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[dyingsea]

I <3 naturals

[P.O. Box 245]

Just bought 7303....

I just bought the last one today....won't get it for a week...

To the other 9 owners...tell me what the neck is like!!! How does the Custom 5 sound?

[neilli]

Just for interest, how come you didn't wait 'til Saturday to get the 10% cash back from FMIC?

[surfreak]

I got # 7308, I love the neck, the fretwork is immaculate, the edges are really rolled in, and it seems just a little bit thicker than the old San Dimas I used to own.

For those of you who own a Fender CS Strat, these Charvel necks are completely different, shape wise. The thinnest Fender CS neck I've had is a medium-thin C shape, this Charvel is more of a "flattened D", if it makes any sense.

The Custom 5 is a very interesting pickup, much bassier than the JB, open-sounding, doesn't sound compressed even at high gain.

[quiksilver]

Per Music Zoo, the first batch is spoken for, but they are expecting another batch.

[Plexed]

Very Nice! Mahogany has a wonderful warm tone for sure!

[brent]

So, Brent what # is yours?

#7307

[brent]

Just for interest, how come you didn't wait 'til Saturday to get the 10% cash back from FMIC?

I wanted mine for a series of rehearsals and a show tonight - Elbo Room Chicago 9:00

Mine's breaking in nicely, funny but I swear the high-end of the guitar is blossoming seems to have a little more grit to the highs in a good way

[brent]

I got # 7308, I love the neck, the fretwork is immaculate, the edges are really rolled in, and it seems just a little bit thicker than the old San Dimas I used to own.

For those of you who own a Fender CS Strat, these Charvel necks are completely different, shape wise. The thinnest Fender CS neck I've had is a medium-thin C shape, this Charvel is more of a "flattened D", if it makes any sense.

The Custom 5 is a very interesting pickup, much bassier than the JB, open-sounding, doesn't sound compressed even at high gain.

Flattened D and definitely Charvel is a good description of the neck, I find it less c-shaped than old necks, but if you are looking for Charvel, you won't be disappointed. The fretwork ranks up there with the best of the boutique houses, a VERY pleasant surprise.

Jury is out for me on the Custom 5, but I think it is a really nice match for the mahogany, sweetly smooth, could maybe use a little more top-end but I've also been using it through a Rockerverb 50 which is a pretty mid heavy amp.
My impression is that this guitar and a JCM800 would just kill.

[xenophobe]

Sweet!

Flat D profile? OMG.... that woudl so own me.

[P.O. Box 245]

Don't worry about the discount Nelli ;-). Thanks for the feedback guys, I can't wait for it, once I have it I'll let you know what I think.

-Keith (aka 84sandimasstrat .....on the old Charvel Central...)

[mm2002]

Very nice! A double creme would look nicer than a zebra, but that's just my eyes.....it's YOUR guitar!

[fuel0707]

I think either the zebra or the double-creme would look killer with the mahogany. Nice guitar, by the way, and congrats!

[neilli]

OK, 7309 is here and it's a great guitar I posted a thread in the 'Ask Jackson' area, just to give some positive news there for a change! It feels great to play: one of those guitars which makes playing seem totally effortless, and it sounds awesome - I guess that's the 'thump' of mahogany with the brightness of the maple neck.....

The pics ain't the best, but you can get the idea:

[sully]

man, that looks great, neil! i really like the grain pattern on the bass side, near the forearm contour. totally cool, sir.