Like butter.
They're definitely heading on the right track with the custom select line. Quality is comparable to the masterbuilds.
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Like butter.
They're definitely heading on the right track with the custom select line. Quality is comparable to the masterbuilds.
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remorse is for the dead
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My latest Jackson addition. Dominion D2. With fake inlays and black hardware. As soon as I get some disposable income I'll switch out the pickups.
and black hardware. As soon as I get some disposable income I'll switch out the pickups.
groverj3
Bioinformagician
Like butter.
They're definitely heading on the right track with the custom select line. Quality is comparable to the masterbuilds.
I just realized that you must've bought this from the Jackson dealer in Tucson. Love that place.
Jackson Custom Shop Select SL2H Reversed Headstock Black | Rainbow Guitars
trent6308
Well-Known Member
Like butter.
They're definitely heading on the right track with the custom select line. Quality is comparable to the masterbuilds.
Great to see you flying the Jackson flag once again mate!
feraledge
Heard the Good News about Maple Fretboards?
@jahosy. I've come back to this page three times today to look at those SL2H pics. That guitar looks so killer it's ridiculous.
Thanks mate
It's definitely a guitar for metal. Period. Always a soft spot for them matie
And... is that Drenz's daemoness on your Avatar!?!!
Pandaonslaught
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Jackson SL2H-MAH the pups are Joe Barden HBs
groverj3
Bioinformagician
So, despite just recently buying a DK2M I'm going to the Jackson dealer in town here to price out a custom select tomorrow. I figure I can unload the DK2M and my pro series soloist to help cover it.
I'll let you all know what specs I decide on.
Owning a custom Jackson has always been a goal of mine. Time to make it happen!
I'll let you all know what specs I decide on.
Owning a custom Jackson has always been a goal of mine. Time to make it happen!
feraledge
Heard the Good News about Maple Fretboards?
groverj3
Bioinformagician
I'm either doing that or reversing the sharkies. That's not on the options list but I've heard rumblings that they'll do it. In either case, it makes inlays "follow the angle of the headstock" if you know what I mean, and it definitely looks better IMHO.
groverj3
Bioinformagician
So, here are the specs (standard unless otherwise noted):
SL2H
Reverse Headstock
Graphite Reinforced Neck
Maple Fretboard
Black Sharkfin Inlays
Black 1980s Logo
Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
Black Neck and Headstock Binding
Black Hardware
Original Floyd Rose
No Truss Rod Cover
Direct Mounted Pickups, no rings
Body Finish - Vanilla Shake
Neck Finish - Natural Oil
Headstock Finish - Natural Oil
It's nothing too crazy, and if you think it sounds like a DK2M with a few extra appointments you're right. Pickups will be standard because they're upcharging for changes, I'll take the white Duncan Distortions with black poles out of my DK2M. Can one get attached to a set of pickups? I'm not sure, but I've kept those despite putting them in four different guitars
However, there are two things making me wait on this order. One, the price list specifies a $240 upcharge for urethane finishes and it requires a urethane finish on white or "Vanilla Shake." My dealer ordered a custom select for the store in that finish and was not upcharged for it. So, he wants to confirm for me whether or not this is true. Reversed sharkfins are a no-go, but headstocks are... for $300 more. This might be on the chopping block, as well as the reinforced neck (which is great from a peace of mind standpoint, but when you're using all quartersawn necks I don't know how necessary it is).
The other reason I didn't commit. The dealer has a large run of full-blown custom shop stuff coming in soon. He showed me the mockups of them. All are really really cool. Not EXACTLY the features I was planning on ordering, but awesome in their own right. I would have to try them to see if I'd like the control layout, and I'd have to compromise on the stainless steel frets (I suppose if I really feel like it I could always get it refretted in the future) but there is a certain builder attached to the project that would guarantee I'd own a piece of history.
Decisions... decisions...
SL2H
Reverse Headstock
Graphite Reinforced Neck
Maple Fretboard
Black Sharkfin Inlays
Black 1980s Logo
Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
Black Neck and Headstock Binding
Black Hardware
Original Floyd Rose
No Truss Rod Cover
Direct Mounted Pickups, no rings
Body Finish - Vanilla Shake
Neck Finish - Natural Oil
Headstock Finish - Natural Oil
It's nothing too crazy, and if you think it sounds like a DK2M with a few extra appointments you're right. Pickups will be standard because they're upcharging for changes, I'll take the white Duncan Distortions with black poles out of my DK2M. Can one get attached to a set of pickups? I'm not sure, but I've kept those despite putting them in four different guitars
However, there are two things making me wait on this order. One, the price list specifies a $240 upcharge for urethane finishes and it requires a urethane finish on white or "Vanilla Shake." My dealer ordered a custom select for the store in that finish and was not upcharged for it. So, he wants to confirm for me whether or not this is true. Reversed sharkfins are a no-go, but headstocks are... for $300 more. This might be on the chopping block, as well as the reinforced neck (which is great from a peace of mind standpoint, but when you're using all quartersawn necks I don't know how necessary it is).
