Jackson's new X series!

[Devotee]

I updated it yesterday. Maybe it's because i'm located in the UK and so it'll only display the MSRP for the US? :think:

[Sephiroth]

I updated it yesterday. Maybe it's because i'm located in the UK and so it'll only display the MSRP for the US? :think:

That's very possible and quite a reasonable assumption. At the least convert approx. $700 - $1000 range for the X series to UK pounds to get an approx. estimate of MSRP, and knock a hundred or so off to get actual retail price estimates

[javert]

I updated it yesterday. Maybe it's because i'm located in the UK and so it'll only display the MSRP for the US? :think:

I can see it here in Denmark.

[Devotee]

Strange indeed. Oh well, really curious to play one of these.

[DarkkWarriorr]

Gotta be blind but I can't find the MSRP on the site...

Anyone knows where these are made? Probably China like the new Charvels. :think:

I'm know for sure that they're not made in Japan, otherwise they'll mention that in the description like the other pro series. If you factor in the neck-thru construction with the relativley low MSRP prices, you could guess that they're made in a far eastern country other than Japan!

[Sephiroth]

I'm know for sure that they're not made in Japan, otherwise they'll mention that in the description like the other pro series. If you factor in the neck-thru construction with the relativley low MSRP prices, you could guess that they're made in a far eastern country other than Japan!

They're not neck-through and are what's called a "set-through" with an extended cavity cut into the body for the set-in neck. It's a simpler and easier way to make neck-throughs.

[DarkkWarriorr]

They're not neck-through and are what's called a "set-through" with an extended cavity cut into the body for the set-in neck. It's a simpler and easier way to make neck-throughs.

I'm not an expert on these matters to be honest with you, however, I was just saying what the actual source is mentioning: "New Jackson® X Series guitars are loaded with purebred Jackson DNA-neck-through-body construction"...

And if you look here when you click on the Specs, you'll notice these descriptions: "Through-Body Maple Speed Neck" and "Through-Body neck construction"

http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=2916500503

What you're describing is somehow how some of the Carvin guitars are constructed to achieve the neck-thru joint. Whatever the case maybe, the process is normally more costly than the common bolt on neck construction that's for sure.

[BenoA]

Doesn't show up for me for some strange reason. I'm using Firefox, what browser are you using Sephiroth?

Google chrome here. In Canada. No MSRP for me too...

I really like that Soloist SLX... And the King V too!

[Twitch]

Must be non-US thing, Im using Chrome and can see the MSRPs.

[toejam]

I'm not an expert on these matters to be honest with you, however, I was just saying what the actual source is mentioning: "New Jackson® X Series guitars are loaded with purebred Jackson DNA-neck-through-body construction"...

And if you look here when you click on the Specs, you'll notice these descriptions: "Through-Body Maple Speed Neck" and "Through-Body neck construction"

http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=2916500503

What you're describing is somehow how some of the Carvin guitars are constructed to achieve the neck-thru joint. Whatever the case maybe, the process is normally more costly than the common bolt on neck construction that's for sure.

Carvin guitars aren't constructed like that. Maybe they were a long time ago? Some of Schecter's guitars are set-thru, though.

Jackson usually doesn't get neck specs wrong, but who knows?

Anyway, Jackson has been known to get specs wrong on their website quite a bit. The KV2 does not, nor has it ever, had jumbo frets... they're medium jumbo. Though, they have finally fixed that error and they now state medium.
And the Mark Morton model also has medium jumbos and a TOM/stoptail... not jumbo frets or a Schaller 456 adjustable bridge like stated on the site.

[RacerX]

Features are all awesome (check out the reverse head Warrior mrowr!) but I am totally curious on country of origin. Hope not China, I don't think Harmony (India) has ever done neckthrough Jacksons though...hmmm.

[DarkkWarriorr]

Carvin guitars aren't constructed like that. Maybe they were a long time ago? Some of Schecter's guitars are set-thru, though.

Well Joe, I saw somewhere online where a guy had a Carvin V220C and the neck fell off one day, and the pictures clearly showed the neck set-thru construction, he mentioned that was the case with bunch of Carvin guitars. However, I have no idea if this guitar was made 17-20 years ago, or a few years back when Carvin has started making them again. Nonetheless, I was a bit weary to buy a Carvin since I saw that demonstration...
Anyhow, who cares about Carvins now, we're talking about a new line of Jacksons, and I can't wait to see some demos and reviews soon.

[church2224]

Well Joe, I saw somewhere online where a guy had a Carvin V220C and the neck fell off one day, and the pictures clearly showed the neck set-thru construction, he mentioned that was the case with bunch of Carvin guitars. However, I have no idea if this guitar was made 17-20 years ago, or a few years back when Carvin has started making them again. Nonetheless, I was a bit weary to buy a Carvin since I saw that demonstration...
Anyhow, who cares about Carvins now, we're talking about a new line of Jacksons, and I can't wait to see some demos and reviews soon.

Agreed. I left Carvin for Jackson.

[sully]

They're not neck-through and are what's called a "set-through" with an extended cavity cut into the body for the set-in neck. It's a simpler and easier way to make neck-throughs.

Where is that info from? They're definitely neck throughs, but they laminate the neck blank at the body and glue the wings on. You can see it easily on the trans finishes. Some people argue that it's not really a neck through, then, which I disagree with, but that's a different issue.

Sully

[sully]

Features are all awesome (check out the reverse head Warrior mrowr!) but I am totally curious on country of origin. Hope not China, I don't think Harmony (India) has ever done neckthrough Jacksons though...hmmm.

That price point definitely points to China.

Sully