Difference DK1 SL1

[AlTheHell]

What is the main difference between these models... thinkin of gettin a stratshaped guitar and.... guess... like always... surprise surprise.... i find myself lookin for a Jackson..

So please lemme hear/read something folks!!!

Thanx in advance...

[RacerX]

DK = bolt on
SL = neck through

[Strat God]

Both are available US made or pacific-rim made.
US made guitars are higher quality and in turn cost more.

SL1 & SL2's are USA while SL-3's are asian.

I've had all US made models over time and currently have a DK1 bolt-on which I love. Neck-through guitars have a different deeper tone and longer sustain than traditional bolt-on guitars - try one out before you buy to make sure it's right for you.

I will say I'm impressed with the quality of the pacific-rim instruments, but as an old snob-rocker I'm set in my ways and prefer US made guitars and tube amps. Go play a bunch and you'll find the right Jackson for you.

[shreddermon]

DK1 - Bolt-on, oiled neck, very thin neck profile (think Charvel pointyhead), H-H EMGs.

SL1 - Neck-through, painted neck, medium thin neck profile, HSS Duncans.

[AlTheHell]

Thanx so far folks!!! Dunno why... but its kinda "MUST" that it shows "Made in USA" beside the logo... lol!!!! I am feelin so comfy(handling, playin and sound) with my KE2 so i think i'll go for the SL1 or 2... somehow i dont like bolt-on necks... Why the fuck ever... But nevertheless i will check that asian made stuff either!!!!

[Brownsound]

Both are available US made or pacific-rim made.
US made guitars are higher quality and in turn cost more.

SL1 & SL2's are USA while SL-3's are asian.

I've had all US made models over time and currently have a DK1 bolt-on which I love. Neck-through guitars have a different deeper tone and longer sustain than traditional bolt-on guitars - try one out before you buy to make sure it's right for you.

I will say I'm impressed with the quality of the pacific-rim instruments, but as an old snob-rocker I'm set in my ways and prefer US made guitars and tube amps. Go play a bunch and you'll find the right Jackson for you.

Ive had bolt ons that sustained longer than some of my neck through guitars. I tried to make a definitive assessment but couldnt get consistant results. Electric solidbodied guitars can defy logic.

[shredmonster]

I agree with Brownsound above. I have a bolt-on Custom Shop Jackson that has as much sustain in the bridge pup as my Jackson Warrior and significantly more sustain in the neck pup position.

All depends upon the guitar.

[Spivonious]

For me the pros to a neckthrough are longer sustain while unplugged (a high-gain pickup can offset the difference), a deeper tone (while unplugged), and the fact that my left hand doesn't slam up against the neck joint at the upper frets.

[toejam]

DK1 - Bolt-on, oiled neck, very thin neck profile (think Charvel pointyhead), H-H EMGs.

Unless you get a late '90s DK1... 22 frets, H/S/S Duncans.

[shreddermon]

True 'dat, Toe. I just assumed he meant he was looking for somthing new.

[xenophobe]

Neck-through guitars have a different deeper tone and longer sustain than traditional bolt-on guitars - try one out before you buy to make sure it's right for you.

Nope. No noticeable difference. It's purely psychological trickery.

[AlTheHell]

Tryin to get a DK-2 on the bay... did i say i'd prefer a neckthrough axe?!?!?! ... changed my mind....

[wakeUPdead]

and the fact that my left hand doesn't slam up against the neck joint at the upper frets.

I have found that to be painful when I switch between my Soloist to my Fender Strat.

[followthereaper]

I just got a DK1 after playing Soloists for a year, and I already love it. I would definitely give a bolt-on a try even if you think you're set on neck-through.

[Alvin_Wilson]

Thanx so far folks!!! Dunno why... but its kinda "MUST" that it shows "Made in USA" beside the logo...

Tryin to get a DK-2 on the bay... did i say i'd prefer a neckthrough axe?!?!?! ... changed my mind....

The DK2 is Japanese made. Very high quality instrument.