Jackson identification help

[Deicidefaith]

Hi there. I know you guys get loads of these, but I require some help. All of these facts are true, checked and double checked

-Soloist body
-Neck thru
-Ebony fretboard
-Full neck/headstock binding
-real MOP sharkfins
-H/S/S
-Floyd
Sounds like your adverage SL2, right?
Logo-now here is where I'm confused. it's not pearl, and it does not say made in usa. It is the script/toothpaste logo, but again, no pearl and no usa. Anyone know?

[RacerX]

Re: Jackson identification help

Does it say "Professional" in script after the Jackson script? If so: Soloist PRO. Made in Japan 1990-1993. Nice axe, I'm looking for one myself.

[Deicidefaith]

Re: Jackson identification help

Thanks for the quick response bro!

I have two charvel 475's...love the quality of both. one more question-the floyd that was put on these soloist pro's...schaller? or the 500?

[Deicidefaith]

Re: Jackson identification help

No..in fact it does not. Just jackson. thought it odd myself. also has a custom finish(looks like a GMW from the quality and detail), which could be aftermarket.

[RacerX]

Re: Jackson identification help

Hmmm, weird, the specs match the PRO except for that, and the logo on the Pro is pearl. Hmmmm. Well, at least you valued my quick answer.... [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[ April 12, 2004, 07:47 PM: Message edited by: RacerX ]

[Deicidefaith]

Re: Jackson identification help

I most certainly did Sir, just the Jackson logo, no "Professional" anywhere on it. So am I dealing with a copy?

[charvel750]

Re: Jackson identification help

Probably not a copy. The modern Jackson Soloist Pro lacks the "Professional" doesn't it, guys? Why not post a pic and a serial number. Neck throughs are not really faked unless they're obvious.

[Jim Shine]

Re: Jackson identification help

The serial number will help alot. There are also examples of guitars that lack "Made in USA" on the heads from most eras.

[RacerX]

Re: Jackson identification help

Originally posted by charvel750:
The modern Jackson Soloist Pro lacks the "Professional" doesn't it, guys?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah, but they have non-bound rosewood fretboards, Joe. SL3 & SL4.

[charvel750]

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You're right, Ron. Well, the serial number then will be the deciding factor.

[Deicidefaith]

Re: Jackson identification help

Well, I will not post photos or anything as this is a particular guitar I am thinking of buying, and with certain information it might be stolen from under me before funds come in. But thanks for the help guys. [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[RacerX]

Re: Jackson identification help

Originally posted by Jim Shine:
The serial number will help alot. There are also examples of guitars that lack "Made in USA" on the heads from most eras.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah: And without the "Professional" its seems non Jap. I'm thinking an earlier USA Soloist. A slim possible is a Jap Soloist with modded and/or repaired headstock.

(taps feet, waits for DF to go check the S/N)

Yo, it's stamped on the fretboard just below the 24th fret. [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

[Deicidefaith]

Re: Jackson identification help

I don't have the S/N at this time,but I got the information I needed. thank you again.

[RacerX]

Re: Jackson identification help

Originally posted by Deicidefaith:
Well, I will not post photos or anything as this is a particular guitar I am thinking of buying, and with certain information it might be stolen from under me before funds come in.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You paranoid bastid! [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

[Deicidefaith]

Re: Jackson identification help

Hey bro, i've had 2 instances where I've posted too much info on a guitar(other unnamed forums), only to find it was gone the next day, and in the hands of a forumite a few days later. You know as well as I do that there are no guarantees when it comes to buying guitars online.