JET240Z Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I got the Dean FireCrackle back from the local music store where I had it inspeceted for any serious damage. They gave it a clean bill of health and even managed to get the neck single coil to work. My question is: Should I start the modification process??? An how much should I spend??? Stage 1: replace the fake Kahler with a 7300 Kahler and new locking nut= 240(plus tax) Stage 2: replace sucky pickups with EMGz (81, S, S)combo= 230(plus tax) There goes 500$ into my 107$ guitar. I like the guitar a lot, its crazy. I just want to know if it'll be worth it. Your opinions are much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 The "will it be worth it" comes down to a few very very basic things, IMHO: 1. Is the neck any good (including fretwork unless you have definite plans for a refret) 2. Despite any description of the wood (10-part pine plywood with an MDF core... ) does it sound good to you, even before a pickup change? Ie. does it have the sustain and resonance you're looking for? If the answer to both of those questions is "yes" then I don't see why not to go for it. Part of the cool thing about being a guitar "modder" and able to do your own electronics, etc., is that if time proves your guitar to be a POS after all, those EMG's can still be transplanted into the next guitar you deem worthy. Not a waste! Ditto for the Kahler. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 ...and even if it doesn't turn out, well, you've got most of the hardware you would need to build your own guitar! =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET240Z Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Should I get a Black Kahler or a Silver one??? heres a picture... http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?...geID=1776170334 I need to order it soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Silver, unless you want mismatched hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 the chrome one has a smoother finish than the black one...way sharper looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 oh...by the way...the mod will be worth it.putting that new hardware and electronics in will make it a very nice sounding guitar,most likely....and if you decide you don't like it later on....well...like was already said,you have great hardware to build one from scratch with.. i can't see your pics...is it a strat or something else?te strat is the one i was in love with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET240Z Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 (edited) I was thinking of swithcing out the tuners and nut for black too plus black EMGz By the way heres a link to my Strat http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9360/dsc009059co.jpg I love my Strat.... Edited January 24, 2007 by JET240Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET240Z Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I got a question. How hard is it too route a spot for the EMGz's battery compartment? This my first mod. Do we have any turorials on that and/or soldering??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 well...the easiest way is to just wrap the battery in foam and put it in the control cavity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 well...the easiest way is to just wrap the battery in foam and put it in the control cavity Or find a suitable piece of velcro and attach it to the side of the cavity to secure the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET240Z Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Cool Beans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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