Jackson Pro DKA7 Don't Buy it. Heres Why...

[Jameslewis777]

Get an ibanez.

 

[Valennic]

I think the general consensus, from what I've gathered, seems to be that the majority of these coming out of the factory aren't bad instruments, they're just not setup. I know my DKA8 is fantastic after I took the time to set it up properly. The other 20% of them seem to be pretty garbage though, which is really unfortunate .

I can't help but feel like like Jackson shot themselves in the foot pretty hard by neglecting to take the time to setup their limited edition models. I'm pretty sure the mindset going into buying a limited edition instrument is that you have something better and more unique than the rest of their lines. That feeling is shattered when they bust your nut, or .... something else up.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Jackson shot themselves in the foot

That's just what Jackson does, unfortunately. I used to think FMIC was to blame, but it's been happening far too much, while Fender and other FMIC and KMC brands to fine, to shoot the blame their way.

It's why Jackson seems to always be in the business of playing catch-up.

 

[Obsidian Soul]

Has anyone had a perfectly fine DKA7 besides needing a setup?

 

[Larrikin666]

I have one of these arriving on Thursday. I'll go over it thoroughly.

 

[Jameslewis777]

My upset over my Jackson quickly subsided today when I ordered my replacement guitar. Hopefully you guys will be seeing a good NGD in about SEVEN weeks... If that gives any hints .


Also, if ANYONE gets a JS-7Q... FREAKING POST IT ON HERE IT LOOKS SO SEXY AND I WANT TO SEE IT AND ...fap...

 

[Rev2010]

Hopefully you guys will be seeing a good NGD in about SEVEN weeks... If that gives any hints

Carvin?


Rev.

 

[Jameslewis777]

Carvin?


Rev.

my lips are sealed. I hope it doesn't take too long for my postcard to come though....

 

[The Spanish Inquisition]

my lips are sealed. I hope it doesn't take too long for my postcard to come though....

But you can still type if your lips are sealed

 

[Rev2010]

I hope it doesn't take too long for my postcard to come though....

Congrats man Mine took 3 days less than 8 weeks but one week was lost because they didn't charge me the deposit and I had to call in and find out what was up - so keep an eye and make sure they charge your deposit cause it isn't in the build queue until then! Mine was held up because of a price discrepancy. At least they gave me the lower (older) pricing for my hand picked wood top option.


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[Jameslewis777]

Congrats man Mine took 3 days less than 8 weeks but one week was lost because they didn't charge me the deposit and I had to call in and find out what was up - so keep an eye and make sure they charge your deposit cause it isn't in the build queue until then! Mine was held up because of a price discrepancy. At least they gave me the lower (older) pricing for my hand picked wood top option.


Rev.

strange. I paid my 50% deposit (option 50) Monday afternoon over the phone but I haven't seen anything on my bank statements yet. Think I should call in or wait a couple days?

 

[Rev2010]

strange. I paid my 50% deposit (option 50) Monday afternoon over the phone but I haven't seen anything on my bank statements yet. Think I should call in or wait a couple days?

Couldn't hurt. When I buy something on my credit card or make a transaction with my bank account it shows up immediately, so if you're not seeing it they most likely haven't charged it yet. Question... why is your deposit 50%? I had an option 50 (single 12th fret inlay) and only had to put a $360 deposit.


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[Jameslewis777]

Couldn't hurt. When I buy something on my credit card or make a transaction with my bank account it shows up immediately, so if you're not seeing it they most likely haven't charged it yet. Question... why is your deposit 50%? I had an option 50 (single 12th fret inlay) and only had to put a $360 deposit.


Rev.

No clue. My Option 50 is to not route the volume knob, delete the tone knob, and move the volume knob in its place. Alex from Carvin told me on the phone that it required at least a 50% deposit.

 

[Rev2010]

No clue. My Option 50 is to not route the volume knob, delete the tone knob, and move the volume knob in its place. Alex from Carvin told me on the phone that it required at least a 50% deposit.

I was considering that option since I really hate when the volume knob is too close to the bridge pickup like on my Schecter Riot 8. I decided not to do it on my DC800 and I have to say I am pleasantly surprised the volume position is still close but pushed back toward the bridge just enough to not get in my way at all. Very happy about that! Hmm, maybe we should take this to PM's rather than here if we plan to discuss further.


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[MrPowers]

Has anyone had a perfectly fine DKA7 besides needing a setup?

Mine has one dead fret (17 or 19 on the high E side I think). Other than that, it is perfect. Needed setup terribly though.

 

[DeathPaupiette]

Getting mine in a few days, can't wait to play it and to give you a review !

 

[Church2224]

Damn this scares me. I just ordered a B7 Deluxe in natural and hope it turned out alright.

Then again it is a USA made one and these DKA7s are made in Mexico so...idk.

 

[Rev2010]

Damn this scares me. I just ordered a B7 Deluxe in natural and hope it turned out alright.

Then again it is a USA made one and these DKA7s are made in Mexico so...idk.

Um yeah, I definitely think you have very little to worry about! The USA made models are far superior to anything production they have. Congrats man


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[CrushingAnvil]

Well it might be a bad lemon, have you tried any other DKA 7?

You mean a lemon. 'Bad lemon' is a double negative

 

[eaeolian]

Damn this scares me. I just ordered a B7 Deluxe in natural and hope it turned out alright.

Then again it is a USA made one and these DKA7s are made in Mexico so...idk.

The B7 I played - a regular production one - was spectacular. Don't confuse the imports and the USAs.