I need trem advice

[tmdiamond]

I've got a couple of Charvel bodies that I'm wanting to make into sweet mutts. One has an old Jackson trem with a really coarse, textured finish to it. There are two metal trem posts in the body and a narrow rout where the old tremblock went. I'd like to put an OFR in its place. Is this going to work using the existing posts and rout?
Second body had a Kahler I believe. Body has a deep 8 sided route (one large rectangular with a small rectangular route attached on the neck side) with 4 screww holes. I guess the best thing to do would be to find a Kahler right? Would any Floyd even work with this guitar body? Thanks. If anyone has the appropriate trems for sale, please let me know. I posted similar in the classifieds.

[mm2002]

Re: I need trem advice

The old trem you're referring to sounds like JT6 and a Floyd should drop right in there. The guitar with the Kahler route should probably stay Kahler. There's a lot of filling and routing required to replace a Kahler pro with a floyd.
Hope this helps.

[tmdiamond]

Re: I need trem advice

Thanks Mark,
Does the JT-6 have any markings on it to say what it is? Maybe I'll check with KEvin to see if he has any Floyds. Thanks

[mm2002]

Re: I need trem advice

If the fine tuners are on the rear and encase the string locking screws (as opposed to on the top of the trem) it is a JT6. I can get you a new Schaller floyd if you want, and for a pretty good price. Kev may have new ones or even some good used ones. He's a fantastic person to deal with.

[tmdiamond]

Re: I need trem advice

Yep, it's a JT-6 alright. Monte got a hold of me and he has an OFR. I told him I was interested but i haven't heard back yet. I'll PM you about the Schaller Floyd.