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New to the forum. Long time player, but first time Jackson / Charvel owner.
It’s actually a pretty funny story how I had come across this guitar. I’d put out an ad on craigslist to sell my pod xt pro, due to the fact that I recently switched to Guitar Rig 2 and Amplitube. Someone had send me an offer for a trade (the Charvel), with the lack of interest and numerous amounts of lowball offers I was getting …… I figured why not, an extra guitar can’t hurt right? And having grown up in the 80’s I’ve always wanted a Jackson …. Never did like Kramers though.
To make a long story short. Went over to the guys house, played around with it for a bit, and I was shocked with how solid the guitar was in terms of build quality. The neck is hella fast, very comparable to my jem in feel (except that its painted), but had even better upper fret access due to the neck through construction. So after some negotiating, I traded him my pod pro for the Charvel and $250 cash. I paid $700 for pod new, and I figured it was a decent deal since nowadays its impossible to find a guitar of this quality new or used …. regardless of market value for $500.
All I know about the guitar is that it’s a Charvel model 6, that was made in the 80’s overseas. After some googleing I came across this forum, and was wondering if the members can help me answer a few general and technical questions ☺ I’ve attached plenty of pics of my new guitar.
1) Can someone confirm the year of production? The serial number is 0702878.
I’m not very happy with the trem. I’ve grown pretty accustomed to the Ibanez line of Edge trems over the years. And in my opinion this is the worst lic floyd rose I have ever used in my life both design and quality wise. I know it might have to do with its age but, changing the strings was a nightmare …… nuts are stripped, plenty of chips everywhere, trem bar do not go in and stay in properly ……. and yes it is the right bar. So it’s gotta go.
2) My question is since it’s not recessed. Can I drop in a different lic floyd? Like one of the other Jackson floyds? i.e. JT 580, JT500, etc. Or even better an Ibanez Edge? Has anyone had any experience with the swap? Any particular recommendations? The thing that really scares me here is how much this thing floats, and if other floyd will be able to fit into the cavity.
Currently, there’s 1 active EMG and 2 passive stock pickups. The stock single coils are not wired. I opened the back, and the wiring was a mess. I’m usually pretty good with these things, but the 3 toggle switches confuses me along with the mess. I’m thinking about dropping in 2 EMG SA, because I want a fully functional guitar. But this mess really scares me. Who ever did this job, did not know how to use an iron or cut wires! See pics:
Does any one know where I can find a wiring diagram for this guitar?
I’m thinking about tearing everything out, and starting fresh. Trouble shooting this mess is not my intention. I looked on the EMG website, and nothing in this combination.
Any other recommendations are welcome.
Sorry for the long read, and thanks for every ones help.
Jason
1) Can someone confirm the year of production? The serial number is 0702878.
I’m not very happy with the trem. I’ve grown pretty accustomed to the Ibanez line of Edge trems over the years. And in my opinion this is the worst lic floyd rose I have ever used in my life both design and quality wise. I know it might have to do with its age but, changing the strings was a nightmare …… nuts are stripped, plenty of chips everywhere, trem bar do not go in and stay in properly ……. and yes it is the right bar. So it’s gotta go.
2) My question is since it’s not recessed. Can I drop in a different lic floyd? Like one of the other Jackson floyds? i.e. JT 580, JT500, etc. Or even better an Ibanez Edge? Has anyone had any experience with the swap? Any particular recommendations? The thing that really scares me here is how much this thing floats, and if other floyd will be able to fit into the cavity.
Currently, there’s 1 active EMG and 2 passive stock pickups. The stock single coils are not wired. I opened the back, and the wiring was a mess. I’m usually pretty good with these things, but the 3 toggle switches confuses me along with the mess. I’m thinking about dropping in 2 EMG SA, because I want a fully functional guitar. But this mess really scares me. Who ever did this job, did not know how to use an iron or cut wires! See pics:
Does any one know where I can find a wiring diagram for this guitar?
I’m thinking about tearing everything out, and starting fresh. Trouble shooting this mess is not my intention. I looked on the EMG website, and nothing in this combination.
Any other recommendations are welcome.
Sorry for the long read, and thanks for every ones help.
