My first Jackson; DXMG or DK2?

[Breeze]

I'm about to get my first Jackson, and am now facing the dilemma of choosing between the DXMG and the DK2.
It's my understanding that the DXMG would be a better choice if I want a pure metal guitar (which would actually be kinda what I'm looking for), but that the DK2 would be better for clean playing (as it has both a humbucker and single-coils), and is a more allround-ish guitar. Is this right? I do have a guitar capable of playing clean right now, though (3 single-coil strato imitation).
How would you rate the EMG-HZ (DXMG's humbuckers) versus the Duncan HB-102B (DK2's humbucker)?
As I live in a small town pretty far away from any major guitar dealer, it would be very difficult for me to try testing both guitars before buying.
Therefore, I highly appreciate all thoughts and suggestions from those of you who are more experienced with Jackson guitars.

And another (probably stupid) question: what does "carved top" really mean?

[slayer]

Re: My first Jackson; DXMG or DK2?

I don`t care for reverse headstocks, so the DXMG would be out right there. I use to own a DK2 about 2 years ago, but sold it, I neaded the money, but it was very well built, but the pickups sucked royal ass [img]graemlins/fart.gif[/img] I recommend the DK2 for all around, but put some real pickups in there [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Jack.

[Breeze]

Re: My first Jackson; DXMG or DK2?

Ok, I see. But I actually find it rather attractive with reversed headstock... =) So that's definitely no problem for me.

[patte]

Re: My first Jackson; DXMG or DK2?

Well, I think you already answered your question; You are looking for a metal guitar, and the DXMG is just that. You already have a strat-imitation for those clean tunes, so you don't need another guitar for that. [img]graemlins/images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Carved top means that the top of the guitar is, well, carved. It's not flat, but a uneven surface, kind of what you see on a Les Paul for example.

[Breeze]

Re: My first Jackson; DXMG or DK2?

well patte, I guess that's pretty much the answer I wanted... =) hehe. I think you've helped me make up my mind, I'm almost certain it'll be a DXMG.

[2Loud2Old]

Re: My first Jackson; DXMG or DK2?

Good for you. The DXMG is a great guitar.

So is the DK2, but the EMG-Hz are far superior to the Duncan Design pups in the DK2.

[RacerX]

Re: My first Jackson; DXMG or DK2?

Well, well, 2Loud2Old posting on a DXMG thread? Stop the presses! [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]