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[vector]

Aww, man. I got it bad! After obtaining the RR1 Bengal and a well-used DK1 Snakeskin, I'm GAS-ing higher-end, custom finish axes. My next objective is a Soloist SL1 with some type of graphic finish, Floyd, 2 H/Active and if possible, an unfinished neck like the DK1's. Is this possible short of ordering custom shop?

[micha]

An SL1 with 2H would be called an SL2H.
I don't see a problem in changing pickups to whatever you like, but AFAIK Jackson doesn't have any neck thru guitars with unfinished necks as a production model.
So yes, if you don't want to sand a neck down on your own this might end up as a custom order.

[vector]

An SL1 with 2H would be called an SL2H.
I don't see a problem in changing pickups to whatever you like, but AFAIK Jackson doesn't have any neck thru guitars with unfinished necks as a production model.
So yes, if you don't want to sand a neck down on your own this might end up as a custom order.

Gotcha. Appreciate the info. And just to make it REALLY hard to find- an unfinished neck with reverse headstock. Now, custom shop is all but unavoidable.

[Corpsegrinder88]

Or you could have someone tape it off, sand the neck and Seal with linseed or something.. Heard of that before.. they look quite good too..

[vector]

Or you could have someone tape it off, sand the neck and Seal with linseed or something.. Heard of that before.. they look quite good too..

I know a few guys that could do a killer job of refinishing a formerly painted neck. The challenge is finding a SL2H with a reverse headstock... and some cool graphics. I suppose I could also sand down the body and get custom paint on that as well. By that time I'd almost be up to the same cost as getting a CS SL2H...

[Corpsegrinder88]

Yeah dude. its a toss up.. I know MIke Learn here can do anything you want.. but the reverse HS is the catch.. Go ahead and get with Piney Hills. Great Custom shop pricing..

[Grandturk]

Or just troll the want ads until something comes up. You'll wait 2 years for a custom order anyway.

[Corpsegrinder88]

Or just troll the want ads until something comes up. You'll wait 2 years for a custom order anyway.

Yep. Theres some good advice..

[vector]

Or just troll the want ads until something comes up. You'll wait 2 years for a custom order anyway.

Don't remind me. I got an order in for a CS Charvel Star that I'll be lucky to see in the next year...

[charvel750]

There are unfinished necks in the USA neck through Production line, the Warrior is one.

[vector]

There are unfinished necks in the USA neck through Production line, the Warrior is one.

Bummer. Not a fan of Warriors.

[Axewielder]

Here you go. It's HS instead of HH though.

http://www.guitarasylum.com/product_pages/jackson/in_stock/instock_soloist_stripperrev.html

I will say, you are probably better off staying on the "dinky path" if oiled necks and reverse hs are your thing.

[vector]

Here you go. It's HS instead of HH though.

http://www.guitarasylum.com/product_pages/jackson/in_stock/instock_soloist_stripperrev.html

I will say, you are probably better off staying on the "dinky path" if oiled necks and reverse hs are your thing.

Yeah, I know. And I do like DK1's. But how cool would a reverse hs SL1 be? Especially with graphics a little less pubescent than a stacked, half-naked gymnast assassin. LOL!!! Where there's a will (and bank account) there's a way.

This is close- a different color snakeskin and they'd have it sold... like, yesterday. http://www.guitarasylum.com/product_...keskin_01.html