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  • #1

    YJM has arrived

    You guys know these so short review. I was nervous buying a Fender product after my last Jackson purchase (sl2ht) had a twisted neck but I went for it anyway (insane?). The seller on ebay bought it new and didn't like it. It was unplayed, plastic on pickguard/backplate, hang tags, goodies and strap/cable all unwrapped. He paid 1400 and wanted 1000 so I grabbed it. It came as described (TG) and was new as could be with original strings too! G&G hard case is nice too. I read that some had shallow scallopes but not this one! Frets are HUGE and well finished, I was blown away by the size of the trem block, HUGE. All in all it is a great guitar, no flaws and killer features. I don't get the tuner choice or the one way truss rod but its not my signature model! I played her yesterday for about 8 hours, it took me awhile to get used to this thing but I am starting to get it. It is almost like playing a different instrument that I had to learn how to play! I love how it feels but I am still getting used to chording with her. I think it is hanging up on the nut because I am having trouble keeping her in tune, I'll try some nut sauce tommorow. I like it!









    Charvel 7308 (TMZ 008), Charvel Pro-mod (yellow), Jackson Soloist Custom (Yellow), Jackson SL2H-V Natural, Gibson LPS DB, Gibson LPS EB, Gibson LPCC C, Charvel Model 2 (scalloped), Jackson DK2M (white), Charvel Journeyman, Fender Classic Player 60's strat, Carvin C66, Musikraft strat mutt, Warmoth Strat mutt, Fender MIM Jazz bass, Epiphone Classical, Takamine parlor. Marshall 2203, Marshall JVM 210H, Splawn Nitro, Fender Supersonic 22, Line 6 AX2 212, Marshall 4X12.
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    Very cool. I've always wanted to try one of those to see if I like the scallops. But I can't ever find one to try before buying.

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    • #3
      Nice....

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      • #4
        Thanks guys, I just did a re-set with a set of 10-46. Much better!
        Charvel 7308 (TMZ 008), Charvel Pro-mod (yellow), Jackson Soloist Custom (Yellow), Jackson SL2H-V Natural, Gibson LPS DB, Gibson LPS EB, Gibson LPCC C, Charvel Model 2 (scalloped), Jackson DK2M (white), Charvel Journeyman, Fender Classic Player 60's strat, Carvin C66, Musikraft strat mutt, Warmoth Strat mutt, Fender MIM Jazz bass, Epiphone Classical, Takamine parlor. Marshall 2203, Marshall JVM 210H, Splawn Nitro, Fender Supersonic 22, Line 6 AX2 212, Marshall 4X12.

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        • #5
          Scalloped necks are wierd but once you get used to them.. they can be nice too!

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          • #6
            Welcome to to YJM club! You got that pretty fast and at a good deal too! Yea, try some nut sauce or even a light oil with the brass nut. After oiling you should have no binding at all. I think Yngwie and Fender wanted to keep the 70's F tuners for some strange reason, but they work OK for me. Amazingly they stay in tune very well. Congrats, now I need one with a Rosewood board

            Yea, and 10-46's work very well. When I go from a standard fretboard to the scalloped board, I just tell myself to play with a lighter touch. This is especially true for the first 3 frets, then with that you get some speed.
            Last edited by Bengal65; 07-04-2006, 11:13 AM.
            Tone is like Art: Your opinion is valid. Listen, learn, have fun, draw your own conclusions.

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            • #7
              Thanks man, my fingers are killing me! I am working on the light touch down low like you said. The rosewood is very high quality, smooth as glass and very solid tone. I am surprised with the tone, I was expecting it to be tinier. I am playing it at home through my ax2/212 on the soldano patch with my ts9dx, sounds great. I'll try it Thursday through the jcm800 at practice!
              Charvel 7308 (TMZ 008), Charvel Pro-mod (yellow), Jackson Soloist Custom (Yellow), Jackson SL2H-V Natural, Gibson LPS DB, Gibson LPS EB, Gibson LPCC C, Charvel Model 2 (scalloped), Jackson DK2M (white), Charvel Journeyman, Fender Classic Player 60's strat, Carvin C66, Musikraft strat mutt, Warmoth Strat mutt, Fender MIM Jazz bass, Epiphone Classical, Takamine parlor. Marshall 2203, Marshall JVM 210H, Splawn Nitro, Fender Supersonic 22, Line 6 AX2 212, Marshall 4X12.

