JT580 Swap

[javier13javier]

Hi everybody!
In the two last weeks i found that my JT580 have a several problems with the stability.
So i want to change the floyd rose, my 2 options is:-OFR or -Schaller.
I don't know what of this two floyds will swap ok in my guitar...because i dont want to fit the guitar..
Please help me with my decision...

PD:I have a Jackson DXMG, with the JT580 original(not the LP version).
PD2: Sorry for my english, but i'm from chile.
PD3: Sorry if the topic was resolved from another person, but i didn't found yet information for my special floyd JT580, i found for the LP version.

Thanks.

[Trussrod]

Welcome, Javier!

Have you searched this topic on the forum yet? It's been covered a half dozen times...

[rjohnstone]

Like TR said, it's been covered a lot.
But to summarize, an OFR will drop right in ... no mods required. You can use the existing JT-580 trem posts and lock nut.

[javier13javier]

@Trussrod: I search alot in this forum, but the 99.9% of the JT580 Swapped was for Low profile version.
I found this message from Jayster, i send a message to him and he give the idea to post this in the forum.

@rjhonstone:
thanks for your answer.

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

Javi...is that a recessed JT580? I assume that's your concern for fit. I'm curious because I may want to install an OFR or Gotoh in my dk2.

I'd advise against the Schaller. IMO. The one I had worked and sounded great for about 10 years. After that everything came loose due to stripped holes. Soft-ass metal.

[javier13javier]

Thanks. I want the schaller because it's sees more solid but if the schaller don't fit right, i'm gonna put the OFR.

I need someone who's have a schaller in a JT580 cavity

I dont understand "IMO". What means?

[rjohnstone]

A Schaller in a JT-580 route looks stupid.
Go with the OFR.

"IMO" = "In my opinion"

[Nightbat]

I believe schaller upgraded its baseplate to steel instead of some urinal alloy

Now I'm not up to date on FR types, but if the 580 is the old schaller I thought an Original Floyd's saddlebolts extruded too far outwards?

Edit: so the JT580 is the Takeuchi licensed FR, then I retract my comment

[jdr94]

I think theres two versions. The takeuchi(screw in bar) and the other(possibly schaller) screw on bar.

[javier13javier]

No, is a possibly Schaller version..not the takeuchi

[rjohnstone]

JT590 is made by Schaller
JT580 and the JT580LP are/were made by Takeuchi.
There are other JT580's made by other manufacturers, but they all have similar specs.

[jdr94]

Yeah i only call it that cause i think thats the way its listed at audiozone. I could be wrong tho i didnt double check

[javier13javier]

I can say that my floyd rose is not the Takeuchi because the floyd dont have the logo like this floyd
http://www.audiozone.dk/tremolo/jt580-takeuchi01.jpg

Audiozone have the picture of my DXMG. http://www.audiozone.dk/tremolo/jt580new-01.jpg


Whatever.. i think that i will put the OFR

[Jayster]

Thanks. I want the schaller because it's sees more solid but if the schaller don't fit right, i'm gonna put the OFR.

I need someone who's have a schaller in a JT580 cavity

I dont understand "IMO". What means?

As I stated in my original mail to you Javier, it will be slightly offset(possibly 1/16" +or-). Since I was answering on my phone, I thought someone in here could help you out. There's a lot of guys who know way more than I do. It will sit in the route tighter on the treble side, but still function properly(just an issue of if it bothers you).

IMO= In My Opinion


Cheers and rock on Javier