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Thanks everyone.. I will probably at least use the sheilding paint from StewMac to coat the control Cavity. I was just making sure that it wouldn't interfere with the operation of the pickups. I'll also look into the EQ. That sounds like an interesting option, althought at first, I'll probably just see what the pickups sound like by themselves, then go from there. I might not even hook up the gain booster at first. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go along. Thanks for all the help. This is really an AWSOME site.

Hello everyone.. I am going to install the EMG KFK pickup set into my guitar. I saw on the EMG online instructions that the bridge should NOT be grounded when using their active pups, and was wondering if the control cavity should be shielded or not. I would prefer to go ahead and do it, but I don't want to have to reverse the process if I am not supposed to. I have not received my pickups yet, so the answer to this might be in the installation instructions. Also, I am trying to decide how I should wire them. I want this to be a rock guitar, of course, but I would also like some good clean sounds also, if that's possible. So I was wondering if I should use two tone and two volume, or one volume and two tone, use a selector switch or not, should I use the booster, etc... I know there are a LOT of different ways to do it, but I guess I'm just looking for the most versatile. I've not played a lot of different guitar setups, so I'm not really up to date on what can be accomplished. And..if this has to JUST be a rock guitar, I'll be ok with that too! I thank you all in advance for your input. And, as always, have a GREAT day !

Thanks guys.. I decided to go with the hybrid. I like the fact that it can be locked like a hardtail. Now, I just gotta figure out where all these parts that keep showing up in my mailbox go on my guitar..LOL Have a GREAT day !!

Hello All.. I am just starting the to build my first guitar, and am leaning toward the Kahler 7300 Hybrid in the GOLD finish. I read in the older posts by WESTHEMANN that he didnt like the BLACK version as well as the CHROME. I was just wondering if anyone has used the GOLD version yet. And if so, what was your impression? I've not used a tremolo much before, and I think the Kahler might be easier as far as setup and tuning. Also, I like that it can be locked in place. And last but not least, I think it might be a little less complicated as far as routing the cavity and installing onto the guitar. I'm a little intimidated about maybe having to calculate a neck angle, but I'm researching that at the moment. I'll have to cross that bridge when I come to it. I'm building an Ibanez/Jackson style double cutaway. It will have a 24 fret bolt-on neck(I cheated and bought one this time...I'll probably try to make my own on the next one..), dual humbuckers (I'm leaning toward the EMG Zakk Wylde set), and Kahler 7300 Hybrid tremolo. So far, I just have the body cut out of the blank, and have made a pickup routing template. I was thinking of finishing it in a black of some sort, and using gold hardware. Nothing too fancy - I just hope I end up with something I enjoy playing. Anyway.. I would appreciate any and all opinions & comments about the tremolo, or any think else that comes to mind. I'm sure I will be asking a lot more questions as I progress. Thank you all in advance for your time, and have a GREAT day !!