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  • Jackson King V (used) project w/ big block

    Hey guyz,

    Here's my idea. I want black hardware on my King V that came with chorme. Also I've put in a brass big block and plan to install higher performance pick ups. The trem is a JT580lp, which I purchased a black version of, but during the rebuild I decided on making this axe my own. I decided on a chrome/black theme. So far I like the looks and I'm excited to finish it when the other parts get here.

    So what I chose was to install Black Tuners (not here yet, but will update), Black Tremolo, Black Knobs, Chrome nut, Chrome 3-way Switch and install the original Chrome Saddles.

    Here's a pic of the chrome trem





    Here's the Black trem I got from ebay (installed, but will be pulled)



    Here's the comparison shot of the Big Block and the Stock Block. I orded a 37mm which fits fine from ebay from a guy named hoockey. This is a great block and the King V sounds AMAZING! He charges less, but the quality is as high as the floydupgrades guy's and floydupgrades doesn't make a block for the JT580lp. I highly recommend trying this guy!

    Here's a link to his ebay site: http://shop.ebay.com/hoockey/m.html





    Black trem disassembled



    Now the Big Block is installed





    This is when I decided I like the Chrome Saddles in the Black Tremolo



    Now with the strings attached here's what the Big Block looks like installed. Like the way I used the quarters to block the trem? I'm a floater so a trem stop would be pointless!




    Other side! I love the Chrome/BLack look.



    All tuned up and ready to Shred! Matilda (the Bassett Hound) can sleep through anything!!!



    The tuners and knobs aren't here yet, but I plan on updating as I do more stuff. I'll be updating this thread as I do.

    Like I said, the brass Big Block really opens up the tone and fills the room! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I will add a brass spring claw and coated springs later.

    Rock ON!

  • #2
    I like that black and chrome trem. Very nice.

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    • #3
      Thanks sixx - When I'm finished I think the mix of hardware will look awesome!

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      • #4
        Originally posted by phasman View Post
        Like the way I used the quarters to block the trem? I'm a floater so a trem stop would be pointless!
        What does that mean? The trem is no longer floating since it's blocked. A trem stop would just do the exact same thing.
        Nice guitar, though.
        I feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.

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        • #5
          why not alternate chrome/black tuners? and one chrome knob and one black?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by toejam View Post
            What does that mean? The trem is no longer floating since it's blocked. A trem stop would just do the exact same thing.
            Nice guitar, though.
            It's blocked only temporarily for setup. The quarters are gone, so after setup it floats.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Codex View Post
              why not alternate chrome/black tuners? and one chrome knob and one black?
              Dude I was thinking the same thing! I have to wait for the hardware to show up, then I'll see what it looks like. Nice idea!

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              • #8
                I had an Ibanez that had alternating chrome and black tuners and I thought it was a great look.
                I would also consider chrome pickup rings to go around the black pickups. (or chrome pickup covers with the black rings.)
                My Gear: Stoneman SG-1, Hufschmid Tantalum H6, ESP KH-6, Sully #8 JCF One-Off, Templar GuitarWorks Relic Prototype, James Hetfield Tribal Hunt KL Explorer, Coobeetsa CCG-10-DX PRO Eagle, Schecter Hellraiser C-1 Hybrid, Daly Heiro Custom, Gibson Les Paul Custom, Gibson SG Menace, Peavey Vypyr 60 Tube

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                • #9
                  Okay guyz,

                  Any suggestions on pups? Now I have tone, so I'm not sure about boosting both the treb and bass or just the treb. I hate the mud of too much mids, btw. Here's what I'm thinking: Neck: L500xl (position that Mustaine used to use) Bridge: Dimarzio steve's special DP161. What do you guyz suggest?

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                  • #10
                    Here's an update. I've received the black tuners, but I went in a contrasting direction.






                    I think it matches the trem scheme. I'll update again when I'm totally finished...

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