The Kv5 and Ke5 is here!

[Deadlock]

rosewood and no binding? those mother fuckers...

[Deadlock]

When will we get an actual KV2-T?

only if Jackson Stars makes one some day

[velkan]

like i said in a simillar topic, i am very excited about the KV5FR!! people should really stop complaining and think twice... finally there is a classic jackson KV that does not costs 2000euros plus! (for european people off course)

one thing i dislike is the fact the all three finishes will not have a matching headstock... i really like that detail on the RR5's but, oh well...like someone said "jackson its not burguer king" =)

[Deadlock]

is the KV5 just a reissue of a KV4?

[T0M=]

like i said in a simillar topic, i am very excited about the KV5FR!! people should really stop complaining and think twice... finally there is a classic jackson KV that does not costs 2000euros plus! (for european people off course)

one thing i dislike is the fact the all three finishes will not have a matching headstock... i really like that detail on the RR5's but, oh well...like someone said "jackson its not burguer king" =)

+1

[Sinistas]

is the KV5 just a reissue of a KV4?

I believe the KV4 had 22 frets.

[Inazone]

By this point in time - and as most J/C players have known for years - Japanese craftsmanship is as good as American. If you look back at the `90s catalogs, a USA and Japanese version of the same guitar would be on the same page, with the import being described as the more affordable version. What was the price ration of American to import back then? Incredibly good deals (NOS, clearance, etc.) aside, USA models have always been more expensive, but generally not 50% or higher compared to an import with similar specs. The idea of a $1500 MIJ guitar is hard to swallow at first, but compared to a $2200 USA version with slightly better specs, it's still a viable alternative.

[toejam]

I believe the KV4 had 22 frets.

No, the KV3 was 22 frets with a bolt-on neck.
The KV4 had 24 frets with one volume, one tone, three-way toggle and licensed Floyd.
The KV5 has a blade switch, volume, volume, tone and OFR.

[etepbbb]

By this point in time - and as most J/C players have known for years - Japanese craftsmanship is as good as American. If you look back at the `90s catalogs, a USA and Japanese version of the same guitar would be on the same page, with the import being described as the more affordable version. What was the price ration of American to import back then? Incredibly good deals (NOS, clearance, etc.) aside, USA models have always been more expensive, but generally not 50% or higher compared to an import with similar specs. The idea of a $1500 MIJ guitar is hard to swallow at first, but compared to a $2200 USA version with slightly better specs, it's still a viable alternative.

$1550 is the MAP price, the guitar should be about $1000. I think that is a great deal on a Japanese had guitar. It was pointed out before that other manufacturers sell neck-thrus cheaper, but I've seen some of that quality and can be amazingly bad. These are most likely made in India, China, Korean, or Mars, and normally considered to be lower in quality. The Japanese make great guitars. I'm not a fanboy, but I think these new axes are decent deal. I will add for those taking votes, string thru's would be cool.

[Jacksonguy666]

$1550 is the MAP price, the guitar should be about $1000. I think that is a great deal on a Japanese had guitar. It was pointed out before that other manufacturers sell neck-thrus cheaper, but I've seen some of that quality and can be amazingly bad. These are most likely made in India, China, Korean, or Mars, and normally considered to be lower in quality. The Japanese make great guitars. I'm not a fanboy, but I think these new axes are decent deal. I will add for those taking votes, string thru's would be cool.

Yes, i agree. Bc Rich makes neck-thru with abalone, emgs and real floyds, at like 700-900ish (my friend got one) and they suck because bc rich make shitty guitars

[Deadlock]

I tend to like Japanese guitars, but I think a lot of it is just luck. I know this isn't news to anyone, but if you play 3 of the same model guitar, you'll probably find one that kicks ass and one that sucks. I've played MIJ Jacksons that rocked and others that sucked. The same goes for the non-MIJ Ibanez, LTD, BC Rich and Schecter guitars. So being made in Japan doesn't warrant the higher price FOR ME.

[Sinistas]

No, the KV3 was 22 frets with a bolt-on neck.
The KV4 had 24 frets with one volume, one tone, three-way toggle and licensed Floyd.
The KV5 has a blade switch, volume, volume, tone and OFR.

My bad, I should have double checked it.