New DK2M Owner ...

[delt]

> The OFR just drops right in, doesn't it?

I think it works fine but the "shoulders" look a bit weird because the cavity has angled ones and the OFR has round ones - not much of a big issue if you ask me. You also have to change the bushings & posts.

One thing with putting OFR's in "licenced floyd" guitars is, the screws are probably a bit longer in the back. So in some cases if you pull up, they get in the way (don't fit in the trem route) An easy way to fix this is to saw off the tips of the screws and redo them with a dremel and/or sandpaper -carefully- so you don't strip threading on the screws or saddles.

[Johnnyryche]

I'm really digging my new DK2M. I just got it back in October and have had zero issues with it. When I get some time I will post pics of it. I highly recommend them.

I used to own a DK2 and, in my opinion, the DK2M is better. The neck seems more comfortable, the SD pickups blow away the Duncan Design that were in the DK2 and I prefer the 2 hum layout over the hss.

[Szostak]

this is all great news, can't wait to get the thing >.>
all you guys that own one, what color did you get? and how does it look?

[J.C. Harrist]

My snow white DK2M should be here tomorrow.






Already has an OFR installed.




I'll post some better pics when I get it.

[bibz]

I'm stuck between trans blue and trans red. My slsmg is trans faded wine red, so to diversify I should get blue...but I love red! And blue! Fuckit, I'll see what namm brings...

[QuantumRider]

all you guys that own one, what color did you get? and how does it look?

I got the trans blue. I think it looks great

[emperor_black]

the red and black looked very cheap both in construction and looks. I have a Dk2T and when I take one look at the DK2T and then at the DK2M, I can see why Guitar center is selling them at $268. Even at that price, I did not feel like buying either of them. The snow-white one looks killer!! good choice.

I dont know if it's the reason or something, but one or more black inlays in both the red and black had a little bubble in the middle. You know those cheap plastic toys during the molding process, an air bubble gets caught and escapes to the surface leaving a small hole...that sort of thing. Maybe that's why they were on clearance.

[Johnnyryche]

I debated between the snow white and trans blue. Both look awesome with the maple board, black inlays and black hardware. But I wanted something different since I already have a white DK2LE. So I ened up grabbing one of the new limited blue bengals. As soon as I get some time off work (and it's actually day light outside) I'll take some pics and post them. Stay tuned.

[emperor_black]

those blue bengals look awesome!! Good choice.

[Joelski]

I know this has been covered before, but are any of you guys going to drop an OFR in your DK2M?

Yes, and it's the single best thing you can do to this guitar; instantly makes it comparable to a lot of American stuff, IMO.

[Holy Diver]

Everyone seems to be out of OFRs online. What is the deal?

[RacerX]

Everybody's getting 'em for their DK2Ms obviously!

[Szostak]

do the gold OFRs fade or anything in relation to starting-to-look-bad?
if they do, can it be prevented with thorough cleaning?

[Joelski]

do the gold OFRs fade or anything in relation to starting-to-look-bad?
if they do, can it be prevented with thorough cleaning?

Gentle cleaning will help, but the plating does wear off over time.

[Holy Diver]

I have a gold OFR I bought back in the early 90s and it looks like crap. It looks like one of those gold peices you see from a shipwreck somewhere. It is true I never cleaned it, though.