Jason
New to the forum. Long time player, but first time Jackson / Charvel owner.
It’s actually a pretty funny story how I had come across this guitar. I’d put out an ad on craigslist to sell my pod xt pro, due to the fact that I recently switched to Guitar Rig 2 and Amplitube. Someone had send me an offer for a trade (the Charvel), with the lack of interest and numerous amounts of lowball offers I was getting …… I figured why not, an extra guitar can’t hurt right? And having grown up in the 80’s I’ve always wanted a Jackson …. Never did like Kramers though.
To make a long story short. Went over to the guys house, played around with it for a bit, and I was shocked with how solid the guitar was in terms of build quality. The neck is hella fast, very comparable to my jem in feel (except that its painted), but had even better upper fret access due to the neck through construction. So after some negotiating, I traded him my pod pro for the Charvel and $250 cash. I paid $700 for pod new, and I figured it was a decent deal since nowadays its impossible to find a guitar of this quality new or used …. regardless of market value for $500.
All I know about the guitar is that it’s a Charvel model 6, that was made in the 80’s overseas. After some googleing I came across this forum, and was wondering if the members can help me answer a few general and technical questions ☺ I’ve attached plenty of pics of my new guitar.
1) Can someone confirm the year of production? The serial number is 0702878.
I’m not very happy with the trem. I’ve grown pretty accustomed to the Ibanez line of Edge trems over the years. And in my opinion this is the worst lic floyd rose I have ever used in my life both design and quality wise. I know it might have to do with its age but, changing the strings was a nightmare …… nuts are stripped, plenty of chips everywhere, trem bar do not go in and stay in properly ……. and yes it is the right bar. So it’s gotta go.
2) My question is since it’s not recessed. Can I drop in a different lic floyd? Like one of the other Jackson floyds? i.e. JT 580, JT500, etc. Or even better an Ibanez Edge? Has anyone had any experience with the swap? Any particular recommendations? The thing that really scares me here is how much this thing floats, and if other floyd will be able to fit into the cavity.
Currently, there’s 1 active EMG and 2 passive stock pickups. The stock single coils are not wired. I opened the back, and the wiring was a mess. I’m usually pretty good with these things, but the 3 toggle switches confuses me along with the mess. I’m thinking about dropping in 2 EMG SA, because I want a fully functional guitar. But this mess really scares me. Who ever did this job, did not know how to use an iron or cut wires! See pics:
Does any one know where I can find a wiring diagram for this guitar?
I’m thinking about tearing everything out, and starting fresh. Trouble shooting this mess is not my intention. I looked on the EMG website, and nothing in this combination.
Any other recommendations are welcome.
Sorry for the long read, and thanks for every ones help.
Jason
1) Can someone confirm the year of production? The serial number is 0702878.
I’m not very happy with the trem. I’ve grown pretty accustomed to the Ibanez line of Edge trems over the years. And in my opinion this is the worst lic floyd rose I have ever used in my life both design and quality wise. I know it might have to do with its age but, changing the strings was a nightmare …… nuts are stripped, plenty of chips everywhere, trem bar do not go in and stay in properly ……. and yes it is the right bar. So it’s gotta go.
2) My question is since it’s not recessed. Can I drop in a different lic floyd? Like one of the other Jackson floyds? i.e. JT 580, JT500, etc. Or even better an Ibanez Edge? Has anyone had any experience with the swap? Any particular recommendations? The thing that really scares me here is how much this thing floats, and if other floyd will be able to fit into the cavity.
Currently, there’s 1 active EMG and 2 passive stock pickups. The stock single coils are not wired. I opened the back, and the wiring was a mess. I’m usually pretty good with these things, but the 3 toggle switches confuses me along with the mess. I’m thinking about dropping in 2 EMG SA, because I want a fully functional guitar. But this mess really scares me. Who ever did this job, did not know how to use an iron or cut wires! See pics:
Does any one know where I can find a wiring diagram for this guitar?
I’m thinking about tearing everything out, and starting fresh. Trouble shooting this mess is not my intention. I looked on the EMG website, and nothing in this combination.
Any other recommendations are welcome.
Sorry for the long read, and thanks for every ones help.
Jason
beaten by the Roninator
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