After a long wait...

[stevoc]

I finally got myself a dk1. (thanks Matt at OnlineStageGear.com) It's a burnt cherry sunburst finish. The feel is awesome! After playing a DK2M for some time however, I'm not sure I'm crazy about the EMG p'ups....don't get me wrong, they are nice, but I think I prefer the duncans.

Anyways, here's some picks...



The headstock...



The floyd...



And now it with the family...



I'm loving the look and feel of the dk1!

[themisfit138]

Before you give up on the EMGs you should try a 85 in the bridge it is so much better than a 81. And nice guitar!

[VitaminG]

nice congrats on the new axe

[shreddermon]

Congrats - great looking guitar.

And agreed on the EMGs - I'm not a fan. Don't be afraid of swapping them out for some 'cans or 'zos.

[Brooke]

Nice

I used to have a blue one a few years ago..

Great guitar..

[stevoc]

Before you give up on the EMGs you should try a 85 in the bridge it is so much better than a 81. And nice guitar!

I noticed that the neck p'up has a "bolder" (if I may call it that) output than the bridge. I do like the sound of the neck p'up more, but in it's position, it has a somewhat heavy bottom sound. Would that change if it was placed at the bridge?

I just think that the duncan p'up's have a brighter and crisper sound to them...but I'm sure all would be ok if I just give it time....we'll see.

[daisp]

Love that color..nice work!

[sonicsamurai]

that is nice especially the headstock. not so keen on the body - just alittle orang for me. would look aweome as a top with a mahogany body and binding

[sonicsamurai]

that fender one hum is interesting

[MEX3]

Nice looking guitar. OSG rules

[stevoc]

that is nice especially the headstock. not so keen on the body - just alittle orang for me. would look aweome as a top with a mahogany body and binding

I think the flash makes it look brighter than it really is....here's a non-flashed picture...

that fender one hum is interesting

I've only ever seen one other like it, in a root beer type color. (the color I actually wanted)


It's a japanese fender made back in the 80's. It has a Fender System I tremolo bridge and a D'Marzio super distortion p'up. (which I had put in shortly after I bought it) I'm the original owner and have ahd it since the mid 80's or so....my first REAL guitar.

Here's a link with some info if you're interested...

http://freespace.virgin.net/john.blackman4/history.htm


EDIT: PS: it is an actual fender stratocaster, not a squire.

[z1n]

Very nice DK's. love your color choices. If you decide to try the 85 in the bridge, its an easy swap. The EMGs have plugins on the back. Just FYI

[spencer4hire]

Nice DK1 you have there. I have one in Trans-Blue. I am with you on the EMG's. I might swap a set of Blackouts in their place. On my guitar the neck P/U was quite a bit louder (higher output) so I raised the bridge one and got them more balanced. I absolutely love the neck shape and finish on this guitar. Enjoy!

[stevoc]

Before you give up on the EMGs you should try a 85 in the bridge it is so much better than a 81. And nice guitar!

Made the switch a few days ago....I agree, it does sound better with the 85 in the bridge. I even like the sound of the 81 in the neck...nice mid tones on leads.

[Bengal65]

Nice one! Congrats! Now you just need another 85