Rhoads STD Professional JT580 question

[VoiceX3]

So, over the weekend I was just browsing the GC used page and a Jackson Rhoads STD Professional showed up in great condition with a hardshell case for UNDER $250!!



So of course it is on it's way and should arrive in a couple days for under $300 shipped. Question I have is this, I know most folks always say to scrap the JT580 and put in a better trem and normally I agree...…..but I NEVER use the trem so I was just going to block it anyway. Do I really need to swap the 580 if I'm using it as a fixed bridge?

[Mudlark]

Unless it's giving you issues in some way, I can't think of a single reason to change it.

I've avoided trems for years, but after finally getting one on an SL2H I find they're more comfy under my playing hand than my beloved TOMs.

[toejam]

The JT580 is fine. Use it as is, unless there's some problem with it, and then you can just block it.