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Iv finally found a purpose for my stripped down and battered DR-7
Im not so knowledgeable on the DR-7s history, but needless to say it leaves a lot to be desired in comparison to *real* jacksons.
I now require the item as a workhorse, so aim merely to bring it up as close to spec as is possible rather than fork out for what would realistically be have to be a SLAT 37 or COW spec wise -
So having stripped the axe down, I have started by shimming down the neck heel so that the fretboard sits flush rather than the 9mm gap it previously had - leaving for a lower string to body profile.
I the masked off and polished out a 2cm stripe on the back of the neck and oiled in with old Jamaican lemon oil to allow for a faster thumb in the centre but skill keeping grip on the edges of the neck for wielding the best when needed.
The next step was to prep the body -
after much deliberation, i figured i would try "dry mounting" a floyd - Iv seen it done a few times by a guy i know in Norfolk who works out on the black metal scene but nowhere else.
You essentially remove the block and mount the base plate and retaining plate straight to the body - no bends, but immense tone and tension.
For an added measure i intend to add two extra screws to where the bridge posts would be, and possibly fit a gain boost where the tremlo arm bush would normally sit, but thats another story....
Ok so for the body, i have drilled out a lot of holes and filled with hard wood and cement so as to obtain the best area for mounting the bridge as there is no cradle, unlike a khaller.
I have also blanked off the pesky pot holes so as to place them a bit more sensibly and remove the tone - it is a metal guitar now....
I have invested in EMG 707s, having had much joy with them on my RG7321 (got an Ebay bargain stateside!
)
Also invested in EMG wiring loom
Has anyone had experience with the EMG PA-2? I have an AB and if im honest im not that impressed for the space it takes up (and battery it drains) - although i believe that it is possibly due to running a Boss MT-2 in line which kills it out.... either way any experiences welcomed!
For a paint scheme im going with desert cammo for personal reasons - so I have invested in the necessary kit for a quick alright job for now rather than the trouble of booking in with the paint shop.
I have also cut in the OFR 7 neck nut into the neck with relative ease, (remembering that the bottom edge of the clamp should be in the SAME place as the lower edge of the nut previously in place...)
Also if anyone has had experience of "Dry mounting" floyds please let me know - iv really not got the knowledge on this one as yet!
Also any ideas etc welcomed as always! I aim to create what I can in 28 days!
Wish me luck....
Body all filled ready for prepping and sanding and the neck masked for skimming
9mm off the heel for a tighter fit, and as this is my workhorse il tetragun the neck in place for tighter sustain
The stripe on the neck - something i never used to like, and asthetically hate, but as its a workhorse it seems silly not to go the hole hog whilst its in bits....
Iv finally found a purpose for my stripped down and battered DR-7
Im not so knowledgeable on the DR-7s history, but needless to say it leaves a lot to be desired in comparison to *real* jacksons.
I now require the item as a workhorse, so aim merely to bring it up as close to spec as is possible rather than fork out for what would realistically be have to be a SLAT 37 or COW spec wise -
So having stripped the axe down, I have started by shimming down the neck heel so that the fretboard sits flush rather than the 9mm gap it previously had - leaving for a lower string to body profile.
I the masked off and polished out a 2cm stripe on the back of the neck and oiled in with old Jamaican lemon oil to allow for a faster thumb in the centre but skill keeping grip on the edges of the neck for wielding the best when needed.
The next step was to prep the body -
after much deliberation, i figured i would try "dry mounting" a floyd - Iv seen it done a few times by a guy i know in Norfolk who works out on the black metal scene but nowhere else.
You essentially remove the block and mount the base plate and retaining plate straight to the body - no bends, but immense tone and tension.
For an added measure i intend to add two extra screws to where the bridge posts would be, and possibly fit a gain boost where the tremlo arm bush would normally sit, but thats another story....
Ok so for the body, i have drilled out a lot of holes and filled with hard wood and cement so as to obtain the best area for mounting the bridge as there is no cradle, unlike a khaller.
I have also blanked off the pesky pot holes so as to place them a bit more sensibly and remove the tone - it is a metal guitar now....
I have invested in EMG 707s, having had much joy with them on my RG7321 (got an Ebay bargain stateside!
)Also invested in EMG wiring loom
Has anyone had experience with the EMG PA-2? I have an AB and if im honest im not that impressed for the space it takes up (and battery it drains) - although i believe that it is possibly due to running a Boss MT-2 in line which kills it out.... either way any experiences welcomed!
For a paint scheme im going with desert cammo for personal reasons - so I have invested in the necessary kit for a quick alright job for now rather than the trouble of booking in with the paint shop.
I have also cut in the OFR 7 neck nut into the neck with relative ease, (remembering that the bottom edge of the clamp should be in the SAME place as the lower edge of the nut previously in place...)
Also if anyone has had experience of "Dry mounting" floyds please let me know - iv really not got the knowledge on this one as yet!
Also any ideas etc welcomed as always! I aim to create what I can in 28 days!
Wish me luck....
Body all filled ready for prepping and sanding and the neck masked for skimming
9mm off the heel for a tighter fit, and as this is my workhorse il tetragun the neck in place for tighter sustain
The stripe on the neck - something i never used to like, and asthetically hate, but as its a workhorse it seems silly not to go the hole hog whilst its in bits....
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