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I hope I'm posting this in the right area. I have somewhat of a mutant Jackson that I really like the style of, but it really needs an overhaul. I'll start with a picture of this little beast:
So, I bought this from a desperate buddy for $150 a couple of years ago. Since then, it has suffered much neglect. Recently, the 'V' style has started to grow on me, so I finally pulled it out of the closet.
The first thing I want to do is replace the neck. I suppose this is where I need the most advice. I would really like to have a neck similar to that of my DKMG with the piranha inlays, but more importantly, I just want something with 24 frets and a slim profile. Is there anything that I should know about replacing a neck that can't be adjusted after it's installed? Should I leave it up to someone who really knows what they're doing, or is it pretty fool-proof?
The next step will be to replace the neck pickup with an EMG-HZ. I'll leave the Seymour Duncan down where it belongs. Any thoughts on this combination of pups? I suppose if I don't like it, I can always change it.
Also, I don't know the general consensus of the quality of the Schaller FRII, but it seems smooth in all aspects of operation, so I think I'll hang on to it until I experience otherwise. Any comments on that are also welcome, especially from those who have experience with the same trem.
Lastly, this thing is dying for a deeper gloss finish. How is this usually achieved? I guess a better question would be what kind of spray is typically used for a clear coat? It looks kind of "rough" as it is, but I think it would clean up well. I really like the color, too. It was previously finished with a combination of coffee grounds and motor oil.
If you have read this far into the post, I really appreciate it. Please offer me any insight, criticism, or advice you may have. I have never done this before, so I'm a bit lost on a couple of things
So, I bought this from a desperate buddy for $150 a couple of years ago. Since then, it has suffered much neglect. Recently, the 'V' style has started to grow on me, so I finally pulled it out of the closet.
The first thing I want to do is replace the neck. I suppose this is where I need the most advice. I would really like to have a neck similar to that of my DKMG with the piranha inlays, but more importantly, I just want something with 24 frets and a slim profile. Is there anything that I should know about replacing a neck that can't be adjusted after it's installed? Should I leave it up to someone who really knows what they're doing, or is it pretty fool-proof?
The next step will be to replace the neck pickup with an EMG-HZ. I'll leave the Seymour Duncan down where it belongs. Any thoughts on this combination of pups? I suppose if I don't like it, I can always change it.
Also, I don't know the general consensus of the quality of the Schaller FRII, but it seems smooth in all aspects of operation, so I think I'll hang on to it until I experience otherwise. Any comments on that are also welcome, especially from those who have experience with the same trem.
Lastly, this thing is dying for a deeper gloss finish. How is this usually achieved? I guess a better question would be what kind of spray is typically used for a clear coat? It looks kind of "rough" as it is, but I think it would clean up well. I really like the color, too. It was previously finished with a combination of coffee grounds and motor oil.
If you have read this far into the post, I really appreciate it. Please offer me any insight, criticism, or advice you may have. I have never done this before, so I'm a bit lost on a couple of things
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