Any Jackson Guitar Fans here?

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I haven't played any of the new stuff they have out, so I'll confine my comments to what I've played: You might pay more than your $1k budget, but a used RR1 would be an amazing guitar. A used RR5 (they made them in a hardtail with white/pinstripe and gold hardware) should be a lot less than a used USA model, but it would still be pretty sweet. I've even played some of the old Pro Series RR3 with the bolt-on neck, and those were great, too. But neck-through is the way to go if you want the authentic Rhoads experience.

Two key things you'll need to decide:

1) Trem or hardtail?
2) 22 frets or 24?
 
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I really like my older Jackson DK2Ms. I'd like to try the new hardtail versions (DK2MHT)
 
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Had imports, a string through 7 string, Rhoads w/Floyd and no guard, and a PS2. All 3 were really good players and the stock pickups sounded great, too. The other that I still have is a Charvel 275 Deluxe....same thing! It plays like butter.
 
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I am NOT a str@t fan . . .


. . . but i always said, IF i had a gun against my head, and i had to pick a str@t-like guitar, it would deff be this :

http://www.charvel.com/en-ZA/guitars/customshop/detail.php?partNo=287-9659-000


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. . . this IS one str@t shap that i could rock.



YIKES . . . i just remembered/saw, it is a Charvel . . . not a Jackson - SORRY !

Are they not linked somehow ?
The two Co's ??
 
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epi said:
They are the same...
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Deferent....yet same. Not to nit pick, but I wanted to interject.. To say they are the same wouldnt be 100% accurate. I mean, now that Fender owns both, they are more the same.

Sirjackfuzz,

Real quick hist.. Grover Jackson was the Genius behind both. He made Charvels, which were basically hot rodded strats. He and Randy Rhoads came up with the "concord" (Randy's V) and since Grover thought it may be Too radical a shape to put the Charvel name on (since Charvel's were known as super strats) He put the Jackson name on that guitar and thus Jackson was born. Jacksons were then made as neck thrus and the more radical shapes, where as Charvels maintain their bolt ons and such.

Back to original topic. I love Jacksons and I REALLY Love Charvels!! Jackson now has that low end line (cant think of the models) but they are a pretty nice way to get into one at low dough. But, Ive played a few and they definately dont feel the same as the top gun ones tho..
 
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My main axe right now is a Soloist. 2 humbucker model, all mahogany. (SL2H MAH) Phenomenal guitar, my wife got it for me for my 40th birthday (early) and I can't be happier. Great craftsmanship, great tone, I love the neck (some might think it is a bit thin) and great feel overall. It really sings. I got it used and you can get some crazy deals on used Soloists if they are your thing. I've seen some solid color models, albeit not in perfect shape, for around a $1K. I'll post a pic of mine when I get home.
 
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BloodRose said:
Deferent....yet same. Not to nit pick, but I wanted to interject.. To say they are the same wouldnt be 100% accurate. I mean, now that Fender owns both, they are more the same.

Sirjackfuzz,

Real quick hist.. Grover Jackson was the Genius behind both. He made Charvels, which were basically hot rodded strats. He and Randy Rhoads came up with the "concord" (Randy's V) and since Grover thought it may be Too radical a shape to put the Charvel name on (since Charvel's were known as super strats) He put the Jackson name on that guitar and thus Jackson was born. Jacksons were then made as neck thrus and the more radical shapes, where as Charvels maintain their bolt ons and such.

Back to original topic. I love Jacksons and I REALLY Love Charvels!! Jackson now has that low end line (cant think of the models) but they are a pretty nice way to get into one at low dough. But, Ive played a few and they definately dont feel the same as the top gun ones tho..
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Thanks for the info BR . . . very interesting !

Never too old to learn.
And i really like the reliced white San Dimas that i posted . . . .mmmmmm, is that GAS i feel ?
 
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I've always been a Jackson Fanboi. I love their necks, and their looks are wicked.

They have great players as sponsored and they always seem to put great guitars into the hands of the average musician's price-range.

I love them, hardly ever been a day when I haven't strummed one... even their low-end models have some serious rocking power!

And Randy used to play them, that's how I got my first drool started for them...
 
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FFF'in Jacksons! FFFFF-yeah!!!!!!!

Woooooooooooooooooooh!
 
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Grover's current brand is GJ2 Guitars. The shop in my neighborhood has several signed by Grover. "Route 1 Guitars" in Milford ct if you decide you need one.
 
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My first electric was an '89 Charvel DR3 Dinky, so yeah, I'm a Jackson guy. I currently have 6 of them.

Here's all of them except the basket case Performer Dinky.

The DK2S Sustainiac Dinky (MIJ):
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And the Eerie Dess Dinky (MIJ), the USA King V, the USA Soloist, and the JS Series King V, along with my Epiphone Les Paul Custom:
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I usually don't go for shredsticks all that much anymore, but, I always did have a soft spot for this Jackson soloist, with the painted flames and all lol
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I have two '90s era USA Jacksons, though neither are typical. One is a SweeTone Jazz'r P-90 (seen below) and the other is a prototype, short-scale JJ bass.

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I'd really like a USA made Kelly. However, since they are not as common as the soloist, used deals seem very hard to come by. (And I'm not paying the new price....)
 
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tubecrunch said:
Grover's current brand is GJ2 Guitars. The shop in my neighborhood has several signed by Grover. "Route 1 Guitars" in Milford ct if you decide you need one.
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yeah, Ive checked them out. Pricy and the looks dont really trip my trigger, but they are good none the less. Im a Grover Jackson fanboi of sorts. I have a couple of Washburn models he designed, (mg130s) I have a US BC Rich he built, have a coupla Charvels and love Jacksons.. haha

Christopher Caruana said:
I usually don't go for shredsticks all that much anymore, but, I always did have a soft spot for this Jackson soloist, with the painted flames and all lol
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yeah, thats wicked! Love those! Almost bought a dk2 that was dark red with the red ghost flames..

Evan,
Yeah, Ive heard (from you mostly, as they seem very few and far between) that the Sweetones are awesome! She looks amazing! And saw your bass posted recently.

Jeff5,

yeah, Like the kellys too! Found a nice Japanese one online that has trans green flame top Id love to have, but too broke
 
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I like bolt on Jackson Pros just fine, they're near the top for me. Great necks with huge frets.
 
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