JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

[jgcable]

I have a 1989 USA Jackson Strat with the JT6 trem. Will an original FLoyd Rose fit. If so, do I have to use new posts or will the JT-6 posts work? I want to replace it because I prefer the top mount fine tuners instead of the rear mount that this one has.

[Chuckracer]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

An OFR will fit right on, no sweat. No post change necessary.

[jgcable]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

thanks chuck

[jacksonusa]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

Hey Chuck, will an OFR fit on a Charvel Model 2 without any mod'ing?

Thanks.

[xenophobe]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

I'm not Chuck ( [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] ) but yes, get a OFR with the long block (for non-recessed bodies) and it'll drop right in.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

not to pick any bones, but why do you like the top mount fine tuners better? i prefer the JT-6 over the OFR because i never accidently hit the fine tuners with my hand when palm muting. and if the guitar happens to fall off the stant face first the fine tuners don't get bent and whatnot. (of course we all try not to let that happen but i'm sure its happened at least once to most of us. anyway just my 1/2 cent worth.
~JW

[jgcable]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

When I palm mute I am at least 1 inch from the top mounted tuners so it is not a problem for me. It is faster for me to fine tune with the tuners on the top. Also, the top mount fine tuners seem to be easier to turn than the rear mount on the JT6. Finally, I am not a fan of the crinkle chrome finish of the JT6. It looks a little cheap to me. I like the simple look of the OFR with the engraved Floyd Rose logo on the side of it only.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

ok.
all my jt-6's are black anyway. and some of the black powdercoating is chipping from years playing and sweating, but they are great trems that have stood the test of time IMO, anyway i love the OFR too. so go for it.

[83SanDimas]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

What is the best trem arm fix for the JT6? You know, to get rid us the bar slop

[jackson1]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

If you like the Schaller trem bars on the newer Jacksons, the JT590 for example, you could modify your JT6 to accept a Schaller collar. The collar looks like this:

[jgcable]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

where do you get that piece?? That would be perfect for me.

[Shawn Lutz]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

Thanks Chuck....I was going to ask about the posts and bushings. I just pucked up a dual hum Model 3 body that has the holes for the JT6 bushings...I have a set that I can use...didnt want to have to dowel and re-drill for the OFR that have..

[jackson1]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

I am not sure. Try www.stewmac.com or www.allparts.com or just try the local guitar shop. They might have a Schaller catalogue.

The Schaller part# is 382 000

[PowerTube]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

Originally posted by Shawn Lutz:
I just pucked up a dual hum Model 3 body that has the holes for the JT6 bushings...

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sorry to hear that you pucked it up. Maybe it can be repaired....
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Just kidding!

[toejam]

Re: JT-6 vs Original Floyd Rose

I think the JT6 kicks ass, with or without the retrofitted arm. [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] Then again, I also really like the Original Floyd.