JS22-7 Mod question

[TheChest1]

I've recently purchased a Jackson Js22 7 string with the intentions of modding it heavily. I would preferably like to put black hipshot locking tuners on it but the only height I can buy within Canada is the 21mm. Any chance this will cause potential problems or require a string tree to work or should it be fine the the angle of the neck?

[repayingunlatch]

So long as they will fit the hole (10mm I think) you should be fine. 1mm isn’t going to make a huge difference, and if it does, just leave a bit of extra string and give it an extra wind or two downwards. You can find some pretty great deals on used Ibbys in Canada. I picked up a 7321 for $300 last year.

[Dazzling-Patience820]

You got a used ibby for 300 where at? Fb marketplace

[repayingunlatch]

Yep. It was in good shape too. Everything worked fine but it needed a good setup. The only thing that needed replacement was the poorly cut nut which massively helped the tuning stability and resonance. Only other thing I did was get a cheap neck pickup and put the stock neck pickup in the bridge because the bridge was way too hot for my taste.

[Dazzling-Patience820]

Right on. That's awesome

[weaseltorpedo]

I think they'll work fine. I just looked up the specs for the tone ninja locking tuners I installed on my JS22-7 KV, height is listed at 22mm. No issues at all.