Hi all,
New member, have used the forum in the past when researching gear etc.
so could use some opinions of those who may be more familiar with Jackson imports
I've bought a Mick Thomson SL2 in white. just shy of £750 ($950)
arrived this morning, box was a bit tatty and beaten up, a few dents and holes
and obviously previously opened and re-taped.
same goes for the inside of the box, horns of the guitar have clearly slammed about and hit holes in the packaging.
fearing the worst, I've unwrapped and inspected the guitar
and I have to say, I am a bit disappointed.
the finish of any body rout or truss rod adjustment cavity is well, c*ap.
rough timber un-sanded and unfinished and yellowing.
which is blatantly obvious at the bridge rout from any angle.
the fretboard has chips in near frets.
the binding is bulging and split/de-laminating.
the second fret is so bulgy at the binding its an obvious hump.
headstock rear has unfinished edges and dark grey spots on the paintwork
the Jack recess is very poor. rough internal, un-sanded, yellowing
with paint missing around the opening.
I've taken a lot of pictures , hopefully I can upload them with this post
...I've uploaded 10, but have about 30.. including how it was boxed etc.
I'm tempted to ask the retailer to arrange this to be collected and them send an unopened factory sealed replacement. hopefully this will not be in the same condition.
if it is, well, I guess this will be the first and last time I look at Jackson imports.![Frown :( :(](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
all opinions and advice welcomed
Cheers all
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New member, have used the forum in the past when researching gear etc.
so could use some opinions of those who may be more familiar with Jackson imports
I've bought a Mick Thomson SL2 in white. just shy of £750 ($950)
arrived this morning, box was a bit tatty and beaten up, a few dents and holes
and obviously previously opened and re-taped.
same goes for the inside of the box, horns of the guitar have clearly slammed about and hit holes in the packaging.
fearing the worst, I've unwrapped and inspected the guitar
and I have to say, I am a bit disappointed.
the finish of any body rout or truss rod adjustment cavity is well, c*ap.
rough timber un-sanded and unfinished and yellowing.
which is blatantly obvious at the bridge rout from any angle.
the fretboard has chips in near frets.
the binding is bulging and split/de-laminating.
the second fret is so bulgy at the binding its an obvious hump.
headstock rear has unfinished edges and dark grey spots on the paintwork
the Jack recess is very poor. rough internal, un-sanded, yellowing
with paint missing around the opening.
I've taken a lot of pictures , hopefully I can upload them with this post
...I've uploaded 10, but have about 30.. including how it was boxed etc.
I'm tempted to ask the retailer to arrange this to be collected and them send an unopened factory sealed replacement. hopefully this will not be in the same condition.
if it is, well, I guess this will be the first and last time I look at Jackson imports.
all opinions and advice welcomed
Cheers all
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