Summer NAMM Wish List

[RacerX]

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Don't make me break my foot off in your a...er...I mean... Don't make me break out the dictionary!

Anyway...."little to no foot traffic"...also no such thing at NAMM! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[toejam]

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24-fret string-thru (hell, I'd even take one with a Floyd) Archtop Soloist. Yeah, there's the SLATQH, but it's only got 22 frets.

Add some DiMarzio pups to the line (like a Super Distortion) instead of just Duncans.

[Miffy rules]

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How about a brand new body shape? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Now we have RR, Soloist, Kelly, King V and Warrior. Oh and Rosewell too. I think it's time for Jackson to come up with a mean looking evil axe now. [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[chopper45hd]

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i would like to see them bring back the active electronics like the model 4 and 6 with the h/s/s config.

[Dave L]

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I just want an old-school archtop Soloist. Just the basics...OFR, Duncans, ebony board, sharkfins (possibly reversed like on the old archtop pros)...basically an archtop SL2HMAH.

[sully]

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for those that want limited runs of stuff, call your dealers! they can do this kinda thing, and it doesn't have to be jcf members only....

sully

[sully]

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yes and no.... take matt at osg's run of chlorine soloists he did. not all of them were for jcf members. i think that if the idea is good enough to appeal to a widespread audience, i think you could have a run of 10 or so made without having to round up the buyers yourself. not a guarantee, but certainly not impossible.

sully

[toejam]

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Originally posted by labelscott:
USAs
Straplocks Standard.(Fender can offer this on measily $800 strats but I buy 1400 SL1 and have to add them on later? Come on...)

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah, but what kind? Fenders come with Schaller, some people prefer Dunlop. I'll use both and really don't care, but some people are picky and would just b1tch anyway. It's not hard to install them yourself anyhow.

Oh yeah, tilted back necks to have non-recessed Floyds would be nice to have, too, IMO! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[labelscott]

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Originally posted by toejam:
Yeah, but what kind? Fenders come with Schaller, some people prefer Dunlop. I'll use both and really don't care, but some people are picky and would just b1tch anyway. It's not hard to install them yourself anyhow.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I should say Dunlop. For that kinda dough they should offer them IMO.

[labelscott]

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Here's what I got

USAs
Straplocks Standard.(Fender can offer this on measily $800 strats but I buy 1400 SL1 and have to add them on later? Come on...)

Pickup selection on production models. (They let you pick your colors out of a vast array. Why not pickups?)

Japanese Imports
Need to have a better left handed offering instead of just one model. (Schecter offers just about every import left handed.)
RR5 would be AWESOME among others

That's all I have [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[VulfgangPfuck]

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Originally posted by jsullysix:
for those that want limited runs of stuff, call your dealers! they can do this kinda thing, and it doesn't have to be jcf members only....

sully

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sully,

But wouldn't that also require a small group of people to go in on that kinda thing too? [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

[Black Mask]

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I've mentioned this a couple times already, but I think Jackson should offer more non-Trem models, period. String-through is a beautiful thing and it seems to be a lot of people's preference lately. Jackson would do amazing business if they offered more models in this direction.

You might be surprised to find how many guitar players these days find double-locking trems to be an unnecessary burden.

My wish list:

- More Solists, Kellys and Dinkys with string through (I know there are a few already, but it's still the exception, not the rule)

- Duncans on MIJ guitars! I have NO problem whatsoever with the JB/Jazz combo... it's my all-time favorite, in fact. I would rather pay a little extra than be stuck with EMG HZ's or Duncan Designed.

- More ebony fretboards on MIJ guitars. Ebony fretboards are a very nice luxury and one of things that really sets Jackson apart from the competition.

Other than that, I'm totally satisfied. As long as the overall quality doesn't drop, I'm happy.

[Black Mask]

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Originally posted by quiksilver: Unveil a new web site with:

1. actual pictures of guitars showing EVERY current finish;
2. vastly increased Archives section (hard drive space is dirt cheap, and this will increase traffic and help the legend grow); and
3. a new Custom Shop online quote form with "?" icons like many computer mfr sites have (see Dell's site, e.g.) to offer details about every option, so people know exactly what they're ordering. ALSO, when the customer finishes generating the quote, the computer should display a picture showing what the quoted guitar would look like (like car mfr sites do), and make the whole end product a PDF, so the user can download it and present it to his/her dealer to order it.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I totally agree with all three! Those are fantastic ideas. [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

Originally posted by Number Of The Priest:Also an SLSMGFR would be the SLSMG with a trem... perfect import Jackson right there!!!! Ebony board, neckthrough, trem!!

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">NO! That's missing the point entirely. The SLSMG is supposed to appeal to people who want a quality Soloist WITHOUT the trem. I think they hit the nail on the head with the SLSMG, because THAT'S the type of guitar that sells in today's market. I'm not sure about the sales figures on this model, but if they're down, it's only because word hasn't gotten out to the ESP camp yet.

Jacksons are often viewed as dated '80s relics and one of the biggest reasons is because the cumbersome Floyd Rose is mainly suitable for dive-bombing shredders and the trend is towards non-locking bridges that facilitate alternate tunings. I don't care if you like current rock and metal trends or not, the money is NOT in Floyd Rose-equipped models. Look at the massive wealth of success ESP has had. Personally, I like Jackson a hell of a lot more than ESP because I think they offer more quality, more innovation and just better guitars. We should try to beat them at their own game.

I'm not saying that Jackson should forsake their past, just not be afraid to meet the demands of current players. A lot of people will say "Jackson hasn't bowed to trends EVER" and I don't think they should bow to trends so much as to just listen carefully to their customers. Jackson and Charvel both listened to their customers when they founded the company... that was the whole point.

Also, while we're on the topic of suggestions... more endorsements would be nice. There are a lot of bands out there now who DON'T suck (if you can believe that) that would do amazing things with a Jackson in their hands.

[VulfgangPfuck]

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Originally posted by Black Mask:

- More ebony fretboards on MIJ guitars. Ebony fretboards are a very nice luxury and one of things that really sets Jackson apart from the competition.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Now THAT is another wish of mine also!!...I'm gettin' pretty sick of Rosewood! I'd buy more import guitars if they offered ebony fretboards!

[Black Mask]

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Originally posted by WarriorX7:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Black Mask:

- More ebony fretboards on MIJ guitars. Ebony fretboards are a very nice luxury and one of things that really sets Jackson apart from the competition.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Now THAT is another wish of mine also!!...I'm gettin' pretty sick of Rosewood! I'd buy more import guitars if they offered ebony fretboards! </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Rosewood doesn't look HALF as good and it's so so common. I can't imagine anyone WANTING a poop-brown fretboard given the choice... some people just go with that because it's seemingly all that's out there.