Ibanez Jem Jr - Gotoh 1996T and SS fret install

Modifying a new Jem JR that I picked up.

[@JoeR203]

I put a 1996T in my Jr about a year ago. It flutters better than the stock trem did. Also, no matter how much I tightened the allen screw, the trem bar would never stay tight for long. It would always come loose and swing down from where I left it.

[@Feverdream7777]

the 1996t doesn't just push in, it screws in, around an invisiable center post in bottom of the trem... like an old Fender. Once you turn it 12 times, it will bottom out. from there, then you adjust the small allen screw for tension.

[@JoeR203]

@@Feverdream7777 I was talking about the stock tremolo bar not being able to stay tight.

[@visy-Bunisari]

That's very nice dude and very detail. I would like to do the same with my 2021 black jemjr (just like yours) but, since i'm not as skillfull as you do, i guess i just have to find a good luthier to do it for me 😂😂😂

[@kevinwhite6172]

Gotoh makes those trems for Ibanez.

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

Top Video! Could learn a lot by it!

[@JulioCesar-tb5qn]

Very good....🥺

[@northwestaudio]

What size drill did you use for the trem posts?

[@raulromo7930]

what drill bit size you used?

[@garrettendi]

Did you change the nut or keep the original? Great video!

[@tightwadproductions961]

I kept the original. It seems perfectly adequate so far.

[@itaiitai8960]

amazing video ! can i use the original post and put the gotoh studs in them ? instead of drilling and all that mess? i gues it would be the same right ?

[@tightwadproductions961]

Unfortunately, the Gotoh studs are a larger thread diameter and won't fit. If you could source studs that are harder than the factory ones but have the same thread pitch, they should work fine.

[@Neshek023]

You have to drill. Watch my video. If you use the old studs, which are really bad pot metal, the gotoh trem is useless. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZXOnaOceNOIn8ksi=iuCl2m03idiTuR6y

[@ThePedroDB]

ALternatively buy a set of original Floyd Rose studs (much harder than teh 'Special studs). These will fit the stock Ibanez inserts. No drilling. Works a treat

[@ThePedroDB]

Nice work but why do so many people fit the rear Trem cavity cover upside down?.... 🤦‍♀

[@tightwadproductions961]

Guess I forgot which way it went. lol

[@Neshek023]

Here is my take:you HAVE to use the gotoh studs, otherwise your gotoh trem knife edges will wear out the pot metal studs from the Ibanez. It is like buying a Porsche and put wooden wheels on it. Here is how I did it kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZXOnaOceNOIn8ksi=iuCl2m03idiTuR6y

[@r2skyvader]

I used Floyd Rose studs instead. It made for a much easier installation.

[@maxziplock]

Great video except it's unavailable LOL

[@jonhribeiro9526]

Você trocou o raio da escala? Coloquei uma gotoh na minha guitarra ibanez,mais sinto que o raio da escala é menor que o da ponte! E isso faz com que a corda G fique um pouco mais alta do que as outras..

[@r2skyvader]

I added a 1996T to my Jem Jr. I shimmed my bridge with brass shims to match the neck radius.

[@jonhribeiro9526]

@@r2skyvader obrigado

[@zz1hou]

I found GE1996T bridge has 3 sustain bridge size option. Which option did you equipped, 36mm or 40mm ?

[@tightwadproductions961]

I used the 33mm version from Philidelphia Luthier Tools & Supplies.

[@zz1hou]

@@tightwadproductions961 oh, thank you so much. I have a JEM JR SP, is there no problem installing the Gotoh GE1996T with 33mm sustain block?

[@tightwadproductions961]

@zz1hou the sustain block fit perfect in mine, I believe the factory one measured 0.5-1mm longer than the 33mm replacement. Other than that the trem itself gets close to one edge of the cavity on the top side but does not actually touch.

[@nathandenton1373]

Could you use the stock posts that came in the guitar with the 1996t?

[@tightwadproductions961]

It is possible. However, it's not recommended as the factory posts are likely too soft to hold up well long-term.

[@JoeR203]

I did. It's much safer than trying to drill a bigger hole for the 11mm Gotoh posts. There's not much wood there. You can always just get better posts. The stock sleeves are buried in the body. They're not going anywhere.

[@r2skyvader]

@@JoeR203I used Floyd Rose posts. They fit the original so no drilling required.

[@looptypoop]

Are those stock pickups?

[@tightwadproductions961]

Yes, they are the stock pickups.