Jackson Guitars

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CasualFitzy said:
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I'm still extremely newbish when it comes to Jacksons. Is that one any good?
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My first Jacky! :)

Yeah, those are cool guitars. Definetely worthy of a everlasting passionable relationship with Jackson/Charvel. But.... don't pay $550. That's what I got mine for brand new.

Only downside... EMG-HZs. :smack: Well, I guess the turbocharger is kinda cool... wait! What am I saying?!?
 
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As far as the high-end import Jacksons, I have not played one (that I know of) so I cannot say if they are as good as the American ones. The ones I have played, most definitely are not. They, like every asian guitar I have ever played, are a far cry from even a mexican strat.

The import Jacksons have rosewood fingerboards instead of ebony. Not to say rosewood is not good in some cases (it is one of the easiest to take care of) but it is a cheaper substitute for ebony in many cases (this is one of those cases, I feel, since they are supposed to be copies of the American made models). T

hey also use "licensed" Floyd Rose trems, which are worthless IMO. They do not stay in tune like they would lead you to believe. Be sure you get a Floyd Rose Original, no matter what guitar you go with - if you want a locking tremelo. The hardtails are probably ok. That said, I would be cautious of any of the import Jacksons. The best thing you can do is compare them. If you can't - go for the USA made. They aren't that much more, and have a much greater resale value (though I promise you will never sell it).

Now that I have sufficiently bashed Jackson, let me praise them. The US made Jacksons have the smoothest, fastest, most articulate, easy to play necks. They are nearly too fast (watch out for sliding across a long distance on an oiled fretboard as you may slide right past where you want to go). The neck through design gives great access to even the 24th fret.

The sound is amazing. Mine has a JB in the bridge and with the alder body, this guitar will scream. You can dirty it up and play any type of metal/rock you want, but it will still clean up and play country if you want. The tone is a little bright with the Floyd Rose, and with the alder body, some may find it a bit too bright in some amps. (EVH said he never used floyd's in the studio because they were too bright)

As far as craftsmanship, the guitar is impecable. The body and neck are very comfortable. The flame maple is unbelievable under the transparent colors. They even come with the hex keys (for the Floyd) bolted to the back of the headstock. Ed Roman (edromanguitars.com) doesn't even push Jacksons, but says he is very impressed with the way Fender has kept up the quality of the Jacksons of old - and he despises Fender guitars for their "poor" quality.

Like several had said, I wouldn't trade mine for anything. I searched for over a year to find the "perfect" guitar and this was it. If you do get one, be sure to keep the fingerboard oiled (Pledge or a similar product will do) as ebony is very prone to cracking. I would also suggest a new case, since Jackson cases leave a bit to be desired. (Coffin Cases makes great cases, and has more plain looking ones for those who don't wish to carry a coffin around. And the wood construction make them a great investment for any valuable guitar) Just take care of it, and you'll be playing it for years to come.

Sorry for the long post. Let me know if you need anymore information, and let us all know what you decide.
 
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I like Jacksons so much that I don't play them anymore. I'm talking about the cheap $420 ones, now. I haven't touched a USA one for fear of ruining guitars for myself for the rest of my life.

I will say that while I love the feel of their necks, I bet if I played them all the time my hand would cramp up 'cuz they're pretty thin.
 
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I own a USA Warrior and I can tell you it is supercrushing motherf*cking guitar. Jacksons are awfully playable and MG's are really cheap for what they give you. The pro series is also excellent using Duncan Designed pups. Try those. A good site to visit is www.guitarxpress.com
 
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USA Jacksons rule. The price is low for a USA made guitar, and the quality and playability are unbeatable.

If you want a used Import, Charvel Model Series or early 90´s professional series "XL", "Pro" or "Custom" guitars are just about THE best bang for the buck out there, not just as far as Jackson´s go ;)

Currently the SLSMG, SL-3 and RR-5 are the ones that I would recommend, but for the same cash I´d grab a used USA.

Neeradj said:
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The only problem I have with Jackson is their JCF forum, they don't seem to like foreigners and newbies there (the mods actually encourage you not to deal with foreigners), which really disappoints me and at a certain level even angers me
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Then your problem is, contrary to what you state, NOT WITH JACKSON!! :saeek:

Just to clear something up: Jackson does NOT own, run, dictate, reign over or in any other way (that they can control) have anything to say as far as the JCF or CHarvel Central. There is no affiliation with FMIC or JCMI, nor was there ever ine with AMIC while they still owned Jackson/Charvel.

Both boards are privately run with NO corporate involvement. In the case of the JCF it´s Slo100 that owns the board, and the sponsoring dealers pay the bills.

DO NOT take anything said on the JCF or CC and relate it directly to Jackson, as Jackson again has no say whatsoever in the matter. The 3 or 4 employees that lurk are there of their own free will and generally keep to themselves ;)

And I cannnot say that I´ve ever had any problems with the Admins or anyone else on the JCF (I´m not too sure where the "don´t deal w/ foreigners" came from, I have a feeling it´s a bit out of context....) , and have done multiple gear deals w/ members. But hey, different strokes for different folks.


