New to the world of Jackson

[RR05xx]

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Steady lay? You must be a newlywed...give it a couple years and you'll wonder *why* you're doing this. HAHA.



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Newlywed. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Not quite. Only thing new in my house is a kid.

The relationship between Jackson and Charvel is that they are the same company and have been for more than 20 years. Now both owned by fender.

Go and buy an SL2H and be done with it. 24 frets, Ebony, sharks, 2 decent SD pups and an orignal floyd. And it is made in the good ol' USA. One of the advertizing dealer can hook you up with a good price on a new one of money is not an issue. Used one go for around $800 and are on ebay all the time.

[RacerX]

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OK, and now I have another question. What the heck is a Jackson Performer? I just checked the web site for the local store and that's what they're listing one of the used models as. The other is a Dinky.

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Cruster,
Welcome to the JCF. I like your posting style, you got a good sense of humor. That means you'll fit right in. As far as J/C history and info, hit some links

http://www.jacksonmuseum.com

http://www.jacksoncharvelworld.net

http://www.jacksonsoloist.com


There is a search function here also...it's a little clunky, but it's a good resource.

Performers were a lower line Jackson model...some were made in Korea, some in Japan. They generally have dot inlays and no binding....lower quality hardware. Also, if you want a Soloist, forget Performers cuz none were made.

Since you mentioned Performers, a question on Professionals must not be far behind, you newb! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
Professionals were all made in Japan, some bolt on, some neckthrough. Very good quality in the early 90s. Start looking through the gallery and Import Jackson forum.

[RacerX]

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Also, check out charvel750's post here:

http://www.jcfonline.com/ubbthreads/...725#Post410872

[cruster]

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Whoa, whoa, whoa. STOP THE PRESSES.

After reading the suggestions here, I had been poking around over on the official Jackson site. I had determined that the SL2H was exactly what I was after...so you're saying they go for $800 used? In decent shape? Sheeee...uh, hmmm.

Now, if it were metal flake blue and in good shape, $800 might be within the realm of doability...without, you know, having to go begging to SWMBO.

/me is off to scour evilBay.

[cruster]

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I read charvel750's post...sounds like it's either the Jackson Pro (made in Japan) or a USian model, then. Forget everything else.

Wait, I think someone already said that...is there an echo in here? Maybe I have the reverb up to high...

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[cruster]

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Jeebuz, there's a ton of info at that Jackson Museum. Heck, he even had some Hamer ads! [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] (Did I mention that my favorite electric is my Hamer Studio? Second favorite is...gasp!...a '99 Peavey Cropper Classic. Yeah, I have horrible taste).

I didn't know that Holdsworth played Charvel guitars. Learn something new every day. He certainly doesn't look very comfortable with Eddie in that one pic (on the jacksoncharvelworld.com site). What a riot. The history page there is informative.

Thank you for the links!

[cruster]

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Ok, and thanks for the info on the Performer. I think I've got it narrowed down to the 2H (or 2H/Mah...mahogony, eh?..see, I'm learning!) or an early Pro. I'd really prefer a set neck from the US, but...I'm flexible.

With the bucker in the neck of the 2H, is it possible to get a warm, jazzish (is this anathema to Jackson's paradigm? I'm guessing not, considering Holdsworth was playing Charvels, right?) tone out of it? I'd imagine the mahogany would help with that. Thoughts?

Thanks for all the help, the warm welcome and the suggestions!

[RacerX]

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Soloists are neck-through construction, not set neck.

[cruster]

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Neck through. Check. Better yet, as I don't have one of those. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[sully]

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yeah, you can get a jazzy tone out of the neck pickup with no prob.

[cruster]

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Thanks, jsullysix. I don't think I've ever come across a guitar that couldn't get some sort of jazzy tone (although they're not always the best). Do you think the mahogany would be warmer sounding? I'd guess so, but...hey, I think I remember seeing a thread on the Mahogany 2H over in the USA forum...guess I should go re-read it!