CS Jackson 8 String @ NAMM

[Altair4]

New custom 8 from NAMM

 

[ittoa666]

Massive headstock! Pretty cool.

 

[BigBaldIan]

About time!

 

[espman]

^This, if they changed it to a 4x4 or 3x5 headstock
Anybody know if this is going to turn into a production model?

 

[kylendm]

Why do 90% of companies 8 string guitars all look the same. Damn EMGs making the guitars look bland as hell.

 

[Necris]

If an 8-string Jackson ever becomes a production model, I'll do everything in my power to buy one the moment it becomes available.

Edit: I can't believe I mistook the nut for a zero fret.

 

[Nightside]

I dont see a zero fret. I think a 4x4 SLS would be badass on there.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

I dont see a zero fret. I think a 4x4 SLS would be badass on there.

 

[BigBaldIan]

as well. The inline headstock starts to look rather ungainly at this point I feel. But still it's a Jackson 8 so I'm not complaining!

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Anyone else notice that cockeyed truss rod?

 

[Kamikaze7]

I dont see a zero fret. I think a 4x4 SLS would be badass on there.

+1

 

[Nightside]

Anyone else notice that cockeyed truss rod?

Yes its on one of those custom 7s as well. WTF is up with that?

 

[Kimling]

Yeah, it does indeed look the same as every other 8-string out there
And why, oh why, do companies insist on using EMGs on their "metal"-guitars?

But, on the bright side are new Jacksons always nice
Let's hope their 6-strings awesomeness make for a better 8 than 7-string

 

[BigBaldIan]

Anyone else notice that cockeyed truss rod?

Oh yeah, now you mention it....wtf????

 

[Kamikaze7]

Yes, that IS kinda fucked up... And being an 8, shouldn't it have 2 truss rods to better adjust the neck? I doubt very much that a single rod is gonna keep that one strait...

 

[Necris]

Yes, that IS kinda fucked up... And being an 8, shouldn't it have 2 truss rods to better adjust the neck? I doubt very much that a single rod is gonna keep that one strait...

There are plenty of basses with only one truss rod. As long as it is adjusted when needed it will be fine.

 

[leonardo7]

I love the color. I like it

 

[MaxOfMetal]

There are plenty of basses with only one truss rod. As long as it is adjusted when needed it will be fine.

 

[Scar Symmetry]

Hopefully this isn't the finished model, but either way I want it.

 

[koolaider]

holy sh*t!! nice! it is about time!!!