schnitm Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I have a PRS Swamp Ash Special with GraphTec string saver piezos and the Hexpander system. Never been real happy with the acoustic sim from the Hexpander. Very much like the acoustic sounds of my new JTV-59. Considering "implanting" JTV-89f guts into my PRS. Calling this an "implant" because I don't think I need a "donor." Bridge is covered with GraphTec parts, like the 89f. Then I need 89f board and UI harness, jack, battery box and knobs. Can't seem to find the tuning knob, but the rest seems to be available on fullcompass.com for about $300. See any problems with my evil plan, other than the fact that this will involve taking a router to a genuine US PRS guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snhirsch Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 See any problems with my evil plan, other than the fact that this will involve taking a router to a genuine US PRS guitar? <shudder...> Better you than me :-). Just the thought of it makes me want to hug my Custom 24 tightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewolf48 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I suggest you contact toasterdude as he has done (had done) the only JTV transplants that I know about. http://line6.com/support/topic/1706-latest-jtv-transplant-is-done/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I think you may end up paying much more for the right components if you don't have a donor guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnitm Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Here's the list of items that I think would make this work (with some ingeniuity, wire splicing and a few plugs added): UI PCB for JTV-89 $66.00. http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/285235-Line-6-50-04-0085 Variax JTV69 Battery Holder $42.50. http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/234937-Line-6-50-04-0080 Jack Plate Assembly for JTV-59. $41.25. http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/215553-Line-6-50-04-0079-3 Model Knob for JTV-59P Variax. $10.00. http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/258330-Line-6-50-03-0074-3 Main PCB Assembly for JTV-89F. $128.00. http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/277278-Line-6-50-02-0320-4 Bridge PCBA With Cable For JTV89. $10.00. http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/248356-Line-6-50-02-0326 That's new components for about $300. Again, I've already got GraphTec piezos in the recipient guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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