Jackson DKMGT questions

[yostinator]

Possibly. And its not uncommon to find a different date on neck than on the body. Its also not unheard of to find the neck is stamped with a different model than the body, such as a KE3 neck on a Dinky, directly from the factory.

Makes me wonder how many of those would be parts mutts vs. factory mix n' match :/ thoughts on that?

[LaoWai]

I have a DKMG, no issues with the dates (06). BTY, great guitars! congrats

[warlok]

And to confuse it a bit more.... The Performer V I had was a PS-3T with the T meaning tremolo. The PS-3 had a V plate and TOM.. I think Jackson just loves to confuse people for the fun of it..

[Mudlark]

There's always the chance a previous owner switched necks. If the origin of the guitar is unknown the only clue that may distinguish between the two is the date stamps. The factory mash ups I remember seeing had dates only days or weeks apart between neck and body. That said, I'm certain there are factory guitars with a neck dated many months from the body. Anything is possible, really.

parts mutts vs. factory mix n' match

[yostinator]

Quick update. I said previously that I'd get the dkmgt today, tracking info says tomorrow ahh well.. look for an update tomorrow

[yostinator]

There's always the chance a previous owner switched necks. If the origin of the guitar is unknown the only clue that may distinguish between the two is the date stamps. The factory mash ups I remember seeing had dates only days or weeks apart between neck and body. That said, I'm certain there are factory guitars with a neck dated many months from the body. Anything is possible, really.

Is it more common that the neck and body would match exactly to the day? PS Thanx again to all for the info in this thread

[Hellbat]

Here's mine...



I changed out the pickups to Full Shred bridge and Pearly Gates neck. I also kept in the afterburner circuit. I don't really play it though. I hate tuning on the reverse headstock and the bridge isn't lined up properly and it won't intonate. It gets mostly there, but not all the way there. That said action is great, no fretting out on bends and it sounds great with the Duncan's in there instead of the Hz's.

[yostinator]

Here's mine...



I changed out the pickups to Full Shred bridge and Pearly Gates neck. I also kept in the afterburner circuit. I don't really play it though. I hate tuning on the reverse headstock and the bridge isn't lined up properly and it won't intonate. It gets mostly there, but not all the way there. That said action is great, no fretting out on bends and it sounds great with the Duncan's in there instead of the Hz's.

That's what I'm talking about! I've actually come across your pic while researching dkmg's in trans red.. good looking brother. What the hell is wrong with your bridge?

[Mudlark]

I've seen a couple dozen or so examples and I don't recall seeing a neck and body matching to the day. I suppose its quite possible.

Is it more common that the neck and body would match exactly to the day?

[Hellbat]

That's what I'm talking about! I've actually come across your pic while researching dkmg's in trans red.. good looking brother. What the hell is wrong with your bridge?

Well on the bridge front the wound strings are adjusted as far forwards as they can go and they are still a few cents out. I'm assuming this is because it was placed a few millimeters too far back. That said the saddles on this bridge are reversed, with 3 saddles facing in each direction. If I was able to remove the wound 3 saddles and reverse them it might make enough difference to fix it. Right now the bevels on the saddles for the wound strings are facing the neck, which to my mind is backwards.

[pianoguyy]

They are backwards, but I don't know if it will fix the problem. If anything, the E string may be worse because it will be placed like this /l instead of l\, which actually moves the point it comes off.

I have a preference in string gauges, as do most people. But have you tried changed them? Not talking about going from a 9-42 to a 12-56
but maybe you take the 42 and buy a 43

[Hellbat]

I've tried 10's and 9's and both sets had the problem. The E and A are maxed out and the D is almost maxed out.

[yostinator]

Got it guys! Serial # is 9781523. This dkmgt is pristine. There are a few light swirl marks on the back of the body, pretty sure they will buff out though. The neck feels identical to my KE3. My Kelly's serial number is 984xxxx. Bought it new in 2010. My only concern is that the low e string sits further into the fretboard than the high e.. (off center a bit)

[Hellbat]

Loosen the strings, loosen the neck bolts, and give the neck a light pull to the one side while you tighten up the bolts. Emphasis on the light pull.

[yostinator]

[QUOTE=Hellbat;1601804]Loosen the strings, loosen the neck bolts, and give the neck a light pull to the one side while you tighten up the bolts. Emphasis on the light pull.[/QUOTE

I am going to have my luthier file a custom nut and add a double battery box (in case I want to screw with the 18 volt mod) the nut change may fix the off center string problem. ps...This guitar still has the plastic on the tuners and truss cover It has been awhile since I've needed to buff out light swirlies on a body.. do you guys suggest any particular product?