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  • Multiple questions ????

    Over the past year, I bought these two Jacksons:

    1) 7 string reverse headstock, 22 fret neck, Serial # 9643369


    2) 5 string bass, 24 fret neck, Serial # J012474


    Now on to the questions:
    What are the model designations, year made, and country of origin for these guitars ?
    Where can you purchase replacement/repair parts for them? (Jackson's web site is of no help regarding this...) On the bass I'm looking to replace
    the center potentiometer (its a pickup balance control that takes the place of a selector switch) that has a special detent in the center position
    to let you know when its centered. Its nearly worn out, and I'd like to replace it with an original part.
    Also on the bass, which aftermarket pickups are a direct replacement for
    the "Duncan Designed" pickups that come from the factory. They're not horrible, but I'd like to upgrade to some that are a little hotter...

    On the 7 string, I've since replaced the "Duncan Designed" bridge pickup with a JB. I'm planning on putting a Jazz or a '59 in the neck position.
    Just recently, the nut worked itself loose. It seems that it may have been caused by extra tension from the low B string. I'm thinking about pinning the nut to the head stock. Are there any recommended procedures for repairing this ? Any other suggestions or things I should look for with this guitar ?

    Thanks in advance.

    Rob

  • #2
    1. DX7
    2. C5A
    both made in Japan in the late 90s/early 00s.

    Try your local music or electronics store for a replacement pot for the bass. Since it only came with Duncan Designed pickups anyway, a quality pot would be a serious upgrade.

    Superglue will fix the nut on your DX7. Make sure it's properly cured before you restring the guitar.
    Hail yesterday

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Recklessrob View Post
      1) 7 string reverse headstock, 22 fret neck, Serial # 9643369

      1998 Japan


      Welcome Rob
      "Quiet, numbskulls, I'm broadcasting!" -Moe Howard, "Micro-Phonies" (1945)

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      • #4
        Originally posted by VitaminG View Post
        ...

        Superglue will fix the nut on your DX7. Make sure it's properly cured before you restring the guitar.
        Might want to be careful with that super glue. If you ever want to change the nut in the future the super glue could cause problems in removing it. There are other glues out there for securing that nut that won't make it a total pita to remove in the future.

        Try stew mac, or ask your local repair shop. You can also do a google search about gluing a nut.

        Originally posted by fret not guitar repair
        Securing a Loose Nut As I mentioned before, if the nut on your instrument should manage to pop loose I recommend using Elmers or wood glue to reattach it. The use of permanent adhesives can create problems should the nut need to be removed for future repairs.

        http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/nuts.htm
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        • #5
          I use a bit of wood glue for nuts. It holds just fine, and will remove without a problem in the future.
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          • #6
            I found a new pot on eBay for the bass. I also bought a
            Seymour Duncan SH-2n (Jazz) for the neck position of the 7 string.
            I'm still researching replacement pickups for the bass...

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            • #7
              I got the pickups in and added a kill switch. The nut is glued too.
              heres a pic.

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              • #8
                nice! So how are you liking it?
                Hail yesterday

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                • #9
                  It sounds alot better with the new pickups. I'm working on the action
                  currently. The nut wasn't cut deep enough from the factory, and theres a little fret buzz, but its getting better.

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