Jackson Dk2m Dinky Electric Guitar - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Here is a link to the Jackson serial number info

http://www.guitarelectronics.com/category/wiring_resources_guitar_wiring_diagrams.humbucker_wiring_color_codes/ here are the relative color codes for brands...you can find wiring diagrams galore at seymourduncan.com or emg.com...just match the number of pickups and controls and look up your diagram

needs to have the vibrato rebalanced- did you install heavier strings? Lots of youtube videos on this, or take it to a music store and have the tech sort it for you

Instructions on how to re-string your guitar can be found here:
http://www.justinguitar.com/en/TB-003-ChangeStringsElectric.php
If you mean something different by rewire please let me know.

The frets MAY be worn or the neck truss rod MAY need adjustment, Neither of these is DIY unless yiu have experience in repoairing guitars. Since this is only on the 2nd string, inspect the frets for wear and the only DIY thing to try is to replace that string... DO that first !!!

It's a Dinky.

Try this site:

http://forum.emgpickups.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2249

From this site compare your guitar parts and pick a schematic that appears to be correct.

http://www.guitarelectronics.com/category/wiringresources/

Search this site based on how many pickups you have for a configuration matching your guitar.

Apparently some of these were 2008 models.It is possible the date code is imbedded in the serial number. That MIGHT mean it was made in Apr 2004.

You may find date codes on some of the internal parts. Thes usaull will be 2 digit year followed by 2 digit week of manufacture.

Raise the saddles on the FR to help take away the fret buzz. Check the neck for curve. If the neck has a VERY slight bow on the fretboard side the strings will be able to vibrate better without buzz. Also might want to step up to a heavier gauge string set if you play in lower tunings.

String gauge is a personal preference. I'll ask you this: what is your playing style? I see your picture and its a Jackson DK2M. One thing to remember is that the Floyd Rose usually needs adjusted with a different string gauge. With a Floyd, I recommend replacing one string at a time unless you are cleaning the neck with steel wool. If you are taking all the strings off at once and changing them all at once and not one after another, put a towel under the back end of the Floyd Rose so it does not tilt back and mar the finish. Jackson usually installs 9's on their guitars, but this is too light in my opinion.

The pickups...there is a screw on each end of the pickup to adjust the pickups up and down. Raiseing them will get you more output but more noise and feedback. Lowering them will get you a more mellow sound. I keep mine no less than 3/16 to 1/8" from the strings.

Bridge adjustment...Floyd Rose trems are tricky little animals. They have small allen screws to raise the saddles up and down. Raise the bridge just enough to keep the strings from buzzing excessively and as long as they don't make a buzzing sound thru you amp, its nothing to worry about.

Send me a message if you have any more questions. With a Floyd Rose, it would not hurt to go consult your favorite guitar shop or a friend with a Floyd equipt guitar to see them work on them.

I can say with a fair amount of certanty that this is the control knob on your guitar, these are fairly cheap and if you have any mechanical ability you can replace it yourself, there will be some soldering involved so if you can't do that I would take it to your local music store and most have some sort of repair department, this shouldn't be a big bill to get fixed.

Open this site then download the pdf http://www.emgpickups.com/top-10-wiring-diagrams

I would say, that it probably needs a new 9V battery. It had some time to gain some juice after the gig. If a fresh one doesn't help, then the problem could've been the equipment or power outlet distribution at the gig site.

Sorry, but you have probably posted to the wrong website. We cannot assist. .

Yes, Fender Customer Service has the info you need. https://support.fender.com/hc/en-us

The best place is from Jackson itself. Here's the info- http://www.jacksonguitars.com/support/serial-numbers

Thebest collection of wiring schemes are here- Wiring Diagrams Seymour Duncan Seymour Duncan

The best source for wiring diagrams is this link- Wiring Diagrams Seymour Duncan Seymour Duncan

Generally 1st class should get there in 3-4 days.