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              • #8
                That's great. It should be nice through the JCM800. I actually bought one of those YJM distortion boxes and it works well through the front of a JCM. But if you have other effects or an effects loop you can do better than this little box. It does work fine though.

                Yea, I here ya on the fingers and it's really hard to tell your mind to play lighter because you have been playing a standard board all this time. The sore fingers is the resultant side effect. It just takes a little time to get the feel, then you back to the standard fretboard and fret out for awhile
                Tone is like Art: Your opinion is valid. Listen, learn, have fun, draw your own conclusions.

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                • #9
                  I put my board in the pedalboard thread, I use a MT-2 and a GE-7 for a lead boost. I have an old JCM800 2203 without a loop, all the pedals go in front. I think I will have enough with the MT-2 to make up for the low output pups. Yes, the fingers hurt because the wood dosn't stop me! Great control though, I like the YJM club so far! I think I'll have my MIM scalloped next!
                  Charvel 7308 (TMZ 008), Charvel Pro-mod (yellow), Jackson Soloist Custom (Yellow), Jackson SL2H-V Natural, Gibson LPS DB, Gibson LPS EB, Gibson LPCC C, Charvel Model 2 (scalloped), Jackson DK2M (white), Charvel Journeyman, Fender Classic Player 60's strat, Carvin C66, Musikraft strat mutt, Warmoth Strat mutt, Fender MIM Jazz bass, Epiphone Classical, Takamine parlor. Marshall 2203, Marshall JVM 210H, Splawn Nitro, Fender Supersonic 22, Line 6 AX2 212, Marshall 4X12.

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                  • #10


                    awesome!

                    chuck
                    "Those who know what's best for us, must rise and save us from ourselves!"

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                    • #11
                      YJM uses 8s does he not?
                      Really? well screw Mark Twain.

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                      • #12
                        YJM uses 8-42, like a set of 9's with an 8.
                        Charvel 7308 (TMZ 008), Charvel Pro-mod (yellow), Jackson Soloist Custom (Yellow), Jackson SL2H-V Natural, Gibson LPS DB, Gibson LPS EB, Gibson LPCC C, Charvel Model 2 (scalloped), Jackson DK2M (white), Charvel Journeyman, Fender Classic Player 60's strat, Carvin C66, Musikraft strat mutt, Warmoth Strat mutt, Fender MIM Jazz bass, Epiphone Classical, Takamine parlor. Marshall 2203, Marshall JVM 210H, Splawn Nitro, Fender Supersonic 22, Line 6 AX2 212, Marshall 4X12.

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                        • #13
                          Yea, I'd really play out of tune with an 8 on there.:ROTF:
                          Tone is like Art: Your opinion is valid. Listen, learn, have fun, draw your own conclusions.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Bengal65
                            Yea, I'd really play out of tune with an 8 on there.:ROTF:
                            +1
                            Charvel 7308 (TMZ 008), Charvel Pro-mod (yellow), Jackson Soloist Custom (Yellow), Jackson SL2H-V Natural, Gibson LPS DB, Gibson LPS EB, Gibson LPCC C, Charvel Model 2 (scalloped), Jackson DK2M (white), Charvel Journeyman, Fender Classic Player 60's strat, Carvin C66, Musikraft strat mutt, Warmoth Strat mutt, Fender MIM Jazz bass, Epiphone Classical, Takamine parlor. Marshall 2203, Marshall JVM 210H, Splawn Nitro, Fender Supersonic 22, Line 6 AX2 212, Marshall 4X12.

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                            • #15
                              Congrats on the YJM! It's fun, isn't it?

                              Originally posted by jcm800x
                              I don't get the tuner choice
                              I had some tuning instability problems with mine, so i put on a set of Gotoh Locking Vintage oval knob tuners on my MIJ YJM. A very nice retro fit and they really look like the originals. Only the high E has been swapped in these pics:



                              Henrik
                              AUDIOZONE.DK - a guitar site for the Jackson and Charvel fan

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