JT6 Tremelo Replacement / Upgrade - 1988 Model 6

[lawrenceb]

Anyone able to advise on a worthy replacement tremelo for the JT6 unit fitted to a model 6? Any mods required for the unit u installed? If so, pls detail..

Also, is the JT6 unit still available new? If so from where? the Cost?

Many thx, lawrence!

[Carbuff]

Re: JT6 Tremelo Replacement / Upgrade - 1988 Model 6

I have an older FRII on my model 3 that replaced the JT6 perfectly. No routing or anything and it used the old jt6 studds just fine. I think an OFR or a schaller would work just as well also.

[Anders]

Re: JT6 Tremelo Replacement / Upgrade - 1988 Model 6

Yep, I installed an OFR on my Model 3 a couple of hours ago, went just fine! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Zerberus]

Re: JT6 Tremelo Replacement / Upgrade - 1988 Model

OFR = Drop in replacement... JT-6s are available used on eBay and Forums like this, afaik no longer available new for some time now...

[LexLuthier]

Re: JT6 Tremelo Replacement / Upgrade - 1988 Model

I found if you have the notches machined bigger on the JT-6 studs, that an OFR will have better range of motion.

[Speiro]

Re: JT6 Tremelo Replacement / Upgrade - 1988 Model

Does anyone know where I can get the replacement posts for a JT6 from in theUK?

[lawrenceb]

thx.,

are the new generation floyds better replacements?

also want to know the lock nut size..r2, r3 or r4?

also does anyone know if the current jackson trems are a cheaper option and can they be fitted without mods?

[84sups]

Schaller Floyds, OFR they both work on them. Put a Schaller on mine and it sounds brighter and fuller.

[texasfury]

You guys see anything fishy about this Gotoh copy?

http://store.guitarfetish.com/nehedudulofl.html

[toejam]

thx.,

are the new generation floyds better replacements?

also want to know the lock nut size..r2, r3 or r4?

also does anyone know if the current jackson trems are a cheaper option and can they be fitted without mods?

Wow. It took you almost 4 years to respond to your own thread!

[lawrenceb]

yeh,,my tremelo replacement is turning out to be a project im yet to start ..im busy changing the strings..one by one, wind by wind..haha

sorry, embaressing thread...thanks to all who responded years ago! ..but i still got loads more questions..

1. so who's making the OFR now? here;s a link..interesting insight

http://www.vintagekramer.com/parts6.htm

2. anyone fitted a speedloader? this units new to me

3. seems like there's a lot of contention about the quality between FR manufactures of late

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?p=5957084

anyone fitted a gotoh?

4. whats the max. trem block size i could use?

5. still dont know which size locking nut i need

6. thanks for any info on the above

[Sanctuary]

The (proper) Gotoh bolts straight in, plus it has the added bonus of being 42mm of brass. Put them on both my Model 6's. I went with the upgraded studs courtesy of Budman. Love that trem...

[lawrenceb]

thanks..did u buy it online? can anyone recommend a reputable seller?

anyone have any info on the nut specs? i plan to keep the original string locking nut..but it may come in handy to have a replacement one with the kit..

[Sanctuary]

Got mine on ebay a couple of years ago.