Jackson Dinky JS22-7 Mega Mod - EMG Gotoh Hipshot Schaller Upgrades on $199 7-String Guitar

In this video you may see modification completed on a Jackson JS22-7 guitar. Cost of this seven string guitar, new, is only $199.99...extraordinary value right from box. Factory humbucking pickups are adequate, but EMG active pickup is nice upgrade. JS22-7 is routed for pickup without cover, so cavities must be enlarged to accommodate larger EMG. Replacement of factory 3 position switch with EMG switch also requires small amount of chisel work. Large electronics cavity of JS22-7 accommodates 9-volt battery, nye problema. (I may route for installation of battery box in future, or install battery box into cavity cover. Until then, cover must be removed to change battery.) Pickup rings are EMG, sanded with micromesh to remove gloss finish. Factory bridge was replaced with high quality Hipshot bridge...relocated a small amount to rear on bass side to allow more adjustment of intonation for larger strings. Jackson tuners were replaced with Gotoh locking tuners for much improvement of tuning stability and very fast string change. Strap buttons are replaced with Schaller S-Locks in Satin Pearl finish. Volume and tone knobs are replaced with larger (25mm diameter) TAISS aluminum knobs. Fretboard (and touch up areas) is stained using india ink. Complete hardware list below. I am only simulated musician on YouTube without skills to play this instrument, but I believe this upgrade is very good choice for real heavy metal guitar player.

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Project Hardware and Item Cost:

Neck Pickup: EMG 60-7XH Black $119.00
Bridge Pickup: EMG 85-7XH Black $119.00
3 Position Switch: EMG 3-POS STRAT $30.00
Pots: EMG Short Shaft (included with pickups)
Jack: EMG (included with pickups)
Straplocks: Schaller S-Locks in Satin Pearl 14010701  $25.46
Tuners: Gotoh SG381-04 MGT Locking Tuners - 7 String Keystone L3+R4 Set Black $87.95
Bridge: Hipshot 41075B Black Fixed 7 String 0.175 Floor $71.95
Knobs: TAISS Aluminum 25mm Knobs for 6mm Shaft 2 Pieces $10.98
Pickup Rings: EMG Flat 7 Medium x 2 $6.99 each
Fretboard and touch-ups: Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink $5.99
Strings: Ernie Ball 3215 set + 1164 on 7th string (Gauges 10-13-17-30-42-52-64)
Currently tuned one step down to A-D-G-C-F-A-D

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