Floyd rose install!

[profetaxxi]

Question for the experts. I recently bought a Jackson DKMG, and I wanted to replace the Licensed FR for a true one. Can this be done? Of course I wouldn't attempt to do it myself. As far as cost, would it be worth? As opposed to spending $2000 on a US jackson, I would rather spend the extra couple of hundred dollars and have this done. Any opinions or suggestions will be appreciated! thanks.

[rjohnstone]

If it's a JT-580LP, the Floyd will fit just fine.
It's a straight swap.
Use the existing nut and trem posts form the JT-580LP.

[toejam]

Question for the experts. I recently bought a Jackson DKMG, and I wanted to replace the Licensed FR for a true one. Can this be done? Of course I wouldn't attempt to do it myself.

Welcome to the forum.
Of course it can be done. Why wouldn't you do it yourself? All you have to do is take the old one off, attach the springs to the new one and you're all set. Though, what's wrong with the trem that's on there now? The licesned units are pretty good and do what they're supposed to do.

[profetaxxi]

If it's a JT-580LP, the Floyd will fit just fine.
It's a straight swap.
Use the existing nut and trem posts form the JT-580LP.

This wouldn't be a licensed one? Where can I find original ones? Ty.

[profetaxxi]

Welcome to the forum.
Of course it can be done. Why wouldn't you do it yourself? All you have to do is take the old one off, attach the springs to the new one and you're all set. Though, what's wrong with the trem that's on there now? The licesned units are pretty good and do what they're supposed to do.

Well, I've been reading a lot of reviews, that the licensed ones won't hold the guitar in tune. So I decided to go for the original one. Although I'm not doing it right away.

[toejam]

The JT-580LP is what's on your guitar now. He just means you can swap in the Original Floyd in its place no problem. It'll work fine with the existing posts and nut that are on the guitar.
I've played plenty of the import trems, never had a problem staying in tune. Forget about the reviews... most of them are by people that don't know you need to stretch your strings out well before locking the nut down.

[profetaxxi]

The JT-580LP is what's on your guitar now. He just means you can swap in the Original Floyd in its place no problem. It'll work fine with the existing posts and nut that are on the guitar.

I get that. I just haven't been able to find the original one for purchase.

[SEAN RAF]

Ebay is always an option. I live in the UK and had to source one from Warmoth in Seattle, still worked out cheaper than going through a main dealer.

[profetaxxi]

Ebay is always an option. I live in the UK and had to source one from Warmoth in Seattle, still worked out cheaper than going through a main dealer.

I'll give them a call to see if they have it. So far, nothing on Ebay. Thanks man.

[profetaxxi]

It seems to me that it will be very hard to find this original trem, my other option would be to drill roles and install the original trem on this guitar. Wonder how much that will cost me.

[fett]

Maybe this will work. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1592&rd=1&rd=1

[toejam]

Maybe this will work. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1592&rd=1&rd=1

That's got a 42mm block for a non-recessed trem. His guitar has a recessed trem with a 32mm block. If the blocks are swappable between the two different trems, then he'll be fine.

[m2pmd70]

It seems to me that it will be very hard to find this original trem, my other option would be to drill roles and install the original trem on this guitar. Wonder how much that will cost me.

What are you talking about?

FYI, one of our board sponsors Jacksonite would probably be more than happy to give you a good deal on an OFR. I've also seen them at Carvin, Ed Roman (has a bad rep), Warmoth, Stewmac (pricey) and a bunch of other places. They're not that hard to find really.

[fett]

That's got a 42mm block for a non-recessed trem. His guitar has a recessed trem with a 32mm block. If the blocks are swappable between the two different trems, then he'll be fine.

I'm sure we can help him.:ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF: Once he's been around awhile. If he doesn't snag it, I will.:ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF:

[profetaxxi]

What are you talking about?

FYI, one of our board sponsors Jacksonite would probably be more than happy to give you a good deal on an OFR. I've also seen them at Carvin, Ed Roman (has a bad rep), Warmoth, Stewmac (pricey) and a bunch of other places. They're not that hard to find really.

I would really appreciate it man! Tell me who to contact!