DK2M ordered

[JacksonRR]

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When this guitar will be in stock on musiciansfriend website etc..?

[agresivo]

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I'm just curious about the new updated trem. What's the actual update on it? Will it be as durable as a Schaller Floyd? Time will tell...

[Econ]

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I also wonder about the trem I'm tempted to order one, but would like more info on the trem. In case is not as durable a a Schaller Floyd, would it be hard to replace with an OFR?

[jcmktgguy]

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The trem is a licensed Floyd, low-profile style, with a hardened steel bridge plate. From my experience, these work great for average to semi-pro use. If you are going to beat the daylights out of it as you gig professionally 3-4 nights a week, then you might decide to eventually replace it at some point with a Floyd Rose Pro (not an OFR).

[wilkinsi]

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i wish someone would actually GET a dk2m, post pix of it and give us an opinion of it - sound, feel, build quality. i'd like to see if the trem is better/worse or just a re-badged jt580.

[jcmktgguy]

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These won't be out in dealers stores until March. Some of the JCF folks got to play it at NAMM.

[jcmktgguy]

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And it's a made in Japan Jackson with Duncans. I think sound, feel, and build quality are a given dude! [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[wilkinsi]

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someone in the usa forgot or couldn't afford to bribe jackson this year...

[jcmktgguy]

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someone in the usa forgot or couldn't afford to bribe jackson this year...

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[Tekky]

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I'm curious about that too...

In regards to your tremolo question, the best I can describe it is that it is very similar to if not a Gotoh Licensed Floyd Rose. Gotoh has always had a good relationship with Jackson/Charvel and made quality parts.

I personally was hoping for something that had the squared-off base plate like the Original Floyd Rose or Schaller Floyd, but that's based upon more cosmetic reasons than function or quality. Nevertheless, it is a definite upgrade from the previous JT580LP.

[wilkinsi]

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apologies about the bribe joke. i'm just so jealous that even the imports get priority in the usa but it often seems so quick after release. i thought when a release is done, the company already has a shedload of stock waiting to be ordered. i have a crap sense of humour.

[Tekky]

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Unfortunately that's the logistic deal that JCMI (an American company) worked out with their import suppliers to provide product to their primary market. Be patient, or best yet, be a squeaky wheel to your favorite Jackson dealer wherever you are.

[Davey]

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apologies about the bribe joke. i'm just so jealous that even the imports get priority in the usa but it often seems so quick after release. i thought when a release is done, the company already has a shedload of stock waiting to be ordered. i have a crap sense of humour.

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i have contacted matt @ mattsmusic about a price quote, shipping price and other details are being figured out at the moment. if the deal i have with a luthier now falls in the water, i am sending him a deposit for a crimson swirl DK2M [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]
if i decide to do it, i'll have it a week after matt has it

[Deneb]

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I'll be getting one from OSG. I'm sure it will be great!

[Budman68]

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The trem is a licensed Floyd, low-profile style, with a hardened steel bridge plate. From my experience, these work great for average to semi-pro use. If you are going to beat the daylights out of it as you gig professionally 3-4 nights a week, then you might decide to eventually replace it at some point with a Floyd Rose Pro (not an OFR).

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<font color="aqua">quick question for you John, isn't the baseplate a cast material with hardened inserts for the pivot points? </font>