What happened?!

[Jimmy]

So I recently noticed that Jackson's Pro Series guitars seem to have been raised in price by $300, for example the DK2 and RR5...I looked into it as much as I could, and there don't seem to be any upgrades for the new 2009 models at all, a few stores have 2008 models left for the original price...does this have something to do with the economy? Does anyone know what's going on?

[SlaytanicDude]

They added a case to every guitar now, and since these models have a hardshell that's already $100 more, and then the Fender price increase is responsible for the other $200.

[MetalHeadMat]

I was thinking about picking up another RR3, because of how much I love mine, but looking at the price now I'm thinking screw it.

[_koppen]

Kinda wierd isn't it, usually whn the economy is bad, prices go down :S

[bombtek]

What the fuck is Jackson thinking?

Are they trying to kill the fuckin brand??

I hope that someone who works for Jackson reads this thread.

[Jimmy]

Thanks to everyone who replied! And I was thinking the same as you, that it was because of the cases, but some don't seem to come with a case even with the increased price...and yeah, it's a pretty poor career move to make in a recession. Jackson has always been a little more expensive and I've been glad to pay for it, but jeez...

[dirtyroadie]

Glad I picked up a DK2 a couple of years ago. Looking at the new prices, I would not be buying one today.

[SlaytanicDude]

It isn't Jackson's fault, it was a FMIC thing. Still sucks donkey balls though...

[vondran]

I believe it has to do with the change in the value of the dollar compared to other currencies. All imports are going to go up a bit because of this.

[KBRR]

jacksons are overpriced

[Deadlock]

Even with the old prices, I thought Jacksons were expensive. Like in the $600 range, you can get more for your buck from ESP/LTD. I happen to like Jackson though, so I didn't mind paying a bit more. But damn, these new prices are crazy! Looks like I'm sticking to USED Jacksons on ebay.

Damn it, Jackson should have sold to Dave Mustaine instead of Fender, he wanted to buy the company.

[drockilles]

2000: $1200 got me a new KE-1 with hardshell case
2009: $1200 might get you an import neck thru. i wonder what i could get with my slovenian tolar?

[JACKSONFREAK]

Yeah Fender raised their prices across the board. Including all the brands under the Fender umbrella of brands. The increase was about 30%. Which is insane with the economy the way it is. When will companies realize you can make more profit selling more items at a lower profit margin then if you sell at a higher profit margin. Manufacturing costs couldnt have gone up 30% since last year. Come on Fender wake the f up.
Gil

[VitaminG]

Damn it, Jackson should have sold to Dave Mustaine instead of Fender, he wanted to buy the company.

yea, because his previous experience as singer/guitarist in a band leaves him well qualified to run a manufacturing business.

We saw with his big custom guitar sale/tantrum after the Jackson thing didn't work out for him, he's all about giving other guitarists a good deal. Particularly when the guitars he is selling didn't cost him a cent.

And of course, his signature model guitars have all been so reasonably priced, no matter the brand

[Tekky]

Damn it, Jackson should have sold to Dave Mustaine instead of Fender, he wanted to buy the company.

I wish people would drop this already. How many years has it been?? Dave threw his tantrum and seems to be over it, I wish the rest of his fans would too.