But either way: it´s not exactly good etiquette to discuss any forum on another forum, just like it sucks complaining to someone´s friend about them before telling them to their face (It´s essentially the same thing ;)).


Dealers:
www.eastonguitars.com
www.mattsmusic.com
www.wildwestguitars.com
www.vwallguitars.com
www.guitarasylum.com

Or Lloyd at the previously mentioned Guitar Express. I´m pretty sure the 1st 4 will cut you a better deal, though ;)
 
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jacksons are pretty good quality guitars, however i would rather have an ibanez which i think are better
 
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Deafened said:
jacksons are pretty good quality guitars, however i would rather have an ibanez which i think are better
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You have clearly never helt an USA Jackson :rolleyes:
 
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Deafened said:
jacksons are pretty good quality guitars, however i would rather have an ibanez which i think are better
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Man you're entitled to your opinion and all, but I don't know how you could compare a US Jackson to an Ibanez and come up with Ibanez being a higher quality guitar.

Luke
 
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Empty Pockets said:
I will say that while I love the feel of their necks, I bet if I played them all the time my hand would cramp up 'cuz they're pretty thin.
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Your hands may not cramp at all. I usually like big/chunky necks because my hands are HUGE!! but, The neck on my Jackson works well with me. I dont know why, it just does.
 
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Here is my Jackson. Its a SL-4. I just installed an original Floyd on it and I highly recomend it if you want an import Jackson. It made a great guitar sound even better.
 
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I have a USA Jackson, and an MIJ Dinky. Honestly that dinky plays great and some days I even like it better. It's lighter, and the neck is a tad thinner and oiled. As for the Licensed Floyd Rose deal, my licensed stays in tune just as well as the real deal. Maybe it's just that I baby mine.

Of course the finish of the USA cannot be beat by anyone... hands down... in that price range. It sustains like crazy also, and it feels rock solid.
 
 
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Neeradj said:
The only problem I have with Jackson is their JCF forum, they don't seem to like foreigners and newbies there (the mods actually encourage you not to deal with foreigners), which really disappoints me and at a certain level even angers me
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You know, I think you're overreacting, I read the whole thread when it surfaced there. I think the mod said that he had heard too much about business going sour with people overseas, too many risks etc., that he didn't recommend it anymore. Not about participating in a forum, only about doing business.

I also think that it's somehow hip or something to bash the jackson forum in some places. I've never seen them insult or similar any newbie. If you can write yourself and don't post a "Jackson sucks" kind of post as the first thing, your good to go. I think that they're less inbred than this forum.
 
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You are intitled to your opinion and the fact I can't find the topic anymore has worked in your favor for that is not a quote I'd joke around with. I started posting there with only good intentions in mind if you can find my first posts it'll be clear I was only helping people with questions at the time, I had indeed heard bad rumors about that forum but when I started off I took it like a grain of salt. My point is, I'm not some guy trying to look cool by bashing another forum, I just speak of own experience. At least I can say people respect one another on this forum regardless of their ranking.

You must have read the accusation made against me, some people were already bashing me because the guy bashing me was an established member and had supposedly dealt with quite a few folks there, yet people who actually read my defense defended me regardless of his status there. I still try to help people on that forum once in a while, but if I have to win a popularity contest to earn respect ban me and never unban me again
 
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Neeradj said:
You are intitled to your opinion and the fact I can't find the topic anymore has worked in your favor for that is not a quote I'd joke around with. I started posting there with only good intentions in mind if you can find my first posts it'll be clear I was only helping people with questions at the time, I had indeed heard bad rumors about that forum but when I started off I took it like a grain of salt. My point is, I'm not some guy trying to look cool by bashing another forum, I just speak of own experience. At least I can say people respect one another on this forum regardless of their ranking.

You must have read the accusation made against me, some people were already bashing me because the guy bashing me was an established member and had supposedly dealt with quite a few folks there, yet people who actually read my defense defended me regardless of his status there. I still try to help people on that forum once in a while, but if I have to win a popularity contest to earn respect ban me and never unban me again
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I'm sorry if I seem to be attacking you or anything, I only refered straight to you when I mentioned that the MOD didn't discourage participating in forum activities with foreigners. Not that you were one of the guys who bash JCF.

I remember that you acted well there and I thought that the other guy was taking it too far. There were also people there automatically on his side because he was a regular. I don't like it. But I don't blame the mod for anything. That seemed to be out of line over here with your comments.
 
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Zerberus said:
BTW, here are pics of some of mine, so you get a bit of an idea what Jackson can do ;)
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Damn Zerb, that spaced-out Charvel is to die for. I thought you had a reverse neck RR also.

Last night I had another dream that I was playing a RR. I've never really been much interested in an RR since I'm a sit-down player, but for some reason my subconscious seems to really want one. Damn gas attack even hits when I'm sleeping.

That or it's the Vicadin talking.
 
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