Jackson/Charvel 2022 thread

[eaeolian]

It's 2022, a "decent finish" is officially defined as cyan-to-lime pukeburst over a spalt veneer now

QFT.

 

[ImNotAhab]

I hope charvel sort out the San Dimas Pro Mod basses and add some new colours. On paper they are close to a dream bass but the quality and the preamp really let it down.

 

[Mathemagician]

The San Dimas still has old school joint. Not a problem for me personally as I have large hands, but it could be better. My idea with my San Dimas Ash was to have basically everything that came on the Washburn N4 except the Stephens extended cutaway, which is insane! After playing an N4, the old school San Dimas neck joint is like riding a motorcycle that really needs one more gear on top----you know it could be better. At least my USA Charvels and even MIJs have an angled block/back plate. It makes a BIG difference!

The DK24 series joints are perfectly fine. I'd like to see SD duplicate that upgrade.

I still want to carve out some of the back of the lower horn on my N4. Can never get rid of enough wood around the heel.

 

[Celtic Frosted Flakes]

Still no news from Jackson or Charvel?

 

[Stiman]

Given how solid my DK24 is, and the amazing color options, a DK24-7 (seven string) would be an instant buy from me.

 

[Nag]

Still no news from Jackson or Charvel?

They usually take their time. Last year, Jackson unveiled some guitars "new for 2021" in March. With Winter NAMM being COVID-postponed to "not winter anymore" this year, stuff might be released even later, who knows.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Seems to be our first taste of 2022. The Concept Series. Jackson's take on the Ibanez Premium line

https://www.zzounds.com/item--JAC2915353520?siid=301740
https://www.zzounds.com/item--JAC2915453?siid=301741
https://www.zzounds.com/item--JAC2915453576?siid=301742
https://www.zzounds.com/item--JAC2916677591?siid=301743

Also lo and behold; The Jeff Loomis Pro Series Soloist 7

https://www.zzounds.com/item--JAC2914237

So far the only thing from Charvel is a San Dimas in a chameleon finish

https://www.zzounds.com/item--CHA2975031

 

[danbox]

For the multiscale if the page is correct, it is a smaller than usual fan at 25.5-26.5”

 

[mitou]

That Rhoads with the HS pickup config will be my next guitar, unless they release a black version...

 

[CanserDYI]

For the multiscale if the page is correct, it is a smaller than usual fan at 25.5-26.5”

For 7 string that'd be optimal for me. I wish that were more widespread personally.

 

[jahosy]

Loving the H/S soloist & rhoads; also JL soloist!

Any idea where these will be made? I'm assuming WMI (Korea) for JL signature?

 

[MASS DEFECT]

That Walnut Soloist will be miiiiine! Jackson still does the absolute worst camo finishes. Lol

 

[Zhysick]

HS Soloist and Charvel are not bad but I was expecting something more exciting specially after the ESP reveal... Well, we'll have to wait a bit more I guess

 

[Edika]

Some concept series guitars that appeared as an exclusive shop only order in a UK shop, where saying Korea. That 7 string Rhoads is cool, even though the paint scheme could be better. But $2199, no stainless steel frets and a semi rigid case? That's pushing it a lot. The Ibanez premium guitars are cheaper and have stainless steel frets at the higher price points. They are made in Indonesia though and I understand they're cheaper to make there, but Jackson I feel is still not competitive to a other brands with similar specs.

 

[jahosy]

https://www.zzounds.com/item--JAC2914237

JL soloist pro.... price seems ok, 26.5" scale length.

Are Jackson's 7 inline headstocks usually this massive?

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Are Jackson's 7 inline headstocks usually this massive?

Jackson are dicks and throw the bass size headstock on non-USA 7s just because.

 

[soul_lip_mike]

Concept series - where are they built? Those prices scream inflated asian country pricing that isn't Japan.

 

[manu80]

Mmmm the Loomis would be great in 6 too. The rest...well...I'll wait for the KV's to appear maybe

 

[jl-austin]

They did a run of "concept" guitars a few years ago that where Korean made, limited run, I am assuming these are the similar.

Yeah, that Jackson 7 string headstock is for the person who absolutely has to have the biggest headstock! I think the only way I would ever buy a Jackson 7 string is if they came out with a headless 7 string.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Loving the H/S soloist & rhoads; also JL soloist!

Any idea where these will be made? I'm assuming WMI (Korea) for JL signature?

Concept series - where are they built? Those prices scream inflated asian country pricing that isn't Japan.

Yeah I'm assuming Korea. The JL Kelly is MiK and I heard some people say the Concept will be made in Korea.

HS Soloist and Charvel are not bad but I was expecting something more exciting specially after the ESP reveal... Well, we'll have to wait a bit more I guess

This wasn't from any official announcement. I just saw someone share some Zzounds links. Seems like they jumped the gun a little too early.