I've returned to the fold...this time for good.
I am a child of 80's metal. My biggest influence is "The Big Four", with Metallica and Megadeth leading the charge and then later Pantera. In my day, Jacksons were the dream guitar, the ultimate custom shop. Now that I'm older, my "1959 Les Paul" (holy grail) in an 80's Jackson Soloist. While I did not get one, I am pleased to say that I am now the proud owner of what I consider to me the next best thing:
a 1998 Jackson Shannon Soloist.
This is some old old school shit...this is me.
Poplar body wings with a Maple neck through design
Ebony neck Pearl Sharkfin inlays
25.5" scale
Original Floyd Rose bridge
Duncan Pearly Gates/SSL5V/SSL5V
This guitar is modeled after the 1980's made Mike Shannon Soloist (the guy who made Randy Rhodes' famous polka dot V). Mike Shannon hand made these, they are individually number and has his signature on the back of the head stock. From what I understand (looking for verification) these were limited to 50.
In addition to the poplar body wings, these have the same specs as those 1980's shredders: Non-recessed tremolo, bound fret ends and a four degree neck angle. Also of note is the older style Jackson heel.
She's a bit grungy and needs a fret board cleaning and a new set of strings. However, initial inspection appear that she is in incredible shape from a 20 year old guitar. I can tell you there is something magical about the neck though- I can't place my finger on it. The only way I could be any happier is if it had a nebula graphic.
More and better pictures to come, these were snapped quickly from my phone.
Pics aren't working for me, but I love that run of Shannon Soloists. Which color did you get? I always wanted the green one personally.
