Best Jackson Copies?

[Nev]

I've got a RR1 USA and a Soloist USA.
I'm considering getting a custom ordered Jackson with my preferred specs and color. I went to look at the custom order form. Wow...over $3 grand just to get started. Add finish color, hardware, electronics, it's going to be near $4 grand.
I don't have that kind of change laying around.
So, what to do? I local luthier wants about $2700 to make one to my specs, but it won't have the Jackson M.O.P logo. Still $2700 isn't cheap either.
Would you go and do a chinese copy? If yes, then where would you get it from? I'm concerned about the quality and overall feel and sound. I'm leaning towards the local luthier. All replies appreciated.

[shreddermon]

You do realize those are just list prices, right? Negotiate a decent discount with a dealer and, depending on options, you could easily be around $3k or maybe even less. For example, I just ordered a custom select Soloist - I loaded it up with a lot of options, and was still well under $3.5k.

...Give Matt's Music a call, he's the best.

[Nev]

Hmm...I did not know that was the case. I'll call Matt's or a local place and see what I can do.
Thank you.

[PowerTube]

How about well under $2000.00, USA-made, all options you want, and neck-through?

http://www.carvinguitars.com/guitargallery/ultrav

[Hellbat]

If you are used to the quality of USA Jacksons I wouldn't even consider one of the Chinese knock offs. It would be like throwing money away.

[Grandturk]

A knock off is always a knock off. There's a reason they cost less - junk

[neilli]

Yeah, you can look at the Custom Select price list on the Jackson site, then total up your options and take 40% off the total to get a ballpark of what it'd cost you. Failing that, buy used and compromise on a spec or two..

[pianoguyy]

A local Jackson Dealer told me to order a Schecter.
He said they will make anything you want. Including digitally mapping a guitar and making an exact copy.

I did not take him up on that offer. But if Jackson won't make copies of old Jackson guitars, I can see some people doing it.
Not me. I don't like Schecter guitars, so why would I try to order a custom designed model.

[pianoguyy]

How about well under $2000.00, USA-made, all options you want, and neck-through?

But are they really under $2k once you pile on the options?

[PowerTube]

But are they really under $2k once you pile on the options?

Honestly, I didn't spec one out yet, so maybe not. But I'll bet it's close.

Plus, the Ultra V body is a "reverse" Rhoads, basically.

[PowerTube]

Hey, I just had a brainstorm. Order an Ultra V for a left-hander, then specify a reverse headstock. Then when it arrives, swap the Floyd for a right-handed model, and Voila! Rhoads copy!

[Nev]

I called Matt's and asked a few questions. if you want anything different than what is offerd, it's considered to be a Materbuild, and plan on waiting 2+ years for that guitar. Arggg.

[AdRock]

But are they really under $2k once you pile on the options?

Exactly what options do you want?

Just for shits and grins I did a quote on the Red V

[shreddermon]

Hey, I just had a brainstorm. Order an Ultra V for a left-hander, then specify a reverse headstock. Then when it arrives, swap the Floyd for a right-handed model, and Voila! Rhoads copy!

Sure, if you don't mind the knobs and toggles getting in the way of your picking arm, up there on the top wing. LOL

[PowerTube]

Sure, if you don't mind the knobs and toggles getting in the way of your picking arm, up there on the top wing. LOL

I was kidding, but the Ultra V really does look badass.