2011 : So much fail

[Torment Leaves Scars]

Yeah, you're right, bolted steel falls under the "Gay" category

I think it's the best "graphics" finish out of the lot of them, plus it's on the entire guitar, not just the front. It's a cool concept, and gives it a "fighter jet" appearance, IMO. It's a neat idea that nobody else is doing.

Personally, when I order my USA Select Warrior, I'm ordering mine in either Trans Red or Trans Green (apparently they're still available by request...), but if I can't find either, I'll settle on a "Bolted Steel."

[wilkinsi]

Fighter jet? See if you can hunt down a Warbird :idea: Way better than Bolted Steel, and it has a topless chick on it

[Ward]

Okay, I'm just gonna come clean here. I think all of those "graphics finishes" are cheesy, save for the "Bolted Steel" finish on the USA Select Warrior. While those "graphics finishes" are cool, IMO, the artwork suffers because they're replicated on such a number of guitars. For instance, the finish with the pile of skulls on it looks cool from yards away, but up close, there's not much detail.

This just goes to show why finishes and graphics come and go. Differing tastes. I have owned many graphic Jacksons over the years, and really like most graphics. Bolted steel does nothing for me. What's really funny is that the reason I don't like bolted steel is because there's not much detail compared to the other graphics.

Isn't it ironic?

Don't ya think?

[Torment Leaves Scars]

Fighter jet? See if you can hunt down a Warbird :idea: Way better than Bolted Steel, and it has a topless chick on it

I'm all for naked chicks, but just not painted ones on my guitars. Now, a naked chick lying on my guitar...yeah, that would be nice.

This just goes to show why finishes and graphics come and go. Differing tastes. I have owned many graphic Jacksons over the years, and really like most graphics. Bolted steel does nothing for me. What's really funny is that the reason I don't like bolted steel is because there's not much detail compared to the other graphics.

Isn't it ironic?

Don't ya think?

Sure is. I think the worst graphics ever put to a guitar have to go to this series that B.C. Rich had last year. There was a Bich model that was painted like a chick's ass in a thong. The whole concept was just...dumb.

Running a close second place to the "ass" is ESP's current lineup of "anime" characters. :think:

[VitaminG]

I think it's the best "graphics" finish out of the lot of them, plus it's on the entire guitar, not just the front. It's a cool concept, and gives it a "fighter jet" appearance, IMO. It's a neat idea that nobody else is doing.

Schecter had a series of bomber graphics on low end guitars recently which were similar.

Isn't it ironic?

Don't ya think?

A little too ironic....

Sure is. I think the worst graphics ever put to a guitar have to go to this series that B.C. Rich had last year. There was a Bich model that was painted like a chick's ass in a thong. The whole concept was just...dumb.

Jackson has done plenty of that in the past

[Sephiroth]

COME ON JACKSON QUIT IT WITH DAMN PINSTRIPE AND BEZEL FINISHES AND GIVE US NEON OR ALIEN GREEN!!!!!!

NOW!!!!!!!!

[VitaminG]

and when they sell two of each model, nagash can cry foul about how they dropped the colours

[Sephiroth]

and when they sell two of each model, nagash can cry foul about how they dropped the colours

give in to your inner hair-metal dude, grow that mullet, and admit that alien green is the best possible color for jacksons!!

[Devotee]

Does it glow in the dark? If yes then i'd be game for a reverse headstock Predator blood green Warrior.

[Torment Leaves Scars]

Fighter jet? See if you can hunt down a Warbird :idea: Way better than Bolted Steel, and it has a topless chick on it

This just goes to show why finishes and graphics come and go. Differing tastes. I have owned many graphic Jacksons over the years, and really like most graphics. Bolted steel does nothing for me. What's really funny is that the reason I don't like bolted steel is because there's not much detail compared to the other graphics.

Isn't it ironic?

Don't ya think?

Does it glow in the dark? If yes then i'd be game for a reverse headstock Predator blood green Warrior.

Check out the new DBZ Bird of Prey. They have a real nice "nuclear green" finish on one of their models. It's a Trans-Neon Green. It looks very cool.

[Ward]

A little too ironic....

Nice.

I'm pretty sure Charvel750 still has at least one of those thong graphics on a Jackson. Tiny feet if I remember correctly...

[Hellbat]

Check out the new DBZ Bird of Prey. They have a real nice "nuclear green" finish on one of their models. It's a Trans-Neon Green. It looks very cool.

Until you get to that abortion of a headstock with a hood badge on it.

[Torment Leaves Scars]

Until you get to that abortion of a headstock with a hood badge on it.

I've seen a lot worse headstocks out there than that one. Look no further than those of an EVH, Music Man, or original Dean guitars...

[Hamner1]

I am less concerned about graphic &/or color options being discontinued, than the actual models. As others have stated before it is not likely an attempt to kill off the brand. All companies strive to be profitable. If something is selling & it is profitable then it stays until at such time it's sales become less profitable or stagnant. Not to mention fewer models and color/graphic options mean less on hand supplies. In this day and age the companies that figure a way to streamline will likely be around for awhile until the economy turns around significantly.

The music business is fickle at best & it's trends dictate what the instruments will be like. Case in point, prior to the 50s/60s the electric guitar was thought of as little more than a toy. The acoustic was the norm. Then the popular music became electrified and then the electric guitar took it's place at the top. During the 80's super strats & pointy guitars were the rage, then by early/mid 90's a pointy was garbadge and it was back to strats, jaguars, duosonics, les pauls, sg's, tele's, etc.

Why is it that everytime someone's "dream" guitar or finish is changed or discontinued then someone spews doom and gloom for the J/C brand?

[Torment Leaves Scars]

Why is it that everytime someone's "dream" guitar or finish is changed or discontinued then someone spews doom and gloom for the J/C brand?

Good question. Automakers introduce and cancel finishes every year. They're all still in business.

Trends change. In 1988, men with poofy hair was in style, and in 1993, being depressed and wearing flannel were in style. Fortunately, neither of them are in style today!

FWIW, I'm pretty sure hairspray is still made. I inhale it for breakfast every morning while my wife is getting ready for work.