[deadbearbobby]

how do i do this, what do i need, how much is it to do this?
thanks

[myoung6923]

what kind of guitar do you want to do this to?

[deadbearbobby]

an ibanez mc550 the 1980-1981 model, i didn't know that it mattered what the guitar was i thought you could do it to any.
thats weird, can i do it to this guitar ?
thanks

[tigerstrat]

an ibanez mc550 the 1980-1981 model, i didn't know that it mattered what the guitar was i thought you could do it to any.
thats weird, can i do it to this guitar ?
thanks

You really can dew it to any guitar, but different make/models of guitar may require different methods or placement of the installation and what kind of hardware is used. My guess is that Mike asked so he would know how to better respond to that part of your question...?

[myoung6923]

ok - so a couple of things...
- you are going to need to figure out where to install a second jack. I'm not sure how much you know about how the loop is wired - but you'll need to install a second jack somewhere. On my PRS I had the cavity bored out larger where the existing jack was & had a plate made that would accommodate 2 jacks side by side.
- You'll need to figure out what buffer you want to use. There are different types and they are different sizes. You'll need to know where you plan on putting the buffer. So - if you are very limited in space, which I imagine you are - then I would maybe go with the EMG JG2 buffer - it has the smallest footprint and profile of them all.
- If you want a loop bypass switch you'll need to figure out where you'll want to mount that on the front of the guitar.
- you'll also need to figure out where you can stash a 9V battery. In my PRS I'm able to wrap the battery in electrical tape and it fits into the electronics cavity nicely as is.

So - to sum up - you'll be adding a unity gain buffer, a TRS 1/4" jack, a mini toggle switch and a 9V battery. There are lots of options as to how you want to do this.

Do you plan on doing this work yourself or having it done for you? If you are good with a soldering iron then you might want to have a good guitar repair guy or luthier do any actual carving into the guitar and just do the electronics yourself.

[myoung6923]

Here's the Tiger wiring diagram from Dozin's site. If it makes sense to you - disregard the wiring of the pots, pickups, selector - and take a peek at how the jacks are wired, the switch, battery and buffer. That's what you'll essentially be doing to it.
http://www.dozin.com/jers/guitars/tiger/schematic.html