Jackson/Charvel Owners Club

[TheGuitarPit]

Alright! Much better. Guitar Center came through this time. Even though it was $250 more than the previous ($1199), it's basically mint other than some light swirling on the finish. One tiny ding along the bottom near the strap button. Almost no fret wear. And a small bonus: the top veneer is a little more interesting (has a little quilt to the flame).

One thing I immediately noticed is this guitar's "feel" seems a bit...less...something? The pots are way cheaper and feel lighter. The 2002 I had previously had heavy brass poles on the pots, and the knobs were weighty. These knobs feel cheap. The neck feels a tiny bit different as well, but that might just be because the other one was played to death and very worn in. I swear the previous one had more of a "U" shaped neck, but I could be imagining things. It didn't come with a booklet or anything so I don't know much else about it. Serial number is "U0 936 0" if that means anything to anyone. Maybe this was made at a later date than the old one?

I don't know what the pickups are but they don't look stock. Either way, much happier with this purchase. Glad to finally have a Jackson...been playing 15+ years and had never even tried one. A crime, I know.

 

[Ancestor]

Yeah, I'm a bit split. For $400 more, I've seen a couple that are in better shape but lack some of the features. This one plays great, looks cool, and is pretty decked out, but you're probably right. Looking at a major project or a lot of cash to make it 100%.

Fret wear:
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Floyd tarnish. Some of this is just dirt that needs to be cleaned, but some of it is rust.
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And the two big chunks out of the paint near the bottom strap button:
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When there is rust like that on the hardware you can just use a toothbrush with some 3in1 oil and it will cleaeigh

Alright, that $949 SL2H from guitar center with the terrible picture showed up. Figured it was worth the gamble.

It's got a lot of tarnish on the floyd. A couple big dings on the bottom. A little delamination near the headstock logo. It's probably due for a refret as well. Looks like it's missing the original pickup selector knob too. Otherwise, it's in pretty good shape I guess. It's certainly been played. So yeah, think it's worth fixing up and giving a second shot at life?

Serial number starts with U19, so it's from 1992? The instruction book in the case says 2002, so maybe I'm wrong on that one. Anyone know specifically what model this one is? The action is incredible...

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When there is rust on the hardware like that you can just use a toothbrush with 3in1 oil on it and it will clean right up.

 

[goose_78]

Can I be apart of your crew? X Series RRTMG. Decent guitar

 

[pahulkster]

Nice. I would love to swap my RRXMG for one of those.

 

[wannabguitarist]

So I took my Fusion apart again. Yes that's a Gotoh trem and redwood burl

Hopefully done by mid 2018

 

[manu80]

Couldn't resit this one, made me drool back in the days on the guitar world adds
Really good condition, it's more purple than blue. Amstrong pups replaces by Dimarzio fred and Super distortion. Will replace the beat up pup rings with new ones, and add 12 holes pickup cover. Really nice guitar, love that wilkinson bridge (already have it on my godin artisan). Reverb pic from the add.

 

[wannabguitarist]

Oh shit

 

[remorse is for the dead]

Some of the Jacksons in my stable.

 

[manu80]

"Hi ! I'd like the whole range in black please !"

 

[azyat]

Now I think I need the black one as well

 

[manu80]

i had the black in 6. Just one of the best guitar i've ever seen., hands down. forget Mayones, capa etc....just crazy !
So great i was scared to play with , and it's...heavy as uckf

 

[Vyn]

Now I think I need the black one as well

I think I need the red one now, holy crap that's delicious!

 

[xzacx]

Here's a quick pic of my black one since we're posting Brodericks. I'm crazy about this thing - best 7 I've ever had. It is stupid heavy, but sounds and plays so good.

 

[azyat]

So great i was scared to play with , and it's...heavy as uckf

That's why now I prefer the white one, it feels just a bit lighter thanks to the color

 

[StrmRidr]

Can I be apart of your crew? X Series RRTMG. Decent guitar

That's a Pro series, not an X series . I always liked the metallic blue version but never saw one in person.

 

[Albake21]

Couldn't resit this one, made me drool back in the days on the guitar world adds
Really good condition, it's more purple than blue. Amstrong pups replaces by Dimarzio fred and Super distortion. Will replace the beat up pup rings with new ones, and add 12 holes pickup cover. Really nice guitar, love that wilkinson bridge (already have it on my godin artisan). Reverb pic from the add.
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Woah... what's the model on that guy? I've never seen one of those before.

 

[xzacx]

Woah... what's the model on that guy? I've never seen one of those before.

That’s an AT1 - from the mid-‘90s. They also made AT1Ts. They didn’t make them long, but they aren’t incredibly hard to find and usually go for pretty reasonable prices. GC Used just had an AT1T in a cherry sunburst for $800. I was considering it but it sold. Always wished they would have been set-neck or neck-thru, such cool guitars though.

 

[manu80]

yeah forgot the name, sorry ! thx Xzacx

 

[Albake21]

That’s an AT1 - from the mid-‘90s. They also made AT1Ts. They didn’t make them long, but they aren’t incredibly hard to find and usually go for pretty reasonable prices. GC Used just had an AT1T in a cherry sunburst for $800. I was considering it but it sold. Always wished they would have been set-neck or neck-thru, such cool guitars though.

Thank you!

Damn, they must be kinda rare. I can't find any on Reverb or GC. That purple one that manu80 has is seriously beautiful!

 

[manu80]

well I got it on reverb. there's one in russia on ebay, sunburst.