board

Well, sometimes they pop up in the Classifieds forum....unfortunately as a Junior Member, you can't access that forum yet (You have to intro yourself here, contribute 100 posts). Until then, you can check on eBay.

[BallsOnParade]

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I love my model 6 (blood red!), and I'll never get rid of it, even though it has a Floyd...

[donf]

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Gotta blue 87' Mod 6 and a red 86' Mod 6 that'll be here on Thursday.

Love my blue [img]/images/graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img] one which is why I went after another one.

My 87' has a Floyd and the 86' coming has a Kahler. I've never worked with Kahler's so I'm looking forward to it.

[BYeh1]

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Cool, would love to see pix of the red one when you get it...

[donf]

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Cool, would love to see pix of the red one when you get it...



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Frankencat sold it to me. It's picture is in the CLASSIFIED section, on page 6,7 or 8.

[BYeh1]

Re: how many 86´ model 6(kahler) were built, how many of them are here on the board

new to this board, understand that as a Junior Member I don't have access to Classifieds until after 100 posts...

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