The other reason I didn't commit. The dealer has a large run of full-blown custom shop stuff coming in soon. He showed me the mockups of them. All are really really cool. Not EXACTLY the features I was planning on ordering, but awesome in their own right. I would have to try them to see if I'd like the control layout, and I'd have to compromise on the stainless steel frets (I suppose if I really feel like it I could always get it refretted in the future) but there is a certain builder attached to the project that would guarantee I'd own a piece of history.
Decisions... decisions...
feraledge
Heard the Good News about Maple Fretboards?
Sounds awesome. What was the estimated actual price?
The reverse headstock fee is steep, but if the actual cost is more like $200 then it makes it not quite as bad.
I would say ditch the reinforced neck. Save that for the headstock.
The reverse headstock fee is steep, but if the actual cost is more like $200 then it makes it not quite as bad.
I would say ditch the reinforced neck. Save that for the headstock.
groverj3
Bioinformagician
The actual price for what I asked for was a little over $2800. If I decide to commit to the build he said it would take 3-4 months, but Jackson has been getting him Custom Select builds pretty fast on average and it hasn't been delayed like the normal custom shop stuff (since the master builders drop everything to make guitars for NAMM/Musikmesse).
The run they're doing would be a little more expensive but would have an even more extremely scalloped heel, HS pickup layout, and a volume control moved toward the edge of the body with a 3-way blade style selector, among other options. Not huge on the blade style selector, but overall it's very tempting. He wouldn't give me all the details because he didn't want me posting it all over the internet ahead of when they get them in
.Interestingly, he said that there are a couple new faces in the custom shop and dealer wait times for runs like he organizes are actually decreasing because of the custom select stuff. However, there are still only like 12 people working on USA Select/Custom Selects and prices are going up. Thanks FMIC.
feraledge
Heard the Good News about Maple Fretboards?
Are you talking about these?
Personally, in that price range it's better to get what you want over what is possible. But it's good to get a heads up that prices are going up. What percentage off was the actual price compared to the MSRP?
Personally, in that price range it's better to get what you want over what is possible. But it's good to get a heads up that prices are going up. What percentage off was the actual price compared to the MSRP?
groverj3
Bioinformagician
^ Similar in some respects, but they made some significant changes on this run.
I'm leaning toward my specs, but it is pretty damn tempting. Also, since I can't change the control layout on custom selects the fact that their run will have control layouts like the run pictured above is kind of nice. Selects are something like 35-40% off MSRP. Don't quote me on that though. Full-blown custom stuff is different, and dealer runs are different yet again.
I'm leaning toward my specs, but it is pretty damn tempting. Also, since I can't change the control layout on custom selects the fact that their run will have control layouts like the run pictured above is kind of nice. Selects are something like 35-40% off MSRP. Don't quote me on that though. Full-blown custom stuff is different, and dealer runs are different yet again.
McRonson
New Member
Hi Continent, I have the exact same Jackson JDX 94 as yourself. Purchased it in 1994 for £349.00 from Merchant City Guitars in Glasgow, Scotland, still have the receipt, still got the paperwork from servicing it in 2005 and would one day like to sell it a profit! It's definitely an unusual guitar! The action on mine is incredibly low and all round, it plays like a dream. Pups hum a bit, though. Replaced the tuners with locking Gotohs (never got the originals back from the shop that replaced them, sadly).
A rather rare guitar, indeed!
All the best,
McRonson ;-)
A rather rare guitar, indeed!
All the best,
McRonson ;-)
Scrubface05
Well-Known Member
Never actually posted my two beautiful Jacksons in here!
RR5 pro
DK27D baritone
RR5 pro
DK27D baritone
Scrubface05
Well-Known Member
It's thinner and VERY comfortable. But it's one of the strongest necks I've ever seen. At one point it sat near a window in a humid room for 2 months, and when I got home to play it, it was almost still perfectly tuned with 0 intonation problems. It's a MIJ model, bolt on, plays and sounds fantastic.
This recording was done with it (don't mind the incoherent writing lol)
https://soundcloud.com/lolzroyce-2/numero-uno-finished
Love the way that guitar sounds and plays.
This recording was done with it (don't mind the incoherent writing lol)
https://soundcloud.com/lolzroyce-2/numero-uno-finished
Love the way that guitar sounds and plays.
shadowlife
Contributor
Are you talking about these?
What model is this?
Scrubface, that's a gorgeous Rhoads!!!
