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Kramer Output Jack

The original output jack on the guitar is in the lower V part and it sticks kinda straight out. This sucks if you ever wanna play sitting down while plugged in.

More modern guitars and even the new Kramer Vanguard have the output jack in the upper V out of the way. Also, they use a Stratocaster style plate for the jack so the cable comes out at an angle.

I am going to do this. I’ll need to cut a recess in the upper V to inste the cover plate and provide clearance for the jack and wiring. I’ll also need to drill a loooong hole for the wires to connect. Because the tremolo routing is so big, I’ll drill into the bridge pickup cavity and route the wires there.

A Jackson King V with the style of output jack I want to do. Mine will be a bit lower because the body is thinner.
The red line shows the loooong hole I need to drill.
This is the cover plate I got along with some templates I made out of a coffee can lid and blue tape. I’m going to recess the whole plate into the guitar so nothing will stick out.

Wish me luck!