DK-1 VS. SL2H

[makovai]

Why would a DK-1 cost more Than a SL-2H? I thought that a SL-2H was pretty much the top-o-line. What are the differences. From what I can tell a DK-1 is a bolt on.
Thanks

[Gpops]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

If i can recall, a sl2h is $60 more than a dk-1. They are pretty much the same thing except the dk-1 has Emgs and its neck is oiled and slimmer(bolt on) than a sl2h.

[ June 16, 2003, 09:25 AM: Message edited by: Gpops ]

[Newc]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

Depends on where you shop, and the features. Soloists sell more, hence they are more popular, hence they are usually priced higher.
Plus, a lot of stores try to capitalize on the myth that neck-through guitars are somehow better, or that bolt ons are inferior.

Newc

[Leppermessiah]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

I dont think they are better, but just different, right? I prefer a neck-through, but others prefer bolt on. What types of things do these people say to convince people they are better?

[makovai]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

I just had a .com company quote me 1 of each and the dk-1 was $300 more. but there some variables i left out.
1. these were for lefty's, so maybe the sl2h was in stock and the dk1 had to be ordered so it was more.
2. the dk-1 had graphics and the sl2h was a solid color.

Its really no biggy to me. I already ordered a lefty Lightnin sky sl2h in April,(and I'm still waiting for it) but i was just curious. I thought I bought the cream of the crop in a SL-2H. [img]graemlins/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

[OnlineStageGear]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

2. the dk-1 had graphics and the sl2h was a solid color.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">There is your answer.

Matt

[makovai]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

So if they had same options, they cost about the same???????

[makovai]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

interesting....you'd think the bolt ons would be alot cheaper. Seems like it would be alot less work to make one. I cant imagine those pickups make up for the 1 piece cost.

[OnlineStageGear]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

If the DK1 had Duncans, it would be bit cheaper, but the EMG's bring the price closer to the SL2H.

Matt

[RacerX]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

Originally posted by Toby:
List prices on the Jackson website:
DK1 starts at $ 206999
SL1/SL2H starts at $ 2124.99

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">WOW! You could buy 97 Soloists for the price of that (gold-plated?) Dinky! [img]graemlins/poke.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[makovai]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

Originally posted by RacerX:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Toby:
List prices on the Jackson website:
DK1 starts at $ 206999
SL1/SL2H starts at $ 2124.99

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">WOW! You could buy 97 Soloists for the price of that (gold-plated?) Dinky! [img]graemlins/poke.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">With graphics

[JACKSONWOLF]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

In England, Both DK1`s and SL2H`s are the same price as each other starting with solid finishes at £1699 going up to the Graphics at £1999. Lefties are £100 extra.

Steve

[Newc]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

Yes, graphics, EMGs, certain hardware options (gold instead of black or chrome) and availability affect the price. A 5A Flametop SL in stock will generally be cheaper than a graphic'd/EMG'd/optioned DK-1 that has to be ordered, even if it's less than $100.

Newc

[Gpops]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

Yeh, except the sl2h might be a little more cuz its neck-thru.

[toejam]

Re: DK-1 VS. SL2H

They probably would be around the same price, considering the DK1 has EMG pickups which cost more than the Duncans anyway. Though, I would think the DK1 should be maybe a tiny bit cheaper since it's a bolt-on neck and not as labor-intensive to make a neck-thru.