DK1 Advice

[dark_knight]

I am considering bringing a DK1 into the family - I am used to playing an SL1, so I'm looking for advice from anyone who's a DK1 fan - neck, fretboard, EMG's - Will this fold into my mostly Seymour Duncan powered family??

[shreddermon]

I loved everything about my old DK1. ...Everything but the EMGs. They're killer axes. Very Charvel pointyhead-ish in many respects. Especially the necks.

...You can always swap out the pickups. Or, better yet, find yourself a good Fleabay deal on a Charvel pointyhead w/Duncans. Probably get a good deal, that way. Unless you feel like you need the binding and sharkies. Can't go wrong either way.

[DonP]

I can only comment on the neck.

My DK1 necked KE3 seems thinner than my neck-thru or set-neck J/C guitars. I think I like a finished neck over the raw oiled neck. I have MIJ Fusions that I seem to like the finished neck on. I don't have sweety hands so the finished necks feel glassy smooth to me.

I like both neck-thrus and bolt-ons, but I feel it's justified paying the higher price for a neck-thru. I could never justify spending more than $500 for a bolt-on, and in fact I've never spent more than $300 for any bolt-on guitar. But then again I've spent $2550 on a Les Paul and I'm sure some would find this outrageous.

I haven't changed out the KE3 Duncan Designed pickups in this axe yet. Just not a high priority.

[nhspike]

I've never spent more than $300 for any bolt-on guitar.

Might that may be why you don't like them as much?

Not trying to be an idiot, just asking...

I love my bolt-on custom shop dinky... what a machine!!!

(and, a bit more than 300 fun-tickets)

[dark_knight]

I guess the field is mixed on this - but that's ok - I'm probably most concerned with the sound of the EMG's as compared to the Seymour Duncans that I'm used to.

[neilli]

I must admit, I don't really like the neck on my DK1 - it feels thinner and flatter than my Charvel necks. Just kind of soul-less really....

[KBRR]

i loved my old DK1 (wish i never sold it) The necks are super fast, and smooth. If your a duncan guy you wont probably like the sound of the EMGs. But overall i love the DK1 and probably will end up getting another one when the right deal comes around

[DonP]

Might that may be why you don't like them as much?

Not trying to be an idiot, just asking...

I love my bolt-on custom shop dinky... what a machine!!!

(and, a bit more than 300 fun-tickets)

Actually I love all of my bolt-ons. I have a
DK2 Purple that I spent $ on converting the hardware from chrome to gold
Jackson Fusion Professional
Jackson Fusion Professional Neck w/Charvel Fusion Deluxe body. EMG81 / EMG-S wired for 18 volts.
Kelly Star with EMG81b / EMG85n and an SPC Boost
Charvel Fusion Deluxe (stock)
KE3 with a DK1 neck
2 Aria Pro II's
Fender MIM Strat

I'm probably forgetting someone. But if I'm going to get over $500, it better be a set neck or neck thru.

[nhspike]