News on Jackson for 2017

[feraledge]

I would love a Jackson Explorer shape but I know they would refuse the order. They built some for NAMM this year though.

I believe they were working on something with Phil Collen on those, maybe an anniversary deal. Who knows, might end up being a sig? It's different enough that they would probably do it. I think it looks solid. Phil tends to have good taste, but we are on different sides of the neck profile world.

 

[SwanWings]

Also, I must say that I am quite disapointed in the Pro HT6 color options. I wish it had the same color options as the 7 string.

This. A little disappointed on the specs too, but I guess keeping it relatively inexpensive means generic pickups, regular frets, etc.

Personally, I'm much more excited about the hardtail pro series soloists (the natty and the pink especially), as well as the purple hardtail dinky.

No, offense, bulb, I know you're on this forum. Maybe if I get my hands on one I'll change my tune, but, for now, I'm not particularly impressed.

 

[MASS DEFECT]

Gah! It would have been reeeaaallly perfect if not for that white body binding.

 

[Possessed]

That's probably because he was all they could get at the time and they were looking for a dime replacement.
And, for once, I don't think they really pay top dollar, Dean likely doesn't have the financial power of the big boys, and especially not ESP. I doubt he left over money. I also doubt he left because of Metallica, who had been using ESP way before Mustaine got there. If he didn't want to have the same brand, he wouldn't have come from the start.

Of course for the money. He has already planned for going back to jackson. Then suddenly Dean comes in and he endorses Dean afterwards

 

[Possessed]

New satin PC1s are awesome! I need a satin blue one as well

 

[Rich5150]

New satin PC1s are awesome! I need a satin blue one as well

Only thing I don't like is the satin gold hardware on them

 

[StrmRidr]

Gah! It would have been reeeaaallly perfect if not for that white body binding.

I actually don't mind the binding. The more I look at this one the more I like it. I love how they went with the reverse headstock too.

 

[jerm]

The new DK7 looks so sick with the rosewood top.

How are the Mexican made Pro Series?

 

[Forkface]

man. .... jackson.

how hard is it to make a pro warrior.

 

[guitargeorge1]

Jackson custom shop

 

[cardinal]

Those beveled 7 strings are awful. The multiscale looks neat.

 

[electriceye]

Jackson custom shop

See, now if that rev hs, carved top H+S was a new model, I'd be fapping right now. THOSE rock!

 

[electriceye]

The Music Zoo's Facebook page is delivering all the goods.

This is an absolute atrocity and, as a Randy fan, I'm offended by this:

 

[Blood Tempest]

 

[manu80]

yeah pink dots would have been killer
.Just kidding. It's a monster....

 

[StrmRidr]

I was scared that this came from Jackson. I'm a bit relieved to see the Fender logo. That should have never been allowed to leave the shop, let alone be built.

 

[cardinal]

^ I think that's hilarious. It's an old Fender shape called the Katana and obviously a tongue-in-cheek parody of the Rhoads guitar.

 

[dimebagfan01]

Looking at all the new models/finishes for this year, I'm actually pretty stoked about what Jackson has to offer. I'm a big Jackson fanboy but they haven't really impressed me in the past few years with their NAMM reveals. The natural RR24 looks killer in both finishes, the new Soloist finishes are sick, and they brought flat top Kellys into production (I've always preferred the flat top to the beveled models). I'm a little disappointed at the lack of King Vs and how butt ugly the KVT is, but all in all the lineup is better than most previous years so I can't complain.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

^ I think that's hilarious. It's an old Fender shape called the Katana and obviously a tongue-in-cheek parody of the Rhoads guitar.

Don't get your jimmies in a twist. Not like this is going to be for sale anyway.

 

[electriceye]

Don't get your jimmies in a twist. Not like this is going to be for sale anyway.

Uh, yes it is. Look at the cards on the neck. TMZ and Truetone bought them.