JeffB
Let it B
Jackson DK2 Dinky...
Even after initially beleiving I had solved my buzz and dead note prob with the new Ibanez, I found after extended playing another dead spot on the guitar, and as easy as it was to play, I was getting miffed about the whole guitar.
So today I went to Guitar Center for the first time while I was out shopping w/ the family. I decided to test a couple amps, and asked the guy if I could play the DK2 as I was curious (It was down to it or the Ibanez originally). Immediately this guitar "spoke" to me
. I tried a few amps and was playing quite well, and the guitar sounded great. So I said to hell with the Ibanez..it's going back to SamAsh.com. And pulled out the plastic for the DK2.
When I got home, and plugged into my 1987 50 watt reissue and my Boss SOD..it was a shocking good surprise. What a difference in sound over the Ibanez. I don't know what the bridge Duncan Design HB is modeled after, but it sounds just like a Jeff Beck model to my ears. In fact the DK2 sounds exacly like my old Strat Plus Deluxe with a JB trembucker. Awesome sounds. I could hardly put the guitar down to go eat dinner
I will say the Ibanez has a better neck for me personally, and the ZR tremelo is nicer/easier to adjust and smoother than the Jackson, but the difference in sound is huge, and for me, overall the guitar juts "fits" better.
I may...and I say may...change the neck position SC to a lil 59 or similar..but that's it I think. Darn guitar sounds great as it is. I was under the impression the Duncan Designed pickups were "eh". Far from it.
Me is a happy camper Thanx everyone for the advice on the Ibanez issues....now just need a new amp
Even after initially beleiving I had solved my buzz and dead note prob with the new Ibanez, I found after extended playing another dead spot on the guitar, and as easy as it was to play, I was getting miffed about the whole guitar.
So today I went to Guitar Center for the first time while I was out shopping w/ the family. I decided to test a couple amps, and asked the guy if I could play the DK2 as I was curious (It was down to it or the Ibanez originally). Immediately this guitar "spoke" to me
. I tried a few amps and was playing quite well, and the guitar sounded great. So I said to hell with the Ibanez..it's going back to SamAsh.com. And pulled out the plastic for the DK2.When I got home, and plugged into my 1987 50 watt reissue and my Boss SOD..it was a shocking good surprise. What a difference in sound over the Ibanez. I don't know what the bridge Duncan Design HB is modeled after, but it sounds just like a Jeff Beck model to my ears. In fact the DK2 sounds exacly like my old Strat Plus Deluxe with a JB trembucker. Awesome sounds. I could hardly put the guitar down to go eat dinner
I will say the Ibanez has a better neck for me personally, and the ZR tremelo is nicer/easier to adjust and smoother than the Jackson, but the difference in sound is huge, and for me, overall the guitar juts "fits" better.
I may...and I say may...change the neck position SC to a lil 59 or similar..but that's it I think. Darn guitar sounds great as it is. I was under the impression the Duncan Designed pickups were "eh". Far from it.
Me is a happy camper
Thanx everyone for the advice on the Ibanez issues....now just need a new amp
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I'm really impressed with how good it sounds and plays for a sub $500 guitar.
